Gentle Sensory

13/04/2026

School is returning next week and the holiday homework is… untouched. 🗓️🛑

Before you start the lecture, watch this. Your teen’s brain doesn't need more pressure; it needs a strategy. We’re talking:
✅ The "Novelty Swap"
✅ Task Ladders
✅ Body Doubling

Stop the "Sunday Scaries" before they start!

10/04/2026

Everyone deserves support that truly sees you. ✨

Our unique approach is trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and person-centred. We celebrate neurodiversity and put you at the heart of your journey.

Learn more and discover how we can help on our website:
https://www.gentlesensory.com/our-services/therapeutic-support-work

07/04/2026

We’re putting our mission where our heart is. ❤️

We have some exciting news to share about the future of Gentle Sensory. To better serve our community and ensure our impact comes first, we are officially transitioning from a for-profit to a not-for-profit organisation!

What this means for you:
Over the next few months, you’ll see us moving our dedicated staff and services over to this new structure. While our core mission remains the same, this shift allows us to focus entirely on the people and causes we care about most.

Stay tuned:
You’ll also notice our social media presence shifting to reflect this new chapter as we align our digital voice with our new mission. We are so grateful for your support during this evolution.

01/04/2026

⚕ Clinical Health & Wellbeing Practitioner ⚕

Neuro-affirming support designed to bridge the gap between clinical insight and holistic wellbeing

The Clinical Health & Wellbeing Practitioner role focuses on strengths-based intervention for individuals seeking to regulate their nervous system and build sustainable capacity for everyday life.

📝 A Structured Pathway to Stability
Support is delivered through a trauma-informed framework centred on:

😓Burnout Stabilisation: Identifying and managing the physiological impacts of chronic exhaustion.

✨Skill Development: Implementing sensory and regulation strategies tailored to neurodivergent profiles.

🏫Capacity Building: Developing practical, sustainable routines.

💪Identity Integration: Promoting autonomy and meaningful engagement in daily activities.

Clinical Expertise meets Holistic Support
Delivered by a Registered Paramedic with primary care experience, this service recognises the intrinsic connection between physical and mental health.

Support Focus Areas:
• Nervous System Regulation
• Neurodivergent Burnout Recovery
• Physical & Mental Health Synthesis
• Functional Capacity Building

For more information on service pathways and support, head to:
www.gentlesensory.com

13/03/2026

We are so grateful for Pride Foundation Australia and their support to helping us bridge the gap for LGBTIQ+ neurodiverse young people♥️

Last year, Pride Foundation Australia ran one of our largest grant rounds to date, advertising a funding pool of $100,000 towards projects that are building and supporting LGBTQIA+ inclusive rural and regional health services and their partnerships to organisations with significant expertise in LGBTQIA+ health and inclusion.

With so many impressive submissions, the committee decided to move forward with funding seven projects and increasing the total funding amount to $114,811.25.

Please join us in congratulating:
Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative
Murray Bridge Day and Night Surgery
National Centre for Farmer Health
Bendigo & District Aboriginal Co-Operative
SHQ - Sexual Health Quarters
ACON
Gentle Sensory

Read a full synopsis of these projects on our latest blog: https://pridefoundation.org.au/115k-awarded-across-7-grants-to-rural-and-regional-australian-health-services/

13/03/2026

✨ Easter School Holiday Program – Now Open for Bookings! 🐣

Looking for a fun, supportive, and inclusive way for your child to spend the break? Our upcoming holiday sessions are designed with a 1:3 support ratio to ensure every child has a blast in a safe, structured environment.

Whether your child loves high-energy adventure or creative downtime, we have a day for them!

Why Families Love Our Program:
✅ Supported Participation: Children move at their own pace with clear routines and visual supports.
✅ Flexible Options: We provide plenty of sensory breaks and "chill-out" zones throughout the day.
✅ Inclusive for All: Activities are adapted to suit different abilities and confidence levels.

Spaces are limited to maintain our supportive 1:3 ratios. Express your interest today at www.gentlesensory.com

18/02/2026

In Australia, around 1 in 20 Children are navigating life with a brain that processes the world differently 🧠

Some children are being labelled as "naughty" simply because they have a difference in executive functioning.

ADHD isn't a choice, but how we support them is.

Here are a few myths about ADHD and why we need to bust them 👊🏻

10/02/2026

Welcoming Andrea to the Team ✨

"Driven to help every child reach their shiny potential."

