Resilient minds.
Connected communities.
Thriving futures.
We partner with families, schools, and organisations to create ecosystems that build cultures of resilience, emotional intelligence, wellbeing, and connection.
High-quality, evidence-informed therapeutic services for schools and organisations
Our multidisciplinary team, comprised of experienced educators and allied health professionals support all children and specialises in neurodivergence and developmental disabilities, including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and developmental delay.
Helping schools
build happier,
more connected
communities.
Building strong foundations from the start
Led by Madhavi Nawana Parker, one of Australia’s leading specialists in wellbeing, social-emotional literacy and resilience, our work is grounded in over three decades of research, practice and compassion.
We also deliver corporate keynotes on mindset, wellbeing, resilience and much more.
THR!V!NG MINDS
Foundational Online Social-Emotional Wellbeing Platform for Reception to Year 6
Building flourishing school ecosystems aligned with the health and wellbeing focus within the Australian Curriculum.
Created by Madhavi Nawana Parker, it equips your whole community of teachers, students and parents with practical, evidence-informed tools for a shared language and culture of confidence, self-regulation, resilience and connection.
Services to support wellbeing
We provide evidence-informed programs and therapeutic services that support the wellbeing of children, families, educators and communities. Our team blends allied health expertise with practical education experience, helping people build skills, confidence and connection for strong social and emotional wellbeing.
Our therapeutic services are provided in a safe, compassionate space. We use evidence-informed approaches that honour individual strengths and experiences. Psychological assessments include cognitive, academic, and ADHD evaluations.
We support parents with practical tools and emotional guidance to feel more confident and connected at home. Our sessions offer space to reflect, learn new strategies and feel understood when parenting feels overwhelming or complex. Parents love our approach because it’s non-judgmental, warm and grounded in real-life experience.
Our strength-based services celebrate and support neurodivergent children, teens and families with personalised strategies that build on strengths, honour sensory needs and enhance wellbeing. We provide affirming, evidence-informed support that helps young people feel seen, understood, and empowered, and we also provide complete ADHD assessments. Families choose us because we value identity, dignity and authentic self-expression.
We deliver engaging and practical professional development and keynote presentations for schools and organisations. Specialising in social and emotional wellbeing, mindset and resilience, our workshops are fresh, uplifting and grounded in current research. Leaders trust us because our training translates directly into meaningful change.
Our whole-class workshops bring fun, movement and meaningful conversations directly into classrooms to strengthen friendships, belonging and emotional understanding. We equip students with practical strategies for resilience, wellbeing, healthy relationships, kindness and emotional intelligence. Schools choose these workshops because they create a positive ripple effect across the entire school community.
At Positive Minds Australia, we’re passionate about helping children, families, and schools thrive
Our multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals and educators bring deep expertise, compassion and real-world experience to every session, workshop and program. Together, we support young people — and the adults around them — to build confidence, resilience and lasting wellbeing.
“We have built Thriving Minds into our whole school pastoral care program, which has been great. It offers clear expectations for staff while allowing them space to be authentic. What’s most important to us is establishing connections with our learners, and we’ve found the Thriving Minds structure supports this really well. It provides consistency for students and invites a variety of responses, allowing them to respond in whatever way they’re most comfortable.”
Emma Begg, Head of Primary, Blackfriars Priory School
“Madhavi has given me valuable tools to help children improve their resilience. I feel totally inspired and motivated to do the absolute best I can to help with not only their academic achievements, but with their life skills as well.”
Kate Dodd | Teacher
“Thank you for providing such a warm and caring environment/team for Adelaide families – we had a wobbly week with our son, and having lovely Nikki and the whole team to turn to was invaluable.”
Sarah
“The information in the workshop blew my mind. Madhavi suggested practical tools that will last across the whole parenting journey, for different ages and stages. She understands the demands of parenting used examples from her own parenting and clinical experience.”
Ondrea Ballinger
“Can’t recommend Madhavi enough. We were having some challenging behaviour with our 7-year-old at home, and after just two sessions with Madhavi, things have turned around dramatically. I still can’t believe the improvements in his behaviours! Thank you for your support and understanding, and for restoring the balance in our home.”
Kristen
“I attended one of Madhavi’s group seminars yesterday on wellbeing and resilience and it was honestly the best seminar on raising children that I have been to! Madhavi has a brilliant way of making the content relevant to everyone in the room and she gives so much practical advice and helpful tips that you leave feeling so much better equipped to deal with all of the challenges that come along with being a parent!”
Jodie Williamson
“‘I’ve just attended a presentation this evening by Madhavi. And Wow, I’m buzzing! Can’t wait to put all that practical information into practice! It’s good to have reminders that our job as parents is to raise resilient adults of the future!”
Tracey
“In an era of rising loneliness, post-pandemic social delays, and increasing digital distraction, Madhavi Nawana Parker has created a rich curriculum with the essential, evidence-based social-emotional skills urgently needed to build real connection, resilience, and lifelong wellbeing in students.”
Emma McKenzie, School Counsellor, Prince Alfred College, SA