It all started with a friend who didn't know where to begin.
She was clearing a loved one's estate while grieving, and every decision felt heavier than it should have. The belongings, the memories, the paperwork, the responsibility. What seemed like simple tasks quickly became overwhelming.
I went to help as a friend, not a professional organiser.
Because I wasn't emotionally attached to the items, I could see things more clearly, and gradually, she could too. Together, we worked through it all in a week.
What stayed with me wasn't just what we achieved. It was the realisation that where she felt overwhelmed and stuck, I felt calm, focused and energised. Helping her move forward felt natural to me.
I couldn't stop thinking about it afterwards. I've always believed in the words of Mary MacKillop:
"Never see a need without doing something about it."
That belief became the foundation of Northern Rivers Estate Services.
I created this business to bring old-fashioned care, practical support and genuine compassion to people navigating some of life's biggest transitions. Whether it's a deceased estate, downsizing, moving home, recovering from illness, welcoming a new baby, or simply feeling overwhelmed, my goal is to help make the next step feel a little lighter.
Today, I help people across the Northern Rivers move forward with care, clarity and confidence when life feels overwhelming.
My grandpa loved horseshoes. To me they mean trust and a little luck. The house sits in its heart, framed by delicate native blossoms: a sign of new beginnings.