Supporting families physical and emotional wellbeing
The Supported Families Program provides psychological support for families, children and young people receiving services through Ronald McDonald House South & Central Australia. The program is offered in partnership with Adelaide University.
The Program is staffed by provisional psychologists completing their Master of Psychology degree at Adelaide University working under the close supervision of an experienced clinical psychologist, Dr Cecily Young.
Psychologists help people understand themselves and improve their mental health. We can help with needs such as grief and loss, managing family relationships, and supporting transitions like returning to school after some time away.
Cecily Young, Supervising Pschologist
Cecily is a clinical psychologist and an approved supervisor under the Psychology Board of Australia.
She holds a Master and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Cecily is a lecturer
at the Adelaide University School of Psychology and conducts research about
children, parents, and families.
Cecily has 15 years of experience working with children, parents, and families
experiencing difficult circumstances. In her spare time, Cecily enjoys changing
her hair colour and messing about with crochet.
Jasmine Lester, Provisional Psychologist
Jasmine is studying the Master of Psychology (Health) at Adelaide University.
She has completed placements in a public hospital setting and a university clinic, gaining experience in health promotion activities as well as individual and group psychological therapies.
Jasmine is passionate about supporting individuals in coping with chronic health conditions through both clinical practice and research. In her spare time, Jasmine enjoys spending time with friends and family, being outdoors, and listening to music, including her vinyl collection.
The Supported Families Program offers therapeutic support for:
There are no fees or charges associated with the Supported Families Program – it’s free!
We can provide services in-person at Ronald McDonald House Adelaide or through a secure telehealth system.
You can expect us to:
We are committed to providing evidence based, culturally responsive and trauma informed care.
If you’d like to talk about therapy or a psychological assessment, please chat with one of the Family Liasion Officers in our House – they can help organise a referral to our program.
