Our Services
At Fortitude Families, we’re all about making life easier for you—whether you’re a parent trying to raise confident, resilient kids, or a professional working with children, we’re here to help. We know the pressure you're under to "get it right," and we’re ready to jump in with tools and strategies that are practical, proven, and easy to apply.
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Let’s cut the fluff and dive into the good stuff. Here’s what we can do for you.
Courses
Our courses are designed to give you real, actionable knowledge that makes a difference in your everyday life. We cover all the big topics: child safety, trauma, relationships—no jargon, no nonsense, just solid advice.
Child Safety Courses
These courses are specifically designed to enhance child safety. From years of working in a specialised child abuse unit, these courses support carers and professionals to improve child safety, limit the length of harm of to a child by assisting carers and professionals to detect methods and indicators of harm.
1:1 Carer Consults
If you’re a parent or carer needing specific advice for your child’s unique situation, our one-on-one consults provide custom solutions. Whether it’s behavioural problems, trauma recovery, or safety concerns, we’ll work with you to develop an action plan that suits your family.​
Circle of Security Parenting
Struggling to know if you’re raising your kids right? We’ve got you. This attachment-based program helps you build strong, trusting relationships with your kids—leading to better emotional health, more independence, and stronger social skills. Think of it as the foundation for a happy, confident child.
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Learn to read your child’s emotional cues.
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Understand how to meet their needs while setting healthy boundaries.
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Develop a relationship that fosters confidence, resilience, and independence.
This program is essential for parents looking to deepen their bond with their children, helping to raise secure, well-adjusted kids who are better equipped to handle life’s challenges.
Trauma-Specific Training
Whether you work with or care for children and young people who have experienced trauma, these training packages will give you all the tools you need to understand and respond in a way that reduces further harm and promotes healing.
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Neurobiology of Complex Trauma
Includes the impact of trauma on the brain and how this can impact and drive behaviour. This course aims to build an understanding of trauma and the types of traumas, its effects on child development and relationships to better understand how trauma may influence behaviour. It also covers how we can ensure a more trauma knowing workplace.
​Responding to Children
Designed for professionals and carers of children who have experienced trauma. This package focuses on developing positive behaviour support strategies and methods to better respond to children who have experienced trauma. Participants will learn how to respond in a trauma-informed manner to reduce further harm, promote healing and improve outcomes.
​Responding to Responders
Designed to increase resilience and mindfulness to reduce burn-out. This workshop is great for carers and professionals working with children and young people.
Case Consultations for Professionals
When you’re dealing with complex cases, having an expert on your side can make all the difference. Our case consultations offer guidance to help you make informed decisions and provide better support to the children you work with.
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In-depth advice on managing complex child welfare cases.
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Professional guidance on behaviour support strategies.
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Case supervision for professionals in social services, youth justice, and education.
Workshops
Perfect for professionals and carers, our workshops deliver real-world strategies for working with kids who’ve experienced trauma or attachment disruptions. If you work in out-of-home care, youth justice, or education, you’ll walk away with a toolkit full of new strategies.
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Raising kids or working with children isn’t easy, but you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. We’re here to help you thrive—whether that’s through our workshops, courses, or one-on-one consults.
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Let’s Chat About Your Needs and make a plan that works for you.