Birdwing Therapies - Malanda, North Queensland

14/11/2025

They are always helping those in need! Please donate a dollar or two if you can.

𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁

Regina, a single mum of three children under 10, asked ATL for help, when no-one else could. Life had become unbearable, until she reached out for support.

ATL funded equine-assisted therapy sessions that gave her the support she needed.

You can help us to assist more like Regina by making a donation. Thank you.

To donate: https://donate.animaltherapies.org.au/go

11/11/2025

Wow! I do what I do for the kids, for their families, for their schools and for good, old fashioned, community service.

Thankyou Malanda State School for the welcome, the incredible staff who were able to join us tonight and to their dedication to the kids, the families and our Malanda State School community.

A huge thank you to the lovely Lauren E and Belinda W and the wonderful teachers who attended tonight. ☺️😊

07/11/2025

Is aromatherapy! 🐴🦄

For all those horse lovers out there!
NB: this post does not imply that the smell of a horse would replace aromatherapy.

06/11/2025

🌟 Autistic joy is powerful. Autistic passion is beautiful. 🌟

When Autistic people are supported to share what they love, something amazing happens: connection.

Friendship doesn’t have to look "typical" to be real. Sometimes it's two people infodumping about their favorite topics. Sometimes it’s just sitting side by side, enjoying a shared interest in comfortable silence.

Let’s celebrate the friendships that grow through shared passions, deep dives, and mutual respect. 💙

Autistic interests are a bridge to belonging. Let them shine. ✨



[ID: On a grape background, with the Reframing Autism logo in the upper left corner and the colourful knotwork in the lower right, white text reads, 'Autistic people are by nature generous with our knowledge and expertise. Sharing our passions is our instinctive way of forging organic, genuine friendships'. Beneath the text is an image of two young friends, running through a field joyfully].

23/10/2025

🎄✨ Save the Date! ✨🎄
You're invited to our magical Christmas Class & Gift-Making Day on Sunday, 16th November from 10 AM – 2 PM!
Get ready for a festive day full of creativity, holiday spirit, and handmade goodies. 🎁🌟
Spots are limited – RSVP is essential!
This is going to be an absolute treat – you won’t want to miss it! ❤️🎅— attending an event.

17/10/2025

A huge thanks to Lauren for organising our update in First Aid and CPR training today with Peter from Tablelands First Aid! Peter's knowledge, experience and material presented was excellent. Thanks so much Peter and Tablelands First Aid!

09/10/2025

Birdwing Lauren attended the Parent and Student Connect: Mental Health Week event hosted by the Malanda State High School and Malanda State School yesterday, and what a wonderful event it was! Kids who stopped by our stall engaged in creating a community tree filled with the wonderful qualities they see in themselves and their friends, they all enjoyed some treats for their participation!

💚💛💚

04/10/2025

Birdwing Therapies would like to welcome Debbie to our team! We are delighted to have Debbie joining us on Wednesday next week, there will be cake, of course to celebrate!

Debbie is a Senior Social Work Practitioner with an extensive practice commitment and service history working alongside adults and teenagers. Debbie is kind, compassionate and caring, she works with adults and teens who have life experiences such as complex abuse, trauma, mental health difficulties and disability challenges.

If you would like to know more about our expanded adult and teen professional services you are welcome to contact Lauren - Practice Manager at Birdwing Therapies.
P: 0475 618 756 or E: info@birdwingtherapies.com.au

Photo: Courtesy of Pixabay

03/10/2025

Make a difference, talk up, say your bit. Every voice matters.

We’ve joined forces in a joint submission. and the Melbourne University Neurodiversity Project have made a submission to the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability Inquiry into the Thriving Kids Initiative.

Together, we represent well over 100,000 autistic people, families, carers and allies. We will share our submission once it’s published, but know we have strongly advocated for Thriving Kids to align with the National Autism Strategy, be co-designed with autistic-led organisations, and protect the rights and wellbeing of autistic children and their families. Stay tuned…

27/09/2025

Our website is live! 🎉 You can now explore our work in protective education for educators and teens at stepinforkids.org.

On the site, you’ll find more about who we are and the programs we deliver in schools, community groups, and industry events—all with the goal of preventing harm before it happens.

A big thank you to our friends for the powerful photography featured throughout, and to (Leanne Beattie AlphaZulu Creative) for her invaluable guidance and design support.

21/09/2025

Help shape victims’ rights in Queensland.

The Office of the Victims’ Commissioner is reviewing Queensland’s Charter of Victims’ Rights for the first time since 2017.

If you’ve been affected by crime, or if you’re supporting someone who has, this is your chance to share your experiences and help improve support for victims across the state.

Complete the survey or make a submission:

victimscommissioner.engagementhub.com.au

18/09/2025