NOW Victorian Directory 2012 by Tanya Lea

YOUR DIRECTORY TO… VICTORIA’S PROFESSIONAL ORGANISERS!

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This directory is the brainchild of the Australasian Association of Professional Organisers (AAPO) Victorian Forum members as its initiative for National Organising Week (NOW) 3-9 September 2012. Members and friends of AAPO have come together to introduce themselves, their services and their tips and ideas to you.

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Special thanks go to Tanya Lea, Sue Glasser and MaryAnne Bennie who worked tirelessly to bring this directory from concept to completion in record time. Thanks to all our wonderful AAPO members for your contributions and enthusiasm for our profession and for this directory. You are amazing, each and every one in your own unique way, and you make our industry what it is today. Enjoy the directory, engage with members and above all use the information provided to improve your organising skills and those of your family and friends. Happy organising!

MaryAnne Bennie

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who we are The Australasian Association of Professional Organisers (AAPO) was incorporated in November 2005 as a non-profit organisation to educate the public about Professional Organising and benefit members by growing the industry. Our committee is made up of volunteer members from two countries and across several different time zones, but we all share one thing in common; we’re passionate about organising, growing our industry and professional development. In 2011 we developed AAPO’s first Strategic Plan. The process of doing this has given us clarity about the direction of the Committee and how we can best assist our members. All activities are conducted under our three main portfolios: Membership, PR and Events. Each Portfolio is managed by a Committee member and has a uniform structure. Click on the link below to find out more about committee members: www.aapo.org.au/aboutus.php

We are an industry association for Professional Organisers throughout Australasia. As a cutting edge leader AAPO’s mission is to: + + +

support its members and their businesses set industry standards educate the public on the value of Professional Organising.

AAPO’s vision is to be internationally recognised as Australasia’s premier industry association for leading and developing Professional Organisers. The role of a Professional Organiser is many and varied. Our members offer services ranging from time management, storage design, event management, de-cluttering services and system development in your home, workplace and business. A Professional Organiser can contribute significantly to the effectiveness of your office and home, tailoring services to suit whatever area of your life needs organising.

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professional organiser? A Professional Organiser is someone who creates customised solutions to help others get organised. They help their clients find balance, restore order and maximise their resources. They provide ideas, information, structure, solutions, tools and systems which increase productivity, reduce stress and lead to more control over individual resources.

what do they do?

Professional Organisers can assist in a wide variety of ways + Workplace organsing may include: design of filing systems, purging, decluttering and organising, paper management, procurement of office supplies and equipment, space planning, processes and paper/workflow, information and records management, archiving and storage, procedures manuals and moving/relocations. + Domestic organsing may include: storage design and organisation, spatial planning, purging, de-cluttering and organising of space and storage, errands and personal shopping, storage solutions, co-ordination

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of repairs and maintenance, styling, interior design, organising of collections, memorabilia and photographs, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, family rooms, co-ordination of disposal of goods, donation of unwanted goods and preparation of homes for sale. + Time management, project and task management and goal setting. + Event/party/meeting/travel planning and co-ordination. + Digital organising including design of systems, archiving and management of information.

what are the advantages? Professional Organisers work one-on-one with clients. We empower you so you take ownership.

how do I know if I’ve got the right organiser?

You should feel comfortable with your organiser. The extent to which you “click” with your organiser can make or break the process, so take the time to find an organiser with whom you feel at ease. You want to be treated with respect and compassion. A good organiser is there to support and assist you and will not be judgemental, critical or overly pushy. Your organiser will give you flexible, personalised assistance. Your organiser should be able to adapt tools and techniques to fit your individual needs. Be sure to ask about their experience and expertise.

Want to become a Professional Organiser? Want to learn more about what we do? What to read our monthly newsletter or weekly blogs? Find it all online at www.aapo.org.au Australasian Association of Professional Organisers Inc. I 7

now. NATIONAL ORGANISING WEEK 2012 3-9 SEPTEMBER

AAPO is proud to announce the 6th annual National Organising Week (NOW) launching Monday 3rd September 2012 across Australia and New Zealand. If you want to bring a little order to your life or love the perfect storage solution, this event is especially for you. AAPO are working behind the scenes to create many opportunities for you to get involved. During National Organising Week AAPO members will run a variety of activities including events, workshops, promotions, competitions and free advice in selected locations.

AAPO’s members and Forum groups are vital to the success of our event and we challenge every member and Forum group to create or participate in their own National Organising Week activity. Members can log into the Member Resources section of this website to download the Forum & Member participation guide and help plan your involvement. The 2012 version will be available shortly. You may notice National Organising Week has a brand new look this year. We hope you like the new logo. We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank DYMO for their support and participation over the last four years.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW LIKE AAPO ON FACEBOOK WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/AAPOINC

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WHAT ROOM OR TASK, IF ORGANISED, WOULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE? Let NOW Week be the time when you put an end to the challenging areas in your home. Follow AAPO’s five simple steps and regain order in your life.

e h t n i n i o J K E E W W O N STEP ! E 5 G N LE L A CH 1. HAVE A VISION Choose your organising challenge and keep it simple. Write down your motivation for organising this space and visualise how you want the space to look, feel and function. Consider one area of your home or office to start on. For example - pantry, office cubicle, home office, children’s bedroom, garage etc. Take a ‘before’ photo and remember your vision if the going gets tough.

