Squiggly Life

09/09/2025

Announcement: Relocating back to Melbourne!

To all friends, clients, and community,

I want to share an important update with you all—at the end of September, I’ll be relocating to Melbourne to be closer to my family and support them through some matters that need my attention.

While I won’t be offering in-person services in Cairns for now, I am so grateful for the connections I’ve made here and I’d love to continue supporting you all online.

From late September, I’ll be offering:
🎨 Individual Art Therapy
🧠 Neurodiversity Coaching (ADHD/AuDHD)
🤝 Support Groups & Peer Spaces
💻 Body Doubling & Creative Sessions
…and more, all available online for anyone in Cairns and beyond!

If you’re in Melbourne, I’ll also be opening in-person art therapy, neurodiversity coaching therapy sessions and groups—so watch this space for updates.

If you have connected with me through one of my groups or therapy here in Cairns I would love to continue with to connect with you online so please get in touch with your interested in staying updated about future groups or interested in individual online sessions.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey. I’m so excited to grow Squiggly Life in a way that keeps us connected, no matter where we are.

💛 With warmth and gratitude,
Rach

📩 Email:hello@sensoriumstudio.com.au
🌐 Website: squigglylife.com.au

03/09/2025

💛 Rainbow Connection Update 💛

Thank you to everyone who has joined and supported Rainbow Connection so far—it’s been such a privilege to create this space with you all! 🌈

After reviewing how to best support our community, we’ve decided to move Rainbow Connection online rather than continuing in person. This will make the group more accessible and sustainable while keeping the same safe, creative, and supportive vibe you’ve come to love.

🎨✨ Same discussions. Same creativity. Same incredible neurodivergent community—just from the comfort of your own space.

We’d love to hear if you’d like to join us online! Comment below, DM me, or send an email to squigglylife@gmail.com to register your interest.

🌈 Connection matters. Let’s keep this going- together

20/08/2025

✨ This Saturday’s ADHD/AuDHD Appreciation Art Jam ✨
Theme 3: Work, Capitalism & Burnout

Being neurodivergent in a world designed for neurotypical productivity can be exhausting. Many of us push ourselves to fit into systems that drain our energy and demand constant masking. This week we’re opening up a candid discussion about:

🌱 The expectations to "fit in" at work and how that impacts our wellbeing
⚡ Recognising burnout and learning to recover
🎨 Finding balance through self-care, creativity, and following our special interests
💡 Imagining work and lifestyles that actually fit our brains—without forcing ourselves into boxes

Through discussion and art-making, we’ll explore new ways of thinking about work, energy, and identity—because your value is not measured by productivity.

Book Now! https://sensorium-art-therapy.splose.com/booking

📅 Saturday 1–3pm
📍 Elixir Bar Upstairs, Cairns
🎟 $30 (all art materials included)
🖌 No art experience needed—just bring yourself

15/08/2025

🚨 Only a Few Spots Left – Starts NEXT Thursday online, australia- wide, 7pm🚨

Our ADHD/ AuDHD Group Coaching kicks off Thursday, August 21st, 7–8:30pm AEST – and this isn’t your average coaching program.

This 6-week online course has been specially designed for adults with both Autism & ADHD, combining understanding, acceptance, and practical integration strategies.

We’ll explore topics like:
✨ Understanding your unique neurotype & the rollercoaster of diagnosis
✨ Unmasking and embracing your authentic self
✨ Building ADHD-friendly planning systems that actually work
✨ Managing emotional regulation & sensory needs
✨ Reclaiming your health, joy, and self-confidence
✨ Turning knowledge into real-life action

And because we learn best when we’re engaged (and having fun!), every session includes creative, art-based activities to help you explore your brain, process your experiences, and keep things interesting.

💡 NDIS funding available under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living and community participation

📍 Accessible online, anywhere in Australia.

🎟 DM for bookings or enquiries OR straight to the booking page:
https://sensorium-art-therapy.splose.com/booking

14/08/2025

Next week's topic at our creative peer group is work, capitalism and burnout... to which I'm sure all us Squiggly brains can relate! I mean would we really need to be diagnosed and medicated if we weren't trying to fit into societies box? Let's ponder together!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1B6BYbWTSZ/

14/08/2025

Come down and visit the Squiggly Life art booth the the Cairns disability expo! I'll have all sorts of sensory treats and creative projects to keep your Squiggly hands busy - slime, painting, drawing, colouring in and sensory play!

5 more sleeps to the big event of the year in Cairns ! Please share this with all of your clients, friends and families 😁

11/08/2025

Course starts next Thursday! Book your spot now! An interative, Creative ADHD course that focuses on finding acceptance with your own Squiggly ways, rather than trying to fit a one size fits all solution! Plenty of payment options and ndis funding available - DM or email squigglylife@gmail.com to enquire or book a 10 minute discovery call and learn more!

08/08/2025

I asked Canva AI to extend the rollercoaster image for a post and these are some of the best ones it came up with 🤣 in what ways do these images depict the autism/ADHD diagnosis rollercoaster? any ideas? lol

The AuDHD appreciation art jam is back again tomorrow with this very theme... come and make your own interpretation, and connect and learn with others on the same journey! https://www.facebook.com/share/16xW7ZaTBk/

05/08/2025

A few spots left for our AuDHD appreciation art jam and Peer support group!

This week at Rainbow Connections...
Join us for a powerful creative session themed "The Diagnosis Rollercoaster" — a space to unpack the emotional journey of late diagnosis.

From the relief of finally understanding your brain, to the grief of realising what could have been... from rage at the system, to the rebuilding of a new identity that truly fits — we’ll explore the many twists and turns through art, discussion, and connection.

Whether you feel like you're just hopping on the ride or still dizzy from the loop-de-loops — you’re not alone. Come reflect, connect, and create with your fellow neurospicy crew. 🎨🧠⚡

📍 Saturday 1–3PM at Elixir Bar
🎟️ Book now at squigglylife.com.au

03/08/2025

ADHD/Autism Creative and connective peer Support Group in