Awesome Kids OT

20/09/2025

This is quite an extensive survey. PLEASE take the time to complete it. Government needs to hear that they can't just announce something like this without proper community consultation with all stakeholders.

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18/09/2025

It feels like a constant fight... But, please sign this petition.

⚖️ Help protect fair NDIS assessments
Recent changes to NDIS legislation mean the NDIA no longer has to consider the evidence you provide - like your own written account, and reports from your OT, psychologist, or GP.
Instead, decisions will be based on internal assessments that might not reflect your real-world needs.
This petition asks Parliament to change Section 32L so that participant medical reports are taken into consideration during NDIS needs assessments.
🖊️ Sign the petition:
EN7545 – Allow NDIS participants to submit their own professional reports
https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN7545
📩 Don’t forget to confirm your signature by email.

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18/09/2025

This could be a great opportunity for kids.

ATTENTION School Parents!!!

I’m building a new program and before I launch it to the public, I'm looking for a few people to test it for me!

It's designed specifically for kids at school who are struggling with motivation in the mornings and/or getting into trouble in class.

I know many of you are trying to see your child thrive, but the school system always gets in your way. Not anymore!

I need a few testers to help me finalise

- The Small group PT to make it easier to focus on school work again
- The Engaging games designed to make kids feel successful and feel that they belong
- The Mentorship to teach them skills for better focus that they can use for life

If I offered to help you get your child back to thriving at school WITHOUT breaking the bank, would you test this new program for me before the public launch later next term?

This would be a pre-launch test, which means you’ll get access for 50% off, and you’ll be working with me 1:1 to make sure your son or daughter is starting school with a smile, not a struggle.

The catch: I’ll need a short testimonial from you after the program sharing how well you did...

And of course, any feedback on the program to make it even better (in return you’ll get access for 50% off).

This program is built around the exact process that helped…

🏆Dea… saw her son Ollie back to his wonderful happy ways. Getting up in the mornings used to be a struggle; now it’s a regular success. Her son is now excited to go to school as it means doing his favourite activity of the day.

🏆Michael… saw his son find a newfound energy and excitement for exercise and trying new things. He has found a passion for swimming ON HIS OWN!

The key to his son's success was Ethan's passion and ability to get down to his son's level and find out what he liked.

How will it work?
Basically, the trick to getting your child back to thriving in the morning before school is the Focus, First, Fitness Program.
WITHOUT “just trying harder” or joining another team sport.

Now, since this is my final testing round before going live, I’m looking for just 5 kids to take through the new program.

So if all this sounds good to you, and I can guarantee you will see some of the best results you have ever experienced, could you help me out by testing this new program for me?

13/09/2025

There is a lot happening at the Bellingen Youth Hub. Here is one of those things.

🍲✨ Youth Feeds at the Hub! ✨🍲

Every Wednesday afternoon, young people are invited to cook up something delicious with Marley, our trained chef. Learn simple, tasty recipes, get hands-on in the kitchen, and then sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve created together!

📅 Every Wednesday
🕞 3:30pm – 5:30pm
📍 At the Hub

Come hungry, leave happy. 🌿👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

05/09/2025

Now, here are the amazing school holiday groups I meant to post about.

30/08/2025

Soooo, yesterday I accidentally spammed a bunch of emails to lots of clients with incorrect Future OT Service information. Oops!

When I thought I was "testing" the process, I got it very wrong. Sorry for the confusion!

The great news is that transition plans have now been offered to or confirmed with most of our clients so they can continue to receive occupational therapy services from one of our outgoing team or from me.

I'm pretty sure that I have contacted everyone impacted today, but if I've missed you, or if you're having any technical problems with the Online Consent to Exchange Information Form please text or call me on 0408 447 306 (leave a message) or email to marg@akot.com.au

Thanks, Marg

23/08/2025

What a great project!
Awesome young people raising awareness and displaying their talent.

https://www.fullon.biz/real-special.html?fbclid=IwdGRleAMWgdNjbGNrAxaApmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEenrjtnUnIj2XS0SzXvV5uFZeAGCnlZz9_VyBx-P4FIMvZF3zfn7zo4wxCdHY_aem_4a1RJansabFhvSU6JBdoFA

Premiering in late 2026 REAL SPECIAL is a bold, disability-led youth theatre project where young artists smash stereotypes with humour, punk-rock energy, and lived experience.

15/08/2025

With much gratitude and love x Marg

For more detailed information, please email help@akot.com.au

03/08/2025

This will be good to listen to. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/kids-mental-health-parenting-emotional-and-social-health/105571538?utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared

11/07/2025

Maybe your young person is keen to try out Shoretrack.

🚨 A few spots left! 🚨

Our ShoreTrack Holiday Program is running next week (Monday to Thursday) and we’ve got a very limited number of places still available.

If you’ve got a young person who’s ever thought about coming to ShoreTrack, or if you think they’d benefit from trying something different in a supportive, hands-on environment... now’s the time to give it a go.

✅ Max of two days per young person
🚐 Transport available at reasonable distances if needed
🥪 Snacks and lunch and good vibes provided

Get in touch ASAP to secure a spot. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

📩 Send us a DM to get the ball rolling.

19/06/2025

What if your child no longer had access to outreach therapy services? What would that mean for them and your family? If your child's therapist or allied health assistant, from AwesomeKidsOT or any other service, travels to your home, your child's preschool or school, or provides services to your child in the community please take a few minutes to complete this survey. 🙏

The NDIS have released the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, which start on the 1st July 2025.

The biggest change for families is that the NDIS has cut the travel price for allied health therapists to half the therapy rate. There is also a limit on how much travel time therapists can claim.

As a result, many therapists are now working out if they can continue to offer therapy at home, kindergartens, or schools.

The best thing to do is to contact your children’s therapists to ask if they will still travel to you.

🔹Have your say🔹

ACD is very concerned about this change. It is best practice for children to see therapists at home, kinder, school and other community settings. We know for many children and families it is not possible to get to clinic-based services.

We are raising our concerns with the NDIS. You can help.

Let us know what it will mean for your child and family if your child's therapist can’t travel to see you.

Please complete this short survey: Survey has now closed, thank you to the hundreds of families who completed the survey. Read our comment below for what we heard.