Our Why & How
Our Mission
Our mission is to create innovative, child-focused spaces that foster self-inquiry and “un-learning” of traditional perspectives. By cultivating safe and nurturing environments, we aim to foster harmony within families while inspiring a generation that is emotionally and socially aware, resilient, and grounded in wholesome morals and values.
Our Why
Originally serving the youth and disability sectors within the Western Australian Community Services framework, a growing awareness of the limitations and lack of innovation in government-led education and support systems for families sparked a journey of reflection and a call for change.
Proprietor, Host & Central Contact, Australia.
Benji Weirheim
Bringing a wealth of expertise and diverse talents to Wholesome Family Supports, since 2016, Benji has worked in Australia’s Community Services sector, supporting children, youth, and families. With a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Benji has also worn various creative hats: he’s been a Kundalini Yoga & Meditation teacher (since 2019), retreat facilitator, former tour manager for a well-known Australian children’s entertainment group, performed internationally in a blockbuster stage show as a stuntman, and a music-based workshop facilitator who has inspired thousands of children since 2015. Additionally, his experience leading wellness and mens retreats, and personal experience of the limitations of the traditional system deepened his commitment to holistic family support.
In 2015, Benji embarked on his career in the Australian Community Services sector as a Youth, Family, and Disability Support Worker. Over time, he broadened his expertise through diverse studies, training, and holistic roles, including Rites of Passage Camp Facilitator, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Shamanic Retreat Facilitator, and Men’s Retreat Facilitator. Each of these experiences was driven by his vision to step out of the system by combining his professional and personal insights into a holistic approach to supporting others. This took on even greater depth with the transformative journey of becoming a father—a life-altering experience that turned his understanding of himself and the world upside down in the most profound ways—further motivating him to create meaningful change for families and children.
With a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre/Acting and Screen Production, Benji’s earlier career saw him performing in various screen productions and touring internationally with renowned stage productions as an Actor, Technician, Tour Manager, and Stuntman (you could say he just “fell into” that last one). Over the years, he has expanded his expertise through diverse areas of study, training, and more holistic roles including Rites of Passage Camp Facilitator, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Shamanic Retreat Facilitator, and Men’s Retreat Facilitator. Each project has been guided by his vision to integrate his professional and personal experiences into a holistic approach to support others. This profoundly shaped by the transformative journey of becoming a father, prompting deep reflection on what truly matters in his life and the world, culminating in further his commitment to creating meaningful change for families and children.
Driven by a vision to make a meaningful impact and realising that traditional frameworks would make this difficult, Benji took the leap to establish Wholesome Family Supports, where he now channels his skills and passion into creating transformative experiences for children and families.
Certifications & Accreditations - Australia
- 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)
Benedict ‘Benji’ Williams – Founder & Managing Director
• Community Support & Mentoring
• Event Management & Coordination
• Creative Arts & Workshop Facilitation
• Wellness Practices: Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork
• Outdoor Activity Instruction & Team Building
• Psychosocial & Psycho-Emotional Support
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wholesome Family Supports (March 2024 – Present)
• Established Perth-based community service provider offering mentorship, retreats,
and camp facilitation for adults and families.
• Focused on building supportive, person-centered experiences through adventurebased learning and holistic activities.
- Facilitated outdoor activities for school camps, emphasizing skill development,
safety, life skills and teamwork. - Ensured engaging and memorable outdoor experiences in line with departmental
standards.
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.
- 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.
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
-Managed technical equipment, cast, and crew coordination for the renowned Australian
children’s entertainment group, Hi-5.
EVENT PRODUCER
- -Produced entertainment performances involving audio and lighting design, DJ services, and youth program facilitation.
EVENT PRODUCER
- English: Native
- Bahasa Indonesian: Basic
EVENT PRODUCER
- Australian Citizen
- Indonesian KITAS Holder (2022 – 2024)
- Yoga, Meditation, and Shamanic Practices
- Community-Development and Holistic Wellness
- Music and Creative Arts
- Led social and emotional learning programs, including Rites of Passage camps for teenagers.
- Guided participants through meaningful experiences to foster personal growth and resilience.
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.
