Late last century, Janoel discovered her delight in helping people shine through learning in groups. Across more than 30 years in education, training and community organisations, she has developed expertise in designing and delivering professional learning for educators and community practitioners. Most recently, she has managed Project Ready, a trauma-informed year-long Vocational Education and Training (VET) program in schools across Victoria and interstate with Central Ranges Local Learning and Employment Network, and acted as an Education and Training Consultant with headspace Schools & Communities, delivering mental health and suicide prevention training that strengthens school staff confidence and skills in supporting young people experiencing distress.

Janoel’s commitment to group facilitation as a craft began after many years in education, recognising the opportunity to deepen her understanding of how groups work and build capacity to support collaboration, participation and learning. This led to completing the Advanced Diploma of Group Facilitation in 2017 and bringing a groupwork lens into all aspects of her practice, including program design, workforce development and community education.

Janoel is passionate about supporting young people and designing meaningful learning experiences. She has developed and delivered programs on topics ranging from puberty and  wellbeing as a consultant in schools to gender equity, respectful relationships and trauma-informed education with the The Men's Project at Jesuit Social Services. She is a member of the Chalice Foundation Leadership Team, training menstrual educators internationally and contributing to community education initiatives focused on menstrual and menopausal wellbeing.

Janoel delivers practical, engaging group experiences informed by adult learning principles, neurodiversity-affirming practice and an understanding of the ongoing impacts of trauma. She believes people learn best when they feel safe, connected and actively involved, so her work combines thoughtful structure, meaningful participation and a little fun. A self-confessed neuroscience and positive psychology enthusiast, she continues to explore what helps people learn, connect and thrive in groups.