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Author, ADHD coach, counsellor and speaker

Mel’s work is shaped by both lived experience and professional insight bringing a compassionate, real-world approach to ADHD.

Through storytelling, coaching, and speaking, she helps break down stigma and build skills that children can carry into everyday life.

At the heart of it all is a simple mission: that every child knows they are Wonderfully Made and deeply capable.

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What our
customers say.

“Mel’s visit was engaging and practical. Her storytelling connected with students on a personal level, and her activities encouraged creative thinking in a way that felt accessible and inclusive.”

Ms. Carter

Year 4 Teacher

“My son came home talking about Mira and Binky with so much excitement. He’s never related to a character like that before. Mel’s book helped him feel understood and proud of how his mind works.”

Rachel

Parent

“I liked how Mel showed us that having lots of ideas is a good thing. I made my own Idea Nest and started writing my own story. It was fun and made me feel confident.”

Noah

Age 10

Team

The people behind Wonderfully Made

Meet the creators, illustrators, and partners bringing story‑powered tools to life. We’re here to help families and schools thrive.

Mel Phillips

Author and Founder of Wonderfully Made World.

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Brenton Phillips

CEO and neurotypical lead of our team.

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Cameron Kim Jones

Illustrator and Creative Lead

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Gigi Rikki

EA, and calming presence

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Paula Santacruz

Spanish editions lead

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Kaitie Phillips

USA regional representative

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Meet the characters

Each friend models a tool or strength so kids learn by example.

Binky

A gentle and sensitive friend who feels emotions deeply.

Lola

An energetic adventurer who loves nature and hidden treasures.

Indi

A creative inventor bursting with ideas.

Mira

A curious explorer who loves asking questions and discovering new things.

Floyd

A brave and loyal protector.

Wally

A playful jokester who loves making others laugh.

Oliver

A wise and calm guide who helps others understand their emotions.

Busta

A musical genius who creates rhythms that help others feel calm.
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Wonderfully Made World

Trusted by parents, loved by kids, used by educators.

Wonderfully Made World is a story-based resource created to help children with ADHD feel seen, understood, and proud of who they are.

It was born from a deep desire to support neurodiverse families in a way that feels joyful, imaginative, and emotionally engaging.

At its heart, Wonderfully Made World is a collection of beautifully illustrated children’s books, tools, and characters designed to spark conversations about focus, emotions, and self-worth.

Who is this for?

It’s for parents, teachers, guardians, and healthcare professionals who want to better understand ADHD and help children thrive.

What makes it unique is its blend of lived experience, professional insight, and playful storytelling.

Instead of clinical language or complicated strategies, it offers simple, relatable tools that children can use, and adults can share with confidence and compassion.

Wonderfully Made World isn’t just a brand.
It’s a belief.

That every child is Wonderfully Made with strengths worth celebrating and stories worth telling.

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Mel Phillips

Author and Creator of Wonderfully Made World.

Mel is the creative mind and heart behind Wonderfully Made World.

Based in Perth/Melbourne, she’s a storyteller, speaker, and advocate for ADHD awareness especially in women and children. Her work blends education, faith, and empowerment, helping people discover their true value and voice.  Mel is a proud mum to Ethan and Kaitlyn, and has been married for 26 years to her best friend and biggest cheerleader.

She’s passionate about people, purpose, and making meaningful connections whether through her books, workshops, or spontaneous conversations.

When she’s not writing or speaking, you’ll likely find Mel at the gym, out walking in nature, or dreaming up her next creative project.  Her best ideas often arrive mid-stride and she’s learned to keep voice notes handy just in case.

Mel believes in living with intention, laughing often, and helping others see they are Wonderfully Made just as they are.

Brenton Phillips

CEO and Neurotypical Lead of our team.

Brenton runs the operations at Wonderfully Made World, turning big‑hearted ideas into momentum. He builds simple, reliable systems enabling our team to create story‑based resources that help children, families, and teachers realise their uniqueness and thrive.

Living in a family with ADHD, he understands the importance of clear routines, flexible tools, and understanding in every interaction. Brenton nurtures our professional partnerships removing roadblocks so creativity can shine. He’s focused on enabling our mission to help everyone understand ADHD, especially families and educators navigating it. His north star is our vision: a world where everyone’s value is recognised and realised.

Cameron Kim Jones

Illustrator and Creative Lead

Cam is an accomplished designer, illustrator and art director with over 20 years’ experience in both Australia and the UK.

Balancing the world of graphic design and creative illustration, Cameron has completed work for household brands such as Disney, American Express, Barclays, Deloitte, Brookfield, BHP, RAC, Bosch, Kleenheat, The Wallabies, Transperth and Murdoch University through agency and inhouse positions at WundermanThompson, Purple Communications, Trilogy A&M, Ogilvy, Aquent and the Western Force.
 
Cameron’s passion for the Wonderfully Made project is driven by his own son, who has ADHD. Seeing firsthand the struggles, Cameron is has a desire to get tools and education to children and parents early in life. Establishing lifelong, positive habits and attitudes.
 
Fun fact, growing up Cameron had a “squiggle” appear on the Australian TV show Mr Squiggle.

Gigi Rikki

EA, and Calming Presence

Gigi is the creative heartbeat behind WMW’s day to day inspiration. As Mel’s PA and Social Media support, she brings energy, humour and a whole lot of flair to everything she does.

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I’m very grateful to be part of such a passionate and creative team – this project is intentionally spreading awareness about ADHD in such a positive, and meaningful way.

She’s a music lover though and though, with over 400 Spotify playlists that cover every mood, moment and memory.

Paula Santacruz

Spanish Editions Lead

Paula Santacruz is a Colombian language educator with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish Teaching and over a decade of experience in Spanish language education across diverse age groups and educational contexts. Her professional background spans Colombia, United Kingdom, and Australia. During her tenure in Scotland, she taught Spanish and French in secondary schools, including within an International Baccalaureate setting.

Paula relocated to Perth, Western Australia in 2022. In 2023, she led the establishment of the Spanish program at HillSide Christian College, designing and delivering curriculum from primary to secondary levels. She currently serves as President of the Spanish Language Teachers Association of Western Australia (SLTAWA), where she works in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain and advocates for the expansion and strengthening of Spanish language education across the state.

Kaitie Phillips

USA Regional Representative

Kaitie is a vibrant and thoughtful young lady currently studying in the United States, where she brings a grounded, creative presence to WonderfullyMade World. Having lived in 3 different states in Australia, now reside in US, her journey reflects adaptability, curiosity and a deep appreciation for diverse communities.

As a passionate ADHD advocate, Kaitie offerers lived experience and insight into the realities of neurodiversity for young adults. Her gentle leadership style and love for people shine through in everything she does, from contributing creative idea’s to supporting awareness initiatives.

She brings a quiet strength and authenticity to her contributions, helping WMW stay connected to its values of compassion, understanding and empowerment.

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