Sensory Solutions

25/01/2026

Lifeline Central West Support Hub will be open at the Lake Cargelligo Youth Centre every day from tomorrow, Sunday, 9am-4pm. If you would like a chat, no appointment or referral is needed. If you are feeling overwhelmed, speaking to someone can make all the difference.
If you or someone you know needs support, please call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14 and 13YARN on 13 92 76, or Lifeline text on 0477 13 11 14. You can also visit www.lifeline.org.au for our online chat service or for resources. We are here for you 24/7.

Lifeline Central West Support Hub will be open at the Lake Cargelligo Youth Centre every day from tomorrow, Sunday, 9am-4pm. If you would like a chat, no appointment or referral is needed. If you are feeling overwhelmed, speaking to someone can make all the difference.
If you or someone you know needs support, please call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14 and 13YARN on 13 92 76, or Lifeline text on 0477 13 11 14. You can also visit www.lifeline.org.au for our online chat service or for resources. We are here for you 24/7.

Lachlan Shire - The Heart of NSW Roy Butler MP Scott Barrett MLC

26/12/2025

Industry often needs to update skills and qualifications. Contact us so that we can advise on the best training needs for your group (minimum x 6) or explore our pathway course or PD short courses.

16/12/2025

When little ones hear about violent events on the news, it can be hard to help them understand and cope with what happened. Limiting media exposure and making space for them to express big feelings can help children feel safer and more secure.

16/12/2025

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Managing big feelings? Here's one for the parents.
I am lost for words, as many are, so here is a quick guide that roots in the principles of trauma informed care.
--> Collaborate and involve them in age-appropriate ways.
--> Social connection is protective. Healing is relational.
--> Transparent decision making. Don't push their fears down but acknowledge and empower them to make decisions right now. They may choose to stay home to regulate. They may want to be dropped off rather than take public transport. Talk about ways of building safety in.
--> Support the nervous system. Ground where you can. Play is a beautiful way of doing this.
--> Recognise the impact of trauma, and in this case, working through using Jewish ways of being may provide an additional layer of protection.
Sending love to the Jewish community, as we stand firmly against anti-Semitism and any act of violence.

14/11/2025

New miniatures for the Sandtray studio! And not necessarily for children.
Adults and teens benefit from Sandtray Therapy where they have a safe therapeutic space to explore trauma, broken relationships, grief and heartbreak 💔❤️‍🩹⛓️‍💥

12/10/2025

12 October 2025
RECONNECT
Reach out to someone you haven’t talked to in a while.
We all benefit when we reach out with kindness and genuine friendship, especially when it is with someone we haven't talked to in a while. I am encouraged when someone I haven't spoken to in a while reaches out whether with a text, phone call or catching up at an event. It is interesting to read a 2022 study, “The Surprise of Reaching Out: Appreciated More Than We Think,” asked college students to write a short note and share a gift with someone they hadn’t spoken to in a while. They then predicted how much the responder would appreciate the act. Responders later rated how much they actually appreciated it, and the results indicated that people underestimated how much others appreciated it when they reached out. These findings held even when people reached out to weak ties—people they didn’t know too well.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/platonic-love/202509/when-you-reach-out-it-means-more-than-you-think

10/10/2025

Some days you may feel lost and uninspired, and that's okay. 😣 On World Mental Health Day, we're here to remind you that not every day will feel like this.

If you're having a tough time, take a moment for a mental health check-in and some self-care.

If those hard days are happening more often, you can reach out for free support:
• Lifeline 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au for chat and text options
• Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 or https://kidshelpline.com.au
• Transcultural Mental Health Line on 1800 648 911 Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm
• 13YARN (24/7) support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 13 92 76
• For connection to specialist mental health services call the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

09/10/2025

Share how you are connecting with your community and tag

08/10/2025

My first thought was the sculpture represented how we might feel when we have the weight of the world on our shoulders. However, when I dug a little deeper I discovered that this incredible sculpture is Earth’s Custodian, an Environmental Statement Art in Chain-link. It is made with 6mm #316 Stainless steel chain andwith CorTen Steel. The ‘Earth’ Dimensions 320x300x260cm and its Weight +800KG
You can read more about it https://artpark.com.au/Australian-Sculpture/earths-custodian-3-2m/

07/10/2025

On October 7th for Mental Health Month you can think about ways you can give back to the communities you are connected to.
Today is Give Back Day
Make a to-do list of ways to help out or donate

05/10/2025

Call today for an appointment tomorrow!

05/10/2025

Youth Calendar
Check out more great mental health tips from ReachOut by scanning the QR codes!
https://au.reachout.com/relationships/friendships/how-to-ask-a-friend-if-theyre-ok