JO

John from Authentic STEPS gave my daughter what no program ever has—belief in herself. They didn’t just support her, they supported us as a family. The change has been real, and it’s lasting."

 CASSIE

"This was a great program of my son (Rock Solid Boys). So happy we found this.  My son went for his first job interview only a few weeks after finishing the program, he looked calm and confident.  After the interview, he tole me that he starts work next week.  Absolutely amazing to see him grow in such a short time, and now has confidence that will get him not only through his teen years but the start of adulthood.  His confidence will just keep growing from there.
Thank you John and Nathan."

"Authentic STEPS gave my daughter what no program ever has—belief in herself. They didn’t just support her, they supported us as a family. The change has been real, and it’s lasting."

MEGAN,

Before we found Authentic STEPS, we felt stuck. Our son had no routine, no confidence, and we were just going in circles trying to find the right support. From the very first meeting, John just got him. He saw past the behaviours and focused on his strengths.

Now, he’s learning to manage his own routines, he’s done work experience for the first time, and—most importantly—he believes in himself.

John has supported our whole family, not just our son. We finally feel like we’re moving forward, together.

 SHERIDAN

"Highly recommend the Rock Solid Boys Program.  My Son has been a changed boy thanks to this program.  The Adult/Parenting component is fantastic, totally fabulous program.  We are 100% happy with how the steps he learned in the program has turned ours and his life around."

BRONWYN

"John, we can't speak more highly of the work you do; it's just so important for families.
You were someone our son could connect with (other than his Mum and Dad) that really understood what he was going through and helped him from your own life experience, training and passion.  It was great how you got alongside M through coming to our home, shooting hoops with him and just being there for him.  You also helped Mike and I immensely by listening to what was happening from our perspective as parents and helped us with strategies and insight to help us navigate parenting situations and reset things in our home."

 MATT

As a dad, I was struggling to connect with my teenage son. He was shutting down, angry, and I didn’t know how to reach him. John stepped in and made a way where I couldn’t. He connected with him, helped him open up, and slowly we started rebuilding our relationship. I’ll always be grateful for the role John played in bringing us back together and changing the way I relate to my son."