Steady Minds Learning
Personalised, neuro‑affirming support for children who learn differently, and for the families who love them, and the educators who support them.
A steadier way to learn
Every child deserves to feel understood, supported and safe. Steady Minds Learning provides personalised, neuro‑affirming support for children who learn differently, and offers guidance for parents and support for the educators walking alongside them. Working together, we create consistent, supportive spaces where children can build confidence, strengthen skills and feel proud of who they are.
The Steady Approach
Children learn best when they feel safe, understood, and supported. Our approach, grounded in neuro‑affirming practice, aims to reduce overwhelm and support progress. Whether working directly with students, supporting families, or collaborating with educators, the focus remains the same: clarity, consistency, and sustainable progress — working in ways that make learning more accessible without adding unnecessary pressure or complexity.We take a strength‑based view of every child and value the insight of families and educators, recognising that understanding a learner well is central to supporting them effectively. Our work supports learners, families, and educators to participate, understand their learning, and engage in ways that feel manageable and respectful — creating conditions where confidence can grow and independence can develop over time. Every interaction, whether a session, conversation, or workshop, is grounded in understanding the individual and supporting outcomes that are both meaningful and sustainable.
The Steady Pathways
Support options shaped to fit each child, family and learning context
Tutoring
Tutoring offers individualised support for students who benefit from steady guidance and a learning pace that feels right. Sessions focus on building confidence and developing practical strategies to support their learning.
Insight
Insight provides practical support for parents and carers who want to better understand their child’s learning needs. Sessions offer clarity, reassurance and strategies that help strengthen routines, communication and confidence at home.
Collective
Collective offers curriculum and assessment support, professional learning, and online programs. These support teachers and schools through simple approaches that are practical and easy to apply in the classroom.
Steady Pricing
Simple pricing for every pathway
Tutoring - 1:1 Sessions$95 per 60‑minute sessionEach session includes:
• Personalised, strength-based support
• Planning and resource preparation
• Brief parent summary
• Practical strategies, on request
• Teacher communication, when helpfulFlexible options available:
• Term packages
• 45‑minute sessionsTravel may incur an additional fee
Insight - Learning Consultation$120 per 60‑minute sessionEach session includes:
• Discussion of your child's learning
• Review of the current learning plan
• Reasonable adjustments for school
• Clear next steps
• Optional summary after the sessionAdd‑ons available:
• School meeting support
• Learning plan rewriteTravel may incur an additional fee
Curriculum & Assessment SupportFor schools and teachersIncludes:
• Review of assessments
• Adjustments for access
• Assessment creation
• Clear, practical next stepsFrom $250, depending on scope
Professional Learning (PD)For schoolsIncludes:
• Neurodiversity‑informed approaches
• Practical adjustments for classrooms
• Matched curriculum and assessment
• Real‑world, time‑saving approachesFrom $400, based on session and delivery
Online ResourcesFor teachers• Downloadable tools and resourcesComing soon:
• Self-paced learning
• Short, practical modulesView individual pricing upon selection
The Steady Story
Steady Minds Learning is led by Alana Edwards, a secondary teacher and inclusive education professional who understands both the challenges and strengths that come with learning differently. With over 15 years of experience supporting neurodivergent learners across a range of school settings, she brings deep expertise and a calm, steady approach that helps children, families and educators feel supported.Alana has also worked in middle leadership, supporting teams to strengthen practice in ways that are both practical and sustainable, while recognising the real time pressures faced by staff and families. Her approach is shaped by a blend of professional expertise and her lived experience as a neurodivergent parent raising children with diverse learning needs. This dual perspective gives her a clear, compassionate understanding of what learners and families need to feel safe, supported, and capable.Her approach is strengths‑based and relationship‑focused, creating environments where students feel respected, confident and able to engage. She works closely with families to build clarity around learning needs, and with educators to support meaningful, lasting change.
Start a Steady Minds Conversation
If you’re looking for personalised support for your child, clarity around learning needs, or professional learning that strengthens practice, you’re welcome to reach out. Our first conversation is obligation‑free and focused on understanding your goals and exploring the support that feels right for your child, family or school.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 17 May 2026
1. OverviewSteady Minds Learning (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a respectful, transparent, and secure manner. • We explain how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information
• We aim to follow applicable Australian privacy laws and good practice
• We only collect information that is necessary for our services
• We take additional care when working with children and sensitive information
2. What Information We CollectWe collect personal information reasonably required to provide our services.Students and families
• Student and parent/guardian names
• Contact details (email, phone number, address)
• Educational information (learning goals, progress, year level, learning needs)Schools and organisations
• Contact names and roles
• Organisation or school details
• Workshop or consultancy participation informationGeneral
• Enquiries and communication records
• Service-related notes and interactions
3. How We Collect InformationWe collect information in a fair and lawful way, including:
• Directly from you (forms, bookings, emails, calls)
• From parents or guardians when working with children
• From schools or organisations (with appropriate consent)When working with children:
• We require parent or guardian consent before collecting, using, or sharing a child’s personal information
• We do not commence services involving a child without appropriate consent being provided
• We only communicate with teachers, schools, or health professionals with parent or guardian consent, unless required by law
• We only collect and use information that is reasonably necessary to support the child’s learning and wellbeing
• Sensitive information is handled carefully, respectfully, and confidentially at all times
4. How We Use InformationWe only use information for purposes relevant to our services, including:
• Deliver tutoring, consultancy, and workshops
• Tailor learning and professional development
• Communicate with students, families, and organisations
• Manage scheduling, administration, billing, and records
• Improve our services
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
5. Disclosure of InformationWe may share information where reasonably necessary with:
• Tutors, facilitators, or consultants involved in delivery
• Trusted service providers (e.g. booking, communication, payment systems)
• Schools or organisations where relevant and appropriate
• Legal or government authorities when required
• We do not sell or trade personal information
• We limit disclosure to what is necessary to deliver our services
6. Children’s PrivacyWe work with children and take extra care with their information.
• Personal information is collected only with parent/guardian or authorised consent
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without consent
• Information is used only to support learning, development, and wellbeing
• We limit the collection of sensitive information to what is reasonably necessary
• Sensitive information is handled carefully, respectfully, and confidentially
7. Child Safety and Professional StandardsWe are committed to maintaining a safe and professional environment for children.
