Outside The Box Therapy Services- Canberra, ACT

24/08/2025

Speech Pathology Week: 24th - 30th August, 2025 🥳

Impact Through Communication 💬

This week, we’re celebrating the power of communication and how speech pathologists make a life-changing difference—for individuals, families, and communities!

Each day of the week highlights a unique way we support communication:

* Sun, 24 Aug Connection Building and sustaining relationships and communities through communication.
* Mon, 25 Aug Confidence Helping individuals express themselves clearly and proudly.
* Tue, 26 Aug Inclusion Advocating for accessible, diverse ways to communicate.
* Wed, 27 Aug Empowerment Enabling self-advocacy and autonomy.
* Thu, 28 Aug Opportunity Opening doors in education, work, and community.
* Fri, 29 Aug Wellbeing Linking communication to emotional, mental, and social health.
* Sat, 30 Aug Independence Fostering autonomy and self-expression across life.

Why we celebrate: Communication is a fundamental human right, and speech pathologists help over 1.2 million Australians navigate challenges—from articulation to social communication, from swallowing to AAC—so they can connect, participate, and thrive.

In Canberra and beyond, we’re proud to be part of this impact.
Whether you're a colleague, client, or community partner, we invite you to join the conversation. Drop a ♥ below to show your support and help us amplify how communication transforms lives.

24/12/2024

'Twas the night before Christmas...

Thank you for your support and kindness over the past year!

Wishing you, your family and loved ones a safe and happy Christmas! 🎅🤶

See you all in 2025!

Janet- Outside The Box Therapy Services ☺️

28/08/2024

Has your child ever wanted to play soccer but he/she hasn’t felt confident enough or may need additional support to do so?

If you answered yes, then please find the flyer and information regarding the Tuggeranong United Football Club All Abilities Program that will run from October 13th- Dec 15th, 2024 attached .

Tuggeranong United Football Club is excited to be able to run this program for the 2nd year.

Sunday All Abilities (Any kids with any disabilities of any age (ASD, ADHD, blind/ low vision, deaf/hard of hearing, down syndrome, physical disabilities, cerebral palsy, etc) 10am - 11.30am https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=88700&programID=71321

This will be held at Wanniassa 2 Playing Fields (Hyland Place).

It will run for 10 weeks. If you would like more information, please contact Nicole Mitchell on miniroos@tufc.org.au or on 0413176066

26/08/2024

It's Speech Pathology Week 25th to 31st August 2024! 🥳

Everyone communicates differently.

Whether it’s spoken, signed, digital, or written, communication bridges gaps, fosters meaning and understanding, and strengthens relationships. It’s about making connections and expressing ourselves in unique ways.

Take a minute now to count the number of different ways you've communicated with your family, friends, colleagues &/or strangers today, and comment 👇 - the number may surprise you 😃

02/04/2024

April is Autism Awareness month! I’m so lucky to work with these awesome & amazing kids and their families!

23/12/2023

Well, that's another year done and dusted!

Wishing Everyone a Very Happy Christmas and New Year! 🎄🎁

Outside The Box Therapy Services- Canberra, ACT will be closed until the 17th of January 2024.

We look forward to returning refreshed for another fun-filled year!

21/08/2023

🗣This week is Speech Pathology week! 🎉

This year the theme 'Communicating for Life', highlights the role that Speech Pathologists (speechies) play in supporting communication and quality of life across the lifespan.

Over the past 17 years of working as a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP), I have been incredibly lucky to work with both adults and children to support their ability to communicate with others.

Being a speechie is an awesome and incredibly rewarding job and I look forward to continuing to support the children and their families at OTBTS.

20/08/2023

Growing up, I loved reading books! I have lots of happy memories going to our local library, getting dressed up and then choosing a special book to buy from the school's book fair during Book Week!

• Literacy development can begin at any time. Even though your baby, or toddler can’t read, they can listen to stories and share books with you.
• During this time your child is learning to be gentle with books, turn the pages, to scan the pages, anticipate what will happen next, point to pictures, learn new words and play games.
• Choose books with large, bright pictures, different textures, flaps, etc. Babies love to look at pictures of other babies.
• Let your child interact with the book by feeling, touching, making noises, playing with sounds whilst looking at the pictures.
• Books are great entertainment for your child and reading can be done anywhere, including the bath!
• It’s important to develop a routine and repertoire of books you use with your child to foster their love of reading and learning.
• Keep reading simple with lots of repetition and have fun!

02/05/2023

Our website is finally live!! Check it out, then share with your friends and family!! 😀

Unlock your child's communication potential with fun and effective speech therapy services by Outside The Box Therapy Services. Our experienced therapist provides tailored therapy programs for children in Canberra.

17/04/2023

There's only a few limited available therapy appointments left... Hurry to book your child's initial speech pathology assessment today so you don't have to go on the waiting list!

03/04/2023

Is your child currently on a waiting list for a speech pathology assessment &/or therapy somewhere in Canberra, ACT?

If you answered yes, then contact Outside The Box Therapy Services today to schedule your child's initial assessment appointment.

We see children of all ages and capabilities who have speech, language, literacy, feeding, play, social skills, or fluency difficulties including those who may need Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) supports!

Hurry, appointments are filling fast!

janet@outsidetheboxtherapy.com.au
0491 706 426

02/04/2023

Most children don’t fit into a box, so they need therapy supports that are outside the box!

Outside The Box Therapy Services is a mobile paediatric speech therapy service that provides expert and high-quality speech therapy in a child’s home, childcare, pre-school, primary school or any other community setting (e.g. playgroup) across Canberra, ACT. Travel fees apply.

To make an enquiry or referral, please call 0491 706 426 or email janet@outsidetheboxtherapy.com.au

Initial assessment appointments currently available- no waiting list times!