Speech Alive

17/10/2025

17/07/2025

While the School holidays and the NDIS battle continues, I was reminded of why I had chosen the career. Throughout the holidays, I have run small Bricks club (based on the Brick-by-Brick® program). I have started these groups back in 2023 when I became one of the first Advanced Facilitators in Australia.
Running groups has its challenges but I have learnt so much from my clients. At his heart, the program helps developing skills such as teamwork, problem solving skills, communication and creativity. However, this program has resulted in additional outcomes for my clients.
This week, I received photographs from a parent showcasing a house built by their son (made of LEGO®, of course). These were not the first images I had received. He had previously built a town and an octopus. He grew from a child who doubted his abilities (“I am not very good at it”) to a confident and creative builder. However, the most notable outcome was that he began to mentor his peers during sessions. A true heartwarming and proud moment to share with his family!
Note: I won’t be able to share a picture of “his house” on social media, but trust me it is beautifully design and crafted.