Transformative Family Travel & Holistic Education in Bali
Immersive travel experiences and holistic education designed for families, children, and NDIS participants needing respite and support.
Why Choose Us?
Why Families Trust Wholesome Family Support
More than just a holiday—our programs provide families with an opportunity to bond, learn, and experience new cultures in a supportive, enriching environment. Whether you’re seeking holistic education for your child, respite, or a transformative travel experience, we ensure every journey is meaningful.
How It Works
A Simple, Supportive Process for Your Family
1️⃣ Chat With Us
Tell us about your family’s needs.
2️⃣ Custom Planning
We design an enriching experience tailored to you.” to “We have designed a safe and enriching experience tailored to young families and children of diverse backgrounds.”.
3️⃣ Enjoy the Journey
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4️⃣ Ongoing Support
We provide continuous guidance and assistance during your stay.”
Success Stories & Testimonials
See How Families Have Transformed Through Travel
This experience changed the way we see education and family bonding. Our child thrived in the hands-on learning environment, and the support we received was incredible.
This experience changed the way we see education and family bonding. Our child thrived in the hands-on learning environment, and the support we received was incredible.
This experience changed the way we see education and family bonding. Our child thrived in the hands-on learning environment, and the support we received was incredible.
NDIS & Respite Support
NDIS & Respite Support – Making Travel Accessible for All
We provide tailored travel experiences for families with additional needs. If you or your child are NDIS participants, you may be able to access funding to support your journey with us. Not sure how it works? We’re here to guide you through the process.
Ready to Plan an Unforgettable Experience?
Whether you’re looking for a meaningful family retreat, a holistic education journey, or a supportive travel experience for your child, we’re here to make it seamless and rewarding. Let’s create something beautiful together.
Wholesome Family Supports is Unique
Wholesome Family Supports stands apart as the official agent for Empathy School in Ubud, Bali. Together, we offer the Ubud Family Experience—an immersive, comprehensive holistic edu-tourism package that is truly one of a kind.
What makes us even more unique is our commitment to accessibility. We provide heavily discounted, NDIS-funded inclusion for all NDIS participant families, ensuring that more families can benefit from this transformative experience.
Whether you’re a parent looking for an alternative to conventional schooling, a home/world schooling family raising barefoot, free-range kids, or a caregiver to an NDIS participant (aged 4–13)—or an NDIS participant yourself—we help navigate the system so you and your children can fully experience all that we have to offer. Just select the best date for your family and reserve your spot now!
Who We Are
Our Why & How
Our Flagship Offering
The Ubud Family Experience
Wholesome Family Supports, in partnership with Empathy School International proudly present an inspiring and immersive experience tailored for children from kindergarten to middle school. These once in a lifetime experiences guide young learners through a journey of creative, hands-on, and collaborative project-based learning, focusing on social-emotional growth and meaningful connections with international peers.
We affectionately refer to the Ubud Family Experience as a ‘retreat-camp’, because each one offers a unique blend of environmental science, engaging physical activities, art, creativity, and cultural immersion for both parents and children, while also offering parents a perfect way to unwind. Children attend the beautiful Empathy School in Ubud, which delivers a strengths-based educational experience tailored to young learners over a five day period. Meanwhile, all parents get to unwind while participating in various holistic relaxation activities.
As the official agent for Empathy School, it is our utmost honour to ensure that every comfort and logistical need for your family is met: From community-building, grouped accommodation, daily meals, and transfers, to enriching extra-curricular activities and recreational outings, we handle all the details so you can fully enjoy this transformative experience together.
Designed to inspire and broaden young minds and give parents/caregivers a well-earned break, this all-inclusive 5-days of school for children + 6-night accommodation package for families offers a wonderful respite for caregivers, allowing both children and adults to create lasting memories together. Offered year-round, this unique experience has been thoughtfully crafted to spark curiosity, creativity, and joy in today’s young learners while giving caregivers a chance to recharge.
So, let us handle the details as you embark on a journey to explore, connect and grow.