• Services involving children are delivered by individuals with a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• We take reasonable steps to ensure all interactions are safe, respectful, and appropriate
• Professional boundaries are maintained at all times
• Records relating to child safety compliance are maintained as required
8. Data SecurityWe take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access. This includes:
• Secure digital storage systems
• Password-protected devices and files
• Restricted access to authorised individuals
• Careful handling of sensitive data
9. Data RetentionWe keep personal information only as long as needed for:
• Delivering services
• Legal and financial obligations
• Record keeping
• When no longer required, information is securely deleted or de-identified where possible
10. Access and CorrectionYou may request access to or correction of your personal information at any time. Requests can be made using the contact details below
11. Changes to This PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on request or via our website
12. ContactFor any questions or requests, please contact:Steady Minds Learning
[email protected]
Terms and Conditions
Welcome to Steady Minds Learning. These Terms and Conditions govern the provision of independent educational consulting, specialist tutoring, and advocacy services by Steady Minds Learning to you (the Client) and the student named in the enrolment documentation.By engaging our services, booking a session, or signing our enrolment forms, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions.
1. Services & Professional Scope
Scope: Steady Minds Learning provides specialist tutoring, educational assessments, learning profile development, and school consultation/advocacy.
No Guarantee of Outcomes: Our services are delivered with professional care, skill, and expertise in alignment with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). However, educational progress depends heavily on student engagement, attendance, and external factors. Steady Minds Learning does not guarantee specific academic grades, examination outcomes, or school placement results.
Collaboration: Where consulting involves school staff or allied health professionals, Steady Minds Learning acts as an advisor. We are not liable for how external parties implement or interpret our advice.
2. Fees, Invoicing & PaymentsRates: Service fees are communicated at the time of booking or via our current fee schedule. We reserve the right to review fees annually, with prior notice given to active clients.
Invoicing: Invoices are issued weekly/fortnightly in advance and sent via email.
Payment Terms: All invoices must be paid within 7 days of the issue date via electronic funds transfer (EFT) or our approved payment gateway.
Late Payments: If an invoice remains unpaid past its due date, Steady Minds Learning reserves the right to immediately suspend all tutoring sessions and consulting work until the outstanding balance is cleared. The Client is liable for any reasonable legal or debt collection costs incurred by us in recovering unpaid fees.
3. Attendance, Cancellations & TardinessThe 24-Hour Rule: To cancel or reschedule a session without penalty, the Client must provide a minimum of 24 hours' notice via text or email.
Late Cancellations: Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice will attract a fee equivalent to the full session rate, except in cases of sudden medical emergency (supported by a medical certificate if requested).
Tutor Absence: If Steady Minds Learning needs to cancel a session due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, a make-up session will be offered, or a full credit will be applied to the next invoice.
Student Tardiness: Sessions will begin and end strictly at the scheduled times. If a student arrives late, the session cannot be extended, and the full fee applies.
4. Client Responsibilities & In-Person SafetyDuty of Care: For all home-based tutoring sessions, a parent or designated adult guardian must remain on the premises for the entire duration of the session. The tutor is not responsible for child-minding or caregiving duties outside of the direct teaching scope.
Safe Environment: The Client must provide a safe, quiet, and suitable learning space free from major disruptions for home-based sessions.
Disclosure: The Client must disclose all relevant medical, behavioral, learning, or psychological diagnoses that may impact the student’s learning or safety before services commence.
5. Intellectual Property (IP)Ownership: All learning materials, worksheets, customized curriculum modifications, learning profiles, and diagnostic summaries created by Steady Minds Learning remain our exclusive intellectual property.
Permitted Use: Materials provided to the Client are strictly for the personal, non-commercial educational use of the specific student enrolled. They must not be copied, distributed, shared with third-party educators, or published online without explicit written permission from Steady Minds Learning.
6. Privacy & Data ProtectionData Collection: Steady Minds Learning collects and stores personal and sensitive information (including academic reports, health summaries, and student work) strictly to provide tailored educational services.
Compliance: All data is handled in strict compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Your information will never be sold or disclosed to third parties without your explicit written consent, unless required by Australian law.
7. Limitation of LiabilityTo the maximum extent permitted by the Australian Consumer Law, Steady Minds Learning's total liability for any breach of a statutory guarantee, or any claim arising out of these services, is limited to either re-supplying the services or refunding the fees paid for the specific session in dispute.
Steady Minds Learning is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss, including but not limited to school tuition fees, exam fees, or alternative tutoring costs incurred by the Client.
8. Termination of ServicesEither party may terminate the ongoing service agreement by providing 7 days' written notice.
Steady Minds Learning reserves the right to terminate services immediately if a Client breaches these terms, behaves inappropriately or disrespectfully toward staff, or consistently fails to pay invoices on time.
9. Governing LawThese Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Western Australia. Both parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia.