An early intervention specialist, behaviour support practitioner, behaviour therapist, play-based therapist, and counsellor. With a background as a qualified teacher and an Honours degree in Psychology, I bring over seven years of experience supporting children and families.

I am a registered psychologist, with experience providing assessments, play based therapies for children and therapeutic support and parent education programs for parents and carers. I bring a wide range of experience, having worked in NDIS services, schools and family support services.

As an experienced early intervention specialist and qualified teacher (Early Childhood, Primary and STEM Specialist), I have spent the past two decades supporting children and their families across home, school, and community settings. I am a registereo Behaviour Support Practitioner, Certified LEGO®-Based Therapy Facilitator, and currently completing postgraduate studies in Counselling, Mental Health, and Neuroscience.

Before beginning working in therapy, I have worked as a primary school teacher assistant where I gained valuable experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, and various learning difficulties. Growing up with four younger brothers, each with their own diagnoses, has helped me to appreciate the unique ways in which children connect, communicate and learn. Through play, children are able to express their feelings, build their confidence and process experiences in a natural and fun environment.

I support children, young people, and adults understand behaviour, emotional regulation, and develop learning opportunities. I help people build the skills needed to promote long term wellbeing and support meaningful participation in everyday life. With a Graduate Diploma of Psychology and a Master of Brain and Mind Sciences from Sydney University, my strengths-based approach is informed by professional training as well as lived experience as a parent in a neurodiverse family. I strive to provide practical, empathetic support while working collaboratively with families and support networks.

An early intervention specialist and qualified teacher. I have experience working with and supporting children and families with diverse needs for over 6 years. I have a warm, fun, and positive personality and value strong relationships with others. I am passionate about equity and equality, empowerment, open communication and optimism

Meg Hughes is a Behaviour Support Practitioner, educator, and founder of ConnectFirst™. With over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities, Meg specialises in supporting children and families to understand behaviour as a form of communication. Her work is grounded in evidence-informed practice and a relationship-based approach that prioritises connection, emotional safety, and meaningful, lasting change.

Eevee is a gentle, playful, and affectionate therapy dog in training who supports children and families through connection, companionship, and emotional regulation. She attends work alongside Meg Hughes and is learning to work safely and calmly within therapeutic and community environments.

Eevee loves people, especially children, and enjoys chasing balls, giving cuddles, and being close to her humans. She understands a range of commands including sit, lay down, recall, shake, and give. Like all young dogs, Eevee is still learning and continues to work on skills such as staying calm around excitement, reducing licking, and improving on-lead walking.

Having worked in the hospitality industry for over 10 years I am well adapt to working and looking after people from all walks of life. Joining my wife, Lindy, we wanted our work to impact communities and families in Australia and have found that in Bridge to Understanding. From answering phones, making appointments and changing batteries I look forward to supporting those around me.