Chatterbox Australia Therapy Services

09/03/2026

Our team is SO excited that construction of one of our two outdoor play areas has commenced! 🙌🏻

Outdoor play isn't just fun – it's therapeutic.

Fresh air, movement, sensory input, and natural connection support regulation, confidence, and development in ways indoor spaces can't.

Now, with our integrated indoor-outdoor design, we're creating the ultimate therapeutic play environment.

We can't wait to share the finished space with you! Stay tuned for updates.

Please note – we just moved into our new location in January. We still have lots of items that need to be sorted and as a result we’ve had to temporarily put these items in at the back of our private car park. It looks like a bit of a mess at the moment, but won’t be for long!

03 9467 2642 🌐 www.therapyforchildren.com.au

09/03/2026

Girls Need Real Friendship Skills – From Primary School Onwards 💜

From Prep to Grade 6, friendships matter. And they're not always easy. Girls often struggle to navigate social complexity, conflict happens, and many find it hard to build genuine connections with confidence.

If your daughter finds it tricky to make or keep friendships, feels anxious in groups, or struggles with conflict – she's not alone.

At CHATS, our Friendship Lab for Girls is a weekly social skills group designed specifically for this age group.

We focus on:
• Navigating friendships with confidence
• Building genuine connections
• Resolving conflict with ease
• Emotional regulation when things get tricky

Weekly 90-minute sessions
Mondays 4–5:30pm

This is therapy for kids in Melbourne that works!

We have spots available NOW.

Call our reception team to discuss funding options and get your daughter started.

📞 03 9467 2642 🌐 www.therapyforchildren.com.au

Check out our other group therapy programs designed for primary school students.

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09/03/2026

🎬 **Moonlight Cinema is coming!** 🌙

There's something magical about watching a film under the stars—especially when it's a sensory-friendly experience designed with your family in mind.

Join us for an inclusive, low-pressure movie night where everyone can relax, enjoy, and just *be*. We're screening **Inside Out 2** under the stars, and it's going to be amazing.

**Event Details:**
📅 **Friday 20th March**
⏰ **5:30pm – 8:00pm**
📍 **CHATS, 585 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora**

**Who's it for?**
Kids, teens, and young adults who find regular cinemas a bit overwhelming. Sensory sensitivities? No worries. Want to chat during the film? That's okay too.

**Why we love it:**
✨ Sensory-friendly environment
✨ Inclusive, welcoming atmosphere
✨ A chance to build confidence in a real-world setting
✨ Community connection and belonging
✨ Bring a blanket, bring snacks, bring your crew!

**NDIS funding may apply** if this aligns with your goals.

**Keen to join?** 👇

Scan the QR code below for more information and contact details!

08/03/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible women in our lives – our therapists, our families, and the young women we support.

At CHATS, we believe every girl deserves to feel confident, supported, and celebrated for who she is.

Here's to the women lifting each other up! 💜

04/03/2026

✨ MOONLIGHT CINEMA ✨

Our FIRST special event in our new Bundoora location! 🎉🎬🌙

Watch ‘Inside Out 2’ under the stars—a sensory-friendly outdoor movie night!

📅 Friday, 20 March
📍 CHATS Bundoora
💬 NDIS applicable | Call Reception for cost

🍿 What's included:
• Giant inflatable screen movie experience
• Snacks
• Fun activities to build friendships & social confidence

Bring your own blankets, pillows & camping chairs. Dress warmly!

Perfect for ages 6+ (siblings welcome!)

More than a movie—it's community, confidence & real connections in a supported, neuro-affirming space.

✅ Before registering, chat with your child's therapist to ensure this event aligns with their therapy goals and supports their learning journey. This helps us create the best experience for everyone.

🎫 Register: https://therapyforchildren.com.au/kids-therapy-upcoming-events/

Special Events @ CHATS Click here to join today Contacts page Upcoming Event : Moonlight Cinema A movie night designed for kids who experience cinemas differently with all the support, comfort, and fun built in.Details· When: Friday 20 March 2026· Time: 5:30pm 8:00pm· Movie: Inside Out 2 Click fo...

17/02/2026

PREPARE is more than “school readiness”.
It’s a therapy-led, neuro-affirming programme that helps children aged 4–6 build the skills that make starting school feel safer, calmer, and more successful.

And we’re genuinely so grateful to deliver PREPARE in a space designed for real learning and real regulation.

