Xavier Children's Support Network

22/01/2026

💙 Catch-ups, connection and karaoke! 💙

Friends Maddie and Jess dropped in with their Support Workers for a lovely catch-up at Xavier Place. Between chatting and laughing and they shared the songs they’ve been listening to, inspiring an impromptu karaoke session! 💙🎶

20/01/2026

🎨🎶 Art and Music Therapy in Harmony 🎶🎨

Liam explored art and music during a creative arts therapy session at Xavier Place. 🌟

Using communication cards, gestures and eye gaze, Liam chose colours 🎨, materials, painted with his elbow and created his own beautiful artwork.

Live, improvised music 🎵 inspired by Liam's love of superhero 🦸‍♂️ and sci-fi 🚀 movies mirrored his movements, adding rhythm and flow to his creativity.

Smiles 😄, playful glances 👀 and intentional gestures filled the session as Liam expressed himself alongside Art Therapist Charlie and Music Therapist Becca 💙

14/01/2026

☀️ Toilet Training This Summer ☀️

Summer can offer an opportunity to gently begin — or revisit — toilet training, with warmer weather, fewer layers of clothing and sometimes a little more flexibility in daily routines.

Toilet training is a big sensory experience for children from new sounds and sensations to learning how their body feels. For some children, including those with developmental delay, it can take a little longer to feel comfortable and confident.

In our latest article, Xavier Occupational Therapist Ushes shares her advice on how to approach toilet training this summer.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/45IrwJY

13/01/2026

💙 Carer Gateway Counselling Support

While caring for a loved one brings great joy and connection, some days can feel lonely or overwhelming — and that’s okay.

Our friends at Carer Gateway offer free, professional counselling for carers who need someone to talk to.

📞 Carer Gateway Counselling Service
🕗 Available weekdays, 8am–6pm
💬 A qualified counsellor is just a phone call away

Support is there for you — because carers need care too.

09/01/2026

🎶 Kicking off the year with good vibes and great tunes 🎶

Our first week of 2026 at Xavier Place has been one to remember 💛 We’ve enjoyed river walks, cafés, local markets and laughter-filled car rides complete with our own carpool karaoke 🎤🚗.

Back at the house, we’ve loved relaxed movie sessions, creative arts with our therapists and plenty of fun together.

This video collage captures some of these beautiful moments, set to an original song written by our guests during the week 🎧✨.

What a wonderful way to start the year!

#2026

08/01/2026

🌊💦 Making Waves with Hydrotherapy!

Our physiotherapists support children and young people with physical disabilities to move, build strength and enjoy the water.

👀 Watch Liam in action, having fun and making progress during his hydrotherapy session!

💌 If you’d like to learn more about our hydrotherapy program and how we may support your child in 2026, email intake@xavier.org.au.

Outcomes vary. Sessions are led by qualified physiotherapists as part of a personalised program.

07/01/2026

🎒 What support helped your child transition to school?

Starting school is a big milestone and every child’s journey looks a little different. 💛

At Xavier, we know that for families of children with developmental delay or disability, this transition can bring both excitement and uncertainty. We’d love to hear from parents and carers whose children have already started school.

👉 What kind of support made the biggest difference for your family — or what do you wish had been available?

Let us know in the comments - your experiences can help shape future support for families across Queensland. 🌟

Welcome to the Peak Body for Children with Developmental Delay & Global Developmental Delay...

06/01/2026

🎉Happy New Year from Xavier Place! 💛

2026 is off to a great start at Xavier Place as yesterday we welcomed back guests, including Joel and Riley, and our wonderful team. We can’t wait to see what the year ahead brings!

31/12/2025

🎉 Happy New Year!

As we welcome in 2026, here’s to a year filled with care, connection and plenty of moments that matter. We’re looking forward to sharing it with our wonderful community.

#2026

24/12/2025

🎅🎄Merry Christmas!

We wish all of our children and young people, families and our team a joyful and peaceful Christmas.

May your hearts be full with moments of love, laughter and connection, today and always.

22/12/2025

One last Christmas treat at Xavier Place 🎄🍰

So much joy (and cake!) thanks to Lily and her family, who very kindly surprised our team with a delicious Christmas cake. A sweet moment to slow down and share some laughs together💛

19/12/2025

It’s almost a wrap on Christmas at Xavier Place 🎄

As we prepare to close for the Christmas break from Monday 22 December, our guests and team wanted to share a special message with you.

From everyone at Xavier Place, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a safe, and joyful festive season. 🎁 🎄