Solid Foundations

Solid Foundations Developing Solid Foundations in Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy &
Literacy

Explore Solid Foundations‘ Assessment Series, which consists of speech, language and literacy assessment packages, for use by speech pathologists and allied health professionals, which have been specifically designed for use in Aboriginal English-speaking communities while being culturally-sensitive and linguistically-appropriate. The SF Assessment Series includes a free product available for download through our shop.

07/11/2025

Please take a moment to watch this important message from Judy.

Ideally, this information would be coming directly from the changemakers - but sadly, it isn’t. The Government has blindsided Australians with massive proposed cuts to the NDIS, and it’s vital that we all understand what’s at stake.

We believe this information deserves to be shared widely and discussed openly. Please watch, share, and help us make sure the voices of people with disability, their families, and their support networks are heard.

💛✨ Thank You for Celebrating OT Week with Us! ✨💛As OT Week comes to a close, we want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to Mo...
01/11/2025

💛✨ Thank You for Celebrating OT Week with Us! ✨💛

As OT Week comes to a close, we want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to Mollie, our wonderful occupational therapist, and to the families, schools, and community partners she works with every day. 🌟

Together, we’re building confidence, independence, and participation and creating solid foundations for brighter futures. 🏡💪

Here’s to another year of making a difference through occupational therapy. 💛

👵✨ OT and Older Adults ✨👴Occupational therapy isn’t just for children; it’s about supporting people at every stage of li...
31/10/2025

👵✨ OT and Older Adults ✨👴

Occupational therapy isn’t just for children; it’s about supporting people at every stage of life. For older adults, OT can mean staying active, safe, and connected in meaningful ways. 🌱

Mollie helps adults and young people maintain independence with daily activities, adapt their homes for safety, and stay engaged with the hobbies and routines that bring them joy. 🏡💛

It’s never too late to build confidence, strengthen connections, and live life to the fullest. 🌟

🎲🧩 Play is Children’s Work 🧩🎲Play is how children learn, grow, and connect, and Mollie brings creativity and fun into ev...
30/10/2025

🎲🧩 Play is Children’s Work 🧩🎲

Play is how children learn, grow, and connect, and Mollie brings creativity and fun into every session. From building fine motor skills through craft, to developing social skills in games, occupational therapy makes learning feel like play. 💛

By making therapy engaging and enjoyable, Mollie helps children and adults build the confidence and skills they need for everyday life...all while having fun! 🌟

🧠✨ OT and Mental Health ✨🧠Occupational therapy isn’t just about physical skills, it’s about supporting wellbeing as a wh...
29/10/2025

🧠✨ OT and Mental Health ✨🧠

Occupational therapy isn’t just about physical skills, it’s about supporting wellbeing as a whole. Mental health plays a huge role in how adults, children, young people, and families engage in daily life. 💛

Our amazing OT, Mollie helps people build routines, manage stress, regulate emotions, and find healthy ways to participate in the things that matter most to them. 🌱

By supporting mental health alongside everyday skills, occupational therapy empowers adults, children, and families to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected. 🌟

🏡🚲 OT Beyond the Clinic 🚲🏡Occupational therapy doesn’t just happen indoors - Mollie supports children, adults, and famil...
28/10/2025

🏡🚲 OT Beyond the Clinic 🚲🏡

Occupational therapy doesn’t just happen indoors - Mollie supports children, adults, and families to thrive anywhere and everywhere.

From learning how to navigate public spaces to building confidence in conversation, occupational therapy helps people feel connected and included, whether at school, in the community or at work. 🌏

It’s about more than skills - it’s about belonging. 💛

🌟 Meet Alex – Our Speech Pathology Student! 🌟We’re thrilled to introduce Alex, our wonderful speech pathology student cu...
28/10/2025

🌟 Meet Alex – Our Speech Pathology Student! 🌟
We’re thrilled to introduce Alex, our wonderful speech pathology student currently completing her placement with Solid Foundations Allied Health! 🎓✨
Alex has joined our team to gain hands-on experience supporting children and families, and she’s already been making a fantastic impression with her warmth, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning.

