The Understanding Collective

I've had an immeasurably blessed life. So when one of my best mates, the one I see as my little brother told us he had Prostate Cancer, our world slowed down pretty bloody quickly.

Only 44, married, two beautiful daughters, so like anyone who gets a life changing diagnosis, it's simply not fair.

Now, he's on a great treatment plan, is booked in for surgery and is s**t scared of his wife so won't be veering of that course.

But, it's enough to shake me into action. And $1000 or 72kms is nothing compared to Ben and thousands of other blokes need, but it's my little brother, and I'll do my little hit for him.

If you can chip in a little or a lot, I would love it.

Here's the link
https://www.thelongrun.org.au/s/21895/26487

Thanks everyone
Love ya, Benny

Be nice to your mum
Mick

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I get requests for help for all manner of things school related.
These three stories are probably the most common ones.

ADHD issues, no plans in place, poor communication, lack of connection....

If this sounds like your situation, get in touch

Let me help you help your kids

Be nice to your mum
Mick

Twice in two days last week, I spoke with some parents and asked who school was since they'd had meetings with teachers.

Both of them defeatedly shrugged their shoulders and said 'nothings changed'

It's pretty deflating when your kids aren't getting where they could.

Here's the thing. It's never one thing.
It's never just the plan
It's never just the teacher
It's never just the kids
It's always a little from column A, a little from column B

That's where I come in.
I'll have a look at the plan, have a chat to you, to your teachers and make some really straightforward suggestions that can be the difference between getting somewhere meaningful or back peddling towards some really s**tty outcomes.

I'm here to help you help your kids.
Just gotta ask!

Flick me a message and let's get cracking!!

Be nice to your mum
Mick

One of the best bits of advice I've ever heard and I've ever given is 'what don't you have to do?'

As parents, partners, educators and people we tend to think we have to get everything done every time.

Here's two bits of good news.

1. We don't. Get the basics done. Then do the important stuff. Whatever's left, we can get to when our cup's not overflowing.
2. I'm here to help you. To get back to basics and to help you get the important stuff done.

Here's the hard truth. The important stuff goes in this order.
You first. THEN your family then everything else.

And 99% of the work with my clients has been listening to them vent, sifting through the details and getting a plan in order, helping Mum and Dad before the kids!

So yep, I'm that 'school parenting and kids' guy, (actual description from someone I met😂) but I do so much more than help with behaviour issues at school.

Let me help you so you can help your kids

Be nice to your Mum
Mick

Hey... I know that guy!!!

If you've got kids heading to kindy next year, come down to College Community Child Care Centre on Monday for some really useful info and tips!!

🌟 Play & Stay is On again on MONDAY! 🌟

Are you getting ready for your child's transition to school? Join us on Monday for another engaging Play & Stay session with Mick from The Understanding Collective

📅 Date: 17.08.2026
🕤 Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
📍 Location: College Community Child Care Centre

During this session, Mick will explore children's needs and behaviours as they begin their school journey, providing practical information and strategies to help families feel confident and supported during this important transition.

While parents and carers take part in the discussion, children will enjoy a range of fun and engaging learning experiences.

Come along, connect with other families, and gain valuable insights to support your child's success at school. We look forward to seeing you there! 💛

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Depending on who you talk to, there's any number of problems with education.... it's either the system, the teachers, the schools, the kids or the parents.

So for what my two cents is worth, I reckon it comes down to this.

Teach kids how to be kind people who can solve problems. Their own problems, and the problems of the people around them.

To do that, here's a few ideas I reckon would make a massive difference

Be nice to your mum
Mick