Benedict ‘Benji’ Williams – Founder & Managing Director
KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE
• Community Support & Mentoring
• Event Management & Coordination
• Creative Arts & Workshop Facilitation
• Wellness Practices: Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork
• Outdoor Activity Instruction & Team Building
• Psychosocial & Psycho-Emotional Support
Assisting Your Life to Achieve Inc. (November 2023 – May 2024)
SUPPORT WORKER & PROGRAM FACILITATOR
- Facilitated youth programs and recreational activities in collaboration with stakeholders
- Ensured programs aligned with local government, health and disability services standards.
CREATIVE ARTS & WELLNESS INITIATIVES
- Soul Sonic Academy (2014 – Present)
WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
- Developed and facilitated music-based workshops (Beatboxing, Vocal Looping, Rapping) for children and youth.
- Emphasized inspiring moral messages in safe and collaborative environments.
Vibe Hive Perth (2022)
CO-FOUNDER, OPERATIONS MANAGER & FACILITATOR
- Co-founded a concept holistic wellness and community events venue in Perth.
- Coordinated events and delivered wellness programs incorporating yoga, breathwork, sound healing, dance in collaboration with various external stakeholder.
TOUR EXPERIENCE
Tour Manager – Hi-5 Vietnam Tour (March – May 2018)
Boomtime Events (2016 – 2017)
EVENT PRODUCER
- Produced entertainment performances involving audio and lighting design, DJ services, and youth program facilitation.
LANGUAGES
- English: Native
- Bahasa Indonesian: Basic
RESIDENCY & VISA STATUS
- Australian Citizen
- Indonesian KITAS Holder (2022 – 2024)
PERSONAL INTERESTS
- Yoga, Meditation, and Shamanic Practices
- Community-Development and Holistic Wellness
- Music and Creative Arts
AdventureWorks WA (July 2021 – November 2022)
- Led social and emotional learning programs, including Rites of Passage camps for teenagers.
- Guided participants through meaningful experiences to foster personal growth and resilience.
Drum of the Heart (2017 – 2023)
RETREAT FACILITATOR
- Organized and facilitated retreats, including Warrior Weekend men’s retreats.
- Integrated Kundalini Yoga, Shamanism, Breathwork, and fitness activities to promote self-discovery and psycho-spiritual healing.
Summertime Vibes Boat Parties (2019 – 2022)
EVENT CREATOR & MANAGER
- Organized holistic wellness boat parties focused on community-building and substance-free environments.
- Integrated music, movement, and wellness activities for like-minded individuals.
David Icke World Wide Wake Up Tour & Info Reset Tour (2016 – 2017)
TOUR COORDINATOR
- Coordinated the West Australian leg of the David Icke World Wide Wake Up Tour and the 2017 Info Reset Tour in collaboration with Conscious Events, South Africa.
The Illusionists (2011 – 2013)
STUNTMAN & PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
- Performed stunts and assisted with set assembly/disassembly and logistics for the international tour of block buster stage show, The Illusionists.
EVENT PRODUCER
- Graduate Diploma in Counselling – Murdoch University (July 2023 – Present)
- Cert. IV Community Services – South Metropolitan TAFE (2015)
- Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies – Curtin University (2014 – 2015)
- Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre – Griffith University (2010 – 2013)
- Advanced Diploma in Arts – Acting – Southbank Institute (2009 – 2010)
Achievements
- Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies
- Cert IV in Community Services
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- NDIS Workers Screening
- Working With Children Check
- Mental Health First Aid
- Senior First Aid
- National Police Clearance
- Lev. 1 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training - International College of Kundalini Yoga
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling (ongoing)
Catherine Jane Emuhara Regional Manager, Japan & Program Facilitator
Catherine is an accomplished educator, artist, and advocate
with decades of experience in public speaking, creative arts,
and human rights activism. As the Japan Regional Manager,
Family Support & Program Facilitator at Wholesome Family
Supports, she brings a wealth of expertise in holistic child
education and caregiver support, enriching participants
through storytelling, cultural immersion, and creative
expression. Her work has shaped meaningful educational
experiences and contributed to major international
productions, making her a valuable asset to the team.
Now accessible to NDIS-funded participants!
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