Leaps and Bounds Disability Services

27/10/2025

🎉 Happy OT Week 2025! 🎉

This year’s theme is “Occupational Therapy in Action” — and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible work of our OT's who bring this to life every day 💙

At Leaps and Bounds, we see that action every single day through the incredible work of our amazing OT’s Lucy and Issy.

Lucy and Issy don’t just support individuals — they walk alongside families, helping them navigate challenges, celebrate milestones, and reach their unique goals with heart and hope. Whether it’s building routines, fostering independence, or unlocking new possibilities, they bring warmth, wisdom, and a whole lot of love to every step of the journey 💫

We’re so proud to celebrate these two amazing therapists who make a real difference in the lives of the families we serve.

For more information about OT week please follow the link below.
https://otaus.com.au/ot-week-2025

Leaps and Bounds Team 😊

13/10/2025

🌟 Feeding Therapy Fun with Amelia 🌟

Today’s session with Speech Therapist Ranita was all about helping Amelia explore new food textures in a playful, low-pressure way.

Amelia’s been working hard to build comfort around unfamiliar foods — especially those that feel, look, or smell different, which can be really overwhelming for her.

Ranita is using the SOS Approach to Feeding, a fantastic program that helps kids with feeding challenges through a step-by-step, play-based method. If you're curious, here's a great link to learn more: https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/

One of our goals is to help Amelia start drinking milk, as she currently avoids it completely. So instead of asking her to drink it right away, Ranita got creative… and made playdough! 🥣💙
They mixed flour, milk, and blue food colouring — and Amelia LOVED it! She called it “Stitch Playdough” (she’s a big Stitch fan 🐾) and had so much fun squishing and mixing.
This was a huge win, especially since she’s previously been uncomfortable with food touching her skin.

Every little step counts, and today was a joyful one 💪💙

Leaps and Bounds Team!

25/09/2025

🎉 School Holiday Fun in Moreton Bay! 🐾🎨🚴‍♂️

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? From 20 September to 6 October, Moreton Bay is bursting with free and low-cost activities for children and teens across libraries, galleries, museums, and nature centres!

🌿 Nature Adventures

Explore Kumbartcho Sanctuary, CREEC, and Osprey House with arts, crafts, and guided walks.

Join the Agents of Discovery app-based nature quest!

🎭 Creative Workshops

Messy play, hip hop dance, and beginner acrobatics for all ages.

Camp cooking with Scouts Queensland—learn to light a fire and cook outdoors!

🚴‍♀️ Active Fun

Dodgeball, freestyle BMX clinics, and more through the Active Holidays program.

There’s something for every curious mind and energetic body! Check out the full lineup at the Moreton Bay School Holidays page.
https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Events/Moreton-Bay-School-Holidays

📅 Mark your calendars and get ready for a holiday full of discovery and fun!

From indoor activities at our Libraries, and Galleries and Museums, to outdoor adventures with Healthy and Active Moreton, there is something for every age.

22/09/2025

WE'RE SO PROUD OF YOU DECLAN! 🙌

This past weekend, our client Declan competed at the WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NATIONAL LEAGUE Sunshine Coast Clash at Caloundra Indoor Sports Centre and there was no chance his Physiotherapist Ellen was going to miss out on the action!!

It is unbelievable to think that only just over 5 years ago, Declan was a typically developing boy, who suffered a spinal cord injury, due to a malformation in his heart that became lodged into his spinal cord, leaving him a Tetraplegic with no feeling in his body from his chest down.

After multiple life-saving neurosurgeries and years of rehabilitation, his achievements are a testament to his pure grit and determination, combined with the steadfast love and unwavering support of his family. 💚

A huge thank you to Paralympian Ryley Batt for being such an advocate and inspiration to future sports stars just like Declan.

You better believe that Declan will be bringing those 'big guns' of his to the world stage in the coming years! Keep your eye out for him! 🥇🥇🥇

Leaps and Bounds Team! 🏆

18/09/2025

World Gratitude Day is a beautiful reminder to pause and reflect on the people and moments that fill our hearts. This Sunday, 21st September, the World comes together to celebrate the beauty of gratitude—and we’re here for it!

At Leaps and Bounds Disability, we’re overflowing with gratitude—for our incredible clients, the families we walk alongside, and the relationships we nurture every single day.

💙 Each milestone reached, each goal achieved, is a shared victory. Whether it's a first word shared, a new skill mastered, or a moment of confidence blossoming—we are honoured to be part of these journeys.
The trust our families place in us is something we never take for granted.

🙌 To our clients: thank you for inspiring us with your courage, resilience, and joy. You remind us daily why we do what we do.

Today, we’re asking—what are you grateful for? Whether it’s a small moment or a big breakthrough, we’d love to hear what fills your cup.

