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24/07/2025

🤸‍♂️🌈 Bouncing with Joy at Peppermint Place! 🌈🤸‍♀️

There was no shortage of laughter and movement during the school holidays as the kids bounced their hearts out on the trampoline! Trampoline time is more than just fun — it’s a powerful way to support physical and emotional development.

🌟 While jumping, the kids were also:
💪 Building strength, balance, and coordination
🧠 Improving body awareness and focus
🧘‍♀️ Regulating through rhythmic movement
💬 Practising turn-taking and cheering each other on
😄 Boosting mood and confidence through joyful play

At Peppermint Place, we love using movement-based activities to support learning, connection, and wellbeing — one bounce at a time!

🐔💛 A Special Moment at Peppermint Place 💛🐔One of our littlest participants had an unforgettable experience — confidently...
23/07/2025

🐔💛 A Special Moment at Peppermint Place 💛🐔

One of our littlest participants had an unforgettable experience — confidently holding one of our real chickens and absolutely loving every second of it!

This heartwarming moment was more than just cute — it was filled with joy, connection, and care.

🌱 Learning kindness and respect for living things
🤝 Building connection through shared experiences
💪 Developing confidence by trying something new
🧘‍♀️ Regulating through calm, hands-on interaction
💬 Creating space for conversation and curiosity

Moments like this are gentle reminders of what truly matters — spreading joy, nurturing empathy, and helping children grow into kind, caring humans.

🤝💜 Friendship in Action at Peppermint Place 💜🤝How sweet is this moment? Four friends, side by side on the climbing frame...
22/07/2025

🤝💜 Friendship in Action at Peppermint Place 💜🤝

How sweet is this moment? Four friends, side by side on the climbing frame, enjoying each other’s company after spending time together in our holiday program.

At Peppermint Place, one of our biggest goals is helping children build social confidence and connection — and holiday moments like these show just how powerful that can be.

🌟 Through play and shared experiences, these boys have been:
💬 Practising communication and conversation
🤗 Learning to take turns and work together
🧠 Building social awareness and understanding
💜 Strengthening friendships in a safe, inclusive space

Seeing them connect, laugh, and support each other reminds us why we do what we do — because every child deserves a place to belong.

🍫🧁 Chocolate Crackle Creations at Peppermint Place! 🧁🍫This week, our participants had a deliciously fun time making choc...
21/07/2025

🍫🧁 Chocolate Crackle Creations at Peppermint Place! 🧁🍫

This week, our participants had a deliciously fun time making chocolate crackles — measuring, mixing, and spooning out their creations with care and excitement!

It’s a classic treat that’s always a hit — and it’s also a great way to build real-world skills in a supportive and enjoyable way:

🌟 What we’re working on:
🖐️ Fine motor skills – scooping, mixing, and placing into cases
🧠 Following steps – building sequencing and task completion
💬 Communication – talking about the process and sharing ideas
🎨 Creativity – adding toppings or making their own versions
🌿 Independence and confidence – completing a recipe from start to finish

And of course… the best part was getting to eat them! 😄

👩‍🍳✨ Building Life Skills Through Cooking at Peppermint Place ✨👨‍🍳During our day program, two of our amazing adult parti...
19/07/2025

👩‍🍳✨ Building Life Skills Through Cooking at Peppermint Place ✨👨‍🍳

During our day program, two of our amazing adult participants have been working hard on their daily living skills — and the results were as impressive as they were delicious!

🐷 One participant made adorable piggy-themed cupcakes, combining creativity, patience, and fine motor skills to decorate each one with care.

🌮 Another prepared a tasty Mexican tortilla stack, layering flavours, following steps, and practising safe kitchen techniques — a fantastic effort from start to finish.

These hands-on activities support so much more than just cooking:

🌟 Planning and following instructions
🖐️ Fine motor and kitchen tool use
💬 Communication and confidence in the kitchen
🧠 Independence and real-world skill building
💜 Pride in creating something meaningful (and yummy!)

We’re so proud of both participants and the progress they’re making toward more independent, empowered living — one recipe at a time.

🫶💙 Sensory Engagement with Jo & Magic Sand! 💙🫶Our wonderful team member Jo supported one of our participants in a calmin...
19/07/2025

🫶💙 Sensory Engagement with Jo & Magic Sand! 💙🫶

Our wonderful team member Jo supported one of our participants in a calming and engaging sensory activity using soft, blue magic sand.

With gentle support and plenty of time to explore, this participant stayed focused and regulated while enjoying the soothing feel and movement of the sand — a great example of how meaningful engagement can look different for everyone.

🌟 This type of sensory activity supports:
🖐️ Fine motor coordination
🧘‍♀️ Sensory regulation and calm focus
🧠 Cognitive engagement and attention span
💬 Communication through play
💜 Positive connection and trust with support staff

At Peppermint Place, we love meeting each person where they’re at — and celebrating the joy of focused, supported play.

🛝☀️ Fun at the Playground! ☀️🛝We took full advantage of the sunshine with a visit to the local playground! The kids had ...
18/07/2025

🛝☀️ Fun at the Playground! ☀️🛝

We took full advantage of the sunshine with a visit to the local playground! The kids had a fantastic time climbing, balancing, swinging, and exploring all the different equipment — while also building important skills through movement and play.

