About the author

Kerry Shervey is an Australian author, publisher, and founder of BASA-Q (Bipolar and Autism Support Association QLD Inc.), a not-for-profit organisation creating strengths-based, story-led wellbeing resources for schools.

Professional Experience
Kerry has worked extensively across regional and remote Australia, including several years traversing remote Northern Territory communities. Her time in remote settings informs her understanding of perspective, access, and how young people process information differently depending on environment and experience.

Focus of Work
Her books centre on:

Neurodiversity and inclusion
Critical thinking and digital literacy
Youth justice and alternative pathways
Strengths-based identity development

All BASA-Q publications are written in non-diagnostic language and designed for classroom, library, and whole-school use, complementing Australian curriculum and wellbeing frameworks.

Kerry’s work aims to equip young people with emotional tools, reflective capacity, and confidence — without labels, prescriptions, or clinical framing.

My Story

I began writing because I could see a gap. Too many young people were being described by deficits rather than strengths. Too many stories focused on what was “wrong” instead of what was possible.

As someone who understands neurodiversity from lived experience, I know how powerful it is to see yourself reflected in a story — not as a diagnosis, but as a capable, thinking person navigating the world.

Time spent travelling and working through Lake Nash Station and nearby regions reinforced something important: perspective changes everything. Distance creates clarity. Observation builds understanding. That principle now sits at the heart of my books.

I chose fiction because stories enter quietly. They allow reflection without exposure. A student can see themselves in a character without being asked to disclose anything personal.

BASA-Q exists to create resources schools are genuinely grateful to have — books that are sturdy, teachable, and meaningful. Stories that help students pause, think, and choose well.

This work is not about awareness. It is about agency.