The Social Confidence Collective

26/02/2026

Look at those smiles!!!!! Keen to know what we’re so happy about at SCC?

Well……stay tuned to find out, SO MANY things are happening. We can’t wait to tell you more about an exciting new group offering and the relationships we’re building at the moment. Gosh we’re lucky to do what we do!

If you’re working with a young person who could benefit from connecting in a supportive group environment, reach out. Link in bio.

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23/02/2026

Confidence grows in connection.
At The Social Confidence Collective, we support young people (14–25) to feel more comfortable, confident and connected with others, in a way that feels authentic and right for them. Our groups are neuro-affirming, Occupational-Therapy-led and focused on real-world connection (not “social skills drills").

👉 Weekly small groups (6–8 people)
👉 Fun, supported social activities that promote connection
👉 Occupational Therapists with experience in youth mental health

📍 Brunswick, Melbourne.
Enrolments open — limited spots.

Visit our website for more information: www.socialconfidencecollective.com.au

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A team of occupational therapists in Melbourne, Australia. The Social Confidence Collective offers group work for young people (14-25 years) to build their social confidence.

15/02/2026

We often get asked by young people, their families and clinicians we work with about our group therapy approach and how it looks different to other social groups.

We've put together some helpful info about our philosophy and values as a team.

If you're supporting a young person who you think might benefit from connecting with us and peers in a safe supportive group space, referrals for our groups are currently open.

Contact us at hello@socialconfidencecollective.com.au

ID: Slide 1: Heading slide:A quick look into how our groups work? The Social Confidence Collective Way.
Slide 2: Reads: What makes our groups different? Our groups aren’t about teaching young people “how to” be social. We support our participants to build the confidence to approach social situations as their authentic selves.
Slide 3: Reads Embracing Diversity: We respect for differences! Our groups are designed to celebrate these differences and build a supportive environment where everyone feels more able to be themselves
Slide 4: Reads: Connection: One of the key goals of our group therapy is to help young people understand how to they develop meaningful connections with others.
Slide 5: Reads: We Support you! Our therapy groups provide a safe space where young people can explore their strengths, address challenges without judgement, and practice how they would like to be in social interactions…while hopefully having some fun.
Slide 6: Reads: Beyond social skills. We don’t teach social skills, we support the development of social confidence!
Slide 7: How our groups work. Activity. Core to our groups is the use of activity to support social connection. Discussion. We facilitate group chats, and people can participate in a way that works for them. Reflect. To monitor progress towards goals.
Slide 8: Keen to find out more. Contact us today. Link in bio.

12/02/2026

✨ Group Referrals Open Now ✨
Our therapeutic social groups support young people aged 14–25 years to build confidence, connection, and real-world social skills in a safe, supportive space.

Led by experienced Occupational Therapist, these groups focus on participation, wellbeing, and feeling more comfortable being yourself with others 💬🌱

📩 Referrals are now open! Get in touch for a free 30min consultation to discuss today.

Email: hello@socialconfidencecollective.com.au



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11/02/2026

Rachel’s early experiences of supervision deeply shaped how she now works as a supervisor.
With 20 years’ experience in mental health OT, Rachel offers supervision that prioritises safety, reflection and growth.

Why work with Rachel?
✔Experienced youth mental health clinician
✔ Passionate about group-based work (facilitating therapeutic groups, training and reflective practice)
✔ Invested in continuous learning to be trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and inclusive in approach
✔ Support to balance professional goals with real life

Rachel may be a good fit for your supervision needs if you:
✨ Work in youth or mental health settings
✨ Want to strengthen your OT identity and clinical reasoning
✨ Facilitate (or want to facilitate) groups, training or supervision spaces
✨ Haven’t always felt safe or heard in supervision

Available via telehealth or face-to-face in Melbourne.
DM or email hello@socialconfidencecollective.com.au

09/02/2026

You’ve tried the attendance plans.
The meetings.
The rewards.
The consequences.
And still… some students just can’t get through the gate.

