I am a resilient educator, carer, and holistic healer with a deep passion for supporting others through personal transformation, communication, and care.
Born to hearing parents and diagnosed with severe-profound bilateral hearing loss before age two, I’ve spent my life navigating the world through alternative ways of communication—visual cues, gestures, and eventually Auslan, which I chose to learn at age 16.
My journey has been shaped by profound personal challenges, including early medical trauma, the loss of close family members, and the complexities of motherhood. These experiences taught me strength, empathy, and the value of persistence. I have always found ways to adapt and grow, even in the face of adversity.
I became a qualified Teacher of the Deaf after earning a Bachelor of Primary Teaching in 1998 and a Master’s in Special Education in 2002. I’ve supported children with disabilities as both a teacher and a respite worker, while also raising two sons—one of whom has hearing loss and the other born prematurely following a high-risk pregnancy. In 2018, I began a new chapter in healing, completing Reiki levels I, II, and Master level by 2019.
After relocating to the Northern Rivers in search of nature, balance, and space to homeschool my children, I faced significant health setbacks, including severe anxiety, tinnitus, and balance issues. That journey led me to seek deeper healing, and through the guidance of Heather Bruce and her workshops, I began to reconnect with my body and sense of purpose.
Today, I combine all these life experiences—education, healing, communication, and resilience—to support others as an Auslan tutor, support worker, and body-based healing practitioner. I am deeply committed to helping people feel seen, heard, and supported—especially those who have struggled to find their voice or path. —
HISTORY: Resume & Qualifications:
Education Bachelor of Primary Teaching, University of Western Sydney, Penrith (1995–1998)
Master of Special Education (Sensory Disabilities – Hearing), Renwick College / University of Newcastle, North Rocks NSW (2000–2002)
Reiki Level I & II, East Maitland, 2018 (with Tracey Nichols)
Reiki Master, Lismore, 2019 (with Helene Collard)
First Aid/CPR, Alstonville NSW – Updated December 202
Employment History:
Auslan Mentor – 1996 to present (Volunteer) Casual Teacher of the Deaf,
Thomas Pattinson School / NextSense (2000–2002)
Teacher of the Deaf, NSW Department of Education (1999–2022)
Respite Care Worker, Children with Multiple Disabilities, North Rocks NSW (2003–2009)
Auslan Tutor/Support Worker, Auslan Adventures with Anna, Alstonville NSW (2023–present)
Practical workshops with Heather
- Gentle Selfing – May 2024,
- Pelvic Opening – October 2024,
- Reconnecting Bao Dai Mai – December 2024,
- Living Ligaments I – January 2025,
Contact Anna via text message ONLY
0414979577
Location: Alstonville NSW