Let's Talk Support

28/10/2026

Happy OT Week

Happy OT week 🎉
This is my 23rd year of supporting kids through participation to play, learn and live.
I have the best job in the world 🤩

21/10/2026

🦷Teeth Brushing Activity🦷
👾Little Monsters Edition! 👾

Ever get that fluffy, fuzzy feeling on your teeth when you forget to brush them? 🪥
Let’s find out why!

🦠 Meet the Little Monsters!
Bacteria and germs can build up on our teeth after eating. We call them our little monsters! 👾

🎨 Step 1: Draw the monsters
Let’s draw our little monsters onto our teeth and see what happens when we don’t brush!

👀 Step 2: Follow the visuals
Using our visual guides, we’ll learn how to brush our teeth step by step, together.

⏳ Step 3: Ready, set, brush!
With our Mini Monsters toothbrush kit, we’ll set our timer, add toothpaste, wet our toothbrush and get brushing!

🪥 Step 4: Brush those monsters away!
Following our visuals, we’ll practise brushing the front, back and chewing surfaces of our teeth, making sure we get all those little monsters!

💧 Step 5: Clean up and shine!
We’ll wipe around our mouth and finish with our favourite lip balm to keep our lips feeling soft and looking shiny. 😊

✨ Learning through play!
This fun, hands-on activity helps children practise their teeth-brushing routine, build independence and develop healthy oral hygiene habits using visual supports, sensory-friendly tools and plenty of encouragement.

Because brushing our teeth doesn’t have to be scary — it can be monster-fighting fun! 👾🦷

- Learn by sequence daily routine and hygiene habits visual (Kmart)

- Mini monster kit (Big W)

- Lips and brushing visuals (Let’s Talk Support)

See below for this lesson action!

17/10/2026

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14/10/2026

Maitland Family Support AGM

12/10/2026

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With this year's event fast approaching we are seeking the support from more volunteers to ensure the fun and festivities run smoothly for our 2026 attendees!

The Christmas Party Newcastle hopes you'll consider joining us and giving your time to make it a memorable day for all concerned 🎄🎁❤️

For detailed information and the opportunity to register please visit 👉 https://www.sccpau.com.au/volunteernewc

Gather your mates, work colleagues, or family and build a team of spirited Elves to give back this festive season 🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄

Please share this post and help us find those with the time and availability 🫶

10/10/2026

A reminder that the Maitland Riverlights festival is on in the shared space at The Levee Central Maitland tomorrow, Saturday 10th October from 2pm until 9pm.

There will be 20 cultural villages representing more than 50 nations and cultures. Your child/children might like to pick up a free Cultural Passport to have stamped at each village.

With food, live performances, floating lanterns and a light show, it’s a great afternoon and night out for the whole family.

Many of the stores in The Levee will be open until 9pm and this is a great chance to support them.

You can find the full program at www.maitlandriverlights.com.au

This community event is brought to you by Maitland City Council and The Mutual Bank

08/10/2026

💙 COMMUNICATION IS MORE THAN WORDS! 💙

🔢 1, 2, 3… Every number tells a story! 🌟

At Let’s Talk Support, we love celebrating the little moments that are actually HUGE milestones! 💙

One of our amazing little boys, who has previously been non-speaking, has recently started counting out loud! 🥹👏

And what makes this moment even more special? Numbers are one of his favourite interests! 🔢

By following his interests, building on his strengths and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement, we are seeing his confidence and communication develop in his own way.

💬 Communication doesn’t always begin with conversation.

It might begin with a gesture, a sound, a facial expression, pointing, using a communication device or, in this little boy’s case, counting numbers!

This is why we believe in meeting children where they are, embracing their interests and recognising that every child has something to communicate, even without spoken words.

Counting may seem like a small achievement to some, but for this little boy, it is an exciting new way to use his voice and share something he loves. 💙

✨ Different ways of communicating. Different developmental journeys. Every achievement worth celebrating!

We are so proud of you, little superstar! 🌟

💙 Let’s Talk Support – Supporting little voices in all the ways they communicate.

07/10/2026

Don’t forget today is the Spicy Brains Silent Disco 🪩

🎉 A reminder that our Spicy Brains Kids Party is tomorrow, Thursday 8 October!

Join us for an inclusive, sensory-friendly celebration where neurodivergent children can have fun and parent carers can relax, connect, discover local supports and feel valued. 💜

We’re also excited to welcome a special guest from the electorate office!

We look forward to celebrating with you! 🌈

02/10/2026

Update on Thriving Kids

From 1 October 2026, families can access initial supports under Thriving Kids.

Thriving Kids is starting to help children aged 0 to 8 years who need extra support with their development and their families.

If you've noticed signs and don't know what they mean, have questions about your child's development, or are ready to find support, Thriving Kids is an easy place to start.

✅ No diagnosis needed.
✅ Trusted information on childhood development and autism.

All Thriving Kids supports will be rolled out by January 2028. The way people access the NDIS won’t change before then.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