Melton Psychology Clinic

02/01/2026

NEW OT GROUP STARTING FEBRUARY – BRAVE BUDDIES 🌈

We’re excited to launch Brave Buddies, a fun and supportive OT-led group for kids aged 7–10 💛

This skill-building group focuses on:
✨ Social skills
✨ Emotional awareness
✨ Confidence building
✨ Coping strategies

Through games, activities and teamwork, children will learn practical skills in a playful environment where they feel supported to grow and shine 🌟

📅 Wednesdays | 4–5pm
🗓 Starting Feb 11
⏱ 8 sessions
💰 $193.99 per session (NDIS funding may be used, depending on your child's goals)

Places are limited. Enquire now to secure a spot or chat with our team about whether Brave Buddies is the right fit for your child 💬

Email groupprograms@meltonpsychologyclinic.com.au to register

22/12/2025

School Holiday OT Groups @ Ballarat Psychology Clinic

Looking for something purposeful (and fun!) these school holidays?
Our Occupational Therapist-led group programs are designed to support handwriting, fine motor skills and social confidence – all while making new friends.

🌈 What’s on offer:
• Scribble Squad (Kinder & Prep) – building pre-writing skills, coordination and school readiness through play, art and craft

• Pencil Pals (Grades 1–4) – handwriting, focus and confidence in a small, supportive group

• Writing for Teens – refining handwriting speed, legibility and organisation to keep up with school demands

✨ Groups are:
✔️ Led by experienced OTs
✔️ Skill-focused but fun
✔️ Ideal for children who benefit from extra support in a social setting

📍 Held at our Ballarat clinic
📲 Limited spots available – scan the QR code or follow the link to register for your child

Scribble Squad-
tinyurl.com/scribblesquad

Writing for teens-
tinyurl.com/Writingforteens

Pencil Pals-
tinyurl.com/pencilpal

Because school holidays are the perfect time to build skills without the pressure 💙

21/12/2025

Christmas & New Year Closure Notice 🎄

Our clinic will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period so our team can take a well-earned break and return refreshed in the new year.

Admin enquiries will be responded to periodically over the break.

If you or your child require immediate support during this time, please reach out to the following services:

☎ Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7)
☎ Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 (24/7, ages 5–25)
☎ CATT (Melton Mental Health Services) – 1300 657 259
☎ Parentline (Victoria) – 13 22 89 (8am–12am)

If there is an emergency, please call 000.

We appreciate your understanding and wish all of our families a safe, restful, and gentle holiday period.

18/12/2025

Support regulation before expectations

When perfectionism takes over, your child may need:
• Tasks broken into small, clear steps
• Permission to aim for “good enough”
• Help calming their body before re-trying

Progress doesn’t come from pushing harder, it comes from feeling regulated, supported, and understood.

https://online.katina.com.au/public/waitlist/672fe79f-4d28-4700-830a-89a68c98d416

18/12/2025

Ever wondered what our psychologists get up to when they’re not at th clinic!

Join Malaika for a day in her life as she supports staff and students at Collarts

Check out ANSA health’s video.

18/12/2025

Today we say a heartfelt farewell to Naomee and Liana

Naomee and Liana joined us on placement and quickly became valued members of our team. Both travelled a significant distance to be here each week, a true reflection of their dedication to their clients and to their profession.

At our clinic, we strongly value education, supervision, and the training of emerging clinicians. While placements are temporary by nature, the impact Naomee and Liana have made certainly is not. They have supported their clients with care, professionalism, and warmth, and have contributed so positively to our team culture.

They will be greatly missed by staff and clients alike, and we are so proud to have been part of their professional journey. We wish them every success in the next chapter of their careers!

17/12/2025

How parents can help soften perfectionism

✔ Normalise mistakes
✔ Praise effort, not outcomes
✔ Gently reduce comparison

Simple language like “Mistakes help our brains grow” and noticing persistence over performance can make a big difference over time.

Children don’t need to feel perfect, they need to feel safe enough to try.

https://online.katina.com.au/public/waitlist/672fe79f-4d28-4700-830a-89a68c98d416

16/12/2025

Perfectionism can show up in lots of ways.

You might notice your child:
• Avoids tasks unless they’re sure they’ll succeed
• Starts work over and over again
• Gets very upset after small mistakes
• Seeks constant reassurance
• Fixates on feedback or criticism
• Compares themselves to siblings or classmates

These behaviours are often signs of anxiety and overwhelm, not stubbornness.

Book in with one of our friendly child psychologists: https://online.katina.com.au/public/waitlist/672fe79f-4d28-4700-830a-89a68c98d416

15/12/2025

Perfectionism doesn’t come from nowhere.

For many children, it’s driven by:
• A strong need for predictability
• Black-and-white thinking
• Wanting to avoid uncertainty
• Sensory or emotional overload
• Noticing differences between themselves and others

When a child is already working hard to cope, even small mistakes can feel huge in the moment.

Understanding the why helps us respond with compassion, not pressure.

Book in with one of our child psychologists for more support: https://online.katina.com.au/public/waitlist/672fe79f-4d28-4700-830a-89a68c98d416

14/12/2025

At ANSA Health, we stand with all Australians at this sad time after yesterday's tragedy at Bondi Beach.

Moments like this can stir a wide range of emotions — shock, sadness, anger, fear, or a deep sense of unease. For many, it may also bring up personal memories or concerns for loved ones and community safety. All of these reactions are normal human responses to distressing events.

If today feels heavy, a few simple actions can help steady your nervous system:
*Consider limiting or turning off the news for a while — staying informed is essential, but constant exposure can amplify distress
*Ground yourself in routine — eat regularly, move your body, and prioritise rest
*Reach out to someone you trust and talk things through rather than holding it alone
*Focus on what is within your control — kindness, inclusion, and looking out for one another

We believe strongly in the power of community, compassion, and respectful dialogue. Supporting one another’s well-being is essential to a healthier, safer society for everyone. If you or your team need support, professional help is available — and reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Our thoughts are with all those affected, and we have clinicians available to help if you need support: https://online.katina.com.au/public/waitlist/bb9a6460-cd09-4ab8-abb8-43586e5d8840

If you need immediate support, please call Lifeline on 131 114 or visit their website for support: https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Your team at ANSA Health.

Help starts here

14/12/2025

Does your child struggle with needing things to be “just right”?

Perfectionism in children isn’t about wanting to do well, it’s often about feeling unsafe when things aren’t exact.
For many children, mistakes can feel overwhelming rather than helpful.

If your child avoids tasks, melts down over small errors, or feels distressed when things don’t go to plan, this might be perfectionism, not defiance.

The good news? With the right support, children can learn that mistakes are safe, expected, and part of learning.

For more support, please request an appointment with one of our friendly child psychologists: https://online.katina.com.au/public/waitlist/672fe79f-4d28-4700-830a-89a68c98d416

12/12/2025

📚 Now available at the clinic 📚

We’re excited to have two fantastic, neuro-affirming books in stock:
✨ This is ADHD
✨ I Am Autistic
by Chanelle Moriah

These books offer clear, compassionate insights and are suitable for teens and adults alike.

💲 $32.99 each
🛍 Available to purchase in-clinic

Pop past reception if you’d like to grab a copy