Speech with Rhi and Friends

27/01/2026

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Our flashback tale starts on 24th November 2025, when a huge storm hit our area and turned our afternoon into a full blown episode of “what else could possibly go wrong?” 🌪️😅

In the space of about 20 minutes, it managed to flood the street out the front, rip trees out of the ground in our car park, turn trees over onto cars, and… completely flood the clinic 😢

It’s been a really challenging few months behind the scenes, with lots of cleaning up, organising repairs and juggling timelines. Rhi has been learning way more than she ever wanted to about insurance processes 🫠

We’re still working through all the bits and pieces… but we’re getting there 💛

26/01/2026

Sending all our little loves the best thoughts and wishes as a whole new group of kids start their school journeys today! May everyone be as happy as this little sausage when they go in AND when they come out! We're so excited to hear all about it! 🥰

24/01/2026

Oh my gosh… we've been QUIET on here 😅🌪️
But don’t worry - life has been life-ing behind the scenes here at Speech with Rhi & Friends!
So we’re doing a little rewind over the next week to catch you up on what’s been going on over the last few months 💛
Catch up rewind loading… ⏳✨
We’ve missed our kids so much and we're so glad to be back🥹💛

27/11/2025

Please come down and charge your phone and soak up the coolness of the air conditioning. We've got comfy chairs and a listening ear. Much love, Rhi & The Speech with Rhi Team

**Please no children where possible as we are managing some damage to our clinic rooms**

17/11/2025

Important Safety Update for Families
We wanted to let our community know that all active sand tubs across all brands have now been fully removed and disposed of from our clinic. This decision was made proactively to ensure the highest level of safety for all children in our care.

Your child’s wellbeing is always our top priority, and we appreciate your trust as we continue to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

05/11/2025

🎄🎅✨ Christmas Holiday Groups Are Back!

Looking for something fun, engaging and meaningful for your child these school holidays?
Our Christmas Holiday Speech Groups are the perfect blend of learning, laughter and festive fun! 🎁💬

Run by the Speech with Rhi & Friends team you know and love, our groups help children build confidence, communication and connection through play, creativity and Christmas cheer. 🌟

Each session is designed to support skills like:
💫 Social communication and conversation
💫 Receptive and expressive language
💫 Early literacy and teamwork

Spaces are limited and they always fill quickly, so don’t miss out!
📩 Send us a DM or email admin@speechwithrhi.com.au

26/09/2025

Have you saved the date and secured your tickets yet? You will NOT want to miss this! 💛💫

Every Child, Every Right is a sensory-friendly, inclusive celebration of Children's Rights Week!

18/09/2025

Looking for something for the kids to do these holidays? Take a look at our school holiday groups!
Email admin@speechwithrhi.com.au if you'd like to book in!

11/09/2025

Today, Rhi met with Ariana Doolan MP and Terry Young MP to discuss our community’s concerns about the lack of clarity around what ‘Thriving Kids’ will mean, and the impact that NDIS cuts are already having.
We are pleased to share that Terry has committed to writing to Mark Butler MP and Jennifer McAllister MP, seeking a response to the letter Rhi wrote on August 21st, 2025. Ariana has also pledged to raise these concerns when Queensland Parliament sits next week.
Rhi thanks both members for listening and speaking openly about the political perspective. Rhi learned, that ultimately change will come, even if it is not the change children and families truly need. However, we remain hopeful that by raising our voices, the lived experiences of families will help guide the future of the NDIS and Thriving Kids.
Passion and love drive this fight. Please, keep speaking up! Together, our voices are stronger.

07/09/2025

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads, Step-Dads, Father figures. Thank you for everything you do! To those of us missing our Dads and to those longing to be Dads we see you and feel your pain today ❤️.
Today Rhi visited one of the worlds most famous Dads and his family- Bandit! A very special family from regional Queensland had travelled down to Brisbane for a weekend of fun! Rhi got to drop off their new communication device, drink a delicious coffee that was so good she nearly danced like Bandit on her cup and smile at all the Dad's choosing their ears!

23/08/2025

We're making waves! Today I woke up to excerpts from my letter being published in Brisbane Times! It is so incredibly special to be quoted alongside academics and those with lived experience ❤️
Thank you to author Courtney Kruk for such a wonderful article!
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/ndis-isn-t-a-luxury-it-s-a-lifeline-parents-hit-back-at-autism-funding-plan-20250822-p5moy9.html

21/08/2025

Today I sent a letter to Minister Mark Butler MP, speaking up for children and families who deserve every chance to thrive, on their own terms.

Every voice matters, this one is for them. ❤️🌱