Empower YOUth

Empower YOUth Empowering young people with trauma-informed, inclusive supports. Counselling, play therapy, life skills & more. NDIS approved services.

Mel leads Empower YOUth OoHC Services with a mission to support children, young people, and caregivers, aiming to reduce family breakdowns and foster stability. With over 15 years of experience in coaching and mentoring in community sports, and more than 20 years in various caregiving roles, including out-of-home care, Mel brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her work. Committed to conti

nuous growth, she is currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Neuroscience, adding to her qualifications, which include a Diploma in Counselling, Certificate IV in Mental Health, and Youth Work. Mel's dynamic leadership combines proficiency in sports management with extensive compassionate care experience, shaping Empower YOUth OoHC Services into a place where expertise meets empathy. Her dedication ensures the well-being and development of every individual served by the organization.

I’ve learned that 40+ page PBSPs can look great on paper, but in real life they often don’t get used.Not because the car...
30/08/2026

I’ve learned that 40+ page PBSPs can look great on paper, but in real life they often don’t get used.

Not because the care team isn’t capable, but because when you’re in the moment you need something practical, clear, and easy to follow.

That’s why our 5-step process bridges the gap between theory and real life.

Streamlined PBSP – Readable, actionable plans that teams can use from day one.

Hands-on implementation – We work alongside the care team and coach the strategies so everyone stays aligned and gets results.

If you want behaviour support that works in the real world, email [email protected] to check current capacity.

It is important to understand that you are not failing, nor is the young person intentionally being difficult. When a ch...
17/08/2026

It is important to understand that you are not failing, nor is the young person intentionally being difficult. When a child or young person experiences anxiety, overwhelm, or withdrawal, their behavior serves as a form of communication. It signals a need for safety, support, and the development of coping skills, rather than increased pressure.

At Empower YOUth, we collaborate with you in your home, implementing strategies and interventions without judgment.

We're here to listen whenever you need us! We've got the capacity and can totally get started as soon as you're ready.

Mondays - Fridays - Term-time only current capacity.Get in touch!
17/08/2026

Mondays - Fridays - Term-time only current capacity.
Get in touch!

17/08/2026

New program ⬆️ B.E.A.T - no one gets left behind!

Empower YOUth NFP

17/08/2026




Want practical strategies you can actually use at home and at school?We run trauma‑informed workshops for caregivers and...
15/08/2026

Want practical strategies you can actually use at home and at school?
We run trauma‑informed workshops for caregivers and schools — regulation, resilience, school refusal, behaviours of concern, and clear strategies you can implement.
Scan the QR or visit www.empoweryouthoohc.com.

You deserve support too.P.A.T.H is parent-focused support (mostly in-home) with practical, hands-on guidance — modelling...
14/08/2026

You deserve support too.
P.A.T.H is parent-focused support (mostly in-home) with practical, hands-on guidance — modelling, coaching, routines, boundaries and connection.
DM "PATH".

21/05/2026

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Address

1 Feathertop Avenue
Templestowe Lower, VIC
3107

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+61402469081

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