Andrea’s career in disability support is rooted in family. Having grown up supporting a sister with complex needs, she turned that lived experience into a professional calling. After years of working in Melbourne and Macedon Ranges schools, she now brings her expertise to Gentle Sensory. Andrea is known for her person-centred care and her ability to build immediate trust with families. When she isn’t supporting clients, she’s likely hiking Mount Macedon or hitting the pavement on her roller skates.

To find out more about Andrea, head to:
https://www.gentlesensory.com/support-wellbeing/andrea

05/02/2026

✨ Exciting News! We are opening Expressions of Interest for our Music and Wellbeing Therapy Sessions! ✨

Are you looking for a supportive, creative space where your child can flourish through rhythm and movement? We are excited to open expressions of interest for our upcoming sessions.

Meet Our Facilitator: Donna 🎶
Donna is an energetic professional with a deep-rooted love for the performing arts.

Her background makes her uniquely qualified to lead these sessions with:
• Master of Creative Arts Therapy (Dance) completed at Melbourne University
• Experience as a Dance Instructor & Choreographer
• Allied Health experience with OTs and Speech Therapists

Register Your Interest 📝
https://forms.gle/s3WrKi4PM1M2PSKHA

03/02/2026

Safe, supportive, and sensory-friendly nutrition is here. 🌿

For many neurodivergent individuals, mealtimes can feel like a source of stress or a sensory minefield. Some autistic/ neurodivergent young people and adults are experiencing challenges with sensory sensitivities, fear of adverse consequences to eating, low appetite/ reduced interest in food and/or past negative experiences with eating. 💚

Because of this, we welcome back a familiar face to Gentle Sensory, Ashleigh Feltham (Accredited Practising Dietitian & Accredited Nutritionist). ✨

For those who haven’t met Ashleigh yet, she brings a powerhouse of experience and a truly compassionate heart to our team:

🌟Decades of Expertise: With over 18 years in the health and fitness industry, Ashleigh’s knowledge is both deep and diverse.
🌟 Clinical Excellence: With a Master's in Nutrition and Dietetics, she combines high-level science with a practical, lived-experience approach.
🌟A Heart for Neuro-Affirming Care: Ashleigh remains a leading voice in NDIS, autistic, and ADHD nutrition.

Ashleigh’s return means even more specialised support for our families navigating sensory feeding differences. Her approach remains exactly what we value most: No pressure, no "rules", just evidence-based, neuro-affirming care that respects every individual's unique needs.

To book your online session with Ashleigh, head to: www.gentlesensory.com

01/02/2026

In light of the news coming out of Perth, we would like to reach out to our community as well as express our deepest emotions.

Being a parent or caregiver to individuals who are struggling in this world can be immensely draining and isolating. We fight daily, constantly advocating for our children and young people to be accepted, supported and seen.

Even when supports are found, parents and caregivers can feel as though they are drowning, never having the time or support to look after themselves. Leading to compassion fatigue, exhaustion and burnout.

We hear you. We see you. We understand you.

Despite this, we must bring light to the two young people who lost their lives. Leon, 16, and Otis, 14. Two beautiful young people whose lives were ended way to soon.

For those struggling and needing immediate mental health support, please reach out to:

Lifeline
13 11 14

For those needing additional support and financial access to services, contact:

Carers Gateway
1800 422 737

Alternatively, our offices are always open to talk ins and a chat over a cup of coffee/tea.

28/01/2026

Last call for our term 1 social groups ✨

🌈 TERM 1 SOCIAL GROUPS🌈

We are so excited to open registrations for our Term 1 social groups! 🚀

This term we will be offering:

🎮 TUESDAYS: Peer-Led Games & Activities
Ages: 6–8 years
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
A fun, low-pressure space to play and connect.

🌱 THURSDAYS: Social & Wellbeing Group
Ages: 14–16 years
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Focusing on identity, connection, and mental wellness.

🤝 FRIDAYS: Social & Wellbeing Group
Ages: 12–14 years
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Building community and confidence in a safe setting.

⏳ Duration: Weekly throughout the duration of Term 1.

Ready to join us? Spaces are kept small to ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported.

🔗 Click here to register/enquire: https://forms.gle/8Ak5HnDqNPdtqPQr5
💬 Send us a DM for more info!