Our Mission

Welltree’s mission is to support the formation of safer communities by promoting the well being and building the capacities of traumatised young people. We seek to empower them to fulfill their potential and cope with life’s difficulties without harming themselves or others.

Welltree promotes and provides highly effective responses to meet the needs and address the risks that may be presented by traumatised young people. Our approach respects each individual's gender, culture and beliefs. The Welltree therapeutic model focuses on the development of healthy relationships which challenge and support young people without judging them. Our goal is to promote recovery, well being and responsible citizenship. Personal accountability is accomplished through the provision of unconditional positive regard, honest and empathy.

We believe that:

• Young people can and do change
• Young people deserve compassion regardless of their behaviour
• Society should never give up on its young people
• Safety is a priority for young people, professionals who work with them and the communities they live in
• Interventions with young people should be evidence-based
• Interventions should be regularly assessed for effectiveness and be responsive to the child's needs
• Better outcomes result from the participation of young persons, their families, professionals who work with them and the wider community
• Professionals should work collaboratively in the best interests of the young person
• Residential services should provide a positive environment where young people can have their needs met, and reduce their risks
• Residential services should provide an environment that facilitates opportunities for positive change and supports young people in developing their potential
• Relationships characterised by integrity, honesty, transparency, and accountability are the hallmarks of effective work with young people and those who serve them