Get to know me
Hi, I’m Andrea!
I’m a Certified Paediatric Sleep & Development Practitioner and a mother of three girls, based in Melbourne.
I started my career over 20 years ago in Sleep School, back when strict sleep training was the standard. Even then, I could see there were gentler ways to help families. Becoming a parent myself only strengthened that belief, I experienced the exhaustion of night wakings, the fleeting daytime naps, and the slow drift into survival mode.
I follow the latest research and take a developmental approach, guiding families to make the changes they need while protecting and supporting their child’s neurodevelopment.
Sleep deprivation doesn’t just make you tired — it can affect your confidence, patience, and joy. If you’re feeling lost in the fog, you are not failing, and you are not alone.
My professional background
I am the founder of Sleep Hunter, supporting families across Melbourne through home visits, telehealth, and clinic consultations. I also run sensory play sessions and provide hands-on guidance in clinic settings, helping babies and toddlers settle, develop routines, and thrive emotionally and physically.
With over 20 years’ experience working with babies and children — in Sleep School programs, and Maternal and Child Health Nurse (MCHN) services — I have a broad understanding of the challenges families face.
I guide families in the direction that suits them best — whether that’s supporting safe co-sleeping, establishing routines in a cot or floor bed, or gently fostering more independent sleep. My approach is always responsive, flexible, and tailored to each baby and family.
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