Lisa and Liz worked in partnership with Professor Antonia Bilfulco from CATS (Centre for Abuse and Trauma Studies) Middlesex University UK to commence the introduction of an accessible evidence-based attachment assessment to Australia.
In 2025, we still have a strong ongoing relationship with Toni (Emeritus Professor Antonia Bilfulco) who continues to inspire us to hold attachment / connection / relationship at the core of all our work.
Lisa Gardiner has worked across health, human services and education with children, young people, families and communities who have experienced the impact of trauma, disrupted attachment and vulnerability.
In her 20 years as a consultant,10 years was spent as a co-owner, director & principal of SAL Consulting. She uses her experience to supervise, train and develop individuals, teams and organisations to achieve positive outcomes in practice and service delivery. Lisa is committed to working directly, with professionals, and forming strong partnerships, as our best learning and development happens in relationship.
Liz Sanders has a background in Social Work and Family Therapy and over thirty years experience in the human services sector, working in both government and non-government organisations.
Liz specialises in working with vulnerable children and adults for whom the experience of early abuse, trauma and disrupted attachment impact negatively on family life. In 2005 Liz moved to Australia from the UK and was responsible for developing and implementing the reunification practice for Australia’s first Social Benefit Bond. Liz has an ongoing commitment to working with parents and developing their capacity to grow.
We work in partnership locally, nationally and internationally as we believe that connection is the foundation for excellence in practice. Working relationally is essential for those who have experienced developmental trauma and disrupted attachment and we consider that this should be modelled within and between organisations.
North Coast PHN
Head Space
Murwillumbah Community Centre
My Forever Family
The Benevolent Society
Uniting PSP
Catholic Care Broken Bay
Uniting
Rawson Psychologists & Consultants
Unique Minds Consultancy
Communities for Children
Ready Set Go
Social Futures
YWCA
Barnardos
Lillians