Who is Horizons Of Hope?
Meet Melissa Murray
Hi, I’m Melissa Murray, the founder of Horizons of Hope. I created this service because too many individuals and families living with disability and trauma were falling through the cracks.
In my work across child safety, disability support, and therapeutic care, I saw how complex needs often went unmet . Not from lack of effort, but from a lack of understanding, consistency, and compassion. As a trauma-informed practitioner with lived experience of ADHD and mild autistic traits, I understand what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, unseen, and unsupported. Horizons of Hope was born from the desire to change that.
With a strong background in Family Services, I’ve worked closely with children and families navigating complex systems. I understand the added pressure when NDIS and Child Safety involvement overlap and how vital it is to feel safe, heard, and supported.
At Horizons of Hope, we believe real change begins with understanding, not just of the individual, but of the whole family behind them. We value trust, dignity, empowerment, and promote hope.
Meet Ina
A caring, compassionate and empathetic Support Worker who is dedicated to providing quality care to participants and their families. Ina loves spending time with her grand-children and family. Ina enjoys reading, walking, swimming and loves gardening and cooking, especially baking
Why Families Trust Horizons of Hope
• We take time to understand the whole family, not just the individual.
• We’re trauma-informed and bring both lived and professional experience.
• We show up with compassion, consistency, and honesty, no judgment, no quick fixes.
• We guide families through complex systems like NDIS and Child Safety with practical support.
• We build real relationships, not just provide services.
• We listen deeply, advocate strongly, and walk alongside families every step of the way.
Our Mission
To bring hope for a brighter future into people’s lives, by strengthening, empowering, and uniting individuals with disabilities and their families. Through compassionate tailored support, a commitment to inclusion and to create a community where every individual feels valued, capable, and connected.
Our Values
- Compassion – We offer care that is warm, non-judgmental, and grounded in real human connection
Understanding – We take time to truly understand the individual and the family behind them, because lasting change begins with being seen and heard.
Empowerment – We believe in building people up, giving individuals and families the tools, skills, and confidence to grow on their own terms.
Consistency – Trust is built through showing up. We provide reliable, stable support that families can count on.
Hope – We hold hope for every person we support, even when things feel heavy. Because growth, joy, and change are possible.
Our Services
