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WHOLESOME FAMILY SUPPORTS

Our Mission

Our mission is to create innovative, child-focused spaces that foster self-inquiry and “un-learning” of traditional perspectives. By cultivating safe and nurturing environments, we aim to foster harmony within families while inspiring a generation that is emotionally and socially aware, resilient, and grounded in wholesome morals and values.
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Why Families Trust
Wholesome Family Support

Why choose us?

More than just a holiday—our programs provide families with an opportunity to bond, learn, and experience new cultures in a supportive, enriching environment. Whether you’re seeking holistic education for your child, respite, or a transformative travel experience, we ensure every journey is meaningful.

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Our Wholesome Family Supports Team

Benedict ‘Benji’ Williams – Founder & Managing Director Community Innovation & Engagement | Tour & Events Manager | Creative Arts Facilitator Benji is a versatile and passionate professional with over a decade of experience in community services, wellness, and creative arts. As founder of Wholesome Family Supports, he is dedicated to creating empowering and inspirational experiences for diverse communities. With a strong background in youth, family, and disability support, as well as event and retreat management, Benji integrates creative arts, experiential learning, and therapeutic practices to foster holistic well-being and personal growth. His work emphasizes adventure-based learning, psychosocial support, and community-building, making him a key contributor to the Wholesome Family Supports team.

• Community Support & Mentoring
• Event Management & Coordination
• Creative Arts & Workshop Facilitation
• Wellness Practices: Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork
• Outdoor Activity Instruction & Team Building
• Psychosocial & Psycho-Emotional Support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wholesome Family Supports (March 2024 – Present)

• Established Perth-based community service provider offering mentorship, retreats,
and camp facilitation for adults and families.
• Focused on building supportive, person-centered experiences through adventurebased learning and holistic activities.

  • Facilitated outdoor activities for school camps, emphasizing skill development,
    safety, life skills and teamwork.

  • Ensured engaging and memorable outdoor experiences in line with departmental
    standards.

SUPPORT WORKER & PROGRAM FACILITATOR

  • Facilitated youth programs and recreational activities in collaboration with stakeholders

  • Ensured programs aligned with local government, health and disability services standards.

  • Soul Sonic Academy (2014 – Present).

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR 

  • Developed and facilitated music-based workshops (Beatboxing, Vocal Looping, Rapping) for children and youth.

  • Emphasized inspiring moral messages in safe and collaborative environments.

CO-FOUNDER, OPERATIONS MANAGER & FACILITATOR

  • Co-founded a concept holistic wellness and community events venue in Perth.

  • Coordinated events and delivered wellness programs incorporating yoga, breathwork, sound healing, dance in collaboration with various external stakeholder.

TOUR EXPERIENCE

  • Managed technical equipment, cast, and crew coordination for the renowned Australian
    children’s entertainment group, Hi-5.

EVENT PRODUCER

  • Produced entertainment performances involving audio and lighting design, DJ services, and youth program facilitation.

EVENT PRODUCER

  • Australian Citizen

  • Indonesian KITAS Holder (2022 – 2024)

  • Led social and emotional learning programs, including Rites of Passage camps for teenagers.

  • Guided participants through meaningful experiences to foster personal growth and resilience.

RETREAT FACILITATOR

  • Organized and facilitated retreats, including Warrior Weekend men’s retreats.

  • Integrated Kundalini Yoga, Shamanism, Breathwork, and fitness activities to promote self-discovery and psycho-spiritual healing.

EVENT CREATOR & MANAGER

  • Organized holistic wellness boat parties focused on community-building and substance-free environments.

  • Integrated music, movement, and wellness activities for like-minded individuals.

TOUR COORDINATOR

  • Coordinated the West Australian leg of the David Icke World Wide Wake Up Tour and the 2017 Info Reset Tour in collaboration with Conscious Events, South Africa.

STUNTMAN & PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

  • Performed stunts and assisted with set assembly/disassembly and logistics for the international tour of block buster stage show, The Illusionists.

EVENT PRODUCER.

  • Graduate Diploma in Counselling – Murdoch University (July 2023 – Present)

  • Cert. IV Community Services – South Metropolitan TAFE (2015)

  • Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies – Curtin University (2014 – 2015)

  • Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre – Griffith University (2010 – 2013)

  • Advanced Diploma in Arts – Acting – Southbank Institute (2009 – 2010)

EVENT PRODUCER

  • English: Native

  • Bahasa Indonesian: Basic

  • Yoga, Meditation, and Shamanic Practices

  • Community-Development and Holistic Wellness

  • Music and Creative Arts

CERTIFICATIONS: Mental Health First Aid, Senior First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis
Intervention, Working With Children Check, NDIS Workers Clearance, National Police Certificate, Indonesian Driver License.
Andrew Suttar
 Holistic Learning Systems Designer/Manager & Facilitator
 Visionary Educator | Innovator in Empathy-Driven Education | STEAM Integration Specialist Andrew is our very own visionary educator and learning experience designer with has over 30 years of expertise in student-centered, empathy-driven education. Specializing in integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) with holistic systems thinking, Andrew has designed interdisciplinary, project-based STEAM programs that bring real-world relevance to education. As the Holistic Learning Systems Designer/Manager at Wholesome Family Supports, he is dedicated to fostering human flourishing through innovative, context-sensitive learning approaches rooted in empathy, culture, and ecology.

