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Monday 9:30am - 6pm Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm Thursday 9:30am - 6pm Friday 9:30am - 6pm Saturday 9:30am - 5pm Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

We Rock the Spectrum - Preston, Vic

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Our Sensory Facility & Groups Program provide nurturing and fun opportunities to foster learning, exploration and sensory-beneficial experiences for ALL kids.

Indoor Playground

15/02/2026

Magical experience for our Tween and Teens! Thanks to The Boatshed, Albert Park Lake for their fantastic Sailability Program.
Our kids had the best day ever! ⛵️

05/02/2026

Update on Thriving Kids, the good news is that the announcement provides clearer information for families now and into the future.

The Minister for Health and Ageing, Disability and the NDIS Mark Butler MP has announced an overview of Thriving Kids and released the report from the Thriving Kids Advisory Group. National Cabinet has committed $4 billion over 5 years.

The announcement is very high level and lots of the details are being worked out. Thriving Kids will start from 1 October 2026 and will be fully rolled out from 1 January 2028.

The Australian Government will be responsible for national components of the program, including information and program evaluation. State governments will deliver parenting programs and targeted supports.

What the announcement means for:

⭐Children who enter the NDIS prior to 1 January 2028

🔹Children aged 0-8 who are currently enrolled in the NDIS can remain on the NDIS (subject to usual rules).

🔹Between now and 1 January 2028 children aged 0-8 who are identified as having developmental delay or disability can get help through the NDIS (subject to usual rules).

🔹From 1 January 2028 the eligibility rules for the NDIS will change for children aged 0-8, but for children aged 0-8 who are already on the NDIS the current rules will continue to apply.

“Subject to usual rules” means the current rules around NDIS eligibility and reassessment apply.

⭐From 1 January 2028

🔹Access rules for the NDIS for children aged 0-8 will change from 1 January 2028.

🔹Children 0-8+ years old who are identified as having with significant and permanent disability will continue to access the NDIS. This includes young children with developmental delay or autism with high support needs.

🔹Children aged 0-8 who are identified with developmental delays with low to moderate support needs will receive help through Thriving Kids. This support will include:

-Help identifying children with developmental delays. By GP’s, Child and Family Nurses and others.
-Information and advice for families. Free over the phone and online information.
-Parenting supports and programs. Including peer support groups, playgroups and parenting courses for families.
-Targeted supports. Provided by allied health therapists such as speech pathologists and occupational therapists as well as low-cost assistive technology, aids and equipment.

What else we know:
-No diagnosis will be needed to access Thriving Kids support.
-There will be a range of online, group and individual services.
-Supports will be free and not have a gap fee.
-There will be focus on providing best practice support in children’s everyday settings, such as at home, childcare and kindergarten.

👉If you want to read more - https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/thriving-kids

👉Disability Representative Organisations have responded to the announcement which you can read here - https://pwd.org.au/dros-respond-to-government-agreement-on-disability-supports/

03/02/2026

In collaboration with the Centre for Muslim Well-Being, we are inviting Parents, Carers and Support Workers to attend our very first
‘Care for the Carer’ Program.

Occupational Therapist, Husna Pasha we will be discussing the importance of self-care when looking after the needs of others with disability.
Art Therapist Noha will guide participants in a Paint Activity which is considered a mindfulness and creative opportunity to put yourself first.

These caring and relaxing sessions have been successfully run amongst many communities across Melbourne and we’re looking forward to bringing this to We Rock the Spectrum for the first time!

WHEN: 3.00 - 5.00PM
SUNDAY 15TH FEBRUARY
WHERE: WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM, PRESTON
378-380 GILBERT RD, PRESTON

Booking: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=clFJnqOD6kixwI_jW8dze7oLZUT9lIpKliNgo0txuMtUOUZORVBRMzNZTkc0T0VCVVlKODE3S1ZPQS4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

30/01/2026

TERM 1 WEEKEND GROUPS WITH WE ROCK!

Taking expressions of interest now, with availability for new participants.
Weekly or casual enrolment availability.

Options of 1:1 or 1:4 Ratio Support.
Kids, Tweens and Teens all catered for!

SEE PROGRAM FLYERS:
https://tinyurl.com/4kcd3nbs

PDFS (if you prefer to print)
https://tinyurl.com/5esajfr6

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST NOW!
https://tinyurl.com/pnn4p7un

20/12/2025

Sad news from We Rock Preston as the very wonderful Kiera had her last day with us this week!
Kiera joined us as a volunteer in late 2019 while she was still studying.
She quickly became a permanent and much loved member of our staff and in the last few years has lead our team.
Kiera’s passion and care for our participants and their families and our team of staff has been incredible. She always brings calm to chaos, creativity to problems and is always a kind, intelligent and professional first contact many families have with We Rock.
It’s a special person who provides We Rock families with confidence and trust as they hand over their most precious young people.
We couldn’t be more thankful for her enormous contribution to our business and family and only wish her the very best.
If you’d like to send Kiera a farewell message, please email info@werockthespectrumpreston.com and we can pass it on. ❤️

18/12/2025

To add to my previous post, here's a list of nonspeaking advocates and allied advocates, professionals and organizations. Add to it in the comments if you know of others.

