Connection · Prevention · Purpose
When people feel safe, seen and supported, they grow.
Attachment-informed behaviour support, early intervention and community-based prevention for young people, families, schools and communities.
Behaviour is communication.
Rather than responding to distress with control or punishment, we focus on building regulation, resilience, relational safety and practical life skills.
Holding Ground Connections is an attachment-informed practice focused on behaviour support, early intervention and community-based prevention models — sitting at the intersection of education, youth development, family support and therapeutic environments.
Who We Work With
Young People
Navigating complex systems and needing consistent, attuned support.
Families
Needing practical tools, coaching and strength-based planning.
Schools
Seeking embedded wellbeing models that build culture, not add-on programs.
Communities
Wanting proactive, preventative solutions grounded in connection.
Our Work Spans
Behaviour Support
Capacity building aligned with NDIS and Positive Behaviour Support frameworks.
School Wellbeing
Whole-school connection and wellbeing frameworks for lasting cultural change.
Early Intervention
Proactive family strengthening before crisis becomes the only option.
Youth Village Vision
Therapeutic, community-based models as alternatives to traditional residential pathways.
Why This Work Matters
Australia spends billions reacting to crisis across child protection, youth justice, mental health and family violence.
Holding Ground Connections exists to help shift that narrative — toward prevention, connection and environments where young people are recognised not as risks to manage, but as resources to nurture.
"Young people are not the problem."
"Disconnection is."
And connection can be built.
Founded by Sal How
Holding Ground Connections was created from one core belief: when people feel safe, seen and supported, they grow.
Sal is a Behaviour Specialist with deep experience across education, youth development, family support and therapeutic environments. Her work is attachment-informed, trauma-responsive and always grounded in connection.
In Partnership with Holding Ground Connections
The Creative Spoon
Creativity • Connection • Community
The Creative Spoon combines creativity, community, wellbeing, and hospitality to create welcoming spaces where people can create, learn, connect, and belong.
Creative Pathways
1:1 Artist Support
Affordable one-on-one mentoring to help artists gain clarity, build confidence, and create practical pathways towards their creative goals.
From $35
Craft & Crumble
Every Tuesday
A weekly creative café where artists and makers can create, connect, and enjoy creativity — with supplies, a hot drink, and dessert included.
$25 per person
Creative Catering
Events & Gatherings
Handcrafted grazing boxes, grazing tables, cakes, and sweet treats designed to bring people together at workshops, celebrations, and community events.
From $35
Ready to connect?
Whether you're a family, school, organisation or community — we'd love to hear from you.
Get in Touch