You can post before and after photos, write about your experience and ask questions of AAPO’s team of Professional Organisers.

3. SORT & PURGE 2. CLEAR & CLEAN Clear the area you’ve chosen to organise and clean all surfaces. This is the chance to start with a clean slate and you’ll be amazed how it inspires you to use the space better.

4. ASSIGN, STORE & LABEL Give the items you have decided to keep an assigned place to live. Choose storage solutions that allow easy access to the items. Use words or pictures to label items so you never forget what you have. Labelling takes the guesswork out of finding what you need quickly and easily.

Sort your items into categories like Keep, Sell, Donate, Trash, Recycle, Repair. Group items that belong together or perform similar purposes for quick referral & ease of use. Dispose of the items you no longer need responsibly.

5. CELEBRATE! Step back and admire your efforts. Take an ‘after’ photo and compare the two images. Enjoy the clarity of mind as well as your enhanced physical space. Celebrate your success with a well-deserved treat.

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TIME BALANCE ORDER

BLESS THIS MESS Home & Office Organising ROBYN AMOTT

GO TO GIRL!

WHAT WE DO As a Professional Organiser I understand how clutter can consume your space, reducing your energy flow and productivity levels. Being organised isn’t just about the physical stuff; it’s about implementing changes into your current systems and routines that fit with your desired lifestyle. Creating a functional space that is as unique and individual as you are is my main aim!

COMPLETE ORDER Business & Home Organising Service SIMONE PLUNKETT WHAT WE DO We offer a unique range of business and home services to enable clients to be more organised, efficient and productive. We also provide a comprehensive holiday home maintenance & concierge service throughout the Macedon Ranges, allowing clients more time to enjoy the things that are important to them.

TOP TIP! THE ART OF ORGANISING

TOP TIP! TO DO LIST

When organising a space hold a vision in your mind of how you would like your space to function. Break down tasks into smaller ones, and work in 20 minute intervals, so it’s not too overwhelming. Group like with like items to create spaces which make sense and are easy to work with. My motto –‘If you see it, sort it; think it, do it’.

Always create a ‘to do’ list. By jotting it down, you’re removing it from your brain and cutting back on mental clutter, and you can easily review and prioritise the most important tasks. Each time you cross something off, it’s both gratifying and empowering. Always prioritise your ‘to do’ list so the most important tasks get done first.

ALL ABOUT ME!

AAPO Member / Mother of two children / A born organiser / Motivational Speaker

Bachelor of Business (Marketing) / Advanced Diploma of Travel & Tourism / AAPO member

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Contact Robyn Amott Email robyn@blessthismess.com.au Mobile 0407 757 466 Website www.blessthismess.com.au Blog www.blog.blessthismess.com.au Facebook facebook.com/BlessthisMessOrganising

Contact Simone J Plunkett Email info@completeorder.com.au Office 03 5429 2290 Mobile 0408 727 010 Website www.completeorder.com.au Facebook facebook.com/completeorder

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I LOVE TO BLOG!

CREATING ORDER FROM CHAOS ANGELA ESNOUF WHAT WE DO I turn chaos into order, so your home truly reflects the real you. And I love to train, mentor and support new Organisers to enhance their organising talent and confidently consult with clients and successfully build a Professional Organiser business.

TOP TIP! MAKE TEAMWORK FUN! Get the whole family involved in pack up time at the end of the day. Make a game of it by putting on a dance CD or your football team theme song. By the end of the song/CD, see how much you’ve achieved and congratulate yourselves. If there’s more to do, just play it again.

ALL ABOUT ME!

DECLUTTERHOME Home & Office Organisation TANYA LEA WHAT WE DO Feeling overwhelmed by clutter, junk and disorganisation? Professional Organiser Tanya Lea is passionate about helping you simplify your home or office so you have more time for things that matter.

TOP TIP! DAILY ROUTINE Keeping on top of clutter needs to be part of your daily routine. Just like you need to exercise stay fit and healthy, you need to declutter to stay sane! I recommend a 5 minute clean up daily. Grab your laundry basket and go around the house collecting everything that needs to find a home. Don’t just throw it in the spare room; find a logical home for all your belongings. Finish by labelling!

Expert AAPO Member & Past President / Golden Circle NAPO Member / ICD Subscriber with Level II Certificates in Chronic Disorganization & Hoarding / Joint 2012 AAPO People’s Choice Award winner

ALL ABOUT ME!

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Contact Angela Esnouf Email angela@creatingorder.com.au Mobile 0403 164 468 Website www.creatingorder.com.au Facebook facebook.com/CreatingOrder

Bachelor of Design / AAPO Member / Graphic Designer and Blogger / Joint 2012 AAPO People’s Choice Award winner Contact Tanya Lea Email tanya@declutterhome.com.au Mobile 0412 834 120 Website www.declutterhome.com.au Facebook facebook.com/declutterhome Twitter twitter.com/declutterhome Tumblr declutterhome.tumblr.com/

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WE TICK ALL THE BOXES!

DONE...TICK! MONIQUE BRIERLEY WHAT WE DO Our services include home organising, de-cluttering, interior styling and home staging, where we prepare your property for sale. We help you create order, re-energise and re-decorate your home. Get busy living, let us do the rest!

TOP TIP! CLEAR WARDROBE CLUTTER Regular wardrobe maintenance stops the accumulation of un-used, ill fitting and dated clothing items. Create a space where you can place a repository (box, bag, basket) close to your wardrobe. Each time you come across an item that no longer â&#x20AC;&#x153;worksâ&#x20AC;? for you, rather than putting it back in your wardrobe, place it in this container. At the end of each week/month sort through what you have accumulated and find a new home for these garments!

ALL ABOUT ME! AAPO member / Interior Design consultant

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Monique Brierley Email info@donetick.com.au Mobile 0438 361 296 Website www.donetick.com.au

COMPLIMENTARY TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS

DR DECLUTTER CAROL MARTYN WHAT WE DO Providing tailor-made solutions and offering In Home/Office Assessments and complimentary 15 minute telephone consultations. Specialising in low cost customised paper based solutions for home/office and personalised wardrobe styling solutions to maximise wardrobe space. We also work with clients to present homes for sale with the right feel to attract the best possible buyers.

TOP TIP! WHAT TO KEEP Let your space determine how much to keep. Example: the number of shelves on a bookcase will help you decide how many books to keep, thereby eliminating an overflow. This process can help make the decision making process easier.

ALL ABOUT ME! Vice President AAPO Accomplished public speaker Grad Dip in Counselling Grad Dip Community Services Auslan I and II (sign language)

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Carol Martyn Email carol@drdeclutter.com.au Mobile 0449 156 246 Website www.drdeclutter.com.au

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INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

ECO ORGANISER & HOME STYLING TANYA LEWIS

I LOVE TO SAVE THINGS FROM LANDFILL AND RESTYLE & COFFEE!

GET ME SORTED LORRAINE MEREDITH

WHAT WE DO

Eco Organiser creates organised space and liveable style that compliments and cares for our environment. We organise using our 10R’s: Rethink, Research, Refuse, Responsible, Reorganise, Restyle, Repurpose, Reuse, Reduce, Recycle and Reward YOU.

Supporting clients with home and office makeovers and declutters. Creating storage and system solutions to save you time, money and reduce stress so you can do more of what you love most.

TOP TIP! ORGANISING DOESN’T COST THE EARTH; IT PROTECTS IT

Digitalise your photos & important documents + No more family squabbles over treasured photos + N o bulky photo albums to find space for. Great if you are travelling, rent or in a place with limited storage + E asy to back-up and grab as part of your disaster plan for flood, bushfire, house fire, burglary etc.

Refuse clutter access to your space; add a No Junk Mail sticker to your mailbox, unsubscribe to newsletters and magazines. Rethink what you bring into your space. Ask yourself: do I need it, do I want it, how will it make me feel? Recycle your clutter. Share your clutter around by donating or giving unwanted items to your local community.

ALL ABOUT ME! Expert Accreditations / Hands on Organiser Public Speaker / Workshop Facilitator

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Contact Tanya Lewis Email tanya@ecoorganiser.com.au Mobile 0448 877 902 Website www.ecoorganiser.com.au Twitter twitter.com/ecoorganiser Facebook facebook.com/pages/ Eco-Organiser/107623255954335

TOP TIP! SAVE SPACE AND MEMORIES

ALL ABOUT ME! AAPO member / Qualifications in Business and Administration / Public Speaker and Workshop Facilitator / Qualifications in Counselling, Life Coaching and NLP

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Contact Lorraine Meredith Email solutions@getmesorted.com.au Phone 1300 788 192 Mobile 0421 038 060 Website www.getmesorted.com.au Facebook facebook.com/Get Me Sorted Twitter twitter.com/getmesorted

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HOME SORTED!, CHRISTMAS SORTED! KIDS SORTED! & BABY SORTED!

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HOME SORTED! NINA ROSACE

IN8 HOME OFFICE LIFE ORGANISING MARYANNE BENNIE

WHAT WE DO

Home Sorted! offer a complete home organising service guaranteed to organise your home in a simple and effective manner. Company founder, Nina Rosace is a Professional Organiser and successful author of Home Sorted!, the book. She has famously sorted the Channel 9 studios and for Kerri Anne Kennerley on live TV. Home Sorted! offer a personalised home organising service with minimal cost and minimal effort.

TOP TIP! CLEAR THE DECKS!

TOP TIP! SORT & MAINTAIN Setting up your home in an organised manner is the first and most crucial step to living clutter free. Maintain your freshly organised home by applying small maintenance room checks on a monthly basis. Place reminders on your calendar, prompting you to simply maintain each room on a monthly basis.

ALL ABOUT ME!

