I Can Jump Puddles

04/12/2025

Teamwork plays a vital role in how I Can Jump Puddles delivers Early Childhood Intervention.
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Swipe to learn more about the Universal Teamwork principle →
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At I Can Jump Puddles, teamwork means building strong, trusted relationships with parents, carers, families, practitioners and other professionals involved in a child’s life. By sharing knowledge, collaborating and working towards the same goals, we create consistent and coordinated support that empowers families and leads to positive developmental outcomes.
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Are you an ECI Practitioner or parent? Check out these resources to learn more →
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📖 Read the Practice Guidance
→https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/the-national-best-practice-framework-for-early-childhood-intervention-practice-guidance-teamwork-key-principle.pdf
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📚 Read the Looks Like Doesn’t Look Like Guide
→https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/the-national-best-practice-framework-for-early-childhood-intervention-looks-like-doesn-t-look-like-teamwork.pdf
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🎧 Listen to the Bringing the Framework to Life Podcast: Episode 11
→ https://preciaustralia.podbean.com/e/episode-9-teamwork-key-principle-national-best-practice-framework-for-early-childhood-intervention/
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💻 Learn more about our services
→ https://icanjumppuddles.com.au/
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03/12/2025

The Puddles team is officially in the Christmas spirit, and we’ve already sparked a very serious (and very cheerful) debate!⁠
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We need your vote! Drop your festive favourites in the comments and play along with our Christmas This or That. 🎄🎅🏼⁠
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Learn more about our services via the link in our bio → https://icanjumppuddles.com.au/
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02/12/2025

Beading is a fun, easy way to get creative and it comes with lots of benefits! ⁠
Have fun making beaded jewellery at home!⁠
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You’ll need:⁠
→ Beads (tip: thrifted jewellery is a great, inexpensive source!)⁠
→ Elastic or wire⁠
→ Scissors or pliers⁠
→ Clasps/closures⁠
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This activity helps to:⁠
→ Reduce stress & anxiety through repetitive, rhythmic, calming motions that quiet a busy mind.⁠
→ Promote mindfulness as a form of meditation, focusing on the present and easing worries.⁠
→ Boost self-esteem with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when completing a project.⁠
→ Encourage creativity and personal expression.⁠
→ Improve fine motor skills and dexterity by picking up, sorting, and threading small beads.⁠
→ Keep the mind sharp and support problem-solving in a low-pressure setting.⁠
→ Foster social connection and reduce loneliness by enjoying the activity with others.⁠
→ Provide a screen-free, hands-on creative outlet to balance time spent in a digital world.⁠
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Follow us for more DIY activities to do at home⁠ → https://icanjumppuddles.com.au/
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01/12/2025

Working with and in the spaces and places children spend their time is crucial to how I Can Jump Puddles provides Early Childhood Intervention. ⁠

Are you an ECI Practitioner or parent?

🎧 Listen to the Unpacking the Framework video series: Everyday Settings Principle → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sta-vY8WdYg

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Welcome to the Unpacking the Framework video series. This video series was coordinated and produced by PRECI (Professionals and Researchers in Early Childhoo...

29/11/2025

We love seeing our beautiful National Parks being accessible for everyone . Free accessibility trikes for hire everyday at Belair National Park . 🏞️👋

28/11/2025

Working with and in the spaces and places children spend their time is crucial to how I Can Jump Puddles provides Early Childhood Intervention. ⁠
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Swipe to learn more about this principle ⁠→⁠
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At I Can Jump Puddles, we work in all settings where children live, learn and play, such as homes, educational settings and in the community. We also work closely and collaboratively with families, caregivers, and educators to upskill, embed, and enhance ways of providing opportunities and inclusive support.⁠

Are you an ECI Practitioner or parent? Check out these resources to learn more⁠ →

🎧 Listen to the Unpacking the Framework video series: Everyday Settings Principle
→ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sta-vY8WdYg

📖 Read the Practice Guidance
→https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/the-national-best-practice-framework-for-early-childhood-intervention-practice-guidance-everyday-settings-key-principle.pdf

📚 Read the Looks Like Doesn't Look Like Guide
→https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/the-national-best-practice-framework-for-early-childhood-intervention-looks-like-doesn-t-look-like-everyday-settings.pdf

💻 Learn more about our services
→ https://icanjumppuddles.com.au/
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26/11/2025

