Empowering adults to build meaningful relationships with young people.
Many parents and community members feel stressed, exhausted, and unsure how to communicate with the young people in their lives.No one should feel powerless when trying to support a teenager, but so many do.That’s why I provide practical strategies, training, and consultancy to help adults communicate clearly, connect confidently, and support young people more effectively.
About
I grew up in Regional Victoria, and from an early age I saw how important community and connection are in shaping young people’s lives. That experience has guided my career and continues to drive my work today.I’m a qualified Youth Worker with more than a decade of experience in community development, youth services, and mentoring. Over the years, I’ve worked across both the not-for-profit sector and local government, leading programs that support young people to thrive and helping organisations design strategies that deliver real impact.Across my career, I’ve met countless parents who arrive stressed, exhausted, and unsure how to communicate with their teenage children. They’re worried about the connection slipping away and frustrated that nothing seems to work. I’ve also spoken with community members who care deeply about the young people around them but feel completely unequipped to support them. They want to help, they just don’t have the confidence or tools to engage in a way that feels safe, effective, and meaningful.Seeing these challenges up close is what pushed me to specialise in practical communication strategies, training, and program design that genuinely strengthen relationships between adults and young people.For the past 10 years, my focus has been on community development, bringing people together, building programs with young people at the centre, and ensuring councils, schools, and organisations have the tools they need to succeed. I specialise in program design, evaluation, facilitation, and co-design processes that give young people a real voice.When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me outdoors — hiking, rock climbing, or exploring new trails. I’m also passionate about live music and footy, and love being part of the energy and community those experiences create.At the heart of everything I do is a simple goal: to help organisations build programs and opportunities where young people feel valued, supported, and confident to grow.
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Finding the right support to strengthen your programs can be challenging when you're already stretched.
We specialise in helping organisations design, fund, and deliver evidence-based youth and community initiatives.1. Tell us your needs
2. We review and provide a proposal
3. You implement with our support
Services
At Confidence in Mentoring, I partner with schools, councils, and community organisations to design, deliver, and strengthen programs that make a real difference for young people.If you’re looking for something a little different, I’m not limited to these specific services. Together we can design the kind of support your organisation actually needs.
Mentoring programs
Create mentoring programs that actually work. Whether you’re launching something new or strengthening what’s already in place, we’ll build frameworks, training, and support systems that ensure mentors feel confident and young people feel genuinely connected.
Program Evaluation
Show the difference your programs are making. You'll receive simple, effective evaluation tools that capture both the numbers and the stories. You’ll receive clear, actionable insights to strengthen delivery and compelling reports.
Grant Writing & Acquittals
The grant writing pressure will be taken off your shoulders with our services. We'll find the right grants, craft strong applications, and managing acquittals. The outcome: more successful submissions, less stress on your team, and more time for you to focus on delivering programs.
Facilitation & Co-Design
Design programs that young people and communities actually want. Through workshops, training, and structured co-design processes, I create spaces where everyone has a voice. The result is relevant, engaging, and sustainable programs that reflect real needs, and enjoy stronger community buy-in.
Get a quote
Finding the right support to strengthen your programs can be challenging when you're already stretched.
We specialise in helping organisations design, fund, and deliver evidence-based youth and community initiatives.1. Tell us your needs
2. We review and provide a proposal
3. You implement with our support
Free Resources
This is your go-to library of tools, guides, and insights on mentoring, parenting teenagers, and youth engagement. Some are free downloads, others are premium mini-books and training. Everything here is designed to help you feel more confident supporting young people.
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Every week, I share a articles on Substack exploring mentoring, youth development, and the social challenges young people are navigating today.With your free subscribe, you’ll receive:- My weekly article delivered directly to your inbox- Practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting young people- Communication tools, scripts, and conversation starters- Early access to new guides, resources, and downloads- A chance to join the conversation and ask questions
Each week on Substack, I write about the challenges families face while raising teenagers, from communication struggles to emotional tension and everything in between.With your free subscription, you’ll get:- Weekly parenting insights delivered to your inbox- Evidence-based communication strategies- Simple scripts and phrases to help you navigate tough conversations- Tools to reduce conflict & rebuild connection at home- Clear explanations of behavior & what’s happening in the teenage brain- A supportive space to learn, reflect, and feel less alone in the challenges of parenting teens
Your Mentoring Resource Library
Five Tips to Communicate With Your Mentee
Download the PDF, to get a simple guide to building stronger, safer conversations.
Setting Boundaries Without Damaging the Relationship
Download the PDF, to get an easy framework for keeping trust strong.
Get in Touch
If you’re planning a new mentoring program, looking for support with funding, or just want to share ideas, drop me a message below and I’ll get back to you to organise a time to connect.