AAPO Member / Author of four sorting book titles / Workshop facilitator / Public Speaker

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Contact Nina Rosace Email info@homesorted.com.au Mobile 0418 527 490 Website www.homesorted.com.au Facebook facebook.com/HomeSorted

in8 works with clients to create systems that support them and organises their space to change and adapt to their needs as their lifestyles and circumstances change. Keep your desk surface as clear as possible. Remove everything that you really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need or love. Include a few decorative or sentimental items, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t clutter up your space. Keep your tools (stapler, hole punch, date stamp, sticky tape etc) in a box and take items out during the day and pop back at the end of the day. Having only necessary items on your desk lets you focus on the job at hand and makes cleaning a breeze!

ALL ABOUT ME! BEd MBus / Expert AAPO Member / Author of Paper Flow and From Stuffed to Sorted / Professional Organiser Trainer / Presenter and Writer

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact MaryAnne Bennie Email maryanne@in8.com.au Mobile 0418 597 297 Website www.in8.com.au Facebook facebook.com/fromstuffedtosorted

Home Sorted! Home Sorted = Life Sorted

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INSIDE SOLUTIONS DEBBIE SMITH WHAT WE DO Inside Solutions specialises in organising small renovation projects such as bathrooms, kitchens and additions. Assisting with: + Sourcing trades & gathering quotes + Clever storage design + Sourcing and selection of fittings and finishes, colour and styling + Project management + Organising and de-cluttering.

TOP TIP! PREPARATION & PLANNING This includes research, budgeting, design, planning permits and finding the right trades. The more time spent at this end of the renovation will help reduce the length of the project, stress, and those unexpected surprises that renovating can often throw up.

ALL ABOUT ME! Established business in 2005 / Accredited AAPO Expert Member / Helped transform more than 50 homes / Studied Interior Design

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Debbie Smith Email debbie@insidesolutions.com.au Mobile 0404 060 431 Website www.insidesolutions.com.au

KIKKI.K SOPHIE GILL WHAT WE DO At kikki.K we embrace the Swedish design principles of form and function to bring you seasonal collections of delicious stationery, gorgeous gifts and organisation solutions. We are passionate about helping you achieve the sense of wellbeing that comes from being organised in style, because we believe it improves your quality of life.

TOP TIP! SMART SYSTEM & TOOLS

Combine a smart paper system with an entry point, processing point and exit point with effective organising tools to regain control of your paperwork. We recommend a great system and tools at our kikki.K Workshops and Consultations.

ALL ABOUT ME! Experienced AAPO Member / kikki.K Workshop Presenter / Specialist in Office Organisation

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Sophie Gill Email SophieGill@kikki-k.com Mobile 0424 506 904 Website kikki-k.com/organisedwithkikkik/ Facebook facebook.com/kikki.K Twitter twitter.com/kikkik Pinterest pinterest.com/kikkik/

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LIFELINE DESIGN Personalised solutions for organised living BEVERLEY SCHEEPERS

LIVING ORDER CHRISSY HEEREN

WHAT WE DO

I help expectant parents and busy families plan, prepare and organise. From nursery set-up and advising on baby products (including non-toxic and eco-friendly options), to child-proofing, de-cluttering and systemising, I can reduce the sense of being overwhelmed and help you enjoy the calm of organised living.

Let Professional Organiser Chrissy Heeren assist you in feeling less overwhelmed. I will help bring order to your living space, whether it is as small as your pantry, your wardrobe, the spare room, or the whole house. I work well with hoarders too.

TOP TIP! DO IT YOUR WAY I believe there is no “one size fits all” solution to being organised. Your style of organising is unique to you, your personality, and your lifestyle. Don’t be afraid of trial and error while finding a system that works for you and your family.

ALL ABOUT ME! Bachelor of Environmental Science / AAPO Member / ICLMA Member / Speaker, trainer, & workshop facilitator / Organised mum!

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Beverley Scheepers Email beverley@lifelinedesign.com.au Mobile 0434 225 127 Website www.lifelinedesign.com.au Twitter twitter.com/lifeline_design Facebook facebook.com/lifelinedesign.com.au

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TOP TIP! ESTABLISH A PRESENT BOX Make things easier for yourself. Have a present box and always have some cards, wrapping paper, sticky tape and ribbon in it. You can also put inside presents that you buy ahead of time or maybe on sale and put on a sticky note for who it is for. Don’t forget to refill on the cards etc as they run low.

ALL ABOUT ME! Bachelor of Arts in Advertising (Creative) / AAPO Member / Small Business Management Certificate IV / Direct Marketing Certificate

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Chrissy Heeren Email livingorder@yahoo.com.au Mobile 0414 499 039 Website www.livingorder.com.au Facebook facebook.com/LivingOrder

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MAXIMY Home & Wedding Organising service MELINA ADELAIDE LYN SARGENT & ASSOCIATES Professional Organisers of wardrobes & homes LYN SARGENT WHAT WE DO Lyn’s friendly, practical, supportive approach will guide you to sensible solutions for an organised life. Whether it is preparing a home for sale, downsizing, incorporating a home business, going through a transition or simply making getting dressed easier, Lyn and her team can help. Confidentiality assured.

