Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Supporting Young Minds in Rural Victoria
At Amelia Slater Community Wellbeing, we believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive—emotionally, socially, and academically. With over 20 years of lived and professional experience, Amelia Slater offers specialist child and adolescent mental health services tailored to the unique needs of young people and their families in Numurkah and surrounding rural communities.
Amelia Slater is an accredited Social Worker and Youth Worker with deep expertise in rural practice and neurodivergence. Her services combine formal training with invaluable lived experience to create a warm, authentic, and supportive environment for children, adolescents, and their families
Key Elements of Service:
Supporting Young Minds in Rural Victoria
- Individual Counselling and Therapeutic Support: For children and adolescents navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, social skills, self-esteem, school transitions, neurodiversity (including autism and ADHD), and emotional regulation.
- Family and Carer Support: Guidance and counselling for parents, carers, and siblings to strengthen understanding, resilience, and family cohesion during times of stress or change.
- Youth Empowerment: Building confidence and life skills through goal-setting, self-advocacy, and practical support for neurodiverse and neurotypical youth.
- Community and School Collaboration: Liaison with schools and local support services to ensure holistic, coordinated care and positive outcomes across all settings.
Amelia Slater Community Wellbeing
What Makes Us Different?
- Lived Experience Practitioner: Amelia shares her insights as someone with lived experience, helping to create genuine understanding and connection with clients.
- Rural and Regional Focus: Specialist knowledge in supporting young people in rural communities, where resources can be limited and access barriers higher.
- Neurodiversity-Affirming: Services grounded in understanding and valuing neurodiversity, with strengths-based approaches for autistic, ADHD, and neurodiverse children and families.
When to Seek Support
Consider reaching out if your child or adolescent is:
Experiencing persistent sadness, anxiety, or mood swings
Facing difficulties at school (learning, social, or behavioural)
Struggling with family changes, trauma, or loss
Not meeting developmental or emotional milestones
Needing help with self-identity, confidence, or relationships
Early intervention is key for long-term wellbeing, resilience, and academic success.
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