  • Empathy-Based Learning Experience Design (LXD)

  • Cross-Curricular and Cross-Cultural Education Implementation

  • STEAM Integration & Teacher Professional Development

  • Systems Thinking & Bio-Psycho-Social-Emotional Frameworks

  • Innovation, Leadership & Organizational Learning

  • Immersive Experiential Education (Nature-Based & Digital)

FOUNDER & CEO

  • Developed the Bubble Thinking framework, simplifying complex systems and fostering creative problem-solving.

  • Designed innovative educational experiences integrating physical products, services, and hybrid online/offline programs.

  • Consulted for major global brands (e.g., Microsoft, Dyson, KIA) on customer engagement and experience design strategies.

HOLISTIC LEARNING SYSTEMS DESIGNER/MANAGER

  • Implemented human-centered scaffolding methods to enhance marketing and program delivery.

  • Facilitation of child-centered workshops supporting psychosocial and psychoemotional awareness.

  • Content creation and social media coordination.

  • Keynote speaker and workshop facilitator at global conferences, including ImmersED Conference (Los Angeles, 2018) and TEDx Melbourne (2011)..

  • Recognized expert in play-based learning, STEAM, cross-curricular education, gifted education, and special needs pedagogy.

EDUCATION & TOURING PROGRAMS MANAGER

  • Quadrupled museum attendance through interactive exhibits and innovative programs.

  • Developed curriculum-aligned teacher resources and professional development workshops.

  • Increased touring program sponsorship from $40K to $400K in 12 months.

  • Certified Warm Data Lab Host – International Bateson Institute

  • Working With Children Check (Australia)

  • National Police Clearance (Australia)

  • Youngest science communicator hired in the Southern Hemisphere at age 15.

  • Designed a metacognitive framework enhancing primary students’ self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and executive functioning.

  • Contributing author in Igniting Brilliance: Integral Education for the 21st Century (2009).

  • Led STEAM-powered engagement campaigns for Microsoft, Cirque du Soleil, and Dyson.

  • Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Swinburne University (2009 – 2011)

  • Studies in Physics & Film – Curtin University of Technology (1996 – 1998)

  • Meta-heuristics for human-centered problem-solving

  • Scaling empathic scaffolding in global education

  • Balinese cosmology and holistic design application

andrew@wholesomefamilysupports.auca

http://www.wholesomefamilysupports.au

Ursula
 Accommodation-Based Nanny & Activity Facilitator
 Ursula is a dedicated educator with a passion for nurturing young minds through engaging social interactions and structured group activities. With over a decade of teaching experience, she has worked with children from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and age groups ranging from 2 to 15 years old. Her expertise spans multiple educational frameworks, including the Montessori, Cambridge, Australian, and IB PYP & MYP curricula. In addition to classroom teaching, Ursula actively tutors students both online and offline, supporting their academic growth and development.

Born and raised in Ubud, Ursula brings a deep understanding of Balinese culture, which enriches her ability to create meaningful, immersive experiences for children. Her unique blend of professional teaching experience and cultural insight makes her an invaluable part of our team. As our accommodation-based nanny and activity facilitator, she ensures a warm, engaging, and supportive environment for the children in our care.

  • Early Childhood Development – Pierce Community College, Seattle, USA (2013-2015)

  • Teaching and Learning – Institute of Catechetics of Manila, Philippines (2000-2003)

Lighthouse Academy – INS & Language Acquisition Teacher (2023 – Present)

  • Teaching IB Curriculum to students (Grades 5-8) from various nationalities.

  • Providing one-on-one English reading and writing support.

  • Amed Honeycomb International School – Homeroom Teacher (2020 – 2023)

    • Homeroom teacher for K1 students (ages 6-10) from diverse nationalities, using the Cambridge Curriculum.

    • Teaching Jolly Phonics to support students needing extra help in reading and writing.

  • SOS Children’s Villages Indonesia – Education Advisor (2015 – 2020)

    • Supporting parents in fostering their children’s academic and personal growth.

    • Teaching children (ages 3-15) and youth across multiple subjects.

    • Coaching teenagers on key developmental topics, academic success, and personal growth.

  • Bahasa Indonesia

  • English

  • Tagalog

  •  Patience

  • Team Collaboration

  •  Critical Thinking

  • Leadership

  •  Effective Communication

EDUCATION & TOURING PROGRAMS MANAGER

  • Quadrupled museum attendance through interactive exhibits and innovative programs.

  • Developed curriculum-aligned teacher resources and professional development workshops.

  • Increased touring program sponsorship from $40K to $400K in 12 months.

  • Certified Warm Data Lab Host – International Bateson Institute

  • Working With Children Check (Australia)

  • National Police Clearance (Australia)

  • Youngest science communicator hired in the Southern Hemisphere at age 15.