Bri Guerra, Nonspeaking Advocate for Change
Swarit Gopalan - My truisms unfiltered
Gregory C Tino
Niko Boskovic
Cards by Jakob
Danny With Words
Ben B. - "My Own Words: Reflections of a Non-Speaking Autistic
Fidgets and Fries, author of NY bestselling book A Day with no Words
Elizabeth Bonker and her nonprofit Communication 4 ALL
Hari Srinivasan, instructor at Berkeley, president of Spectrum at Cal, and fellow at Frist Center for Autism & Innovation
Nigh.functioning.Autism
The North Star and the Compass - blog
Neuromess
Fighting for my Voice: My life with Verbal Apraxia
SEEN: Spellers Empowering Education for Nonspeakers
Communication First
Communication for Education
Reach Every Voice
Jeremy's Vision
Autism Level UP
Thinking Person's Guide to Autism
The Occuplaytional Therapist

Helpful groups:
Spellerverse Connect
Ask Me, I’m an AAC user! (24 Hour Rule!)
Natural Language Acquisition Study Group
Autistic Researchers Researching Autism (ARRA)

03/12/2025

🌍✨ Happy International Day of Disability! Today, we celebrate the incredible diversity within the world and our own community at We Rock the Spectrum.
We thank everyone for helping us create a community where kids, teens, parents, siblings, grandparents, and friends come together to embrace every unique journey. Let’s continue fostering inclusivity, understanding, and joy, ensuring that everyone feels empowered and celebrated. Together, we break barriers and create meaningful connections, helping our kids to shine. Join us in honoring the strength and resilience of our community.
Let’s rock the spectrum together! 💙💚

26/11/2025

THIS SUNDAY!
Spots now available in each session!

We are excited to invite you to join us at WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM PRESTON for a delightful Sensory Safe Xmas experience!
While your little ones enjoy playtime, Santa will be strolling around with a professional photographer. Each family will have the opportunity to spend some quality time with Santa for casual photos, creating cherished memories together.
To maintain a calm and sensory-friendly environment, we are keeping the numbers strictly limited to 20 children per session.
As a special treat, every family will receive a link to a selection of digital images, free of charge, after the event to treasure these magical moments forever.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity! We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you and your family.

3 Sessions will take place on Sunday 30th November and include:
1.5 hours of Play
Xmas Activities
Photos with Santa
Small Giftbag

Price: $40 per child
This is a Parent/Carer Supervised Event. Adults can attend Free of Charge
Tickets are transferrable to other families but not refundable.
Book now!

https://tinyurl.com/y98zvkb5

24/11/2025

Increased public transport benefits for carers in Victoria.

The Premier's Office announced today that starting this Sunday morning (Nov 30, 2025), carers in Victoria will be entitled to FREE weekend public transport to EVERYWHERE across the state. Whether you catch a train, tram or bus, or all three, travel will be FREE on weekends, not just in 2 neighbouring zones, but to everywhere in Victoria, and not just until February 1, 2026, but ongoing.

To benefit from this, you need a Concession myki card which you can get from any manned train station on the spot by showing them your Victorian Carers Card (aka We Care Card).

If you don't have a Victorian Carers Card, apply for your Victorian Carers Card online. Go to: https://dhhs-cardoperations.my.site.com/CarerApplication/s/ The Concession myki card is normally sent to you as part of that application.

👉Click here for more info on the new public transport benefits: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/free-weekend-pt-carers-and-disability-pensioners

16/11/2025

We have made an easy-read Quality Supports for Children booklet, to help you understand in simple terms what providers should and must not do when providing care to your children.

A list of what services should be provided to your child to support their needs can be found in the booklet.

Check out the easy read booklet at 💻 https://ow.ly/1jQ550XoaBi

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

31/10/2025

CUP Long Weekend OPEN PLAY

Are you looking down the barrel of a 4 Day Mini Break over the CUP Weekend?

Head on in to We Rock for an OPEN PLAY session for lots of sensory play.

Spaces are limited!
$20 for a 2 Hour Session

Bookings are Essential
https://werockthespectrumprestonvic.com.au/open-play/

30/10/2025

Hello to all parents, sports clubs, and schools in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. 👋

Please help me by sharing this important FREE parent course about keeping our teens safe from using or being victims of s*xual violence. 🙏 Starts 19th November!

This is from a parent participant, a great result even after attending just the very first of the four sessions!👍

“I attended the 1st session of the Keeping Kids Safe course....I have to say it was excellent, and led onto some great (well overdue) chats with my daughter today about the exciting/scary world they're coming of age in.”

Honestly, without bragging, the course is excellent - every parent needs it!
We have already run two, and the feedback is amazing!

Keeping Kids Safe (KKS) is a free, four-session course for parents and caregivers of Year 7 and 8 students, designed to build confidence in discussing relationships, consent, respect, and s*x with their young people in a way that aligns with their family values, culture, and faith. The program is designed to prevent s*xual violence, is backed by research and created by a team of experts in health, education and gender equality.

For parents and carers:
Prevent s*xual violence from happening among young people
Feel more confident talking about consent and s*x
Understand how gender inequality contributes to violence
Learn about recent changes to Victorian consent laws
Explore age-appropriate, positive ways to talk about s*xuality
Support your child’s learning at school through Respectful Relationships

Keeping Kids Safe is coming to Northcote! Open to all local parents!
https://lnkd.in/gMnGjarm

This FREE program helps parents and caregivers build skills and confidence to support young people as they grow up in a complex world.
✅ FREE
✅ Parents of Year 7 & 8
✅ Northcote High School - also open to the local community
✅ Wednesdays beginning 19 November x 4, 6.00 pm - 8.30 pm

La Trobe University
Sexual Health Victoria
Women's Health in the South East
South East Community Links
*xualviolenceprevention *xualityeducation

Address

378-380 Gilbert Road
Melbourne, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 6pm
Thursday	9:30am - 6pm
Friday	9:30am - 6pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

18779824673

Website

http://www.werockthespectrumprestonvic.com/

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