International Women's Day 2026

Our two Directors, Kristen and Tim, celebrated International Women's Day at a luncheon at the Williamstown Italian Social Club, jointly hosted by Hobsons Bay City Council and the City of Maribyrnong. The keynote speaker was Monique Milenkovic — founder of The Cupcake Queens — who shared an inspiring story of building a self-funded, female-led business through resilience, focus, and consistency (and yes, everyone got to take home a cupcake!). We hope you all had a wonderful International Women's Day.

Clinician Spotlight: Salva Crusca

"You do have the strength to keep going because you've done it before—and things do get better." In this month's Clinician Spotlight, Salva Crusca opens up about the joys of creative writing, the unconditional love of a greyhound, and why learning to accept yourself—and life as it happens—might be the most important work of all. Click here to read more.

The Unspoken Mask - Parenting Children with Neurodivergent Profiles

Parenting a child who has a neurodivergent profile, such as ADHD or autism, is an experience that brings both challenges and rewards. While there are moments of joy and fulfilment, parents often carry a hidden burden. The fatigue, sense of isolation, and emotional labour associated with supporting their child’s unique needs are frequently overlooked, as these parents feel compelled to maintain an appearance of strength for the sake of their family. To read the full article, click here.

Welcome Isabel and Vanessa

We're really excited to welcome two new faces to the NCPS team over the coming months. Isabel, who is completing her psychology studies at Monash University, and Vanessa, from RMIT, have both joined us on placement and are already settling in beautifully. You might spot them around the practice or catch them working away in the background — they'll be splitting their time between on-site and remote work, which suits the nature of what they're taking on. Both Isabel and Vanessa will be putting their energy into developing a fresh suite of resources for clients and parents covering a range of clinical topics, and helping us review and strengthen some of our internal policies and procedures. It's a great opportunity for them to get their hands on meaningful, real-world work, and we're genuinely delighted to have them on board.

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