  • Designed a metacognitive framework enhancing primary students’ self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and executive functioning.

  • Contributing author in Igniting Brilliance: Integral Education for the 21st Century (2009).

  • Led STEAM-powered engagement campaigns for Microsoft, Cirque du Soleil, and Dyson.

  • Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Swinburne University (2009 – 2011)

  • Studies in Physics & Film – Curtin University of Technology (1996 – 1998)

  • Meta-heuristics for human-centered problem-solving

  • Scaling empathic scaffolding in global education

  • Balinese cosmology and holistic design application

andrew@wholesomefamilysupports.auca

http://www.wholesomefamilysupports.au

Ochie Teacher & Freelance Nanny
 Born and Raised in Ubud, Ochie is a dedicated educator and caregiver with a deep passion for working with children. As a volunteer Sunday School teacher for over a decade, she has nurtured and guided children aged 4-10, demonstrating her faith and devotion to both education and compassionate care. A mother of two, Ochie understands the importance of patience, kindness, and creating a nurturing environment for young minds to thrive.

With a warm and open-hearted approach, Ochie fosters meaningful connections with the children and families she works with. She believes that love and care are the foundations of a child’s growth and is committed to treating every child as if they were her own. As both a teacher and nanny, she brings a thoughtful balance of structure, fun, and creativity to her work, ensuring children feel supported, engaged, and valued.

  • Bachelor’s Degree – YAPPAN University, Jakarta (2009-2013) | GPA 3.10

  • Highschool The British International School, Cairo, Egypt (2005-2008)

  • Child Education & Development

  • Fun & Engaging Activities

  • Balinese Cooking

  • Swimming Instruction

  • Crafting & Creative Play

  • Bahasa Indonesia

  • English

Marisa Fior Co-Facilitator
 Marisa brings a deeply supportive, attentive, and heart-centred presence to the Ubud Family Experience Retreat-Camps. With over 20 years of personal study, professional training, and hands-on therapeutic practice, she offers families an approach that is both evidence-based and grounded in genuine compassion.

Her work is shaped by a rich blend of healing modalities—Reiki, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Meditation, CBT, Embodied Focusing, and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy—combined with the lived wisdom of her own parenting journey. Originally from Alice Springs and now based in Bali for more than a decade, Marisa has dedicated her life to supporting women, children, and families to reconnect, rebuild trust, and find harmony again.

As a former teacher and a mother of two, she understands first-hand how challenging family dynamics can become, especially when generational patterns or inner-child wounds begin to surface. Her own experience navigating her daughter’s emotional struggles led her to search for therapeutic support designed specifically for children—something she found to be rare. Through extensive research, practice, and refinement, Marisa developed highly effective interventions that helped repair the bond with her child. Those outcomes became the foundation of the programmes she now shares with families from all over the world.

At the retreat-camps, Marisa is known for her calm, intuitive presence and her ability to make families feel genuinely seen and supported. Parents consistently remark on how deeply she listens, how safe she makes their children feel, and how practical, grounded, and transformative her guidance is. Whether she is facilitating a session, offering one-on-one support, or simply holding space, Marisa brings a warmth that invites families to soften, reconnect, and move through challenges with confidence.

Marisa’s ongoing vision is to create a holistic health and wellbeing centre for families in Bali and beyond—an accessible, nurturing space dedicated to healing, growth, and strengthening the parent-child bond. She remains fully committed to continuous learning and to serving families with humility, integrity, and heart.
Bella Dano Marketing & PR Genius Bella Dano is our brilliant Marketing & PR genius for Wholesome Family Support.
Bella provides comprehensive digital, creative, and administrative support to strengthen the WFS mission. Through her brand, His Glory Creatives, she delivers end-to-end services across social media management, content creation, lead generation, and operational organisation.

She is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Economics and also completed a 2-year Culinary Arts program, but ultimately pursued her first love—Creative Arts, where she now channels her passion into digital content, brand storytelling, and visual communication.

Bella manages WFS’s digital presence, creating graphics, reels, captions, scheduling systems, and strategic content plans that communicate WFS’s message with clarity and impact. She also supports the organisation through email creation, outreach campaigns, pitch deck development, and administrative coordination.

With the wholesome morals and values, a detail-oriented and mission-aligned approach, Bella ensures WFS’s backend operations run smoothly, tasks are delivered efficiently, and the organisation is supported in fulfilling our vision for families.
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Success Stories & Testimonials

This experience changed the way we see education and family bonding. Our child thrived in the hands-on learning environment, and the support we received was incredible.

Sarah M., Australia

This experience changed the way we see education and family bonding. Our child thrived in the hands-on learning environment, and the support we received was incredible.

Sarah M., Australia

This experience changed the way we see education and family bonding. Our child thrived in the hands-on learning environment, and the support we received was incredible.

Sarah M., Australia
WHOLESOME FAMILY SUPPORTS

Our Why

Originally serving the youth and disability sectors within the Western Australian Community Services framework, a growing awareness of the limitations and lack of innovation in government-led education and support systems for families sparked a journey of reflection and a call for change.

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