Our Mission Statement

At ARC Parenting, our mission is to strengthen families by delivering trauma-informed, non-judgmental psycho-education that empowers parents with practical tools and compassionate insight. Grounded in the principles of attachment, relationship, and connection, we support caregivers to better understand themselves and their children, nurture emotional safety, and build resilient, connected homes where young people can thrive.

Empowering parents, nurturing connection, building stronger families.

Meet your facilitators

  • Agata Iskander (Ags)

    B. Communication , M. Education, M. Counselling

    Ags is a clinical counsellor and psychotherapist. She has been working with parents and children for the last 18 years in educational settings, family support, and private practice.

    A dedicated mental health practitioner with a passion for sharing her knowledge with others about complex trauma, coping mechanisms developed in childhood, and how to break trauma cycles for yourself and your children.

    Ags is passionate about supporting parents at their most vulnerable and sharing knowledge around raising resilient, happy and calm kids.

  • Mel Young

    B. Human Services

    A dedicated human services specialist with over 10 years’ experience in the sector supporting parents in understanding and responding to their children’s needs and improving overall family functioning.

    A passionate and thoughtful practitioner who understands the complexity of the human condition, and who works with a strengths-based and person-centred approach.

    As a parent to 3 children and 2 step-children, Mel understands the challenges of family life and dedicated to building authentic connections within the family unit so children can grow into caring and resilient adults.

Our Values

At ARC Parenting, our work is guided by the following core values:

  • Attachment – We value the power of secure attachment as the foundation for resilience, safety, and lifelong wellbeing.

  • Relationship – We believe strong, trusting relationships between parents, children, and communities are key to healing and growth.

  • Connection – We prioritise connection over correction, supporting families to foster understanding, empathy, and repair.

  • Inclusivity – We welcome and respect all families, regardless of culture, background, structure, or circumstance, ensuring that every parent feels seen, valued, and supported.

  • Safety – We are a Child Safe Organisation, committed to creating safe, protective, and trauma-informed environments where children and families can thrive.

  • Compassion – We meet families with non-judgemental care, recognising their strengths and walking alongside them through challenges.

  • Integrity – We deliver services with professionalism, transparency, and accountability, grounded in evidence-informed practice.

Our Current Collaborators

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Connect with us

Email admin@arcparenting.com.au,
call us on 0421 148 446
or fill out the Contact us form