TOP TIP! SORT AS YOU GO Put two bags in the bottom of your wardrobe. Every time you pick out something you can’t or don’t wear, put it in the ‘Charity/Sell’ bag or in the ‘Mend/Dry Clean’ bag. Process the contents regularly.

ALL ABOUT ME Dip. HR, Dip. Mgt, Dip. Events / Cert IV Adult Education / Professional Organiser / Wardrobe Consultant / Facilitator / Speaker / Coach

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Email Mobile

Lyn Sargent lyn.sargent@me.com 0431 133 667

WHAT WE DO At MaxiMy we value your precious time. We create systems to help you move towards a more efficient lifestyle. From de-cluttering your home to organising your wedding, your Professional Organiser is dedicated to saving you time, money and energy so you can focus on the things you love.

TOP TIP! TACKLE YOUR TASKS WITH EASE! Don’t be overwhelmed by the bigger picture when organising a space or an event. Break your tasks into smaller, achievable jobs. This will avoid procrastination. Try making a list of your tasks, and cross them off as you go. When you complete each task you will feel a sense of accomplishment.

ALL ABOUT ME! Qualified Interior Designer (Bachelor of Arts RMIT) / AAPO member / Author of My Wedding Organizer / Wedding Planning Association of Australia member

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Melina Adelaide Email melina@maximy.com.au Mobile 0423 371 766 Website www.maximy.com.au Facebook facebook.com/theorganizingchick Twitter twitter.com/organizingchick

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SAFE, HAPPY, HEALTHY

PLACEMENT SOLUTIONS LOUISE DUNHAM

ORGANISE MY..... GLENDA HAZELDENE

WHAT WE DO

Niche domestic recruitment company specialising in Household Management including Professional Organising and In Home Childcare including government approved childcare. Established in 1988 we help Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents from the early months of pregnancy onwards to balance, sort and regain precious family time.

TOP TIP! SET BOUNDARIES All children need and want to know the boundaries that are expected of them. Without it they are overwhelmed, confused and frightened.

ALL ABOUT ME!

Founding member AAPO / NICA / Ex President AANA / only Australian to receive the INA / Harriett Grant award for services to the international nanny industry / Ex teacher and Tafe lecturer

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Louise Dunham Email md@placementsolutions.com.au Phone 1300 854 624 Website www.placementsolutions.com.au Facebook facebook.com/Placement Solutions Linked In Louise Dunham

COME & VISIT US INSTORE!

Organise My..... is an interesting lifestyle store in Bendigo, with a gorgeous range of stylish, inspiring solutions to organise your environment. Our supportive staff are pleased to help clients develop organising systems to better manage their time and space. In store we regularly run workshops based on MaryAnne Bennieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paper Flow principles and we also offer a fully accredited organising service.

TOP TIP! DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES Never bring anything into your space that you do not have a home for.

If you write down your goals they have a way of transforming wishes into wants, dreams into plans and plans into reality!

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Glenda Hazeldene Email info@organisemy.com.au Phone (03) 5444 0099 Fax (03) 5442 1857 Website www.organisemy.com.au Facebook facebook.com/organisemy Address Shop 20 Fountain Court, Bath Lane Bendigo, Victoria

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KEEPING IT SIMPLE & PRACTICAL

ORGANISING YOU Office & Home Organisation AMANDA LECAUDE WHAT WE DO Organsing You understands the demands placed on people’s time and the impact disorganisation and clutter can have on day to day life. It is our goal to help you achieve balance whether it is in the home or work environment.

TOP TIP! CLEAR YOUR DESK SPACE AS YOU GO Staying organised does not need to be complicated. Whether it is the office or home environment it should be kept simple & practical so it is something that can be incorporated into your everyday life. For example, in your home or work office start and end the day with a clear desk space; allow that 5-10 minutes, particularly at the end of the day, to file or put everything away!

ALL ABOUT ME Bachelor in Business and Arts / AAPO Member / Over 20 years corporate experience in project management and organisation

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Email Mobile Website

Amanda Lecaude amanda@organisingyou.com.au 0409 967 166 www.organisingyou.com.au

ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE Your Life in Lists CLAIRE MCFEE

ORGANIZE YOUR MIND OVER MATTER

WHAT WE DO We offer a Household Electronic Organizer full of ready-made lists. Type into our Organizers or print out. Easy either way. We also offer great advice to beat being overwhelmed in our Organize Your Health and Wellbeing eBook.

TOP TIP! TAKE ACTION! Organisation is all about ACTION no matter how small; little baby steps add up to big ones. ‘You cannot change anything in your life with intention alone, which can become a watered-down, occasional hope that you’ll get to tomorrow. Intention without action is useless.’ ~Caroline Myss

ALL ABOUT ME! Ed Psych Major / Director: 6 part ‘Mind B | Body Medicine’ Documentary / Expert Panelist on Toddlers to Teens TV Show / Author - Organize Your Health & Wellbeing and Organize Your Life Organizers

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Claire McFee Email claire@organizeyourlife.com.au Mobile 03 52 891657 Website www.organizeyourlife.com.au Facebook facebook.com/organizeyourlife Twitter twitter.com/clairemcfee YouTube youtube.com/organizeyourlife

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I LOVE TO SORT & PACK PEOPLES STUFF!

