PreparingMinds · Learning Support & Tutoring · KOLENDO, SA | EarlyBloom
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PreparingMinds
Emma is an experienced senior science teacher and founder of Preparing Minds with over 12 years in education and four degrees including postgraduate qualifications in psychology and education.
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About PreparingMinds
Emma is an experienced senior science teacher and founder of Preparing Minds with over 12 years in education and four degrees including postgraduate qualifications in psychology and education. Through Preparing Minds, she delivers in-person and online workshops and coaching to help adolescents develop their values, set meaningful goals, build self-awareness, and strengthen communication skills, equipping young people with the mindset, tools, and structure they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
What PreparingMinds helps with
Academic Coaching for Students
One-on-one coaching to improve focus, motivation, time management, stress management, and study skills. Helps students develop self-awareness, set meaningful goals, learn from feedback, and build confidence.
Workshops and Programs
In-person and online workshops for adolescents and schools focused on developing values, goal-setting, self-awareness, communication skills, and strategies to manage stress and improve academic performance.
Get to know PreparingMinds
Our approach
Emma's coaching approach combines practical, evidence-based strategies with a focus on building self-awareness and resilience in students. Sessions help young people develop time management and study skills, manage stress and pressure, improve focus and concentration, and adopt a growth mindset about learning. The work emphasises converting long-term goals into daily processes and learning from setbacks. Emma draws on her 12 years of classroom experience and postgraduate qualifications in psychology and education to tailor support to each student's unique needs, helping them move beyond procrastination and perfectionism toward sustainable study habits and genuine enjoyment of learning.
Meet the team
Emma Galdes is the founder and senior coach at Preparing Minds. She is an experienced senior science teacher with 12 years of classroom experience across all year levels from Year 2 to Year 12, having taught chemistry, biology, physics, psychology and general science within the Australian Curriculum. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Psychology, a Masters in Education, and a Masters in Teaching alongside her Bachelor of Medical Science. Emma brings both deep academic knowledge and lived experience—having completed two of her degrees while raising her daughter—which informs her practical, empathetic approach to coaching adolescents.
PreparingMinds is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. They may still support plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participants — contact them to confirm.
What services does PreparingMinds provide?
PreparingMinds provides Learning Support & Tutoring.
Which areas does PreparingMinds cover?
PreparingMinds is based in KOLENDO, SA.
How do I connect with PreparingMinds?
You can visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.
What ages does PreparingMinds work with?
Preparing Minds works with students of all ages, from Year 2 through to Year 12 and beyond.Based on PreparingMinds's website
Do I need a referral for learning support & tutoring?
You don't need a referral to see a provider privately. A GP referral is usually only needed to access Medicare rebates or certain funded pathways.
Is learning support & tutoring covered by the NDIS?
It can be, where it aligns with a participant's plan goals — commonly under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living. Check your plan or ask your support coordinator.
At what age should my child start learning support & tutoring?
There's no set age. If you have concerns about your child's development, an assessment can clarify whether learning support & tutoring would help.
