Michelle is a proud Wiradjuri/Gomeroi woman, visiting in Bundjalung Country. A survivor of childhood abuse, family violence and intimate partner violence, Michelle also has a strong practitioner background in the social service sector (including housing, child protection, early intervention and family violence), Michelle is focused on empowerment and dignity through choice and actively challenges systemic oppression.

With over 30 years working with vulnerable families and communities, Michelle has extensive experience as a National and State presenter, and a National conference MC and Chair. Through her consultancy, ‘Nyumba’ Michelle focuses on Aboriginal family models of communal care, family-led decision-making, family violence, and lateral violence.

Michelle is focused on dignity-centered practice, inclusion, and incorporating difference. Michelle believes that the earliest possible opportunities for change will enable Aboriginal families to genuinely benefit from the services that can change outcomes for our children and their families.