Our Time To Shine

28/02/2026

💙 Expressions of Interest – Young Men’s Activity Group (Ages 10–18) 💙

We’re excited to open Expressions of Interest for our Young Men’s Activity Group at the Our Time To Shine Hub in North Ipswich.

This group is designed to support young men to:
✔ Build friendships
✔ Develop life skills
✔ Grow confidence
✔ Improve wellbeing
✔ Have fun in a safe and supportive environment

Activities may include BBQs & cooking, fishing & community outings, arts projects, park trips, fitness-based activities and practical life skill building.

🕘 Saturdays | Flexible 2-hour blocks between 9am–3pm
📍 72 Downs Street, North Ipswich

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💡 NDIS Funding That Can Be Used:

This group can be accessed using:

• Core Supports – Assistance with Social & Community Participation
• Capacity Building – Increased Social & Community Participation
• Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living (where aligned with goals)

If you’re unsure whether your child’s funding can be used, we’re more than happy to chat with families or support coordinators.

Spots will be limited once confirmed.

To register your interest, please email:
📩 melissa@ourtimetoshine.com.au

Let’s create a space where young men feel supported, understood and empowered to shine 💫

28/02/2026

💙💜💚 Rare Disease Day 2026 💚💜💙

Today we stand alongside the millions of individuals and families living with a rare disease.

Behind every diagnosis is a person.
A child with big dreams.
A parent navigating complex systems.
A family learning, adapting and advocating every single day.

At Our Time To Shine, we see the strength, resilience and courage that exists within our community. We see the quiet wins, the hard days, and the determination it takes to keep going.

Rare doesn’t mean invisible.
Rare doesn’t mean less deserving.
Rare means unique — and every person deserves understanding, inclusion and support that comes from the heart.

Today we raise awareness.
We listen.
We advocate.
And we continue to walk beside the families who trust us with their journey.

💙 You are not alone.
💜 Your story matters.
💚 Your shine matters.

07/02/2026

05/02/2026

🎉 NDIS Afterschool Activity Program – Ipswich 🎉

Our Time To Shine is excited to offer a fun and supportive Afterschool Activity Program for NDIS participants in the Ipswich area!

🕝 Program Hours: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
📍 Location: Our hub in North Ipswich
🚐 Transport Provided From:
• Claremont Special School
• Ipswich Special School
• West Ipswich Special School

This program is designed to support NDIS participants to build social skills, independence, confidence and community connection – all in a safe, structured and welcoming environment.

Each afternoon includes engaging activities such as:
✨ sensory play
✨ creative and recreational activities
✨ social skill building
✨ group games and community access

Our experienced and caring team ensure every participant is supported at their own pace, with programs tailored to individual goals and interests.

📩 Spaces are limited – contact us today to discuss how we can support your child after school!

– care from the heart 💛

05/02/2026

🌟 Help Us Build the Perfect Sensory Room! 🌟

We’re creating a sensory space at – Our Time To Shine, and we’d love some ideas from the families and community we support!

If you had (or already have) a sensory room at home, what would you include in it?
Are there any items your child or loved one absolutely loves or finds calming and helpful?

Things like lights, swings, crash mats, fidget tools, sensory walls, calming corners – we want to hear it all!

Your recommendations and real-life experiences will help us create a room that truly meets the needs of our participants 🧡

Comment below with your suggestions or favourite sensory items – we appreciate your input!

30/01/2026

🌟 Connecting with Support Coordinators – Ipswich & Surrounds 🌟

Hi everyone 👋
Our Time To Shine is a family-run, NDIS-registered provider based in Ipswich, and we’re looking to connect with Support Coordinators in Ipswich and surrounding areas.

✨ We are currently taking new participants.

We provide person-centred supports that truly come from the heart, with a strong focus on safety, consistency, and building genuine relationships with participants and families.

✨ What we offer:
• Family-run, values-driven approach
• Experienced, caring support workers
• After-school supports and activities for children
• Individualised supports tailored to participant goals
• Short Term Respite (STR) & Group Respite
• Strong communication and collaborative practice

If you’re a Support Coordinator looking for a reliable, caring provider with current availability, we’d love to connect and have a chat.

📩 Please comment below or send us a message
📸 Facebook / Instagram:

Because at Our Time To Shine, support truly comes from the heart 💛

26/01/2026

✨ Now offering STR – Short Term Respite & Group Respite ✨

Located in Deebing Heights, Ipswich, Our Time To Shine provides a safe, welcoming and supportive home for NDIS participants.

With private rooms, accessible bathrooms, shared living spaces and caring staff, our STR and group respite gives participants meaningful time away while families enjoy peace of mind.

📞 0431 637 607
📧 melissa@ourtimetoshine.com.au

Support that truly comes from the heart 💛

02/01/2026

✨ Welcome to a New Year with Our Time To Shine ✨

As we welcome a new year, we want to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our participants, families, and carers.

Families are at the heart of everything we do. We value the trust you place in us and feel honoured to support your loved ones as they grow, learn, and achieve their goals in their own time and way.

We look forward to another year of working together, strengthening connections, and supporting each family with care, respect, and compassion.

💛 Wishing our families a year filled with growth, support, and moments to shine.

21/12/2025

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21/12/2025

Helping children find the words for big feelings starts with patience, understanding, and the right support.

At Our Time To Shine, we support children to recognise, name, and express their emotions in ways that feel safe and empowering. This builds confidence, strengthens communication, and supports meaningful connections at home, at school, and within the community.

Our experienced team uses practical, evidence-informed approaches, tailored to each child’s individual goals and needs—because every child’s journey is unique.

If you’d like to know how we can support your child or family, reach out and let’s start the conversation 🧡
📩 DM us or contact

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19/12/2025

✨ Merry Christmas from Our Time To Shine ✨🎄

As the year comes to an end, we want to take a moment to say thank you to our incredible participants, families, and support workers. Your trust, strength, and commitment are what make Our Time To Shine truly special.

This Christmas, we celebrate the small wins, the big achievements, and the everyday moments of care, kindness, and connection that happen because of community. 💛

From our hearts to yours, we wish you a Christmas filled with love, safety, and joy — and a New Year full of hope, growth, and shining moments.

🎄✨ Care from the heart, always. ✨🎄

29/11/2025

Tonight We are celebrating the team, a massive thank you to the staff for all that they do to keep us running,