Creating brighter futures together
Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology,
Occupational Therapy and Counselling
At Brighter Futures, we strive to support you in reaching your fullest potential.
It is our vision to enhance the lives of individuals we meet to support their strengths, provide practical strategies to better manage their challenges and create brighter futures.
Provisional Psychologist Majella Condren has after school appointment availability for an immediate start. Majella can assist with a range of areas. To make an appointment to see Majella call us on 07 3843 5739.
Appointments available with Occupational Therapist Laura Ricca
Group Programs
Please call us on 07 3843 5739 or make contact via the contact us page for further information about our group programs!
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Autistic Girls Social Club: Art & Craft for Autistic Girls
A club created by AuDHDer and provisional psychologist Bridie Gray as she noticed a lack of safe, neuroaffirming places for Autistic girls to establish friendship.
The club aims to assist Autistic girls to make friends through shared interests and encourages the members to think about and reflect on topics that impact autistic girls, such as identity, well-being, individual needs, appropriate accommodations and self-advocacy.
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Enhancing Self-Esteem and Self-Identity
A group program for teenagers aged 13 to 17 years old, designed to enhance self-esteem and improve self-identity.
By focussing on their strengths and qualities, embracing their differences and uniqueness, and encouraging the pursuit of their individual passions, this group will provide a positive and supportive environment to assist these girls to have the confidence to reach their full potential.
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Take ACTION for Anxiety Program
The Take ACTION Program is designed for children aged 5 years and older who are experiencing high levels of anxiety. The program utilises cognitive behaviour therapy strategies to assist children to better manage their anxiety whilst equipping parents with the information and strategies they need to support their child to face their fears. The program includes eight Saturday morning child group sessions and four Thursday evening parent sessions.
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Brick-by-Brick Program
Brick Club is a space where children can relax, be themselves. This Saturday morning program is an accepting, respectful and playful space where children can have fun together and be included.We focus on what children CAN do, taking a positive and accepting attitude to challenges and differences, and building on children’s strengths.
The group provides meaningful social experiences and playful learning opportunities. We aim to reduce arousal through kind, calm interactions, avoiding confrontation, providing structure and developing empathy.
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Mindfulness for Teens Group
A group program for teenagers aged 13 to 17 years old, designed to enhance wellbeing through practical mindfulness-based strategies.
The program explores mindfulness and its benefits whilst providing teens with an essential toolkit of easy-to-use techniques. These practical skills will be taught in a safe and supportive environment that can be translated into everyday life.
