ANNA
Anna F is the founder and director of Ochre. With graduate qualifications in counselling Anna has over ten years experience in the mental health space, working with people in a one-to-one capacity from a person-centred and trauma informed approach. Anna has extensive experience in exploring motivation, context and behaviour, and takes a practical approach to create strategies and interventions that meet participants where they’re at, and to build skills and confidence to make positive change. She also has experience writing and delivering courses and training, and enjoys working within teams to conduct training and education and to ensure a holistic approach.
Having spent a number of years travelling all over the country, Anna found a special home and calling in the Kimberley and formed Ochre as a vehicle through which to serve the community here. Ochre specifically employs practitioners who are based in the Kimberley and who share the company ethos of dedication, passion and respect for the people, culture and lived experiences in this unique part of the world.
GRACE
Grace is a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner based in Broome, who has completed a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Psychology, as well as a post graduate honours qualification in Psychology, where her research focused on social connection, anxiety and depression.
She has a strong background in support work and case management across community sectors. Her experience includes supporting individuals impacted by family violence, drug and alcohol challenges, disability, and victimisation.
Grace takes a person-centred, strengths-based approach, viewing behaviour as a form of communication shaped by each individual’s environment and experiences. She works collaboratively with individuals, families, and support networks to develop practical, tailored strategies that promote confidence, skill-building, and sustainable positive change.
Grace’s practice is grounded in cultural safety and trauma‑informed principles. Known for her kind and approachable manner, she creates supportive spaces where people feel respected and empowered. After travelling extensively across Australia, Grace now calls Broome home and values working in ways that honour community and Country.