Melanie is a freelance journalist. Since launching her debut book, Special: antidotes to the obsessions that come with a loved one's disability, Melanie has written, spoken, podcasted and advocated far and wide for parents travelling not-so-typical paths.

Jess Meredith is a neurodiversity advocate, trainer and speaker and CEO of Differing Minds. She is a proud ADHDer, parent to wonderful neurodiverse children.

Maria De Leon is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at NAPA Center, with more than five years in the special education field. She has worked with a variety of families to help children reach their highest potential. She has a passion for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and advocating for individuals with communicative disorders. She loves coffee and, on the weekend, you can find her catching up on tv shows with her kitty and puppy.

Pauline Chuang is a physiotherapist at NAPA Centre Sydney. She is passionate towards helping kids reach their fullest potential through creating a fun, inclusive, and empowering environment. When not at work, you can find her indulging in some ice cream, embracing her sweatiness at the gym, or exploring another coastal walk.

Pam Rogers lives with her husband, Tom, and their four children live in Canberra, Australia. Pam's eldest, Christopher, born with CCMV (congenital cytomegalovirus). Sharing her family's story not only helps her heal, but also allows her to help others.

Mara has always known she wanted to work with children, and decided to become an OT when she saw how much it helped her younger brother, who is autistic. She feels empowered that every day is a new opportunity to make a difference for her clients and their families. When not at NAPA, you’ll probably find Mara playing one of the board games in her giant collection (she owns more than 70) or marathoning Netflix shows.

Jeryn Cambrah is a neurodivergent writer, artist, poet, author, and mother of an autistic child. She's passionate about equipping parents with the knowledge they need to help their children thrive.