ABOUT US
Bronwyn Stratford
Co-Founder
Bachelor of Teaching
Bachelor of Social Science
Cert IV in Training & Assessment
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Bronwyn is an experienced Early Intervention Practitioner, Teacher, Training Facilitator and Welfare Professional and a proud mother of two.
Bronwyn’s 30 years experience in the early childhood and social science fields includes Primary School Teaching, Teacher and Director of Long Day Care, Trainer/Facilitator of Certificate III and Diploma in Child Studies, Child Protection Early Childhood Facilitator, Lifeline Telephone Crisis Supporter and 18 years experience as an Early Childhood Early Intervention Practitioner and Family Worker (a role she is still practising in on a part time basis).
Bronwyn is an accredited facilitator of "Accidental Counsellor" and certified in “Forest Therapy”, “Motivational Interviewing”, “Mental Health First Aid”, “Does This Child Need Help“, LEGO Education Learning Programs” and a number of evidence-based programs including, “Circle of Security”, “Tuning into Kids”, “Bringing Up Great Kids”, “PALS (Playing and Learning to Socialise)” Social Skills Program, Playsteps and “Theraplay.
Bronwyn has a strong understanding of early childhood development and extensive experience supporting children with developmental delays, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder and anxiety.
Kate Blythe
Co-Founder
Bachelor of Teaching
Associate Diploma of Social Science
Cert IV in Training & Assessment
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Kate is an experienced Early Childhood, Early Intervention and welfare professional and, a proud mother of two girls. Kate has been working with children and families for over 30 years in various roles, which have included Teaching, Consulting, Parent Education, Child Protection, Youth Mental Health, Out of Home Care, Early Intervention and Inclusion Support Keyworker.
Kate is an accredited facilitator of “Accidental Counsellor”, a certified Forest Therapy practitioner and is certified and experienced in facilitating various education and parenting programs including, “What’s the Buzz?” social skills program, “Triple P” parenting program, “123 Magic – Emotion Coaching” and “Does This Child Need Help”.
Kate has supported families, children and young people with a range of disabilities, delays, trauma and mental illness. She has extensive knowledge of child development and a keen interest in brain development. Kate is passionate about promoting overall wellbeing, meaningful connections and making a real difference.
Our Why
Empowered Minds Training & Consultancy was established because we have walked in your shoes. We’ve worked alongside educators, teachers, carers, social welfare workers, therapists, allied health professionals, families, and everyday people who find themselves supporting others—often without the training, resources, tools or support they need.
Through our work in early intervention, education, social welfare, and community settings, we saw how often caring, capable people were left feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. That didn’t sit right with us. We believed there had to be a better way—one that looks after those who care for others.
This work is at the heart of what we do. We believe that equipping people with the right tools, training, and support enables them to make lasting, positive change—without compromising their own wellbeing.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower people who support others to:
access specialised training, tools, resources, and ongoing support
feel confident, capable and well supported in their roles
build strong, respectful and supportive relationships.
Achieve better, more sustainable outcomes.
receive the recognition they deserve.
Our Values
EMPOWERMENT – We value empowering others with knowledge, tools and resources to positively impact their confidence, learning and growth.
INNOVATION – We value staying current with new research, best practises and evidence-based practises to provide relevant and effective training and consultancy support.
RELATIONSHIPS – We believe in the power of strong relationships and prioritise genuine connections, open communication, supporting one another and celebrating wins.
SUPPORT – Being supportive & helpful is in our DNA.
