Our Team
Our amazing team of creative and dynamic experts are thrilled to become part of your children’s creative and wellness journey.
We all share a true joy for seeing children explore their talents and unleash their creative expression. We are passionate about health, healing and wellbeing and are honoured to share that passion and guidance with our The Well community.
Miree HancockThe Well Founder & Owner of Green Earth Kids – Eco Workshops & PartiesMiree is a powerhouse of ideas and energy, passionate about children and keeping our planet healthy. She has a BA majoring in Sustainability and Development and a Cert III in early Childhood Education and Care. Miree has over a decade's experience in nannying for private families, running a dance school and working as an educator in a local kinder. She runs eco workshops through our sister business Green Earth Kids and created The Well as a place for our community to connect and for children and families to heal while expressing their creativity in new ways. She facilitates our Preschool groups, social connect sessions and Eco Parties. |  |
Andy HancockTabletop Gaming CoachAndy is a lover of all types of gaming but has a special place in his heart for tabletop board games and role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. He had been a D&D 'dungeon master' (the dude who writes the plot and runs the whole game) for much of his life and is passionate about creating exciting adventures for people to play out. His experience includes being a Karate Sensei for children, a Scout Leader & a mentor in the ... program. He loves seeing children engage and have fun together and reach their creative potential. He currently works in the Public Service and volunteers as a Youth Leader at his church. Andy and wife Miree have also been Foster Carers for the past several years, a role they love and carry out wholeheartedly. |  |
Anel DenissenkoPlaygroups FacilitatorAnel is a super mum of 6 kids and has a decade of experience facilitating playgroups in Ballarat. She is skilled in making both children and parents alike feel included and welcomed and her engaging style includes story, song, puppets, parachute and more. She has taken over leading Tuesday Toddler and Baby playgroups and our families are so lucky to have her passion and expertise. | |
Lisa LambertCreative Operations AssistantLisa is a skilled face painter and another super mum! She has joined the well to assist in a variety of behind-the-scenes areas in both admin and events. She has experience in running her own children's party and messy play business prior to Covid and is a wealth of information and creativity for The Well. | |
George & Milla WilliamsSinging MamasGeorge and Milla are internationally accredited Singing Mamas songshare leaders providing song circles for women of all ages. Perinatal singing is an evidence based practice that provides 'me time' for mums, soothes babies, and supports the mother-infant bond. Singing Mamas is a place to come as you are, whether you have a singing background or none at all, to connect with others, release feel good chemicals, make new friends over simple songs and lullabies from around the world, followed by a cuppa and cake. George and Milla are a mother-daughter duo offering the Singing Mamas program in Ballarat and across Melbourne. Both singer-songwriters, George has a Bachelor of Music and Master of Creative Arts Therapy and plays with local Central Goldfields band The Winter Berries, while Milla currently studies Shiatsu at the Australian College of Shiatsu and performs with the Milla Williams duo. Book a free taster: https://www.artsforhealthaustralia.com/ |  |
Kaye LockCounsellor - Balanced Kids CounsellingKaye's counselling sessions provide a safe space for children, teens and their families to explore and seek to understand some of the challenges that get in the way of being our best selves. Balanced Kids supports each aspect of human development, focussing on mental, physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Kaye has a Masters of Social Science (Human Services) and is a member of the Australian Counselling Association (level 4). She has over 10 years counselling experience including over 1000 contact hours. After a career spanning 35+ years as a primary, secondary and early childhood teacher, Kaye established Balanced Kids Counselling in 2019. Book in to see Kaye here: Balanced Kids Counselling |  |
Caroline SmithPACT Therapist, Autism Clinical Specialist - Choosing Harmony Hi, I’m Caroline, a Level 2 PACT (Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy) Practitioner, and I’m passionate about helping children with autism and their families build stronger connections and develop meaningful communication skills. At Choosing Harmony, we believe in creating a welcoming, family-centred environment where every child can thrive—and I’m lucky to have the best partner in this journey: Teddi, our therapy pooch and the hardest-working member of our team! Our services are designed to support families in ways that feel natural and encouraging: PACT Therapy: A play-based, parent-led approach to fostering communication through everyday interactions. Parent Coaching: I work closely with families to provide practical tools and guidance, empowering you to support your child’s growth. Animal-Assisted Therapy: Teddi brings joy, comfort, and calm to our sessions, making therapy fun and engaging for kids. Customized Plans: Every family’s journey is unique, and together we’ll create strategies tailored to your child’s specific needs. Sensory and Social Support: Helping children navigate sensory challenges and build confidence in social settings. In addition to my qualifications, my dedication to empathy, active listening, and a strengths-based approach ensures that every session is tailored to meet the unique needs of those I work with. My ability to integrate innovative PACT techniques with a person-centered focus underscores my commitment to helping individuals and couples achieve their relational goals. Get in touch with Caroline her: Choosing Harmony |
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Clare McNultyHypnotherapist - Inspire U Hypnotherapy and Nature Therapist - Nature Nurture UClare McNulty is the creator of Inspire U Hypnotherapy and holds a Diploma in Nature Based Therapy. She is also a Music of the Plants facilitator With nearly four decades of healthcare experience, including ten years as the Manager of Pastoral Services in a busy regional hospital, Clare identified a genuine need for individuals to reconnect with fundamental principles, empowering them to achieve self-reliance in their holistic well-being journey. Guiding her clients, Clare actively supports them in shaping their holistic health through Hypnotherapy and Nature-based Therapy. By tapping into their inner wisdom, fostering self-discovery, and building a deeper connection with nature, an appreciation for its beauty and inter connectedness is instilled, nurturing not only a profound sense of belonging but also imbuing their lives with enhanced depth and significance bringing a sense of purpose and peace. Clare will be offering Meditation sessions for relaxation, stress relief and empowerment with her Nature Nurture U sessions. Get in touch with Clare here: Inspire U Hypnotherapy Rebecca O'CallaghanTheatre CoachRebecca O'Callaghan trained at the Mountview conservatoire of performing arts, London and has a BA hons in Acting and musical theatre, Cert 1 in armed and unarmed combat from the British Academy of Dramatic Combat, LAMDA gold medal and studied intensive musical theatre and performing arts at the Chichester college of Arts. She developed a passion for performance from a young age with the National Youth Music Theatre and toured the Edinburgh festival with the petticoat opera. Upon graduation, she performed professionally in UK theatres before moving into teaching following the birth of her first child. Aside from vocal training, she has been a teacher for Gymboree play and music, numerous performing arts and public schools in the uk and Australia and opened the Arundel youth theatre in 2010 for which she was creative director in the years before returning to Australia. She now works as a performer for Sovereign hill and has recently gained her cert 3 in fitness and a diploma in baby massage. Rebecca still does voiceovers, tv work and performs in local plays from time to time but her passion remains guiding others. |
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Rashida FidoPlay Therapist - Lionhearted CounsellingRashidah is a mental health accredited social worker with over 11 years of experience, specializing in children aged 4 to 14. She runs Lionhearted Counselling and has a Bachelor of Social Work from Victoria University and a Master’s in Child Play Therapy from Deakin University. Rashidah has experience working in hospitals, youth crime prevention, and mental health services for children and adolescents. |
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