Helen Smith

Advisory Group

Based in the Waikato with her husband and three sons, Helen’s involvement with Parent began as a Support Parent 9 years ago. This was a trained, volunteer role she undertook alongside working in a mainstream primary school to support children with high needs and a specialist school for high-needs, primary-aged children.

Helen then became Parent to Parent’s Regional Coordinator for the Waikato region 2018, before moving into the role of Training Lead for our workshop and training programme. As a Bachelor of Communication Studies (double major in media and marketing) with hands-on experience in the disability sector, her skillset ensures the continual, community-led improvement of our programme’s content, reach and impact.