Hi, I’m Kylie!
Founder & Program Facilitator
I’m a bit of a Bushie … who listens to Metal music …. and believes in Faeries.
Not your #conventional Child and Family Practitioner, nevertheless I am real and down-to-earth in my approach.
My passion to support children stems from my own experiences with an unsettling childhood, resulting in chronic mental health issues later in life.
I have not, however, let this define who I am or my future.
I cherish the good times and positive influences I had in my younger years – fully embracing those experiences, and there were many!
I’ve transmuted my experiences (bitter and joyful) into more fruitful things in my life, such as supporting others and sharing my own story through various avenues of expression.
I know first-hand that the benefits of mindfulness, meditation and yoga can help to healthily manage the challenges we face – even better if this intervention starts at a young age.
Growing up in the 90’s in the bush, there wasn’t a great deal of access to this support. It was very much a case of sucking it up and getting on with it – something that I now realise is not at all healthy.
There are many things I love about working with young people – but one of my favourite’s is their honesty … their way of expressing themselves without inhibitions is admirable.
Not to mention their deep wisdom that comes from within.
We can learn a lot from our Young Warriors!
Fun Facts about Me!
I am a lover of stories - mythology, fairytales, and all in between.
I tried Ice Therapy before it was cool – I once plunged into Loch Ness in the middle of Winter!
I don’t start my day without a few slow, belly breaths in bed.
My background
I have 15 years experience in the humanities sector in a range of behaviour support & program facilitations roles within mental health, ageing & disabilities, and young people in the foster care system.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychology (Honors) – currently studying – Deakin University
Diploma Community Services (Child Welfare) – TAFE NSW
Diploma Project Management
Certificate of Mindfulness & Wellbeing - Wellbeing for Kids
Peaceful Kids Facilitator - Wellbeing for Kids
Advanced Peaceful Kids Facilitator - Wellbeing for Kids
Peaceful Parents Facilitator - Wellbeing for Kids
Childrens and Teens Yoga Teacher – Zenergy Yoga
Yoga Therapy for Children & Teens – Zenergy Yoga
Flow Form Practitioner – Mindfulness for Children
Certifications & Registrations
Registered Meditation Teacher - Full Membership - Meditation Australia
Working with Children Check
SafeTALK – Suicide Communication Training
First Aid/Mental Health First Aid