Helping children and teens who are struggling with anxiety, behaviour, trauma, sensory needs, or learning challenges.
Our trauma-informed counselling and developmental screeners provide clear, practical insights to support families, foster carers, NDIS participants, and schools across Brisbane and Ipswich, aligning with the Thriving Kids model.
Trauma-informed screeners that provide practical insight for parents/carers, school and NDIS teams — not just labels.
We consider developmental disruption and lived experience.
We identify what's working alongside areas needing support.
Written to guide intervention, school planning, and NDIS supports.
We work with families, carers, educators, and allied health teams.
We work with families, NDIS participants, foster carers, GP's and schools.
Young people with developmental concerns
NDIS participants needing reports
Young people supported by Foster & kinship carers
Children with anxiety or behavioural challenges
Schools seeking collaboration
Allied health professionals
If you have these or any other concerns, we can help. If you're looking for Brisbane counselling services and mental health support, take the first step today.
Get in touchThree ways we support children and families.
Practical strategies for parents, carers & teachers to support children.
Support delivered where children actually live and learn.
Specialised support for children with complex backgrounds.
A calm, practical resource to help you understand your child's emotions and behaviour.
Not sure if support is right for your child? Our free Parent Wellbeing Guide may help you decide.
Families often know something isn't quite right before a diagnosis is ever given. Our approach aligns with the national Thriving Kids model — focusing on early, family-centered support delivered in the environments where children live and learn. At WellfirstKIDS, we provide early developmental screening, counselling, and practical family strategies so children can receive support sooner. Trusted by families across Brisbane, Trauma-informed counselling, Foster care and NDIS experience, Developmental screening available, Home visits and virtual sessions.
Refer a child or family to our services quickly and easily. Our simple referral form takes less than a minute to complete.
Make a Referral (30 seconds)We provide functional developmental screeners and counselling services to families across Brisbane, including Ipswich and surrounding suburbs. Telehealth options are available across Queensland.
A calm, practical resource to help you understand your child's emotions and behaviour.
Evidence-based strategies for managing challenging behaviours
Tips for supporting your child's emotional development
Self-care practices to look after your own wellbeing
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