About Me
About Ellen
Like many women, my days are full.
Work, family, meals, washing, school runs, life admin… and somewhere in the middle of all that, trying to care about the planet too.
For a long time I felt the same pressure many women feel when they start thinking about sustainability.
There was so much information.
So many rules.
So many things we were apparently supposed to be doing.
Grow your own food.
Avoid plastic.
Compost everything.
Cook from scratch.
Reduce waste.
Buy ethical products.
It quickly started to feel like one more thing on an already very full plate.
And honestly?
I was tired.
My Sustainability Journey
My journey didn’t start with a perfect plan.
It started with chickens.
Eggs were getting expensive and I didn’t like hearing about how some commercial farms treated their hens. So we got a few backyard chickens.
I didn’t realise at the time that this was my first step into sustainability.
But those chickens changed something.
They turned food scraps into eggs.
They helped fertilise the garden.
They showed my kids that eggs don’t just come in one colour.
And they reminded me that small changes can make a real difference.
The Frustration
As I started learning more about sustainability, I also discovered something else.
It can be incredibly overwhelming.
There was information everywhere, but it often left me with more questions than answers.
So much advice was conflicting
Much of it was based overseas and didn’t apply to Australia
Many solutions assumed people had lots of time, space, money, and energy
What I Believe Now
Sustainability should support your life — not exhaust you.
It shouldn’t feel like pressure, guilt, or another impossible standard.
Instead, I believe sustainability can be something that:
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reduces daily overwhelm
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saves time and money
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simplifies your home and kitchen
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reconnects you with nature and community
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supports your wellbeing so you can keep doing what matters most
And it doesn’t require perfection.
Just small, thoughtful shifts.
One change.
One habit.
One step at a time.
Why I Do This Work
Over the years I’ve tried many different approaches to sustainability — from gardening methods to food preserving, waste reduction, and low-tox living.
Some worked beautifully.
Some were complete failures.
But all of them taught me something.
Today I combine my practical experience with my background in science and sustainability to help others find simple, realistic ways to live more sustainably.
My focus is especially on women’s personal sustainability — because when women are supported, rested and resourced, they are able to care for their families, communities and the environment in ways that truly last.
My Qualifications & Experience
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Associate Diploma in Applied Science – Swinburne TAFE
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Diploma in Sustainable Living – University of Tasmania
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Garden Coordinator – Bedford Park Community Garden
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Panel Speaker – Maroondah Eco Gathering 2024
I also work as a science laboratory technician and spend a lot of time connecting science with everyday life.
My Invitation to You
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by sustainability…
If you care about the environment but don’t have the time or energy for complicated systems…
You’re not alone.
My workshops and courses are designed to help you create simple, practical changes that support both your home and your wellbeing.
Because sustainability isn’t just about the planet.
It’s also about supporting the people trying to care for it.
Want to start creating a more sustainable home and life?
Explore upcoming workshops designed to support both your home and your personal sustainability.
The Sustainable Woman
Want to know more? Listen to podcast episode from Nourish Connect Thrive as we chatted about the importance of being a Sustainable Woman.
I believe that if everyone makes just one small change, we can make a big impact on the environment and change our lives, our families lives and the world.
Let me help you to Make One Change.