Stable Wellbeing Safety & Consulting

Melissa brings over 22 years of lived experience in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as a Medical Technician, along with more than eight years in Occupational Rehabilitation as a Military Technical Specialist. Her connection to service runs deep—she is the daughter of a Police Officer, wife to an Emergency Services Firefighter and former ADF Firefighter, sister to a Veteran, and a proud mother.

In her professional work, Melissa supports both serving and ex-serving ADF members to identify medical, psychosocial, and vocational goals, developing tailored plans that promote wellness, independence, and personal growth. She empowers Veterans to re-engage with meaningful community-based activities, establish healthy routines, and build new social networks. Melissa also assists with pathways into training, financial support, education, and employment to help provide lasting purpose and direction.

Melissa is deeply committed to mental health and early intervention. She has participated in a wide range of programs through Open Arms and Mates4Mates, including Wellways Optimal Health, Sleeping Better, Understanding Anxiety, Stepping Out, Operation Life Assist, Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR), Relaxation and Mindfulness, safeTALK, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and Group Emotional and Relationship Skills (GEARS). She is also a qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

An active contributor to the veteran community, Melissa is a ‘mate’ at Mates4Mates, a member of RSL Tasmania (Lindisfarne sub-branch), and the Tasmanian representative for the Women Veterans Network Australia (WVNA).

Passionate about empowering others, Melissa continues to champion personal growth, mental health awareness, and connection to the right supports at the right time.

Julian is an experienced Emergency Services professional with 20+ years in the Australian Defence Force as a Combat Engineer Firefighter and over a decade as a full-time firefighter with the Tasmania Fire Service. His career has spanned operational response, remote area coordination, high-risk technical rescue, and emergency medical support—including FIFO roles in the mining sector as an Emergency Services Officer.

Julian is passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of first responders, veterans, and emergency workers. As an accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Peer, Julian has delivered wellbeing training across government agencies and veteran organisations, including the Department of Police, Fire & Emergency Management and Ambulance Tasmania.

Julian thrives in dynamic environments that demand leadership, adaptability, and decisive action and is committed to mentoring others, fostering resilient teams, and promoting a proactive, growth-focused culture.  

Julian knows first-hand the importance of early intervention, support, and education to those in an Emergency Services role to maintain optimum wellbeing and mental health.