WELCOME

Identity First aims to support people with a disability to possess a positive sense of self and feel connected and valued in their community. Through counselling and psychotherapy, individuals will be supported to overcome interpersonal and mental health challenges and to develop skills to increase confidence and independence. Identity First offer information and support to families and carers and consultation and training to schools, workplaces and service providers. Identity First is passionate about promoting inclusivity and ensuring all individuals are valued, respected and celebrated.

SERVICES

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING & THERAPY

Identity First offers psychotherapy and counselling to address problems that impact on mental or emotional health, social wellbeing and identity expression.

SUPPORTING TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD

Supporting teens with disabilities to achieve success and mastery in adulthood.

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BRAIN SCIENCE

FOR KIDS

Help young minds understand and embrace their unique brains, develop strategies to manage anxiety or other big feelings and increase self confidence.

NDIS PLAN REPORTS

Access comprehensive NDIS reports and supporting documentation to ensure a smooth and successful NDIS plan review.

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATION & FAMILY SUPPORT

Develop a better understanding of challenging behaviours and establish a consistent approach to serve the individual, families, and teams effectively.

ADVOCACY

Help to ensure people with disability are treated fairly and equally, have access to good quality services and are informed of their rights.

GROUP FACILITATION & TRAINING

Professional development for teams wanting to increase their knowledge and understanding. Learn more about behaviours that challenge and how to support individuals with complex needs

GROUP SUPERVISION & REFLECTIVE PRACTICE

Motivate and inspire teams working in challenging environments.

ABOUT I.F. FOUNDER SARAH

M. Social Work

B. Behavioural Science

NDIS Registered Behaviour Practitioner

Hi, I’m Sarah Maxwell (she/her) and I am a social worker with over 16 years’ experience of working in the disability sector. I value difference and believe in providing a nuerodiversity affirming approach. I acknowledge that I have much to learn and so I will take the lead from you and your family members, who I recognise as experts in your world.

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I live, work & play on Bundjalung country.

I respectfully acknowledge the Bundjalung People as the Traditional Owners of the land on which I live and work, and pay respect to the First Nations Peoples and their elders, past, present and future. I recognise that sovereignty was never ceded and injustice continues to this day, and commit to walking and working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in a spirit of harmony.