Your Positive Path · Family & Carer Support Services Melbourne

Family & Carer Support

Supporting the people who support others.
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be emotionally demanding, stressful, and overwhelming at times. Whether you are supporting a family member with a disability, mental health condition, Autism, ADHD, or other complex needs, it is important that your own wellbeing is supported too.

At Your Positive Path, we provide family and carer support services that help individuals, families, and support networks navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and build practical strategies for everyday life.

We support NDIS participants, families, carers, and private clients across Melbourne and Australia through telehealth services.

Supporting Families

Helping Families Navigate Life's Challenges Together

Mental health concerns, disability, behavioural challenges, and major life changes can affect the entire family. Family members often experience stress, uncertainty, communication difficulties, and emotional fatigue while trying to support someone they care about.

Our psychologists work with families to improve understanding, strengthen communication, and create healthier support systems that benefit everyone involved.

Areas we commonly support include:

Family communication challenges
Mental health concerns within the family
Supporting a loved one with disability
Autism and ADHD support within the family
Relationship difficulties
Family transitions and life changes
Emotional wellbeing for family members
Building healthy support strategies

Every family is different, and our approach is tailored to your unique circumstances and goals.

Supporting Carers

Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others

Many carers spend so much time focusing on the needs of others that they neglect their own wellbeing.

Over time, caring responsibilities can contribute to stress, burnout, social isolation, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness—it is an important part of maintaining your own health and capacity to continue providing care.

Our carer support services help individuals:

Manage stress and overwhelm
Reduce carer burnout
Improve emotional wellbeing
Build healthy coping strategies
Navigate challenging situations
Balance caring responsibilities with personal needs
Access practical support and resources

We provide a safe and confidential space where carers can openly discuss their experiences and receive professional guidance.

2.65M

Australians provide unpaid care to a family member or friend

45%

Of carers report high levels of psychological distress — nearly double the general population rate

1 in 3

Carers say their own health has suffered because of their caring role

Family Therapy

Strengthening Relationships and Improving Communication

Family relationships can become strained during times of stress, conflict, illness, or significant life transitions.

Family therapy provides an opportunity for family members to come together, explore challenges, improve communication, and work towards shared goals in a supportive environment.

Family therapy may help with:

Conflict resolution
Communication difficulties
Parenting challenges
Relationship breakdowns
Family transitions
Blended family dynamics
Supporting a loved one with mental health concerns
Navigating disability-related challenges

Our goal is to help families build stronger, healthier, and more supportive relationships.

What family therapy is not

Not mediation. We're not here to reach a legal agreement or divide things up. We're here to improve relationships and communication.
Not a blame session. We don't identify one person as "the problem." Family patterns involve everyone.
Not mandatory agreement. Family members can have different views and still benefit. The goal is understanding, not consensus.
Not just for crisis. Many families use it to prevent things from deteriorating further, not just to repair what's already broken.

Psychosocial Support

Supporting Emotional Wellbeing and Everyday Functioning

Psychosocial support focuses on helping individuals and families manage the emotional, social, and practical impacts of mental health conditions and psychosocial disability.

Support is tailored to individual circumstances and may include:

Emotional support
Building confidence and resilience
Community participation
Goal setting and planning
Social connection
Strengthening daily routines
Improving overall wellbeing

We recognise that support needs evolve throughout life and work collaboratively to create meaningful outcomes.

Parent Guidance & Counselling

Practical Support for Parents

Parenting can be challenging, particularly when a child is experiencing behavioural, developmental, emotional, or mental health concerns.

Many parents seek support because they want practical guidance, reassurance, and strategies that help them better support their child while maintaining their own wellbeing.

Parent guidance and counselling may assist with:

Parenting guidance sessions

Focused sessions working through a specific parenting challenge — practical, structured, and goal-oriented.

Individual counselling for parents

Your own space to process the emotional load of parenting — separate from family sessions, and just for you.

Couples support for parents

When parenting stress is affecting your relationship — addressing both the parenting and relationship dimensions together.

Parents accessing individual counselling may be eligible for Medicare rebates with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from their GP. This covers up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year.

Common questions about family & carer support

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can access family and carer support services?

Our services are available to family members, carers, parents, guardians, and support networks who are supporting a loved one experiencing disability, Autism, ADHD, psychosocial disability, or mental health challenges.

Do you provide support for carers of people with disability?

Yes. We provide emotional support, guidance, and practical strategies for carers supporting individuals with disability and complex support needs.

What is psychosocial support?

Psychosocial support helps individuals and families manage the emotional, social, and practical impacts of mental health conditions and psychosocial disability while promoting wellbeing and participation in daily life.

Is family therapy only for families experiencing conflict?

No. Family therapy can help with communication, life transitions, disability support, mental health challenges, parenting concerns, and strengthening family relationships.

Do you provide counselling for parents?

Yes. We provide parent guidance and counselling to help parents navigate behavioural, emotional, developmental, and mental health concerns affecting their child or family.

Do you offer telehealth appointments?

Yes. Telehealth appointments are available Australia-wide, providing flexible access to support from home or another suitable location.

Do you support families in Truganina, Tarneit, and surrounding suburbs?

Yes. We support families and carers across Truganina, Tarneit, Melton, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Fraser Rise, Aintree, and surrounding areas, with telehealth services available Australia-wide.

You Don't Have to Do It Alone

Supporting someone you care about can be challenging, but you don’t have to carry that responsibility by yourself.

Whether you’re a parent, family member, or carer, our team is here to provide guidance, emotional support, and practical strategies to help you navigate challenges with confidence.
Speak with our team today to learn how family and carer support services can help.