School “refusal” isn’t defiance - it’s often distress.

If you’re supporting young people who can’t attend school, this in-person day of learning will give you practical, compassionate tools that actually make a difference.

Delivered by the teams at Can’t Face School and The Social Confidence Collective, this workshop brings together school re-engagement expertise and deep youth mental health experience.

Walk away clearer, more confident, and ready with strategies you can use straight away.

📍 Brunswick | 5 May 2026
Spots are limited - register via link in bio.

04/02/2026

Look at those smiles! Can you tell that the teams at The Social Confidence Collective and are happy to be working together?

We met today to chat about our training day for those working in the education sector called Rethinking School Engagement. Coming up in May 2026.

The workshop will bring together experience from occupational therapists and school reengagement specialists to support educators to help young people experiencing school can’t.

To find out more, visit Humanitix today: https://events.humanitix.com/rethinking-school-engagement

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29/01/2026

🌟 Supervision Opportunities for 2026 – Limited Spots!

Meet Sonya Vargas Stagg.................

Are you looking for a safe, reflective space to grow as a clinician?
I’m an Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health across public and private settings—and as a university academic, I bring a unique ability to help you translate theory into practice.

Why choose supervision with me?
💬 Strong OT foundations
🌱 Experience across schools, housing, and community mental health
🧠 Individual & group supervision
✨ A psychologically safe space with room for humour and growth
🌍 Ability to reflect on cultural nuances in mental health practice

I value working with those supporting youth, those wanting to strengthen mental health OT skills, and anyone who hasn’t felt heard by previous supervisors.

Available via telehealth or face-to-face in Melbourne.
✅ Free 30-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit!

Message or head to socialconfidencecollective.com.au to book.


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29/01/2026

We’re back for 2026!

Can you tell by the smiles on our faces that we love what we do for work?!

This week, us Occupational Therapists at SCC have been back connecting with one of our fave organizations to provide group supervision sessions to their teams.

As the year begins, you might be thinking about your group or individual supervision needs. If you work with young people and could benefit from a safe supportive reflective space - we got you!

Check out our website for more information about our supervision offerings today. Link in bio or send us an email hello@socialconfidencecollective.com.au

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25/01/2026

At The Social Confidence Collective, we stand in solidarity with our First Nations Communities.

January 26 is not a date to celebrate, it is a Day of Mourning for the Australian Indigenous communities.

Each year on this date, on the lands of the Wurundjeri People, we pause and reflect about how we can support First Nations Communities.

Thank you to Clothing The Gaps for sharing your insights about how we can support the Jan 26 campaign including this visual.

As always we will be making a donation to Pay The Rent to acknowledge that we live and work on the stolen lands of Indigenous people. You can find out more about how to donate to Pay The Rent here: https://paytherent.net.au



ID: An image of the Australian Indigenous flag colours. Black at the top, red at the bottom, the yellow in the middle is in the shape of Australia and the words Not A Date To Celebrate are written onto the image. Image credit to Clothing The Gaps.

06/01/2026

As the new year commences, we've been musing about the importance of clinical supervision for Occupational Therapists. Check out our latest blog post to see our thoughts! https://www.socialconfidencecollective.com.au/blog/planning-your-clinical-supervision-for-2026

Our team of experienced Occupational Therapists have some limited spots available for supervision for the year ahead. If you're keen to connect, we'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at hello@socialconfidencecollective.com.au or visit our website for more information.

ID: A photograph of the Directors of The Social Confidence Collective. Left to right, Jo Rouse, Sonya Vargas Stagg and Rachel D'Souza. Jo and Sonya are seated, and Rachel is standing. All are smiling at the camera.

27/10/2025

Happy World OT Day to our fellow Occupational Therapists, doing the work to support individuals and communities to reconnect with the things that meaningful and important to them!