Our Unique Offering

Pola Practice is a mental health and wellbeing service founded and led by two African women. Our team is made up of mental health practitioners, social scientists, and consultants specialising in culturally responsive and intersectional practice. We provide training, consultation, and evidence-based services to support organisations in creating projects, programs, and workplaces that are inclusive, safe, and sustainable. By bringing together clinical expertise and research insight we ensure that mental health and wellbeing strategies are not only effective but also deeply attuned to the cultural contexts of the communities they serve.

We work alongside organisations to embed cultural responsiveness at every stage of service design and delivery. Through workshops, tailored consultations, and project support, we help teams understand diverse lived experiences, address systemic barriers, and design services that truly resonate with end users. Pola Practice has partnered with Corporates, NGOs and community organisations across Australia and the South Pacific, combining practice-based knowledge with innovation to deliver impactful, inclusive, and future-focused solutions that strengthen both workforce wellbeing and community outcomes.

Organisational Services

  • Culturally sensitive, confidential EAP counselling tailored to diverse employee needs, promoting mental well-being and addressing personal and work-related challenges.

  • Personalized coaching fostering employee growth. Cultivates leadership, enhances skills, and addresses cultural nuances, ensuring holistic professional development.

  • Interactive sessions promoting cultural awareness, inclusivity, and employee well-being. Tailored to diverse workplace needs for optimal team cohesion.

  • Culturally informed debriefing post-crisis events, providing a safe space for staff reflection, healing, and strategies to move forward.

  • Comprehensive assessment of workplace health, with a cultural lens. Provides actionable insights to enhance inclusivity, productivity, and employee well-being.

  • According to the World Health Organization (WHO), burnout is a syndrome arising from chronic workplace stress that has not been effectively managed. It manifests through three dimensions: feelings of exhaustion or energy depletion, increased mental distance or negative attitude towards one's job, and reduced professional efficacy.

    However, this understanding of burnout has limitations as it fails to consider the additional psychosocial and structural factors contributing to it. It also overlooks the specific risk factors for burnout faced by individuals with marginalized identities. However, Pola Practice’s burnout workshop looks at burnout from an intersectional perspective.

  • Supervision a guided relationship with a structured process focusing on skill enhancement, ethical practice, and emotional support. It ensures quality care, fosters professional growth, and addresses the complexities of clinical and non-clinical work, benefiting both practitioners and clients.

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