Natalie is moved by the power of story to awaken the deepest feelings within us all. As a published poet with a background in performing arts, Natalie has carried a love of theatre and language all her life. Now, inspired to learn that fictional experiences build empathy – even towards others who are very different from ourselves, it is Natalie’s goal to use Storytelling to nurture character, virtues and values, especially with the youngest in our society. By using Story to unlock key links between literacy and life skills, Natalie aims to build kinder and more cooperative communities.