Mindset Support

26/01/2026

Behind every behaviour is a need.

Meltdowns, clinginess, defiance, They’re clues and messages.

By seeing what’s being communicated, you can respond with empathy and support rather than frustration. 💛

Our Circle of Security Parenting™ program helps you understand the emotional needs behind behaviours and build stronger, secure connections with your child.

🎯 Learn to respond with curiosity, calm, and connection.

https://members.mindsetsupport.com.au/circle-of-security-parenting-cosp-program-about/

25/01/2026

Boundaries aren’t just about protecting yourself, they create safety, clarity, and calm for the people you support too. 💛

When you set limits thoughtfully:
✔ You stay focused and calm
✔ Your clients, team, or children feel secure
✔ Relationships are stronger and more predictable

Take the first step towards sustainable care. Our Professional Boundaries & Self Care micro course helps you protect your energy while delivering quality support.

📥 Enrol today for $29

https://members.mindsetsupport.com.au/professional-boundaries-self-care-in-the-ndis-sector/

23/01/2026

Feeling overwhelmed when emotions run high?

The Calm Connection Toolkit is here to help. Free, practical, and trauma-informed, it gives you tools to:

✔ Understand what’s happening beneath challenging behaviour
✔ Use evidence-based calming actions that really work
✔ Keep a printable Calm Card handy for quick reminders
✔ Respond with confidence, not chaos

Perfect for all, because calm and connection shouldn’t be complicated. 💛

📥 Download your free toolkit today! https://members.mindsetsupport.com.au/free-download-the-calm-connection-toolkit/

22/01/2026

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I CAN Network and the Victorian Department of Education graphic novel, The Neurodivergent Students’ Guide to Starting High School shares tips to assist students before the start of Year 7. Download the PDF here: https://icannetwork.education/neurodivergent-students-guide-to-starting-high-school

20/01/2026

Understanding behaviour doesn’t have to feel complicated. Every action is communication, and with a few simple steps, you can respond with calm, connection, and confidence.

Pause and observe.
Look for the need.
Respond with support.

Small shifts in approach can reduce power struggles, strengthen trust, and make everyday life smoother even on the hard days.

Swipe through to see the 3 simple steps in action 👆

19/01/2026

The new year doesn’t need to start with perfection or pressure.

Focus on small, achievable routines and gentle connection — the little things create calm, confidence, and growth.

18/01/2026

Community organisations, this is your moment! 🎯

Start 2026 strong with these six funding opportunities designed to support the incredible work you do. From local infrastructure projects to national cancer support initiatives, there's something here for groups making a real difference in their communities.
⏰ Urgent: Three grants close in the next 6 weeks - now's the time to assess your eligibility and get your applications ready.

🤝 Queensland: Gambling Community Benefit Fund Queensland, offers funding to support community groups that aim to deliver improvements, activities and opportunities for Queensland communities. Grants of up to $35,000 are available, closing 28 Feb 2026.

🌞 Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Council Major Community Grants Program opens January 27. This program aims to support local community organisations to respond to needs and benefit the region, offering up to $30,000 for infrastructure projects and $15,000 for all others. Suncoast-based not-for-profit organisations with beneficial projects can apply; applications close on 9 March 2026.

💙 National: Collier Charitable Fund 2026 opening on 6 April, offering support for community organisations aiming to improve the lives of Australians in need via charitable causes. Grants of up to $35,000 are available, and applications close 31 May 2026.

🎗️ National: Supporting People with Cancer Grant Initiative which funds community-led projects that build equity and improve outcomes and experiences for Australians affected by cancer. Grants are available of up to $120,000, closing 30 January 2026.

🚀 National: Australia's Economic Accelerator - opening on 21 January, helping to provide research commercialisation across the areas of environment, manufacturing, technology and more. Businesses and community groups can apply for grants up to $500,000 from this annually available program.

🌱 National: Community Led Climate Solutions Grant Program
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is opening the Community Led Climate Solutions Grant Program on 10 Feb, supporting non-profit groups in creating climate solutions through community education, engagement and action. Engage and Deliver Grants of up to $20,000 are up for grabs, with Scaling Grants available up to $75,000.

Not sure which grant is right for your organisation? Let's have a chat. A strategic consultation can help you determine which opportunity best fits your goals and increase your chances of success. 💬

📧 Get in touch today to discuss your options.

17/01/2026

Start the Year with Boundaries & Self Care ✨

Feeling stretched too thin in your role? Saying “yes” when you want to say “no”? Work creeping into all the time? You’re not alone- and there’s a better way.

Our Professional Boundaries & Self Care in micro course gives you practical tools to:
✔ Set respectful boundaries confidently
✔ Reduce stress and prevent burnout
✔ Protect your wellbeing while still supporting others
✔ Build a personalised self care plan you can actually use

Start 2026 with clarity, calm, and confidence — for yourself and the people you support.

💻 Enrol today for just $29 - https://members.mindsetsupport.com.au/professional-boundaries-self-care-in-the-ndis-sector/

14/01/2026

Trust and connection are built in everyday moments not perfection. 💛

When we focus on connection first, behaviour becomes easier to understand.
And even when things go wrong, repair builds trust more than getting it right every time.

Connection grows one moment at a time.

12/01/2026

After the holidays, it can feel hard for some.

Mornings stretch, emotions run high, and simple requests can turn into power struggles.

This isn’t defiance or lost skills.
It’s a nervous system asking for safety, predictability, and time to recalibrate.

The good news?
Returning to routine doesn’t need to mean tears or battles.

With gentle structure, clear communication, and connection first, routines can become grounding again, not overwhelming.

Slow is still progress.
Support beats pressure.
And you’re not behind.

Learn more here - https://mindsetsupport.com.au/easing-back-into-routine-without-tears-or-power-struggles/

12/01/2026

A Gentle Start to the Year -

Personally, I love thinking of January as a gentle reset, not a race. Instead of chasing big, pressure-filled resolutions, let’s focus on what truly matters: emotional safety, real connection, and goals that feel right for us.

12/01/2026

The beginning of a new year can bring hope and pressure.
Pressure to do better, respond better, and somehow have all the answers.

Circle of Security Parenting™ (COSP) offers a different approach.

Rather than focusing on behaviour alone, COSP helps you understand what your child is really communicating and how to respond in ways that build emotional safety, trust, and secure attachment.

You’ll learn:
• How to recognise the needs underneath behaviour
• How to respond with confidence instead of overwhelm

• How to be a calm, secure base- even on the hard days

Start the year with connection, not perfection.
A gentle foundation can make all the difference.

✨ Get access to COSP today

https://members.mindsetsupport.com.au/circle-of-security-parenting-cosp-program-about/