Author Archives: Vanessa Adelaide

‘A cat called Harvey’ was written to support children of parents diagnosed with cancer and based on a true story. Harvey understands the need to be free, to escape and to socialize. Socially confident but somewhat rebellious to house instruction, Harvey’s adventures lead him down a path of destruction. Lessons are learnt and passed onContinue reading “A cat called Harvey”

‘Connor the Kangaroo from Kalgoorlie ‘ was written to support the sometimes difficult but important decision of changing environment for well-being. Changes for children can be unsettling and sometimes disruptive, this story looks at the positive aspects of re locating and changing environment for the pursuit of happiness. In a troubling world, events such asContinue reading “Connor the Kangaroo from Kalgoorlie”

‘Nana loves dress ups’ was written at a time when children could not visit their grandparents due to Australian state border restrictions during COVID. This story looks at the importance of family, family tradition and having fun with your kin. Family traditions play a special role in sculpting children’s sense of identity. It is importantContinue reading “Nana loves dress ups”

Our motto at drum-on on is simple, ‘If the sun rises drum -on”. Our focus is on raising awareness around well-ness and the factors that contribute to looking after yourself and staying healthy. Our person -centred approach allows participants to lead, learn and engage at their own pace.  We believe our creative art approach toContinue reading “Our Motto”

Online story reading for children currently reading ‘The Forgotten Toys’ series available for Primary School children aged 5-8 years. Focusing on Junior Primary (years 1 – 3) student mental health and well-being. Co-ordination of reading appointments to be made via your School Psychologist, Chaplain or Councillor. Bookings are now available for term 4, 2021 forContinue reading “Online Story Reading”

This is the first of the Toy Box series written by Vanessa Samuels and illustrated by Alan Galloway. The story looks at the toys perspective of being forgotten and traded in for an ipad.

This is the second book of the Toy Box series written by Vanessa Samuels and illustrated by Alan Galloway. The story is about the blue crayon being rediscovered at the bottom of the toy box and the journey of returning back into the warm hand of the child after being forgotten.

This is the second book of the Toy Box series written by Vanessa Samuels and illustrated by Alan Galloway. The story is about the blue crayon being rediscovered at the bottom of the toy box and the journey of returning back into the warm hand of the child after being forgotten.