Chanel is a dedicated advocate for child protection, a skilled trainer, and an experienced psychotherapist driven by a desire to empower individuals on their path to embracing a life of complete authenticity and freedom. For over two decades, Chanel has held various leadership roles with both local and international organisations, lending her expertise to projects aimed at safeguarding, enhancing wellbeing, and expanding educational outcomes. During this time Chanel lived and worked in Cambodia, New Zealand and the Pacific, and Kenya, before returning home to Australia.
Presently, Chanel spearheads AISA’s comprehensive Wellbeing for All Programme as well as providing support to ICMEC as a Regional Educational Trainer in Child Protection. Additionally, Chanel operates her own private psychotherapy practice, Courageous Being.

A dedicated lifelong learner, Chanel holds a Master of Counselling and a Master of International & Community Development and is always reading or studying to further her expertise. In her free time, she is a committed yogi, avid traveller and loves to cook for her family and friends.