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.
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.
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)
CERTIFICATIONS: Mental Health First Aid, Senior First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis
Intervention, Working With Children Check, NDIS Workers Clearance, National Police
Certificate, Indonesian Driver License.
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.
• Public Speaking & Communication
• Speechwriting & Creative Writing
• Professional Narration & Voice Work
• Private Tutoring & Educational Coaching
• Human Rights Advocacy & Policy Change
• Artistic Expression & Solo Exhibitions
• Business Strategy & Organizational Consulting
• Educational Program Development & Facilitation
- Creating and facilitating child-appropriate activity programs involving visual art and theatre to foster creativity and emotional expression.
- Liaising with families from the Japan region to provide tailored support and guidance. Providing holistic support to families, ensuring their needs are met through culturally sensitive and empowering programs.
FOUNDER & SENIOR EXECUTIVE
- Speechwriting and coaching for Japan’s top actors, musicians, and public figures.
- Private tutor to some of Japan’s most famous entertainers
- Professional narrator for international productions, including Lady Gaga’s Opening Act for BABYMETAL.
FOUNDER & SENIOR EXECUTIVE
- Human Rights Now Award (2016)
- NHK Woman of Vision (2016)
- Nominated for Australian of the Year (2016)
- Speaker at the United Nations (2019, 2022)
- Nobel Peace Prize Nominee (2022, 2023)
- Managed international group tours with up to 45 participants.
- English: Native
- Japanese: Fluent
- Cantonese: Basic
- Art, Music, and Cultural Exchange
- Cognitive & Positive Organizational Psychology
- Japanese Traditional Arts & Travel
TEACHER – YEAR 12 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS & ENGLISH LITERATURE
- Developed and delivered an interdisciplinary curriculum integrating English and global sustainability themes.
- Encouraged critical thinking and global awareness among students.
- Solo exhibitions at prestigious venues, including Yale University (2018) and across Japan.
- Recognized for innovative artistic techniques using traditional Japanese wash paper and acrylics.
- The Door to Freedom – Live Your Life from Today (Ochanomizu Shobo)
- I Am Catherine Jane (Vivid Press Australia)
- Namida no Ato wa Kawaku (Kodansha Publishing)
- Human Rights Advocacy (2002 – Present)
- Specializing in media relations, business strategy, and international audience engagement.
- Advised tourism companies on cultural programming and marketing strategies.
- Human Resources & Business Management – Distinction in all courses
- Certified First Aid – Japan Fire Department (2017)
- Australian Citizen
- Permanent Resident of Japan (Since 1982)
Holistic Learning Systems Designer/Manager & Facilitator
Andrew Suttar
Visionary Educator | Innovator in Empathy-Driven Education
STEAM Integration Specialist
Andrew is our very own visionary educator and learning experience designer with has over 30 years of expertise in student-centered, empathy-driven education. Specializing in integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) with holistic systems thinking, Andrew has designed interdisciplinary, project-based STEAM programs that bring real-world relevance to education. As the Holistic Learning Systems Designer/Manager at Wholesome Family Supports, he is dedicated to fostering human flourishing through innovative, context-sensitive learning approaches rooted in empathy, culture, and ecology.
- Empathy-Based Learning Experience Design (LXD)
- Cross-Curricular and Cross-Cultural Education Implementation
- STEAM Integration & Teacher Professional Development
- Systems Thinking & Bio-Psycho-Social-Emotional Frameworks
- Innovation, Leadership & Organizational Learning
- Immersive Experiential Education (Nature-Based & Digital)
FOUNDER & CEO
- Developed the Bubble Thinking framework, simplifying complex systems and fostering creative problem-solving.
- Designed innovative educational experiences integrating physical products, services, and hybrid online/offline programs.
- Consulted for major global brands (e.g., Microsoft, Dyson, KIA) on customer engagement and experience design strategies.
HOLISTIC LEARNING SYSTEMS DESIGNER/MANAGER
- Implemented human-centered scaffolding methods to enhance marketing and program delivery.
- Facilitation of child-centered workshops supporting psychosocial and psychoemotional awareness.
- Content creation and social media coordination.
