Evie Ward
Serving You and YOUR family
Photo taken by Michelle Palasia
Upcoming Events
Come and camp with me (Number 4)Fri, 05 FebLocation is TBD
Children's gatheringDate and time is TBDLocation is TBD
Womans GatheringDate and time is TBDLocation is TBD
ABOUT ME
My name is Evie, I’m a mother to many things in my community but my most important; 2 big babies (Edson & Emmitt). I'm a bachelor's degree-qualified Early Childhood professional. Though my intentions are to stay true to supporting families and children to truly live. Therefore most of my 'work' can be seen in the comfort of the great outdoors or within the safety of our village, including families homes.
I’ve been supporting parents raising their babies for over 10 years now, through kindergarten work, after-hours and in-home support. From a young age, I knew I would be an advocate for children, families and raising babies in a wholesome and supportive environment (which I've found is usually the family home).
The more I grow the more I realised the important role our village plays in raising our young, I believe it greatly affects us and our children in such tremendous ways.
Because of the faster-paced world around us I've noticed some doubting their instincts, their bodies, and their abilities I'm here to help bring the confidence back to parenting, homeschooling and teaching your children the most important things we can.
I love all things conception, childbearing, birth, postpartum, child rearing, nourishment, deep conversations, nature, the outdoors, homesteading and I believe raising children to be THEM is the most important work teachers can do when educating.
I'm that registered teacher who doesn't quite align with the mainstream schooling system as I recognise too many young children and families be undervalued and not listened to.
We know there are many ways to continue learning and teaching our children. For example, embracing mixed age experiences in a supportive and nurturing way.
I'm also familiar with the bereavement world after suddenly and unexpectedly experiencing the death of a loved one in 2021; my son. He's the one who keeps me most passionate about what I do.
Photo taken by Millie
MY 'WORK'
It's hard to call it work when I feel it's so much more. It's a calling, something I truly align with and enjoy. Serving other mothers and seeing their children and families follow their dreams fills my heart too.
My purpose and WHY ~ well if I'm straight to the point life is short for many. I see family values as a beautiful part of life to be reclaimed. Parenthood, children, and birth I believe are sacred parts of life that deserve to be honoured and respected. I hope to help raise our children with the support of our village. Especially in the comfort of ones home where they most feel safest.
After the loss of our youngest son, Emmitt Malatai in October 2021 I later began helping create Home Birth Baskets. Due to the strong connection of mothers around me. They have been created asunique gifts designed with the help of my local village. We call these baskets emmittsbirthingbasketsoflove and they are put together with the utmost love and intentions for the birth journey. Each basket is created with locally produced goods or from local families. No basket is too big or too small
I've always found it hard to define my work as play based, nature school Tutor.
Whatever you call it, I aim to see you deeply lost in the awe of life with your children. If you think I may be the one to support you in delving deeper into educating and parenting or navigating life without them physically here, please reach out. Or anything else in between. I understand sometimes you just need a little help around dinner time to get settled, and that's what I'm here for too.
So while I'm not a photographer I do enjoy taking photographs of sacred moments to look back on,
I'm not a chef but I'm quite good at making nourishing meals,
I'm no cleaner but I know how to tidy up,
While I hold teacher registration I don't teach in a systematic manner.
And I delve into holding sacred space, including postpartum.
If you are unsure of what I can support you with but you'd like to meet for a chat, feel free to reach out.
0499 092 054
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