Services
The purpose of Wattle Tree Wellness is to enhance the skills, knowledge and wellbeing of practitioners and teams who work in high-stress environments and who are regularly exposed to trauma. We are passionate about supporting social, youth and community work practitioners to stay resilient, strong and empowered in their vital roles.
Supervision and Coaching
Supervision is a cornerstone of professional development, ethics, and well-being, ensuring that practitioners continue to grow, learn, and thrive in their work. It is an essential component of best practice and helps practitioners maintain their professional identity while managing the complexities of their roles.
At Wattle Tree Wellness, we adhere to the Australian Association of Social Work Supervision Framework, which focuses on three key elements: education, support and accountability. Tania has been providing supervision to those who help others for 20 years and she offers a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space for you to reflect, debrief, enhance your skills and knowledge and problem-solve challenging situations. There is also always room for some good humour and a reminder to take good care of yourself.
Wattle Tree Wellness provides supervision and coaching services to practitioners across NGO, government, and private practice settings. Our expertise covers a wide range of areas, including relationship trauma, domestic and family violence, sexual abuse and violence, family support, youth work, child protection, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, workplace stress, and crisis services.
Supervision and coaching can be provided individually or to teams, with sessions tailored to meet the specific goals or purposes of the individual or team. The supervisory relationship begins with a free introductory phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a good fit between the services offered and the support required.
Sessions are scheduled at mutually convenient times and can be conducted face-to-face or virtually, providing flexibility to suit your needs.
Group work
At Wattle Tree Wellness, we offer a range of group therapeutic programs designed to support individuals and families navigating challenging circumstances. These programs are facilitated at the location of the organisation that contracts our services, creating a safe and supportive environment for participants to engage in meaningful learning and healing.
Our group programs include:
- CROSSROADS ( Inala Community House ): A trauma-informed, reflective parenting program designed for parents and carers whose children have been impacted by domestic and family violence. This program helps participants navigate their parenting journey while healing from trauma and building healthier relationships.
- BRINGING UP GREAT KIDS ( Australian Childhood Foundation Professionals ): This program focuses on developing mindful and positive relationships between parents, carers, and children. It equips participants with practical tools to foster emotional connection, resilience, and understanding in family dynamics.
- Tuning in to Kids®(Tuning in to Kids for Professionals | Home): A well-established program that teaches emotion coaching skills to parents and carers. By focusing on emotional awareness and regulation, this program empowers parents to strengthen their relationships with their children while fostering emotional intelligence.
Each of these programs is facilitated with compassion and expertise, offering participants the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive group setting. If you are interested in bringing one of these programs to your organisation or would like more information, please reach out to us to discuss how we can support your team and clients.
Counselling Services
At Wattle Tree Wellness, we provide compassionate, professional counselling services to individuals seeking support for a wide range of personal challenges. Our counselling services are available both face-to-face and online, offering flexibility and accessibility to suit your needs. Our counselling services are designed to help clients work through challenges such as trauma, abuse, relationship issues, grief, and emotional distress.
We work with clients in a variety of settings, including women’s refuges, family support services, and neighbourhood centres, ensuring that vulnerable individuals and families have access to quality, consistent support and care.
If your service has the space, we can arrange on-site counselling and provide individual sessions for up to 5 clients per day. This flexibility allows us to meet the needs of both organisations and individuals seeking support in a convenient and accessible manner.
If you’re interested in accessing counselling services or would like to discuss how we can work together, please reach out via our Contact page or give us a call.
Consulting Services
At Wattle Tree Wellness, our consulting services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals, teams, and organisations in the social services sector. We provide expert advice and support in areas that are critical to the effectiveness and sustainability of social welfare practices. Our services are designed to help practitioners, leaders, and organisations achieve their goals, overcome challenges, and navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving sector.
Our consulting services may include, but are not limited to:
- Program Development & Evaluation: Helping design, implement, and evaluate programs that meet the needs of your community or organisation, ensuring they are effective, efficient, and aligned with best practices.
- Policy Development & Review: Assisting with the creation or refinement of policies that promote clear, ethical, and effective service delivery, while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Specialist Advice on Service Provision: Offering expert guidance on best practices for service delivery, including strategies to address complex issues such as trauma, family violence, child protection, and mental health.
- Team Culture & Leadership Development: Supporting teams and leaders in cultivating a positive and productive work environment, enhancing collaboration, communication, and resilience within teams.
- Training & Professional Development: Providing tailored training workshops and professional development opportunities in key areas such as trauma-informed practice, crisis intervention, vicarious trauma, and self-care for practitioners.
With over 25 years of experience in the social welfare sector, Tania Felstead brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the challenges facing practitioners and organisations. Whether you’re looking to improve service delivery, build a stronger team, or develop a new program, we are here to support you.
If you are interested in discussing how our consulting services can support your organisation or practice, please reach out via our Contact page for an initial enquiry, or give us a call. Let’s talk about what you need, and how we can work together to achieve your goals.
Training
At Wattle Tree Wellness, we are committed to delivering high-quality, tailored training programs that support practitioners in navigating the challenges they face in their roles. Our training services are offered in a variety of formats, including in-person workshops, virtual sessions, and blended learning experiences, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for all learners.
Wattle Tree Wellness has extensive experience providing training to professionals across a wide range of sectors, including domestic and family violence, sexual violence, housing, family support, youth work, hospitals, residential care, community and neighbourhood centres, child care, corrections, and youth justice, among others. We understand the unique challenges these sectors face and tailor our training to meet the specific needs of those working in these areas.
Our training sessions can be customised to suit your team’s needs and goals and we are happy to work with you to develop training that addresses your specific needs, whether it’s focused on trauma-informed practice, managing vicarious trauma, facilitating a team connection/building day, conflict resolution, or any other relevant subject.
Our goal is to provide engaging, interactive, and practical training that helps practitioners enhance their skills, improve team cohesion, and better support the individuals and communities they work with.
If you’re interested in learning more or would like to discuss a specific training need for your team or organisation, please get in touch via our Contact page for an initial enquiry. We’d love to work with you to develop a training program that meets your needs.