Leaps and Bounds Team. 🩷

07/09/2025

✨🌍 World Physiotherapy Day – 8th September 2025 🌍✨

Today we celebrate the incredible work of Physiotherapists across the globe and most of all our AMAZING Leaps and Bounds Physiotherapists, Ellen and Steph✨

This year’s theme is all about Healthy Ageing – highlighting the vital role physiotherapy plays in keeping people active, independent, and preventing frailty and falls as we grow older.

With our ageing population on the rise, the power of movement, strength and prevention has never been more important. 🧡

Let’s take a moment to thank the amazing Physiotherapists who help people of all ages move better, feel stronger, and live life to the fullest! 🙌



Leaps and Bounds Team ✨✨

05/09/2025

💜Child Protection Week is an important annual campaign across Australia, focused on raising awareness about child abuse and neglect while championing the safety and well-being of children and young people.

To celebrate, our local community is hosting a couple of Free Family Fun Days — a wonderful opportunity for families to come together, enjoy activities, and support this vital cause.

Please see attached flyers for events being held this Sunday and next Tuesday.

💜 Leaps and Bounds Team.

01/09/2025

🏉🎾 Community Sport for Every Family 🏉🎾

We know that joining community sport isn’t always easy. Many families face different challenges—whether it’s cost, time, transport, or simply finding the right fit.

But here’s the great news: our amazing local area is full of opportunities for your child and family to get involved, feel part of a team, and connect with the community.

👟 Looking for a sport or community group? Check out this link to discover local sports, activities, and inclusive programs that are fun for the whole family: 👉 https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Disability-Access-and-Inclusion/Inclusive-Sporting-and-Recreation-Opportunities

🎫 Don’t forget to register for the Queensland Government’s Play On sports voucher! It’s designed to help eligible families cover costs like registration, uniforms, and more. A little support can go a long way.
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/playon/find-provider

Let’s make sport accessible, fun, and inclusive for everyone—because everyone deserves a chance to play, grow, and belong 🧡

28/08/2025

This past August, the team at Leaps and Bounds Disability Services, proudly celebrated the strength, resilience, and joy of those living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). One of our radiant clients, Chanae, lives with SMA, and she lights up every single session with her infectious smile and boundless positivity. Her spirit continues to inspire us in the most profound ways.

In one of her recent appointments with our amazing physiotherapist Steph, Chanae was fitted for a brand-new power wheelchair—an exciting step toward greater independence and mobility. We also had the joy of celebrating her upcoming birthday, making the moment even more special!

SMA is a rare genetic condition that affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord—those vital cells responsible for muscle movement. As these neurons deteriorate, individuals experience progressive muscle weakness and atrophy, impacting essential functions like walking, swallowing, and even breathing.

Throughout the month, we joined the global SMA community in raising awareness, sharing stories, and celebrating progress. If you'd like to continue learning and supporting, we encourage you to follow 'Fight with Chanae against SMA' on social media.

Let’s keep the momentum going—spreading awareness, fostering inclusion, and uplifting the incredible SMA community. 💜

The Leaps and Bounds Team

25/08/2025

🎉 Celebrating Speech Pathology Week 2025🎉

This week, we honour the incredible work of speech pathologists and the life-changing impact they have on individuals and communities across Australia. With the theme “Impact Through Communication,” each day shines a light on how communication—and safe swallowing—shapes our lives, from building relationships to fostering independence and wellbeing.

💬 Did you know that 1.2 million Australians live with a communication disability, and many more experience difficulties with swallowing? Speech pathologists support people of all ages to find their voice, express their needs, connect with others, and eat and drink safely ; essential for health, dignity, and quality of life.

Here’s how we’re celebrating this week at Leaps and Bounds:
🌟 Day 1: Connection through communication and mealtimes
🌟 Day 2: Confidence through communication and safe swallowing
🌟 Day 3: Inclusion through communication and participation
🌟 Day 4: Empowerment through communication and choice
🌟 Day 5: Opportunity through communication and access
🌟 Day 6: Wellbeing through communication and nutrition
🌟 Day 7: Independence through communication and self-care

Let’s raise awareness, spark conversations, and celebrate the power of communication. Whether it’s a child saying their first word, an adult regaining speech after injury, or someone learning to swallow safely again—speech pathologists make it possible.

🎉Celebrate Speech Pathology Week with us by sharing your inspiring stories about our amazing Speech Pathologists at Leaps and Bounds—let’s highlight the impact they make every day! 🎉

22/08/2025

📚✨Book week 2025 📚✨

The team at Leaps and Bounds Disability Services had such a wonderful time dressing up and celebrating Book Week 2025 📚✨
It has been so special seeing all of our clients' amazing creations and imaginations come to life in the clinic this week. From favourite storybook characters to colourful costumes, the joy and excitement have been contagious 💜

Thank you to everyone who joined in and made this week one to remember! 🌈

Comment below your favourite Leaps and Bounds Disability service team member dress up!