Wellbeingsupportspace

06/03/2026

Very grateful to the wonderful community at parkrun Australia Christies Beach this morning.

Lately, with younger children, it has been much harder to do the things that usually fill my cup. Getting out the door can feel like a small victory in itself. Today was one of those days where plans didn’t quite go to plan when my 16-month-old made it very clear (and very loudly) that she was not a fan of the pram.

But this is where community shows up.

Kind women stepped in — one pushed the pram while I carried my baby, others chatted with me and helped me feel seen rather than flustered in a moment that could easily have felt overwhelming.

It was a small act of kindness, but it meant a lot.

Sometimes wellbeing doesn’t look calm or perfectly organised. Sometimes it looks a bit messy, a bit loud, and a lot like parenting in real life. But moments like this remind me that we’re not meant to do life alone. The village still exists — sometimes it’s just waiting for us at Parkrun. 🌿

06/03/2026

This has coms up ALOT this week in sessions with clients, even for myself!

Hopefully it might help others moving into a long weekend!

You’re 100% in control of you life and you are not trapped or stuck … and yet … the world 🌍.. has got you all convinced it’s the reverse ….

Oh and pls share this with a friend who you know needs it ❤️❤️❤️❤️

04/03/2026

I was given a card by someone I have been supporting. It was a simple gesture, but a powerful reminder of why social work matters and why for me Socal Work is more than a job.

Social work is fundamentally about capacity building. It is about supporting people to recognise their own strengths, develop skills, and ultimately become the agents of change in their own lives. When social work is done well, the goal is not dependence on the worker — the goal is that over time, our role becomes less necessary because the person has the confidence, resources, and capacity to move forward independently.

Social work is also much more than therapeutic techniques or structured interventions. At its core, it is about relationships. It is about creating spaces where people feel safe, respected, and truly seen.

The person who gave me the card shared something that stayed with me: that for the first time, they felt understood and validated.

Moments like this highlight the quiet but profound impact of social work. Often the most meaningful outcomes are not easily measured in reports or systems, but in the shift from surviving to believing that thriving is possible.

During World Social Work Month, it feels important to recognise that social work is about walking alongside people as they rediscover their own voice, their own strengths, and their own path forward.n

03/03/2026

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life out of losses.

28/02/2026

NDIS therapy supports are focused on capacity building.

The goal is not to provide ongoing therapy forever, but to support the person to build their skills, confidence, and independence over time.

The role of the therapist is to:
• Strengthen the person’s abilities and functional skills
• Support the development of strategies that can be used in everyday life
• Build the knowledge and confidence of the people around them (family, carers, support workers)
• Ensure skills learned in sessions can be practiced and maintained outside of therapy

Therapy is most effective when the person’s day-to-day supports are equipped to reinforce and apply these strategies in real-life settings.

The long-term aim is to reduce reliance on therapy as capacity increases, while promoting sustainable independence and participation.

What are your thoughts?

28/02/2026

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27/02/2026

It is really important that social workers working in this space have the opportunity to contribute to the AASW submission. As a working group, we are actively seeking input from social workers so the submission reflects real practice experience and diverse perspectives.

We often hear that social workers feel they were not consulted in decisions that affect their work. This is a genuine opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape the direction of the submission.

Informing the Thriving Kids initiative SURVEY BELOW →

The AASW is advocating to ensure that the Thriving Kids initiative is designed to deliver positive outcomes for children, and emphasise the critical role of social workers in delivering these reforms.

We are collaborating with other allied health peak bodies to gather further evidence to identify the likely impact of Thriving Kids on participants and allied health professions and advocate for transition support. Given the fast-paced development of this initiative, there is a short window to provide input.

Please follow the link below to complete a short 5-minute survey by Tuesday 3 March 2026: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7BS7R9K

25/02/2026

On the way to school and work this morning, my five-year-old said:

“It’s okay to make mistakes and colour outside the lines.”

It was one of those simple moments that stays with you.

But as I sat with it, I also found myself reflecting on something deeper.

Not all children experience mistakes as safe.