I LOVE STATIONERY

PAPERCLIP PROFESSIONAL ORGANISERS SUE GLASSER PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES JODY GALVIN WHAT WE DO We organise, de-clutter & sort/remove unwanted household goods! We specialise in downsizing households, deceased estates and assisting people with hoarding issues.

TOP TIP – PUT EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE Is your front door entrance a dumping ground for coats, bags, shoes, keys and mail? Create an easy to get to space by the door or dedicate a nearby cupboard for coats/shoes, cube storage shelves for each bag, key ring holder for keys, and mail holder/concertina file. Practice putting them in “their place“ daily and before you know it you’ll automatically do it and be able to find those items without having to think about it!

ALL ABOUT ME AAPO Member / Diploma in Community Development / Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Jody Galvin Email jody@packupyourtroubles.com.au Mobile 0422 166 132 Website www.packupyourtroubles.com.au Facebook facebook.com/packupyourtrouble

WHAT WE DO

At PaperClip P.O. we help people get organised. By implementing user friendly systems which focus on easy methods, we allow people to make time for more important things in life. We achieve this by doing in-home or business consultations, as well as running fun and interactive workshops.

TOP TIP! A PLACE FOR PAPER WORK

Every household or business has paper flowing in from different areas: post, school notices, brochures, junk mail and this paper needs somewhere to go! Allocate a space in your home or office for your IN TRAY. Place it where this paper tends to land eg: entrance hall, office desk or kitchen bench. Make sure all paperwork goes into it as it arrives. You can handle it later but at least you always know where to find it! Let your Paper Flow!

ALL ABOUT ME! Certified: Paper Flow & in8Steps Consultant / Certified: Paper Flow & in8Steps Workshop Presenter / AAPO Member / Professional Organiser / Advertising and Marketing Diploma / Virtual Secretary

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Sue Glasser Email info@paperclippo.com.au Mobile 0402 109 007 Website www.paperclippo.com.au Facebook facebook.com/ PaperclipProfessionalOrganisers

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CONFIDENTIAL, NON-JUDGEMENTAL, MOTIVATING & FUN

SIMPLIFY MY SPACE ANDREA TUCK

SMALL STEPS, BIG RESULTS!

WHAT WE DO Andrea will work with you at home to clear through your ‘clutter’; maximising productivity in the office and removing a weight from your shoulders when at home. By simplifying your space, we will free your time for the important things in life.

TOP TIP! DECISION TIME!

Hold an item in your hand and answer the following questions: Is this item respected? Do I use it regularly? Is it adding quality and value to my life? If you are unable to put the item into one of these categories, it is time for it to leave your space.

SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET WENDY HANES WHAT WE DO Since 2006 Wendy Hanes has helped create order in over 200 Melbourne households. Her common sense approach to getting organised has been featured in numerous publications including House and Garden, The Age and Melbourne Weekly.

TOP TIP! WEED CONSTANTLY! Don’t wait for a “big cleanout”. Keep a charity bag on the go all the time and cull unwanted items as you see them.

ALL ABOUT ME!

AAPO Member since 2011 / AAPO Volunteer / Qualifications in Business Management Training & Assessment / Occupational Health & Safety.

+ AAPO Expert Member and winner of the inaugural AAPO President’s Award. + Melbourne’s only Certified Professional Organiser, CPO® + Australian Ambassador for the Institute for Challenging Disorganisation (ICD®) with Specialist Certificates in Chronic Disorganisation and Hoarding. + Speaker and Workshop Presenter

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Contact Andrea Tuck Email andrea@simplifymyspace.com.au Mobile 0419 385 458 Website www.simplifymyspace.com.au Twitter twitter.com/simplifymyspace

Contact Wendy Hanes Email wendy@skeletonsinthecloset.com.au Mobile 0418 186 056 Website www.skeletonsinthecloset.com.au

ALL ABOUT ME!

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YOUR PAPERWORK SORTED!

SORT IT NOW Home & Office Organising NICOLA EVANS WHAT WE DO Life is complex enough – when clever organisation puts you back in control, life becomes simpler, less stressful and more productive. Sort It Now will help create individual solutions that work for you.

TOP TIP! CUT THE PAPER CLUTTER! A cluttered work environment robs your business of potential earnings. If time at your desk is wasted on searching paperwork piles for that important business card contact or work brief, you need professional organisation. There are only 4 things you need to do with your paperwork: RAFT - READ, ACTION (self or delegate), FILE or THROW in bin!

YOUR BUSINESS ON TRACK

SORTED4LIFE CLARE FOUNTAIN WHAT WE DO Our consulting, coaching and training gets businesses organised and we love watching the results: people with more time to spend with their families, more money to develop their business, and a clear ‘headspace’ to enjoy it all!

