About Our Team
Our Director - Michelle
Ocean Grace was founded by Michelle on the 22nd of January 2018 and named after her family’s love of living near the ocean, its calming effect on their 3 living children, and after her daughter Grace whom she lost during her 5th month of pregnancy. Ocean Grace is her daughter’s legacy that teaches us to cherish our children, overcome our fears and follow our dreams.
Michelle is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work (MSWQ) and over 20 years’ experience providing support and interventions to children, adults and families across 3 different countries. Michelle has extensive experience working with families impacted by disability and with children with extreme behavioural difficulties.
Michelle is trained and experienced in delivering the Circle of Security Parenting program, Bringing Up Great Kids program and in Positive Behaviour Support Plans for children and adults with disabilities. Michelle is also trained and experienced in Expressive Therapies, which uses forms of creative expression such as art, symbol work, music and movement.
- Medicare provider number: 5669034W
- AASW registration number: 457537
- ABN: 1516 5145 068