- Keynote speaker and workshop facilitator at global conferences, including ImmersED Conference (Los Angeles, 2018) and TEDx Melbourne (2011)..
- Recognized expert in play-based learning, STEAM, cross-curricular education, gifted education, and special needs pedagogy.
EDUCATION & TOURING PROGRAMS MANAGER
- Quadrupled museum attendance through interactive exhibits and innovative programs.
- Developed curriculum-aligned teacher resources and professional development workshops.
- Increased touring program sponsorship from $40K to $400K in 12 months.
- Certified Warm Data Lab Host – International Bateson Institute
- Working With Children Check (Australia)
- National Police Clearance (Australia)
- Youngest science communicator hired in the Southern Hemisphere at age 15.
- Designed a metacognitive framework enhancing primary students’ self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and executive functioning.
- Contributing author in Igniting Brilliance: Integral Education for the 21st Century (2009).
- Led STEAM-powered engagement campaigns for Microsoft, Cirque du Soleil, and Dyson.
- Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Swinburne University (2009 – 2011)
- Studies in Physics & Film – Curtin University of Technology (1996 – 1998)
- Meta-heuristics for human-centered problem-solving
- Scaling empathic scaffolding in global education
- Balinese cosmology and holistic design application
Accommodation-Based Nanny & Activity Facilitator
Ursula
Ursula is a dedicated educator with a passion for nurturing young minds through engaging social interactions and structured group activities. With over a decade of teaching experience, she has worked with children from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and age groups ranging from 2 to 15 years old. Her expertise spans multiple educational frameworks, including the Montessori, Cambridge, Australian, and IB PYP & MYP curricula. In addition to classroom teaching, Ursula actively tutors students both online and offline, supporting their academic growth and development.
Born and raised in Ubud, Ursula brings a deep understanding of Balinese culture, which enriches her ability to create meaningful, immersive experiences for children. Her unique blend of professional teaching experience and cultural insight makes her an invaluable part of our team. As our accommodation-based nanny and activity facilitator, she ensures a warm, engaging, and supportive environment for the children in our care.
- Early Childhood Development – Pierce Community College, Seattle, USA (2013-2015)
- Teaching and Learning – Institute of Catechetics of Manila, Philippines (2000-2003)
Lighthouse Academy – INS & Language Acquisition Teacher (2023 – Present)
Teaching IB Curriculum to students (Grades 5-8) from various nationalities.
Providing one-on-one English reading and writing support.
Amed Honeycomb International School – Homeroom Teacher (2020 – 2023)
Homeroom teacher for K1 students (ages 6-10) from diverse nationalities, using the Cambridge Curriculum.
Teaching Jolly Phonics to support students needing extra help in reading and writing.
SOS Children’s Villages Indonesia – Education Advisor (2015 – 2020)
Supporting parents in fostering their children’s academic and personal growth.
Teaching children (ages 3-15) and youth across multiple subjects.
Coaching teenagers on key developmental topics, academic success, and personal growth.
Bahasa Indonesia
English
Tagalog
Patience Team Collaboration Critical Thinking Leadership Effective Communication
Teacher & Freelance Nanny
Ochie
Born and Raised in Ubud, Ochie is a dedicated educator and caregiver with a deep passion for working with children. As a volunteer Sunday School teacher for over a decade, she has nurtured and guided children aged 4-10, demonstrating her faith and devotion to both education and compassionate care. A mother of two, Ochie understands the importance of patience, kindness, and creating a nurturing environment for young minds to thrive.
With a warm and open-hearted approach, Ochie fosters meaningful connections with the children and families she works with. She believes that love and care are the foundations of a child’s growth and is committed to treating every child as if they were her own. As both a teacher and nanny, she brings a thoughtful balance of structure, fun, and creativity to her work, ensuring children feel supported, engaged, and valued.
- Bachelor’s Degree – YAPPAN University, Jakarta (2009-2013) | GPA 3.10
- Highschool The British International School, Cairo, Egypt (2005-2008)
Child Education & Development Fun & Engaging Activities Balinese Cooking Swimming Instruction Crafting & Creative Pla
Bahasa Indonesia
English
