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Supporting children and young people with complex disability and related health needs

At Xavier, we have been providing disability support to Brisbane children and families for over 70 years. Our range of multi-disciplinary services are designed to help children and young people with high needs to live the best lives possible with their family. From occupational therapy and equipment hire, physio and speech therapy through to support workers, nursing, respite and NDIS support, we're here to help.

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. 🌟

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. 🎁 🎄

18/12/2025

🎄 Celebrating our Allied Health Award Recipients 🎄

At our Allied Health Christmas celebration, we were proud to recognise two peer-nominated award recipients.

🌟 I am Xavier Award
Charlie (Art Therapist) was recognised for living the Xavier values every day — bringing creativity, clinical insight and deep compassion to her work with children and families. Charlie consistently goes above and beyond in her role, bringing innovation, compassion and humility to everything she does.

👏 Special Recognition Award
Maree (Occupational Therapist) was acknowledged for her calm, caring and collaborative approach. A trusted mentor and teammate, Maree’s wisdom and genuine support make a lasting impact on our children and young people and their families.

Charlie and Maree are pictured with Clinical Governance Manager Jane and Allied Health Coordinator Catherine.

Congratulations to both on this well-deserved recognition 💙

17/12/2025

🎄Creative Christmas keepsakes for our Xavier Place guests💛

Throughout the year, Art Therapist Charlie worked with our Xavier Place guests to create beautiful self-portraits. This Christmas, those artworks were transformed into personalised mugs — a gift for each guest that is meaningful and uniquely theirs.

Here’s Maddie proudly unwrapping her Christmas mug, a beautiful keepsake celebrating her creativity and identity. 🎄☕️

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+611800928437

Website

http://www.xavier.org.au/

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