Meet Gabriella
Hello, and welcome!
My name is Gabriella (Gabby), and I am the Director and Founder of Nurturing Possibilities Pty Ltd.
I’m passionate about supporting children and families through early intervention, using evidence-based, family-centred, strengths-focused, and routine- and play-based approaches. I work with children aged 0–9 years across home, early learning, school, and community settings in Western Sydney, working closely with families to achieve meaningful progress and inclusive outcomes.
The name Nurturing Possibilities reflects my belief that having a developmental delay or disability should never limit a child’s potential, and that relationships, care, and warmth are central to every step of the journey. I strive to create environments where children feel safe, supported, included, and empowered, and where families are active partners in their child’s development.​​
At the heart of my work is a belief that children thrive through strong relationships, family-centred support, and interventions that fit naturally into everyday life.
Qualifications & Experience
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Where it began...
My passion for supporting children and making a meaningful difference led me to a career in Early Childhood Education and Care. I spent eight years working as an Early Childhood Teacher, leading a preschool room and serving as Educational Leader within a not-for-profit long day care early learning centre.
These experiences provided me with a strong foundation in children’s learning and development and highlighted where my strengths and passion lay — working closely with children and families to create meaningful, lasting impact. This ultimately sparked my transition into Early Intervention, where I could support children and families during the most critical stages of development.
My work in Early Intervention...
I completed my Master of Inclusive Education (2025), building on my Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5 Years) and Diploma of Children’s Services.
Since 2019, I have worked extensively in the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) space, providing guidance and intervention for children and their families. My experience spans a wide range of developmental needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Global developmental delay
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Speech and language delays
- Intellectual Disability
- Sensory Processing Differences
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Physical differences and disabilities
- Profound bilateral hearing loss
- Children who have experienced early trauma or adversity
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I am a certified Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) therapist, trained in this evidence-based approach that helps young children with developmental delays and autism develop their social, communication, and learning skills.
I have worked as an Early Intervention Key Worker across a variety of settings, including 1:1 clinic-based sessions, group programs, early learning environments, schools, and community settings. My approach is always individualised, strengths-based, and responsive to each child’s interests, needs, and developmental goals.
Alongside direct therapy, I have held leadership and mentoring roles, including Team Leader and Therapy Mentor. In these positions, I led multidisciplinary teams of Key Workers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed interventions for children and their families.
Ongoing learning and professional growth...
I believe every family deserves support that is informed by the latest research, grounded in respect, and guided by ongoing professional growth. To ensure this, I continually engage in professional learning that strengthens my practice with children and families. This includes:
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Sign Online (Introduction to Auslan) (Deaf Connect - currently completing)
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Positive Parenting Coach Certification
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The Meaningful Speech® Course (Gestalt Language Processing)
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Certified Humanistic Play Therapist & Interplay Practitioner (Interplay Australia, formerly Play Therapy Australia, Oct 2023)
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SPARK Communication™: Coaching Parents to Use Hanen Strategies
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Developmental, Learning and Behavioural Disorders in Children and Adolescents (Statement of Attainment – ACS Distance Education).​
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Above all, I believe parents know their child best. My role is to work alongside families—building confidence, skills, and understanding—so support feels practical, respectful, and achievable in everyday life.
