Thursday, November 27, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Empower 4 Success

Mellissa Austin's Commitment to Supporting Families with Knowledge, Care & Experience

With two decades of experience and a wealth of education behind her, Mellissa Austin owns and operates Empower 4 Success with expertise to provide her clients with personalised, holistic support.

Empower 4 Success offers a selection of comprehensive services to ensure the best results for you and your family, covering issues rooted in anger management, stress, depression, self-esteem, and anxiety. Mellissa emphasises it’s normal to feel a range of emotions, but if they begin to affect your daily life, it may be time to seek professional support to help you regain balance. Empower 4 Success’ services include behaviour support, inclusion and wellbeing coaching, complex case management, assessment and reporting, and personal and group training sessions.

“My philosophy is about giving the skills to parents and educators who are working with the kids every day, rather than me working with the kids individually,” said Mellissa.

“Giving them what they need to be successful on a daily basis is much more effective than what I can do once per week in a counselling or consultation session.”

An integral aspect of Mellissa’s approach to each of her clients draws inspiration from one of her key services which focuses on the teaching and learning about child development, and interventions. Published in July earlier this year, Mellissa’s book titled, Be the Change was written with such learnings in mind to support families to understand behaviours, navigate escalation, and understand neurodiversity.

Mellissa’s in person, one on one or workshop style approach has led countless clients to feel supported and seen in times of need across the Mackay Shire. To learn more about Mellissa's services, visit www.empower4success.com.au or email empower4success@hotmail.com.

Mellissa Austin owns and operates Empower 4 Success with two decades of experience and education (Photo Supplied)

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