helpz, 56 Clarence Street, Sydney (2025)

20/11/2025

Say hello to Min, behaviour support practitioner at helpz 💛

Min has worked in the disability field for several years, supporting children and families with warmth, curiosity and a deep understanding of each person’s individual needs and strengths.

She specialises in supporting children with autism and developmental delays but works with people of all ages. What Min loves most is discovering the reasons behind behaviours and helping families create environments that feel safe, supportive and empowering.

When she’s not working, you’ll find her sewing and creating beautiful dolls, clothes and accessories 🌼

We’re so happy to have Min as part of the helpz team.

19/11/2025

Change is coming to the NDIS 💙

From mid-2026, a new approach called support needs assessments will make planning fairer and simpler for participants, families, and providers.

Instead of relying on participants to collect their own evidence, trained assessors will use the validated i-can tool to understand support needs in a strengths-based way.

It’s about reducing stress, improving consistency, and empowering choice — with assessments funded by the government, not participants.

learn what this means for you and how to prepare now ⬇️
https://www.helpz.com.au/the-new-ndis-needs-assessment

18/11/2025

Today is International Men’s Day. A time to acknowledge and appreciate the many positive roles men play in our homes, our workplaces and our communities. But it’s also a moment to recognise that men and boys face real challenges: higher rates of su***de, reluctance to ask for help, social pressures to “be strong” at any cost.

At helpz we support everyone’s right to be seen, heard and helped. That means creating spaces where men can talk openly, express vulnerability, and reach out when things aren’t OK.

If you’re reading this and you’re thinking, “I’m hanging in, but I’m not thriving” that’s a signal worth listening to. If you see a mate who’s shutting down, putting on a brave face, maybe check in today.

Because strength isn’t about going it alone; strength is recognising when connection matters.

16/11/2025

Can you believe we’re already halfway through Movember? 👨🏻‍🦱

This month is all about raising awareness for men’s mental health, su***de prevention, and cancer; but it’s also about connection. A simple “how are you going?” can mean more than you think.

At helpz, we’re proud to support men in our community every day, helping them build strength, balance, and wellbeing through compassionate, person-centred support.

Let’s keep the Mo-mentum going! 💬

13/11/2025

Sometimes the biggest wins start with the smallest steps 🌱

John’s story is one of courage, trust, and teamwork—showing how trauma-informed support can help rebuild confidence and connection after isolation.

Read more about how John is now thriving through his tailored community participation program here on the blog 👉 https://www.helpz.com.au/rebuilding-connections-johns-journey-back-to-community-engagement

11/11/2025

The end of the year can be a time of excitement — but also chaos. 🎢
For many autistic people, this season of change brings extra challenges as routines shift and transitions pile up.

In his new blog, Tharon explores why even small changes can feel overwhelming, and how predictability provides comfort, safety, and relief. He also shares simple, supportive ways to make transitions easier — for kids, adults, and everyone in between.

💡 “Predictability isn’t rigidity. It’s relief.”

Read the full article and discover practical tools to support smoother transitions here: https://www.helpz.com.au/tharon-s-thoughts-transitions-and-predictability

07/11/2025

💬 “The way we relate to kids facilitates the development of their ability to have a conversation.” – Dan Hughes

At the International Childhood Trauma Conference, our Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner Monica Cachia explored how being trauma-informed is just the start.
Her reflections on learning from Dan Hughes show why we must go beyond awareness — towards trauma-transformative, inclusive practice that truly supports healing and connection.

📖 Read more on the blog here 👉 https://www.helpz.com.au/learning-from-legends-monica-cachia-hears-from-dan-hughes-at-ictc-2025

30/10/2025

We’re proud to celebrate our amazing OT team this OT Week 2025 🎉 Their work is at the heart of Occupational Therapy in Action — supporting people to live with purpose, dignity, and wellbeing.

Pictured below (left to right): Kylee Mischefski, Tran Vu, and Cassie Smith, three passionate OTs dedicated to helping people live healthy, meaningful, and connected lives.

This week is a chance to reflect on the holistic impact of OT. One of the key ways we do this is through the PEO Model: Person, Environment, and Occupation, which highlights how health is shaped by the interaction between people, places, and the activities that matter most.

Our Practice Lead, Tran Vu, shares more about this model in our latest blog:
👉 https://www.helpz.com.au/occupational-therapy-in-action-a-holistic-lens-through-the-peo-model

28/10/2025

Australia’s new under-16 social media age-restriction law is designed to make online spaces safer, but what if it also cuts off a vital lifeline for connection? 💬

For many young people with disability or neurodivergence, social media isn’t just a pastime, it’s how they connect, belong and express who they are.

Our latest blog "What Australia’s social media ban could mean for kids with disability and neurodivergence" dives into what the new rules could mean for accessibility, inclusion and identity and why it’s important to keep every voice in the conversation.

Read more at https://www.helpz.com.au/what-australias-social-media-ban-could-mean-for-kids-with-disability-and-neurodivergence

26/10/2025

We’re celebrating ot week 2025 from 27 October – 2 November 🎉

This year’s theme is occupational therapy in action — recognising the incredible ways OTs support people to participate fully in work, home and community life.

Whether it’s helping someone return to a favourite activity, adapt their environment, or build confidence in daily routines, ot makes a lasting difference.

Find out more and access free resources here: https://otaus.com.au/ot-week-2025

23/10/2025

💤 Sleep — one of our most basic human needs, yet for many autistic individuals, one of the most complex.

In our latest blog, Tharon explores the night-time puzzle — unpacking why sleep can be so elusive, what influences it, and how curiosity, compassion, and consistency can support better rest.

Whether you’re neurodivergent, a parent, or a practitioner, this piece offers valuable insight into understanding and supporting individual sleep needs.

Read it here: https://www.helpz.com.au/tharons-thoughts-sleep-and-autism-considerations-for-the-night-time-puzzle

20/10/2025

Sometimes the best kind of support has four legs and a wagging tail 🐕

Pets bring companionship, comfort, and confidence — especially for older participants in behaviour support. Discover how our helpz practitioners are incorporating animals into therapeutic approaches to reduce loneliness, improve mood, and encourage connection.

Read more here:
https://www.helpz.com.au/paws-for-thought-the-therapeutic-power-of-pets

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