Meet the Team
The Ready Regulators
Richie
Richie jumps into life with his whole heart. He is full of hugs, belly laughs, and zooming energy.
He loves deep squeezes, rough-and-tumble play, and big adventures that make his body feel jumpy and wiggly.
Sometimes, when things get loud or overwhelming, Richie’s body reacts quickly. He might want to run or yell. This is just his brain's Safety Takeover that tries to keep him safe!
Richie is learning that all feelings are okay and that taking a Planet Pause with his Dad and teacher can be super helpful!
Robbie
Robbie is full of sparkly energy. He is always bouncing, balancing, and moving while he learns.
He loves to help out and wants everyone to laugh. Robbie likes to notice how others feel.
Robbie can often feel so much excitement that his rocket usually zooms around Planet Fizz and Planet Crash. He is learning that it is okay to feel big things.
Robbie is the heartbeat of the group.
Ruby
Ruby is gentle and thoughtful. She likes to move at her own pace. She feels things deeply and notices when the world feels a bit too much.
Ruby loves soft textures, quiet spaces, and knowing what is coming next, especially at school.
She doesn't rush into new things. Ruby likes to watch, think, and get ready first. She is also the one who spots when a friend needs some help.
Ruby is learning that trying new things can feel scary and exciting. Every small step is something to feel proud of.
Remi
Remi sees the world in bright, splashy colours that others might miss.
A twinkle of light or a catchy tune? Remi spots them all.
She doesn’t always use words, but that doesn’t stop her. With her AAC device, favourite songs, pictures, and pointing, Remi finds all sorts of clever ways to share her big ideas.
Remi’s not waiting to fit in. She’s busy finding all the fun ways to be herself.
The Authors
Bella Martini
Bella Martini is a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist with 11 years of experience supporting children with disabilities. She holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Anatomy and Cellular Biology) from UWA and a Master of Occupational Therapy from Curtin University.
Bella co-founded Ready Rocket Resources with Tash O'Connor to offer practical, engaging emotional regulation tools for children and families. She is passionate about neuroaffirming support, with a strong focus on sensory health, and holds a Sensory Integration Certificate from the University of Southern California.
Her clinical work spans Australia and beyond, with volunteer experience in Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala, Quebec, Romania, Kenya, and Vanuatu, delivering therapy in diverse cultural and community settings.
Bella lives in Perth with her young family.
Tash O'Connor
Tash O’Connor is a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist passionate about helping children lead happy, independent lives. Since graduating in 2012, she has supported families across Australia, the UK, and Fiji, and has volunteered with camps focused on children’s emotional well-being.
Alongside her clinical work in Perth, Tash co-founded Ready Rocket Resources to offer accessible and practical strategies for families to use at home, especially while waiting for or navigating therapy services.
She is dedicated to empowering parents and caregivers with functional and strengths-based tools that support independence, regulation, and emotional growth.
Currently based at a private practice in Perth, Tash continues to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families.