HelloMaker helps young people become confident creators, not just consumers, of technology.
We provide wholistic STEM related education that journeys from unplugged exploration to hands-on making, equipping young people with problem-solving skills and a healthy relationship with digital technology.
Why HelloMaker?
Technology shouldn't be something that just happens to our young people, it should be a tool they understand and can use creatively. HelloMaker builds this confidence through guided exploration, making, and real-world problem solving.
Our Program
The HelloMaker experience can be delivered flexibly to suit your needs:
- Face-to-face Homeschool programs
- One-on-one and group mentoring
- School, festival, and community workshops
- Online learning experiences
Our Mobile Makerspace Vision is to work towards bringing hands-on tools and materials directly to learners, espeically those in underserved communities.
The Journey: Explorer → Maker → Changer
Young people ideally progress through three stages:
- Explorer – Discovering the joy of curiosity and sense-making
- Maker – Developing mindsets and technical skills to bring ideas to life
- Changer – Combining knowledge with critical thinking to positively impact their world
Who i am
As a creative technologist with over a decade in tech and an unschooling parent myself, I understand both the technical landscape and the real concerns parents have about their children's relationship with technology. I'm here to guide both young people and their parents through this journey.
I come from a long line of teachers, have worked as a mentor with young people previously and I hold a valid Working with Children Check and a First Aid Certificate.