We love giving future speechies the opportunity to learn in a supportive, real-world environment and we know our community will give Alex a warm welcome too! 💛
👇 Let’s get to know Alex! 👇

Q: What inspired you to study speech pathology?
A: My son did 2 years of speech pathology with two amazing ladies who helped him a lot. They made it all seem so simple, but when I tried to do it myself to help my son using a website for parents, I realised there was a lot more to it than there seemed. While I have been studying, it seems like everyone I speak to has a story about how speech therapy has helped them or someone they know, and that helps keep me inspired.
Q: Tell us about your career / education to date?
A: My first degree was in languages, and I spent some time in Japan teaching English as a second language. I found I loved teaching individuals or small groups but a whole classroom is something else. I take my hat off to school teachers!
Q: What was day one like?
A: Day one was actually pretty chilled and it was great to meet everyone and get to know them a bit. Everyone seems to like a good chat and was really friendly - thanks!
Q: What’s something you’re looking forward to learning more about?
A: I'm really looking forward to learning more about how I can support First Nations children in particular - it seems like Judy has a lot of experience with that so I hope to learn lots from her.
Q: If you could specialise in any area of speech pathology, what would it be?
A: Actually, rather than specialise in any one area, I would really like to be more of a generalist and help people of all ages in lots of different areas. I think it will be more of a challenge and keep things really interesting.
Q: What’s your go-to comfort food or favourite way to unwind after a big day?
A: I can't say no to chocolate! I also love reading to unwind and escape from the rest of the day.
Q: What’s one fun fact about you?
A: I don't know about a fun fact...I do like to try new things. For my last big birthday (I won't mention which one it was!) my partner gave me a sky dive. That was awesome and something I'd love to do again!
Q: What’s one thing you’re most looking forward to learning while you’re here?
A: I'm looking forward to learning about everything - there's so much to learn and experience. I guess one thing is that I'd really like to learn more about helping people with AAC.

📚✨ OTs in Schools – Helping Students Thrive ✨📚School is such an important part of every person's life, and Mollie works ...
27/10/2025

📚✨ OTs in Schools – Helping Students Thrive ✨📚

School is such an important part of every person's life, and Mollie works hard to make sure students have the support they need to shine. Whether it’s improving handwriting, building focus, supporting sensory regulation, or boosting classroom participation, occupational therapy helps children learn with confidence. 🌟

We’re proud to see the difference Mollie makes every day in schools, helping students unlock their potential and setting them up for brighter futures. 💛

✨🌏 Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! 🌏✨Today we join colleagues across the globe in celebrating International Occupa...
26/10/2025

✨🌏 Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! 🌏✨

Today we join colleagues across the globe in celebrating International Occupational Therapy Day and marking the start of OT Week 2025 🎉

At Solid Foundations Allied Health, we have the privilege of working alongside our occupational therapist, Mollie. Every day, she shows the true value of occupational therapy - helping children, young people, and families build confidence, independence, and skills for everyday life. 💪

This week, we’ll be shining a spotlight on occupational therapy and celebrating the incredible impact it makes. From empowering participation to creating solid foundations for the future, OT truly changes lives. 🌟

💛 Today is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Day! 💛Did you know that around 1 in 14 people have DLD?Did you know tha...
16/10/2025

💛 Today is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Day! 💛

Did you know that around 1 in 14 people have DLD?

Did you know that DLD is a hidden condition that affects how people understand and use language?

It impacts learning, friendships, work, and everyday life, often across the entire lifespan.

At Solid Foundations Allied Health, we’re proud to support children, young people, and adults with DLD and help families, schools, and communities understand how to make life a little easier for those living with it.

Let’s start the conversation, raise awareness, and make sure DLD is recognised in every corner of our community. 💛

✨ That’s a wrap on Speech Pathology Week 2025! ✨This week, we’ve celebrated the theme Impact Through Communication – hig...
30/08/2025

✨ That’s a wrap on Speech Pathology Week 2025! ✨

This week, we’ve celebrated the theme Impact Through Communication – highlighting how speech pathologists support connection, confidence, inclusion, empowerment, opportunity, wellbeing, and independence. 💬💙

At Solid Foundations Allied Health, we are so proud of the work our speech pathologists do every day to make communication possible for children, young people, adults, and families. From the smallest first words to the biggest life milestones, communication shapes who we are and how we connect with the world.

A big thank you to our community for following along and celebrating with us. Together, we can continue to make sure everyone has the support they need to find their voice and thrive.

Here’s to creating impact through communication – not just this week but every week. ✨

💜 Speech Pathology Week – Day Seven 💜Independence Through CommunicationSpeech pathologists build communication skills fo...
29/08/2025

💜 Speech Pathology Week – Day Seven 💜
Independence Through Communication

Speech pathologists build communication skills for lifelong independence. At Solid Foundations Allied Health, we know independence looks different for everyone – and strong communication is often the key.

That might mean:
👶 A child learning to ask for what they need on their own
👧 A student developing the language skills to manage schoolwork independently
🧑 A young person using communication strategies to navigate work and community life
👩‍👩‍👧 Families gaining confidence as their loved ones grow more self-reliant

Every step towards clearer communication helps build independence – from making choices, to solving problems, to living life with greater freedom. 💬🌟

Communication supports today, and it builds tomorrow.

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