Janine Mergler is a Brisbane-based educator, publisher and founder of Christmas in Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Education from QUT and has more than a decade of experience creating practical, trustworthy content for Australian families. In 2013, she founded the Australian edition of Families Magazine, which she owned and edited until its sale in 2025. Janine personally researches, writes and updates guides covering Australian Christmas events, traditions, activities, food and celebrations. Her advice combines years of publishing experience with real family life as a mum and plenty of genuine festive enthusiasm. She celebrates Christmas in July, travels to discover seasonal experiences around Australia and starts getting excited about 25 December long before it is considered socially acceptable. Through Christmas in Australia, Janine aims to help readers spend less time searching and more time enjoying the magic, fun and occasional chaos of Christmas.