Red Frog: for Families

Red Frog: for Families At Red Frog: for Families, we celebrate that everyone is the same but different. We are here to supp

Red Frog for Families is an allied health service, based in Newcastle, NSW. We support our families with a range of therapies including; Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Community Access, Behaviour Support, Allied Health Assistance, Assessments, Telehealth, Intensives and School Holiday Social Programs. Our multidisciplinary team of therapists work with people of all ages and disabilities, fr

om paediatrics to adolescents and adults with developmental, behavioural and learning disabilities. Based in Broadmeadow, we provide services to local communities and surrounding areas including Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Belmont, Charlestown, Cardiff, Kotara, the Hunter Region and rural New South Wales.

🎬✨ Behind the scenes magic! Yesterday we had the absolute joy of teaming up with our amazing friends Bus Stop Films to c...
29/08/2025

🎬✨ Behind the scenes magic! Yesterday we had the absolute joy of teaming up with our amazing friends Bus Stop Films to create something truly special. 💚🐸

We can’t wait to share it with you at Froggies Festival on 10th October – it’s going to be an unforgettable premiere! 🌟

Stay tuned… the countdown is on! 🎉🎥

📢✨ It’s Speech Pathology Week – and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate our amazing team of Speech Therapists!Every day,...
27/08/2025

📢✨ It’s Speech Pathology Week – and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate our amazing team of Speech Therapists!

Every day, you empower our participants to communicate, connect, and live with confidence. 💬💖 Your dedication, compassion, and expertise make a real difference in so many lives – and we are endlessly grateful to have such a talented group of speechies on our team.

Here’s to our speechies – thank you for everything you do, today and every day! 🙌💐

Play isn’t “just play” – it’s how your child learns. Through play, children practice social skills, fine motor movements...
25/08/2025

Play isn’t “just play” – it’s how your child learns. Through play, children practice social skills, fine motor movements, language, and even emotional regulation.

🎭 Pretend play (e.g., dolls, cars, kitchen sets) builds language and problem-solving. Sensory play (slime, sand, water) helps with calming and sensory exploration.
💬 Follow their lead – what they're interested in opens the door for connection and growth.
Play is therapy – wrapped in joy.

🧘 Mini mindful moment: Nature still speaks in winter 😘Give this a go a ‘sound walk’ with your child — listen for rustlin...
25/08/2025

🧘 Mini mindful moment: Nature still speaks in winter 😘

Give this a go a ‘sound walk’ with your child — listen for rustling leaves, birds, your own footsteps. Reflect on what you heard!

🌿👣

22/08/2025

🎉 Special Announcement! 🎉

Red Frog for Families is turning 13 — and we’re celebrating in style! 💚

📅 Save the Date: Friday, 10th October | 4 PM – 6 PM
📍 Red Frog for Families HQ

✨ Join us for the Froggies Festival — a celebration packed with:

🚚 Food Trucks

🐸 Interactive games

🎶 Live Music

🧁 Amazing stall holders

🎬 Mini Film Premier

& Much much more!!!!!!

This milestone isn’t just ours — it’s yours too. Bring your friends, family, and your Froggies spirit for an unforgettable afternoon! 💚

👉 Stay tuned — we’ll be announcing more detail soon!

💛 Thankfulness Thursday A Shoutout to Our Everyday Heroes 💛Today, we’re wrapping the week in a big, heartfelt THANK YOU ...
20/08/2025

💛 Thankfulness Thursday A Shoutout to Our Everyday Heroes 💛

Today, we’re wrapping the week in a big, heartfelt THANK YOU to the amazing parents and carers who are the steady heartbeat behind our participants’ journeys. 💫

Whether it’s early mornings, late nights, words of encouragement, or just being there – your love, patience, and dedication never go unnoticed. You lift, support, advocate, and celebrate – and we see you. 💐

Care and connection are the threads that hold us together, and you weave them beautifully every day. On this , we celebrate YOU – for showing up, for staying strong, and for being a constant source of love and light. 💖

Let’s all take a moment to pause, reflect, and send some gratitude to the incredible carers and parents in our lives. You are appreciated more than words can say! 🙌

Progress isn’t always obvious – but it matters. Did your child try a new food? Tolerate a tag in their shirt? Use a new ...
20/08/2025

Progress isn’t always obvious – but it matters. Did your child try a new food? Tolerate a tag in their shirt? Use a new word or calm down with your help? That’s a win!
We often look for the “big changes,” but those little moments show that the therapy, the love, the consistency – it’s working.

Celebrate these steps. Brag about them. Journal them. And most of all, notice them.
You're doing amazing work. And so is your child.


Do you know about NSW Companion Card? Why pay twice? The NSW Companion Card helps individuals with disabilities access l...
14/08/2025

Do you know about NSW Companion Card? Why pay twice? The NSW Companion Card helps individuals with disabilities access live shows, cinemas, and more—with a support person for free.
🎟️ It's about access, not extras.
We’ve got the full how-to in our Winter edition of our Red Frog for Families Magazine Check it out via the link in our bio!

Therapist Tip Tuesday: If your child is crashing into furniture, climbing everything, or constantly on the move – they m...
11/08/2025

Therapist Tip Tuesday: If your child is crashing into furniture, climbing everything, or constantly on the move – they may be seeking proprioceptive input (body awareness).
This is normal for many kids with sensory processing differences.
🏃‍♂️ Try safe, structured ways to help:
* Cushion obstacle courses * Heavy lifting tasks (e.g., carrying laundry)
* Pushing/pulling games (wagons, weighted backpacks)

These activities can calm, regulate, and help them focus.

Joke of the Month David’s pick this month is all about teamwork:How does a penguin build its house?Igloos it together! 🐧...
10/08/2025

Joke of the Month
David’s pick this month is all about teamwork:
How does a penguin build its house?
Igloos it together! 🐧🏠
Because when we build together, we thrive together.

We use play to empower — obstacle courses, cooking pretend meals — every movement has meaning. Our therapists use purpos...
08/08/2025

We use play to empower — obstacle courses, cooking pretend meals — every movement has meaning. Our therapists use purposeful play to develop skills across physical, emotional and social areas. It’s therapy that feels like fun — because that’s how we learn best!

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1/10 Denney Street
Broadmeadow, NSW
2292

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+61280606499

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