TOP TIP! SMALL BUSINESS Owning a Small Business provides a great opportunity to live a life you love. When well organised a business supports its owner to create success for themselves AND their community. First step is to design your dream life, then organise your business to fit in around it and keep on track towards success!

ALL ABOUT ME!

Accredited Expert Member of AAPO (since 2007) / Support to small and medium business enterprises /Specialist in paper management, archiving & storage solutions / Experienced project, financial & IT management / Workshop facilitator

24 years managing in Small Business (my own for 12) / Formal Business & Finance qualifications / First time 1/2 marathon runner at 42!

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Nicola Evans Email nicola@sortitnow.com.au Mobile 0437 192 911 Website www.sortitnow.com.au Facebook facebook.com/SortItNow Linked In www.linkedin.com/sortitnow

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Clare Fountain Email clare@sorted4business.com.au Mobile 0418 140 347 Website www.sorted4business.com.au Blog www.clarefountain.com Facebook facebook.com/sorted4life Twitter twitter.com/clarefountain LinkedIn Clare Fountain

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FRESH IDEAS & POSITIVITY ORGANISING SYSTEMS JUST FOR YOU

SUNSHINE SPACES SUSAN HURRELL WHAT WE DO I empower you to become organised and clutterfree in your home or office. My holistic mind body spirit consultation draws on happiness psychology and creative techniques - whatever will work for you - and practical hands on help of course.

TOP TIP! PLAY DETECTIVE Start energising music and find a cluttered area. Play detective and summarise the contents on a post-it note. When the song changes, play musical chairs and move to another area/room. Shining the light on all your neglected corners connects you back to your home and smoothes the way for your next visit!

ALL ABOUT ME! AAPO member and volunteer / Subscriber Institute for Challenging Disorganization / Family background of hoarding / Meditator

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Susan Hurrell Email susan@sunshinespaces.com.au Mobile 0411 088 218 Website www.sunshinespaces.com.au

SYSTEMS FOR ORDER Organising Systems & Strategies for Life DENISE CHILDS WHAT WE DO Denise loves designing organising systems for the home, family and small business. Individually designed systems that are simple to follow help her clients become organised and stay that way.

TOP TIP! FIND A HOME FOR EVERYTHING Every item wants and needs a home and the kitchen bench is NEVER it. Find and label a home for every item; it will then be easy for the item to find its way home again. Consistently and regularly return items to their home and clutter will be controlled.

ALL ABOUT ME! Bachelor of Business (SecSt) / AAPO Member and Volunteer / Naturally organised Household Manager and working mother of three

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Contact Denise Childs Email denise.childs@systemsfororder.com.au Mobile 0419 567 287 Website www.systemsfororder.com.au

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ORGANISERS OF EVERYTHING! I CAN’T DO WITHOUT MY NOTEBOOK!

THE LIFESTYLERS GROUP Professional Organising and Virtual PA Service NATALIE MOREY WHAT WE DO Since 2005, The Lifestylers Group has provided a comprehensive home and office organising/ personal concierge/virtual PA/house packing and relocation service.

TOP TIP! LESS STRESS Don’t let yourself get too stressed with your mess. Instead of looking at the whole room or space, just pick out one drawer or one section and start organising that first. Set yourself a goal and don’t stop until you are finished.

ALL ABOUT ME! Accredited Expert Professional Organiser / 12 years experience as a PA and Event Manager and 7 years Professional Organising Experience / Certificate in Interior Design: Introduction / Has a fabulous team of Professional Organisers, all specialising in different areas.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Natalie Morey Email nmorey@thelifestylersgroup.com.au Mobile 0419 754 784 Office 03 9421 1070 Website www.thelifestylersgroup.com.au

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TIME FOR ORDER JANETTE MCMASTER WHAT WE DO Life is busy, and often tasks are put off or never completed. Our services are designed to create extra time for our clients so they can focus on their priorities like family and lifestyle, while we attend to the rest. We create lifestyle, home and small business organising solutions.

TOP TIP! START FROM SCRATCH! When attempting to de-clutter that cupboard, garage, drawer, pantry etc it helps to pull everything out and create some order with like items before placing them back. Make sure you set yourself enough time for the job too!

ALL ABOUT ME! Bachelor in Training and Development / Professional Development Coach / Facilitator / AAPO Member

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Janette McMaster Email janette@timefororder.com Mobile 0428 331 440 Website www.timefororder.com Facebook facebook.com/timefororder

CONTRIBUTORS Thank you to… MaryAnne Bennie MELBOURNE FORUM LEADER melbourne@aapo.org.au

BORN TO ORGANISE!

Sue Glasser ADVERTISING COORDINATOR paperclip.p.o@optusnet.com.au Tanya Lea GRAPHIC DESIGNER tanya@declutterhome.com.au

TIME TO GET SORTED REBECCA GOLDBERG

Robyn Schultz AAPO NOW WEEK CHAIR now@aapo.org.au

WHAT WE DO

Bec Johnston TREASURER treasurer@aapo.org.au

Working within the home or office, Rebecca is passionate about helping people to live an organised and clutter-free life. We will work with you to make sure that things are organised in a way to suit your specific needs.