New in the Community! 🌼⁠
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The team at I Can Jump Puddles was thrilled to see the new communication board installed at the Netley Community Garden last week. A simple addition making a meaningful difference.⁠
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We’re proud to support initiatives that make community spaces more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for everyone.⁠
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This board will help more people connect, communicate, and participate in the garden experience, and we can’t wait to see it in action!⁠
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Learn more about our services via the link in our bio → https://icanjumppuddles.com.au/
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20/11/2025

This weeks Friday Focus is... the Strengths-Based Universal Principle!⁠
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Swipe to learn more about this principle ⁠→⁠
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Are you an ECI Practitioner or parent? Check out more resources here ⁠→⁠https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/the-national-best-practice-framework-for-early-childhood-intervention-practice-guidance-strengths-based-universal-principle.pdf

→https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/the-national-best-practice-framework-for-early-childhood-intervention-looks-like-doesn-t-look-like-strengths-based.pdf
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18/11/2025

Play is fundamental to the development and wellbeing of children, but sometimes it can be hard to find activities that are not too stimulating, overwhelming or difficult to do. ⁠
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Did you know Raising Children Network have lots of fun and creative play ideas for you and your children? ⁠
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This creative, fun and imaginative activity can be easily adapted to suit children of diverse abilities. ⁠
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Natural materials are stimulating and tactile, without being overwhelming. Making a nature doll encourages children with disability, autism or other additional needs to be resourceful, creative and imaginative with natural materials.⁠
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Try making a nature doll with your little ones at home! ⁠
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You’ll need:⁠
→ Things from around your home and local area (sticks, gumnuts, seedpods, leaves or flowers).⁠
→ String, rubber bands, wool, sticky tape or PVA glue.⁠
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This activity helps support:⁠
→ Fine motor skills (Sticking, tying)⁠
→ Cognitive skills (imagination, problem solving)⁠
→ Social skills (communication and cooperation)⁠
→ Creativity (character making and storytelling)⁠
→ And most importantly… fun family connection!⁠
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Find the full instructions on how to make a nature doll and more easy DIY play ideas on the Raising Children Network → https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/activity-guides/making-and-building/nature-doll-activity-children-disability-autism
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13/11/2025

This weeks Friday Focus is... the Relationships-Based Universal Principle!⁠
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Swipe to learn more about this principle ⁠→⁠
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We are proud to share Episode 2 of the Bringing It To Life podcast series where you’ll hear from Annie at Puddles, and how together with Kath, their relationship has been an integral and powerful part of their work together. ⁠
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Watch it here → https://preciaustralia.podbean.com/e/episode-2-relationship-based-universal-principle-national-best-practice-framework-for-early-childhood-intervention/

Are you an ECI Practitioner or parent? Check out more resources here →https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/the-national-best-practice-framework-for-early-childhood-intervention-practice-guidance-relationship-based-universal-principle.pdf

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/the-national-best-practice-framework-for-early-childhood-intervention-looks-like-doesn-t-look-like-relationship-based.pdf
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13/11/2025

Meet Sam 💛⁠
Founder of I Can Jump Puddles.⁠
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Sam’s journey has been anything but linear and that’s her superpower.⁠
With ADHD as a source of creativity and drive, her career has spanned physio, national healthcare leadership and eventually entrepreneurship.⁠
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Seeing a gap in childhood development support, Sam founded Ready Steady Go Kids, transforming multisport learning for little ones.⁠
And she didn’t stop there.⁠
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She went on to create I Can Jump Puddles, a disability support provider built to empower people to live, grow and jump puddles in inclusive, supportive communities.⁠
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Sam leads with energy, heart and the belief that every person has incredible potential.⁠
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We’re proud to have her guiding our purpose, our culture and our impact.⁠
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Learn more about our services via the link in our bio → https://icanjumppuddles.com.au/
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11/11/2025

Play is more than just fun!⁠
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It’s one of the best ways to support your child’s learning and development. Through play, children explore, build skills, spark interests and connect with others.⁠
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Try this simple, low-cost DIY activity at home!⁠
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You’ll need:⁠
→ Sock⁠
→ Markers⁠
→ Glue⁠
→ Googly eyes (optional)⁠
→ Felt/material scraps/paper (optional)⁠
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This activity helps support:⁠
→ Fine motor skills (drawing, sticking, puppeteering)⁠
→ Cognitive skills (imagination, problem solving, language)⁠
→ Social skills (communication and cooperation)⁠
→ Creativity (character making and storytelling)⁠
→ And most importantly… fun family connection!⁠
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Find more easy DIY play ideas on the Raising Children Network → https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/play-learning/low-cost-play-ideas/homemade-toys
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