Natalie

Natalie is one of our wonderful receptionists who will always greet you with a smile at the front desk! She particularly loves hearing the wonderful achievements of all the CPEC participants as they come and go from appointments. Prior to her work at CPEC, Natalie worked in medical administration and practice management. In 2005 Natalie began attending the early intervention group program with her daughter, Ariella, and joined CPEC’s Board of Management as the secretary. Natalie has now been on the CPEC staff 15 years, initially as a program assistant and now as a receptionist.

In her free time, Natalie enjoys bush walks with her two daughters and husband in the outer east of Melbourne. She also facilitates a workshop for mothers who have a child with a disability called Healthy Mothers Healthy Families, bringing mothers together to concentrate on their health and wellbeing. Natalie also presents the story of her daughter Ariella to groups who have an interest in AAC (Augmentative and Alternate Communication) and non-verbal communication.