Melinda Hutchings is an inspiring role model and mentor who is intimately aware of how best to communicate with teenagers and their parents. She is the author of four books including Why Can’t I Look the Way I Want; Overcoming Eating Issues (Allen & Unwin 2009) and It Will Get Better; Finding Your Way Through Teen Issues (Allen & Unwin 2010). Melinda was a Finalist in Cosmopolitan’s “Fun Fearless Female” 2009 Awards in the category ’Inspirational Role Model’ and has presented at several conferences and forums as well as being profiled in the media.


