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The Thrive Spot

Where All Children Grow
Providing Multidisciplinary Allied Health Services to children in the Illawarra

04/11/2025

✨ Patience is Therapeutic ✨

Today during a session, one of our little legends was so proud of the incredible Magnetile tower he was building. When it was time to transition to the clinic room, he wasn’t quite ready to leave it yet.

So… we paused.
We waited.
We joined him where he was. 💛

Instead of rushing to “get started” on therapy goals, Roisin sat with him, talked with him, and helped build the final pieces together.

And here’s what happened:

🧠 He stayed regulated during the transition
🤝 He felt heard, respected and valued
🏗️ He trusted the process — and us
💬 Our session in the room afterwards was more engaged, more connected and ultimately more successful.

Taking those few extra minutes didn’t mean less therapy — it actually created better therapy outcomes.

Because when a child feels safe and understood… that’s when they’re ready to learn.

🌱 Connection first. Regulation first. Relationship first.
The goals will always follow.

14/10/2025

It’s World Allied Health Day! 💜

We celebrated with a delicious lunch from The Plant Room Café at Horsley (run by The Disability Trust 🌿) — a perfect way to thank our amazing team for all they do to help children and families thrive every day! 💫

01/10/2025

One of the biggest mistakes we see communication partners make?

👉 Navigating through folders for their child or their student.

We get it — it comes from a good place! You want to make it fast and easy to find words.

But here’s the thing: when we do the navigating, we take away a opportunity for kids to build motor planning and independence with their AAC. 💪💬

🌟 Instead, try this:
🟡 Model the navigation slowly so they can see the motor plan.
🟡 Use “think aloud” strategies (e.g. “Hmm… where’s monkey? Oh! Animals!”).
🟡 Highlight where words live with the search function.
🟡 Create a practice folder so they can safely explore and return “home.”

🎯 The goal? Empower your child to find their own words — so they can say whatever they want, whenever they want, with confidence! 💛

22/09/2025

🌟 Real Life Communication in Action 🌟

Today’s therapy looked a little different… it involved peas and a very curious duck! 🦆💚

When we take therapy into the community, we’re not just having fun (though we definitely are!) — we’re also helping children:

✨ Practice functional words and phrases on their AAC device, like “hello,” “more,” “bye,” or “help”
✨ Generalise language skills beyond the clinic, so communication happens in everyday life
✨ Build confidence that their AAC device is their voice everywhere — at the shops, at the park, with friends, or even meeting a duck 🦆

Community visits are a powerful way to show children that their AAC device goes with them wherever they go, and their words matter in every environment. 💛

09/09/2025

🎨✨ We’re so excited to share that Art Therapy has arrived at The Thrive Spot! ✨🎨

Art therapy is a creative, child-led way for kids to explore their thoughts and feelings when words can be tricky. Through drawing, painting, collage and more, children can express themselves, build confidence, and learn new ways to regulate and connect. 💛

Our new Art Therapist, Kaylee, brings warmth, creativity and passion to every session — creating a safe space for children to discover, process, and thrive. 🌈

📌 Available now for children aged 0–18
📌 Access through NDIS (Capacity Building) or privately
📌 Contact our team today to book or learn more!

👉 Because sometimes, a paintbrush says more than words ever could.

08/09/2025

🚀 We’re hiring OTs – and we want YOU!

Do you:
✔️ Love working with kids
✔️ Thrive on sensory play & regulation
✔️ Believe in neuroaffirming, child-led care
✔️ Want flexibility + a family-friendly team

At The Thrive Spot, you’ll join a passionate crew where FUN meets evidence-based practice (yes, we wear bright sneakers 👟 and silly socks 🧦).

✨ Flexible hours
✨ Supportive culture
✨ Long-term growth
✨ PD allowance & supervision

📩 Apply today! DM us or hit the link in bio — we’re interviewing now. Don’t wait 💜

Address

Unit 3, 130-134 Princes Highway, Dapto
Wollongong, NSW
2530

Telephone

+61491174791

Website

http://www.thethrivespot.com.au/

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