Toni Hanna

Introducing Toni

Toni Hanna is a seasoned practitioner with over 30 years of experience in culturally specific contexts, holistic counselling, and group facilitation for parents and couples. As the founder of Shemewé Collective, Toni combines her rich professional expertise with a deep commitment to fostering connection and resilience in diverse communities. Her holistic and somatic approach emphasises cultural inclusivity, celebrating diversity while nurturing a safe, human-centred environment for learning and growth.

Career

Toni's career spans a remarkable breadth of experiences. She has co-facilitated transformative groups for hundreds of expectant parents, separated families, and couples through organisations like Relationships Australia. Her role as a leadership mentor has influenced emerging leaders across Asia and the Pacific, including ASEAN Scholars, while her counselling work with multicultural communities and contributions to indigenous organisations underscores her dedication to cross-cultural understanding. Toni’s ability to develop innovative programs and build capacity in her clients reflects her commitment to practical, compassionate solutions.

Lived Experience

Rooted in rich life experiences, Toni’s perspective has been shaped by immersing herself in diverse cultures and communities. From living as a houseparent in a Mission Australia family group home to working in a Swedish rehabilitation centre, hosting over 30 travellers through the voluntary Help Exchange program, and sharing her home with individuals from 15 nations, Toni has embraced opportunities to learn deeply about people and their environments. These experiences underpin her ability to navigate complex relational and cultural dynamics with authenticity and care.

Profession

Toni is a licensed Educational Kinesiologist, Brain Gym® Consultant and Instructor, Touch for Health Practitioner and Somatic Sexologist with extensive experience in Relationship Education and Group Facilitation. Her training in trauma-informed care, interactive therapy, and relationship dynamics—combined with certifications in BRiTA Futures Transcultural Health Promotion, Lewis CoResolve and Deep Democracy, Circle of Security International, and Men's Behaviour Change—enables her to support individuals and groups in achieving meaningful personal and interpersonal growth.

Excellence

As a facilitator and business owner, Toni brings creativity, insight, and professionalism to every aspect of her work. She excels at creating safe spaces for transformative learning, offering EAP clients, parents, and couples’ tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence, clarity, and connection. With a heart-centred approach that prioritises authenticity, inclusion, and growth, Toni is an invaluable partner in advancing workplace wellbeing initiatives.

Fun Fact

Toni’s interest in music has long been a bridge—connecting her across cultures, generations, and with new friends. Open to hearing what others love, she’s collected songs from around the world, each holding a memory, a story. Her sons remember loud morning music with joyful dancing, and funny singing sessions on the way to school. With a passion for languages, Toni enjoys listening to songs from other parts of the world. She’s often moved to tears when hearing First Nations languages spoken or sung—her heart deeply touched by their truth and feeling.