At our CHATS clinic in Bundoora (585 Grimshaw Street), children can practise:
group routines and classroom readiness
communication and confidence with peers
movement + sensory regulation (because bodies need to feel settled to learn)
independence skills that matter across a full school day

You’ll see it in our facilities — calm, structured learning spaces and movement-friendly areas that support regulation, participation, and confidence.

If you’re wondering whether PREPARE is the right fit for your child, send us a message with “PREPARE” and we’ll share the info + steps to book a free Meet & Greet session !

15/02/2026

After 21 years as Chatterbox Australia Therapy Services, I’m so proud to welcome you to CHATS: Children’s Health and Therapy Services.

This change is more than a new name — it reflects the bigger vision I’ve always held.

Our journey from Chatterbox to CHATS
From the beginning, my dream was never just to run a traditional Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy clinic. I wanted to build an integrated health and therapy centre where families can access a connected team of specialists — from infancy through to young adulthood — all in one place.

A place where:

· Your child’s team communicates and collaborates
· Every professional is a true specialist (not a generalist)
· Families feel supported, understood, and empowered at every stage

With our move to 585 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora, that vision has become our everyday reality.

But the space is only part of the story.

The real difference: our people
I’m surrounded by some of the most talented, dedicated, and genuinely caring professionals I’ve had the privilege to work with. They don’t just do their jobs — they bring expertise, warmth, and a deep commitment to helping children thrive.

CHATS is special because of the people in it — and because of the way we work: collaboratively, thoughtfully, and with families at the centre of every decision.

Thank you for being here. We can’t wait to support your child — and your family — on the journey ahead.

Mel - (Melissa De Matteo)
Founder and CEO

New Details for CHATS:

📞 94672642
Email: info@chatterboxats.com
Website: www.therapyforchildren.com.au

09/02/2026

🧜‍♀️ CHATS Presents: The Little Mermaid 🧜‍♀️
Australia's FIRST therapy-led musical production created exclusively for children, teens, and young adults with additional needs!
Join us for weekly rehearsals + a full production performance (April–October 2026). Build confidence, teamwork, communication, and belonging through inclusive theatre.
🎭 Professional teachers, coaches & therapists 🎭 Weekly one-hour rehearsals 🎭 Full production performance 🎭 NDIS applicable
Ready to make a splash? Link in bio to register! 🌊✨
Visit: therapyforchildren.com.au
To sign up and receive our audition package

09/02/2026

04/02/2026

**The Power of Intentional Play Setup**

Ever wondered why some children dive straight into play while others need a nudge? The secret is in the *setup*.

Our PREPARE teacher Taylor doesn't just put a box of blocks on the floor and hope for the best. Instead, she thoughtfully creates a play invitation—like this road map activity—and gets started herself. When children arrive, they see an idea already in motion and naturally follow on, building and extending it together.

This intentional scaffolding is where real play growth happens. Children learn to:
✨ Observe and build on ideas
✨ Develop confidence through guided exploration
✨ Extend their play in meaningful ways
✨ Connect with peers through shared purpose

It's not about fancy resources—it's about *how* we present them. Every setup tells a story. Every invitation opens a door.

This is the PREPARE difference. 💚

Ready to see play-based learning in action? Enquire about PREPARE today.

📞 03 9467 2642 | 🌐 www.childrenstherapy.com.au

03/02/2026

🎯 OT APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE

Your child deserves support that actually works. Our OTs specialise in building real-world independence – from fine motor skills to sensory regulation and everyday confidence.

Whether it's writing, dressing, coordination, or self-care, we create tailored therapy that fits your child's needs.

✨ Limited appointments available now
✨ 1:1 therapy or group programs
✨ NDIS, Medicare, private pay accepted

Ready to get started? Call us on 03 9467 2642 or email info@chatterboxats.com to book your intake chat.

02/02/2026

A confident start to school begins before Day 1. 🎒

Our PREPARE program has supported hundreds of children to transition into mainstream school – with a 100% success rate for over a decade.

Whether your child needs extra support with routines, confidence, social skills, or regulation, we've got a pathway that works. Foundation, Core, or Intensive – flexible options designed around your family.

Term 1 starts 2 Feb. Spots available now.

📞 03 9467 2642
🌐 www.therapyforchildren.com.au

CHATS | Boutique, evidence-based, neuro-affirming therapy for ages 6m–25y. Speech Pathology, OT, Art Therapy + more. Individual sessions + inclusive groups (incl. PREPARE). North east Melbourne + online. 9467 2642 | info@chatterboxats.com