Noah's Ark Inc.

24/07/2025

To mark the launch of the new-look Noah’s Ark School and Student Supports webpage, Occupational Therapist Danica Smith shares how a little bit of detective work goes a long way in supporting children to participate in the school space.

Read all about it on our website: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/professional/blog/curiosity-is-key-supporting-students-in-the-school-space

13/07/2025

We still have some spaces available for our RBI Explore course starting later this month!

If you are a therapist or educator working with children with disabilities aged 0-12, Routines-Based Interview (RBI) Explore is a 7-week online course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively conduct RBIs and support families in developing meaningful participation goals.

A Routine-Based Interview assists us to understand a child and family's daily routines, identify functional outcomes, assess child and family functioning within those routines, and build a collaborative relationship.

Find out more and register on our website: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/course/routines-based-interview-rbi-explore

10/07/2025

In Bendigo, NAIDOC Week is celebrated at the annual Family Day in July. Each year the event has grown to include dance, activities, food and more and is attended by around 4000 community members.

On Wednesday, the team provided a sensory station with playdough, Australian animals and magic sand activities. As well as having time to enjoy sharing space and having fun with local families, this event is a connection point for many families to learn about the work Noah’s Ark offers to support their family.

07/07/2025

In celebration of NAIDOC Week, Uncle Charles joins Play School all the way from Mer Island in the Torres Strait! Watch Uncle Charles teach the sit down dance “Taba Naba”.

Uncle Charles is the guest presenter in the episode “Island Life” in Play School: My Place, My Home. Streaming on ABC iview.

03/07/2025

Preschool educators – are you wanting practical tools you can use straight away in your classroom without changing your routines? Let’s Chat!

Read all about the Let’s Chat™: Building Early Oral Literacy course and other professional development opportunities in our latest blog: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/professional/blog/lets-get-chatting

30/06/2025

Just wrapped up an inspiring few days at the 2025 Occupational Therapy Australia conference, "Collaborate and Connect," and our minds are buzzing! Here's more from Noah's Ark Practice Coach & Psychologist, Kylie Matusewicz.

"It was an honor to present and also to absorb so many thought-provoking sessions. A recurring theme was the profound impact of collaboration – amongst ourselves, but crucially, with all those we work alongside, emphasising co-designed interventions and impactful advocacy. I was particularly struck by the rich discussions around First Nations Peoples' unique approaches to social-emotional wellbeing and how we can thoughtfully bridge Western and First Nations perspectives.

"We also delved into the exciting possibilities of integrating AI into our practice – recognising the importance of seeing it as a powerful enabler and 'thought partner,' while ensuring it never overshadows the human connection that is foundational to our work and supports best outcomes.

"The conference also provided important reminders – which are especially important in times of systemic disruption and change – of the invaluable work we do, why it matters so much, and what's possible if we're united, if we connect and collaborate. Feeling incredibly grateful and re-energised!"

27/06/2025

Noah's Ark CEO John Forster has responded to the proposed changes to the NDIS travel pricing, due to come into effect on 1 July 2025.

Read more about the upcoming changes as well as the organisation's commitment to children, families and best practice in early intervention on our website:

Noah’s Ark’s CEO John Forster has deep concern about the upcoming changes to NDIS travel pricing, due to come into effect on 1 July 2025.

26/06/2025

Got a teenager navigating secondary school? Noah's Ark will kick off new My Child's Choices online workshops for parents and caregivers from July.

Learn about the importance of supporting your child's independence and decision-making skills.

Free places are available for parents and immediate carers of children and young people accessing the NDIS, funded by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Grants Program.

Visit our website for more information and to register: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/training/series/my-childs-choices

Funded by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Grants Program

24/06/2025

The Occupational Therapy Australia national conference is being held in Adelaide this week, with the theme ‘Collaborate and Connect’ underscoring the importance of fostering collaboration and building meaningful connections within the occupational therapy community, as well as with other healthcare disciplines and stakeholders.

On Friday 27 June at 11:30am, we’re pleased to be presenting on the topic ‘What do children want from therapy? And how well are we listening?’ The session will investigate the alignment of child agency with contemporary occupational therapy practice and explore factors that contribute to practitioners maintaining child agency practices.

Noah’s Ark Practice Coach & Psychologist Kylie Matusewicz will be speaking about her research into child agency while Danica Smith will add context from an Occupational Therapist’s perspective.

You can visit the website for more information on the conference: https://www.otausevents.com.au/otaus2025/

23/06/2025

We'll be running the Building Connections group program for Term 3 in Springvale, starting in July.

This is a LEGO®-Based Therapy Group run by experienced therapists, and aims to support the growth of social and communication skills, independence and confidence, while children build awesome LEGO® creations in a group with their peers.

Visit our website for more information and to register interest: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/therapy/group-programs/building-connections



LEGO®, SERIOUS PLAY®, IMAGINOPEDIA™, the Minifigure and the Brick and K**b configurations are trademarks of the LEGO® Group, which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this group.

19/06/2025

We still have some spaces available for our online workshop starting Monday next week!

Learn about the importance of supporting your child's independence and decision-making skills. Find out about how you, and other caregivers, can support your child with these skills. Explore what's working well now and leave the workshop with some additional ideas and next steps.

Free places are available for parents and immediate carers of children and young people accessing the NDIS.*

Visit our website for more information and to register: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/training/series/my-childs-choices

*Funded by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Grants Program.

17/06/2025

Join us this July school holidays for this new group program, available in Frankston.

I Like to Move It is an Occupational Therapist led gross motor skills group incorporating the use of community play facilities.

Visit our website for more information and to register interest: https://noahsarkinc.org.au/therapy/group-programs/i-like-to-move-it