Meet the Team
Our team is made up of a group of dynamic, diverse, positive and passionate women. We love what we do and it's our joy to work together to enhance your experience with Doula Support Solutions and as a doula in whatever space you work in.
Deborah Nolan
Founder Doula Support Solutions Program and Operations Manager
Deb began her journey into the Doula world of support in 2018, starting with the Australian Doula College. As a mother of two young children at the time, a 3-year-old and a 7 month old, Deb recognised the crucial need for postpartum care and support that every mother and baby deserves. Her own experience as a new mother highlighted the vulnerability many families face during this period, sparking her passion for providing specialized doula services and advocacy.
After over four years working as a contractor, Deb transitioned into a management role of the Groundwork Program, where her firsthand experience as a mother became an invaluable asset. Her ability to connect with families and understand their unique needs paved the way for her current position as the driving force behind operations in the Doula Support Solutions Program.
With a strong commitment to operational excellence, Deb thrives in team management, rostering, and recruitment, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all projects within the program. She also plays a key role in building and maintaining strong partnerships with external Child Protection agencies, which helps strengthen collaborations, expand the program’s reach, and ensure a lasting, positive impact on vulnerable families.
Outside of work, Deb resides on the beautiful South Coast of Wollongong, where she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, their three children, two dogs, a new kitten and a flock of birds. A lover of plants, Deb can often be found nurturing her garden during her downtime, finding peace and joy in nature.
Stevie Norris
Doula Services and Student Support
My name is Stevie and I was born and raised in the Illawarra. I currently reside in the lovely Northern Suburbs of Wollongong with my two children & cocker spaniel Sunny. As a certified ADC doula and quilified placenta encapsulator, I am deeply passionate about supporting women and their families throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
With a rich background in hospitality management, I have had the privilege of traveling across Australia for various challenging and rewarding roles, including memorable stints in Ulluru and Manly Beach. Throughout my 15-year career in the hospitality industry, I have had the pleasure of organising and managing high-energy nightclub events, collaborating with renowned chefs, and connecting with people over drinks in country pubs. This experience helps me in my doula and ground work program work as I'm able to think on my feet, are attentive to details and read people & rooms.
Now that I’m in a new slower phase at in my life, I am working to support our clients and students. I have the pleasure of working alongside incredible and compassionate women and leaders. It brings me immense joy and hope for the future to be part of a team that is dedicated to helping all doulas realise their dreams and to work with the families we serve.
During my free time, I enjoy going to the beach to unwind and walk my dog, discovering new restaurants, planning vacations for my bucket list, spending time with friends, and baking with my children.