Some children learn very early that mistakes bring criticism, disappointment, comparison, or shame. Over time, this can shape core beliefs — beliefs about worth, safety, acceptance, and whether it feels okay to try without getting it right.

Beliefs like:
• I am only good when I succeed
• Mistakes mean I’ve let someone down
• Trying feels risky
• I need to be perfect to be accepted

These beliefs don’t appear out of nowhere — they develop in relationship, environment, and experience. For many adults, part of healing is gently unlearning the idea that mistakes define who we are.

What felt meaningful about this moment wasn’t the idea that children are always carefree — because that isn’t true for everyone.

It was the reminder of what psychological safety can make possible.

Curiosity.
Trying without fear.
Beginning again.
Separating mistakes from worth.

Maybe the work isn’t about never developing self-doubt — but about creating spaces, for ourselves and for the children in our lives, where mistakes are survivable, safe, and part of being human.

A small moment.
A big reminder.

Sometimes colouring outside the lines isn’t failure — it’s freedom.

20/02/2026

It has been a big week.

One of those weeks where you realise how many hard things you are holding all at once.

Doing hard things is not always obvious.Sometimes it is showing up when you are tired.Having conversations you would rather avoid.Making decisions when you are unsure.Holding boundaries even when they feel uncomfortable.Continuing to care when your capacity feels stretched.

In business, it is backing yourself and continuing even when doubt is loud.In mum life, it is the invisible load, the patience, and supporting little people through big emotions.In friendships, it is honesty and staying connected even when life is busy.In relationships, it is vulnerability and choosing connection.In family, it is navigating love, history, and boundaries while protecting your wellbeing.In work, it is carrying responsibility, advocating, and continuing to show up with care.

Hard does not mean you are doing it wrong. Hard often means you care.

This weekend I am slowing down. No work. No pressure. Just being present.

Fun with the kids.A babysitter booked.Date night in the city.Wandering through the Fringe, laughing, reconnecting, and filling my cup.

Rest is not something we have to earn. Joy matters. Slowing down is part of sustaining the life we are building.

After a big week, this is me choosing presence, connection, and a little bit of fun 🤍

18/02/2026

If nothing changes, nothing changes.

It sounds simple.
Almost obvious.

But it’s one of the hardest truths to sit with.

Sometimes we say we want things to be different —
• less stressed
• more present
• healthier
• more connected
• more confident
• less reactive
• more financially secure
• better boundaries

And yet… we keep doing the same things.

We stay in the same patterns.
We respond the same way.
We avoid the same conversations.
We delay the same decisions.

Not because we’re lazy.
Not because we don’t care.

But because change feels uncomfortable.

As a social worker, I see this every day.
And as a human, I live it too.

Change asks something of us.
It asks for honesty.
It asks for responsibility.
It asks for courage.

And sometimes it asks us to grieve the version of ourselves that coped the only way we knew how.

But here’s the empowering part:

You don’t need to change everything.
You just need to change something.

One boundary.
One conversation.
One habit.
One routine.
One mindset.
One small action repeated consistently.

Momentum builds quietly.

The gym session you don’t feel like doing.
The email you’ve been avoiding.
The therapy appointment you finally book.
The budget you actually look at.
The hard conversation you lean into.

Small shifts compound.

If nothing changes, nothing changes.
But if one small thing changes… everything can begin to move.

Progress isn’t dramatic.
It’s consistent.

What’s one small change you’ve been avoiding — that might quietly change everything?

17/02/2026

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🎭 The Adelaide Fringe kicks off this weekend!

The Fringe offers an Accessibility Bookings service to support people to enjoy shows safely and confidently.

Learn more about Accessibility at the Adelaide Fringe or book a show → https://adelaidefringe.com.au/accessibility-bookings

16/02/2026

For all Social Workers in the NDIS this is the most important consultation and we must be at the table. I have emailed the AASW tonight but you MUST highlight the same importance whether directly with National office or state branches.

Also, it is so important to read this as it gives clear clues about where the NDIS is headed regarding NDIS therapy supports with the new planning framework.

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-02/defining-therapy-supports-consultation-with-allied-health-sector.pdfor