TOP TIP! START SLOWLY! Don’t get overwhelmed by everything you want to get done. Tackle one area at a time, starting with smaller jobs and then as your confidence increases start tackling larger areas. If you decide over time that things aren’t necessarily where you want or need them to be you can always change them around. The best thing to do is get started. You can do it!

ALL ABOUT ME! Bachelor of Science / Master of Commerce / AAPO Member / Certified Trainer

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact Rebecca Goldberg Email rebecca@timetogetsorted.com.au Mobile 0412 134 399 Website www.timetogetsorted.com.au

Janette McMaster MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS janette@timefororder.com Denise Childs PROOF READER denise.childs@systemsfororder.com.au Susan Hurrell PROOF READER susan@sunshinespaces.com.au

SPONSORS Thank you to… INADRAWER 1800-GOT-JUNK SWC GROUP THE CARTRIDGE FAMIILY MARBIG DYMO SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED CREATA DIRECT WARDROBE WORLD

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ow n y e pl Ap ap th S! e & r ARD W RE AAPO MEMBERSHIP Apply for Membership with The Australasian Association of Professional Organisers today! The Australasian Association of Professional Organisers (AAPO) is the industry association for Professional Organisers (POs) throughout Australasia. We are the peak body for POs and as the industry cutting edge leader we: + support our members and their businesses + set industry standards + educate the public on the value of Professional Organising. Who should apply for membership with AAPO? Anyone who is:

join us!

+ Thinking of becoming a Professional Organiser + Practising as a Professional Organiser anywhere in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore or Hong Kong, part time or full time. + Wanting to get inside, up-to-date information on this booming new industry.

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DIRECTORY CONTENTS PG# COMPANY

CONTACT

WEBSITE

BLESS THIS MESS

Robyn Amott

www.blessthismess.com.au

COMPLETE ORDER

Simone Plunkett

www.completeorder.com.au

CREATING ORDER FROM CHAOS

Angela Esnouf

www.creatingorder.com.au

DECLUTTERHOME

Tanya Lea

www.declutterhome.com.au

DONEâ&#x20AC;Ś TICK!

Monique Brierley

www.donetick.com.au

DR DECLUTTER

Carol Martyn

www.drdeclutter.com.au

ECOORGANISER & HOME STYLING

Tanya Lewis

www.ecoorganiser.com.au

GET ME SORTED

Lorraine Meredith

www.getmesorted.com.au

HOME SORTED!

Nina Rosace

www.homesorted.com.au

IN8 HOME OFFICE LIFE ORGANISING

MaryAnne Bennie

www.in8.com.au

INSIDE SOLUTIONS

Debbie Smith

www.insidesolutions.com.au

KIKKI.K

Sophie Gill

www.kikki-k.com/organisedwithkikkik/

LIFE LINE DESIGN

Beverley Scheepers

www.lifelinedesign.com.au

LIVING ORDER

Chrissy Heeren

www.livingorder.com.au

LYN SARGENT & ASSOCIATES

Lyn Sargent

email: lyn.sargent@me.com

MAXIMY

Melina Adelaide

www.maximy.com.au

PLACEMENT SOLUTIONS

Louise Dunham

www.placementsolutions.com.au

ORGANISE MY.....

Glenda Hazeldene

www.organisemy.com.au

ORGANISING YOU

Amanda Lecaude

www.organisingyou.com.au

ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE

Claire McFee

www.organizeyourlife.com.au

PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES

Jody Galvin

www.packupyourtroubles.com.au

PAPERCLIP PROFESSIONAL ORGANISERS

Sue Glasser

www.paperclippo.com.au

SIMPLIFY MY SPACE

Andrea Tuck

www.simplifymyspace.com.au

SKELETONS IN THE CLOSEST

Wendy Hanes

www.skeletonsinthecloset.com.au

SORT IT NOW

Nicola Evans

www.sortitnow.com.au

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Clare Fountain

www.sorted4business.com.au

SUNSHINE SPACES

Susan Hurrell

www.sunshinespaces.com.au

SYSTEMS FOR ORDER

Denise Childs

www.systemsfororder.com.au

THE LIFESTYLERS GROUP

Natalie Morey

www.thelifestylersgroup.com.au

TIME FOR ORDER

Janette McMaster

www.timefororder.com

TIME TO GET SORTED

Rebecca Goldberg

www.timetogetsorted.com.au

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professional organisers: providing solutions for an organised life AAPOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision is to be internationally recognised as Australasiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier industry association for leading and developing Professional Organisers. The role of a Professional Organiser is many and varied. Our members offer services ranging from time management, storage design, event management, de-cluttering services and system development in your home, workplace and business. A Professional Organiser can contribute significantly to the effectiveness of your office and home, tailoring services to suit whatever area of your life needs organising.

Visit us at www.appo.org.au Like us at www.facebook.com/aapoinc Follow us at https://twitter.com/AAPO_inc Or email us on info@aapo.org.au for more information