🌟 What we’re working on through play:
💪 Gross motor skills – climbing, jumping, and balancing
🧠 Problem-solving – figuring out how to navigate equipment
🧘‍♀️ Regulation – outdoor play supports focus and emotional release
💬 Social connection – chatting, taking turns, and playing alongside peers
🌈 Confidence – trying new things and feeling proud of their efforts

At Peppermint Place, we believe every playground adventure is an opportunity for growth, joy, and connection! 🥳

🪃🎨 Boomerang Art for NAIDOC Week with Miss Nicky! 🎨🪃To celebrate NAIDOC Week, Miss Nicky brought a thoughtful and creati...
17/07/2025

🪃🎨 Boomerang Art for NAIDOC Week with Miss Nicky! 🎨🪃

To celebrate NAIDOC Week, Miss Nicky brought a thoughtful and creative activity to Peppermint Place — decorating paper boomerangs with coloured sand!

She prepared the boomerang shapes, and the kids expressed themselves through colour and design, learning and creating in a respectful and inclusive space.

This activity was not only fun, but also a meaningful way to honour Aboriginal culture and build valuable skills:

🖐️ Fine motor development – sprinkling and shaping with precision
🎨 Creativity and cultural expression – learning through art and pattern-making
💬 Communication and sharing – talking about colours and stories
🧠 Focus and planning – working step-by-step to complete their design
🌿 Respect and connection – participating in NAIDOC Week with curiosity and care

🔨🎨 Hammer Art Fun with Miss Nicky! 🎨🔨Miss Nicky brought another brilliant idea to Peppermint Place — turning art time in...
16/07/2025

🔨🎨 Hammer Art Fun with Miss Nicky! 🎨🔨

Miss Nicky brought another brilliant idea to Peppermint Place — turning art time into a playful science experiment!

For this activity, she placed cotton balls dipped in paint onto paper, covered them with tape, and gave the kids small toy hammers. When they gently hammered the cotton balls, the paint squished and splashed underneath, creating colourful, splattery patterns on the paper. It was messy, exciting, and loads of fun!

Besides being a blast, this activity helped the kids build so many wonderful skills:

🖐️ Fine and gross motor skills – gripping toy hammers and controlling the force of their hits
🎨 Creativity and experimentation – exploring how colours mix and patterns form
🧠 Cause-and-effect learning – seeing how hammering changes the artwork
🧘‍♀️ Sensory exploration – enjoying textures, colours, and movement
💬 Communication and sharing – talking about colours, patterns, and techniques
🌟 Confidence and independence – creating unique art pieces they’re proud of

At Peppermint Place, we love activities that blend creativity, movement, and a whole lot of fun! 💜

🎨 Creativity and self-expression – choosing colours and decorations to make each jar unique🖐️ Fine motor skills – pourin...
15/07/2025

🎨 Creativity and self-expression – choosing colours and decorations to make each jar unique
🖐️ Fine motor skills – pouring, sprinkling, and handling small objects
🧠 Cognitive skills – following steps and sequences to complete the project
🧘‍♀️ Emotional regulation – watching glitter settle can be calming and soothing
💬 Communication and sharing – talking about colours, designs, and how their jars turned out
🌟 Confidence and pride – creating something beautiful they can take home

At Peppermint Place, we love turning simple materials into magical moments of creativity and calm. 💜

🍪✨ Biscuit Decorating Fun at Peppermint Place! ✨🍪Recently, our kids got creative decorating biscuits with colourful icin...
14/07/2025

🍪✨ Biscuit Decorating Fun at Peppermint Place! ✨🍪

Recently, our kids got creative decorating biscuits with colourful icing, mini marshmallows, sprinkles, and little cake toppers. It was a fun and engaging activity — and of course, the best part was getting to enjoy the biscuits afterwards!

Along the way, the children were also developing some wonderful skills:

🖐️ Fine motor skills – squeezing icing, placing decorations, and using careful hand movements
🎨 Creativity and self-expression – choosing colours, patterns, and designs
🧠 Planning and sequencing – deciding how to decorate and in what order
💬 Communication and sharing – talking about their creations and working alongside others
🧘‍♀️ Sensory exploration – exploring texture, colour, and smell
🌟 Confidence and independence – taking ownership of their designs and feeling proud of their work

At Peppermint Place, we love offering experiences that support learning, connection, and a whole lot of joy. 💜

12/07/2025

🤸‍♀️🎈 Bouncing with Friends at Peppermint Place! 🎈🤸‍♂️

There’s nothing quite like the laughter and joy of kids jumping together on the trampoline!

At Peppermint Place, moments like this are more than just fun — they’re building blocks for important skills:

💪 Gross motor strength and balance
🧠 Body awareness and coordination
💬 Social connection and shared joy
🤝 Turn-taking and cooperation
🧘‍♀️ Emotional regulation through movement
🌟 Confidence and pure happiness!

We love creating safe, supported spaces where kids can move, laugh, and enjoy being together. The giggles say it all!

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57 Dohles Rocks Road
Petrie, QLD
4503

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Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
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