EPISODE #43 | Lisa of Rainbow Hollow – Creating Safe Spaces: Supporting Neurodiverse Young People

March 19, 2025 00:36:08
EPISODE #43 | Lisa of Rainbow Hollow – Creating Safe Spaces: Supporting Neurodiverse Young People
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EPISODE #43 | Lisa of Rainbow Hollow – Creating Safe Spaces: Supporting Neurodiverse Young People

Mar 19 2025 | 00:36:08

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Show Notes

In this episode with Lisa we dive into: the story behind Rainbow Hollow and its mission to support neurodiverse young people. Lisa shares insights on fostering inclusivity, managing trauma, and practical ways educators can create safe, supportive spaces for all students.

Key topics include:

Plus much more…

More About Lisa

Lisa is the founder of Rainbow Hollow and has over 30 years of experience across Aged Care, Disability, Child Protection, and Psychosocial and Neurodiverse Disability sectors. Since beginning her career in 1995, she has taken on diverse roles, including leadership positions in case management, operations, and service coordination.

Her extensive qualifications include diplomas and certifications in community services, disability, youth justice, counselling, and trauma-informed care. She is a member of the Mental Health Coalition of SA, Physical Disability Australia, and the Disability Leadership Institute, and is endorsed by Carers SA.

Lisa’s dedication to community service has been recognised with nominations for the 2023 Carers SA Community Achievement Award and the 2024 SkyCity SA Community Achievement Award. She is an active volunteer, holding executive and governance roles in local sports clubs, school councils, and youth advocacy initiatives, and is a major sponsor of the Gawler Rangers Baseball Club.

Passionate about creating positive change, Lisa continues to support individuals and communities through her work and leadership.

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