Restoring Homes. Rebuilding Lives. Reforming Systems

Supporting families to stabilise after crisis through practical, reliable, and dignified home assistance.

We partner with community agencies to restore safety, structure, and confidence in homes across Melbourne and beyond.

At The Skillful Mama, we believe home care is more than cleaning, it’s a bridge to recovery.

Our Home Assistance team provides trauma-informed, culturally safe, and family-centred support for mothers and families rebuilding their lives.

Every home we enter is treated with respect, discretion, and care - ensuring clients feel supported.

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Meet our Founder

Brittni Akom

The Skillful Mama - founded by Brittni Akom, a mother and advocate with lived experience of family violence and system navigation.

Brittni created The Skillful Mama to respond to a gap she witnessed firsthand: families facing life’s challenges in isolation, without the community, insight, or practical support needed to remain stable.

Her work sits at the intersection of:

  • Trauma-informed practice

  • Family violence recovery

  • Practical, home-based stabilisation support

  • Systems advocacy and reform

Rather than positioning recovery as an individual responsibility, Brittni designed The Skillful Mama to provide real-world support that restores function, dignity, and stability - particularly for mothers carrying the mental and emotional load during recovery.

This work is grounded in accountability, care, and a deep commitment to ensuring families are supported not just to survive, but to rebuild safely and sustainably.

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At The Skillful Mama, we believe no one should face recovery alone

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Healing begins when people are seen, supported, and empowered.

Together, we can break cycles of violence and create homes filled with peace, safety, and love.