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Neurominded

Tailored training and consultancy for organisations supporting neurodivergent children and young people in education, care or community-based settings.

13/04/2026

We’re so excited to finally share this 💙

We’ve been working behind the scenes to develop a 6-week parenting/caregiver program, and it’s now here — delivered in partnership with Ngala through Parenting Connection WA

This isn’t just about learning what neurodiversity is.

It’s about taking a deeper look at how we parent — exploring our own values, experiences, and the ways they shape our responses to our children. Together, we’ll unpack:
✨ Neurodiversity and different developmental pathways
✨ Sensory processing and behaviour (through a child-centred lens)
✨ Building connection and supporting emotional regulation
✨ Advocacy — supporting your child at home, in education, and beyond

This is a space for reflection, growth, and real, practical support — alongside other families who just get it.

If you, or someone you know, would benefit from this kind of program, please share 💛 We’d love to connect with more families on this journey.

📍 Pearsall & Hocking Community Centre
📅 Fridays from 1 May 2026
🕘 9:30–11:30am

Let’s rethink parenting — together.

09/04/2026

We’re incredibly excited to be invited back to Mandurah by the City of Mandurah to continue delivering our workshops and supporting greater community awareness.

Join us to hear from our lived-experience panel as they share powerful insights, stories, and perspectives, and take a deeper dive into understanding neurodivergence. Together, we’re building more inclusive, informed, and connected communities.

Thank you of Mandurah for making this happen for your community ✨

07/04/2026

🌟 Top Tip for April: Systems Matter!

When we’re supporting children, young people, or anyone in the community, it’s easy to focus just on the individual—but they don’t exist in a vacuum.

Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory reminds us that every person is influenced by multiple systems: family, school, peers, community, culture, and broader society. Each layer can shape development, wellbeing, and opportunities—sometimes in ways we don’t immediately see.

💡 Why this matters for your work:

✔Understanding these systems helps you tailor supports that actually fit the individual’s world.
✔It keeps supports realistic and respectful of context.
✔It helps us spot barriers and opportunities beyond the child—because supporting a child often means supporting the people and systems around them.

In short: children don’t exist in classrooms alone—they exist in relationships, communities, and systems. Keeping that lens sharp is a game-changer for educators, service providers, and families alike.

03/04/2026

A gentle weekend to those resting - and moments of pause to those working...

However you spend this time, we hope it feels right for you.

For some, this weekend brings celebration.
For others, it’s rest, reflection, or simply a slower pace.

Whether you’re spending time with family, taking a moment to recharge, or continuing to show up in your work — we see you.

And if you are working through this period, we hope you find small pockets of pause and care along the way.

At Neurominded, our team will be taking this time to rest and reconnect with our families, returning ready to continue the work we care deeply about.

Wishing you a gentle and restorative Easter, in whatever shape that takes. 💛

31/03/2026

This series is a little different…
It’s created by neurodivergent individuals who live and experience this every day. 💪

🧠 Just in time for World Autism Month… we’re proud to be launching a brand-new miniseries with Neurominded: “Supporting Neurodivergent Educators & Colleagues”.

There are still many misconceptions about neurodivergent educators, especially in our fast-paced, sensory-rich environments early childhood settings. We’ll be sharing real perspectives and practical strategies from 2 neurodivergent individuals.

Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself or working alongside someone who is - this series is here to support you.

💬 If you’re neurodivergent, we hope you discover something that supports you or even share what works for you too!

💬 If you work alongside neurodivergent colleagues, this series will help you better understand, support and create a workplace where everyone can thrive (and reduce burnout in your team).

🔔 Subscribe | 📩 Share | 👀 More tips in our Video Vault
https://childaustralia.org.au/professional-development/free-tips-resources/video-vault/supporting-neurodivergent-educators-colleagues/

31/03/2026

We don’t rinse and repeat projects — and this is why.

“Leanne was an amazing facilitator. She really took the time to get to know our team and tailored the support to our needs and skill level. Our team genuinely engaged with the content and embraced the strategies — a reflection of her authentic and thoughtful approach.”

This is what sits at the heart of our work.

We don’t deliver one-size-fits-all professional learning.
We co-design with teams — shaping projects that reflect their context, strengths, and goals.

Because meaningful change doesn’t come from generic training.
It comes from connection, responsiveness, and support that actually fits.

26/03/2026

Affirming identity isn’t an “extra” — it’s the work.

At the heart of inclusion is a simple shift:
from changing autistic people… to accepting autistic ways of being.

This means:

• Autonomy, consent, and agency are non-negotiable
• Challenging ableism — not children
• Advocating for systems to change, not individuals to “fit”

In practice, it looks like:

• Honouring communication preferences
• Avoiding assumptions about capacity
• Encouraging self-acceptance and identity pride
• Supporting sensory, executive, and energy regulation
• Reducing the pressure to mask or conform

Because when we affirm identity, we don’t just include —
we create spaces where people can exist, belong, and thrive as they are.

23/03/2026

Working alongside children is the best part of our job.

At Neurominded, we love supporting educators and community organisations — but one of the biggest perks of our work is getting to consistently engage with children.

Our team are educators first. We stepped into the early childhood sector because of a deep passion for working alongside young children. Every interaction is a reminder of why we do what we do. They bring us joy. They put a smile on our face. They teach us constantly — how to be braver, how to question more, how to be present, and how to play.

Every day with children is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow. And seeing the impact of play, engagement, and curiosity firsthand reminds us why supporting strengths, agency, and joy is at the heart of everything we do.

💛 Image description: Leanne sitting outside on a mat in front of four children, holding a songboard in her hand, pointing and smiling at one child while engaging with the group.

19/03/2026

"Autistic children don’t learn through play.”

We once heard that confidently stated in a professional setting — and it didn’t sit right.

Because play isn’t just fun.
Play is learning.
Play is exploration.
Play is regulation.
Play is identity-building.

All children learn through play — including autistic children.

The real question isn’t how autistic children learn.
It’s: are we noticing, valuing, and responding to the ways they engage?

At Neurominded, we support educators to do just that. Our Professional Development on Divergent Play helps teams to:

• Recognise the ways each child engages through play
• Build environments that amplify interests and strengths
• Use play as a tool for learning, connection, and regulation

Because when we meet children where they are — when we value their engagement, joy, and agency — we unlock their confidence, curiosity, and capability.

💡 Want to learn more about divergent play in your classroom or service? Contact us to find out about upcoming PD sessions.

Image description: Young girl laying on her belly on grass. She is wearing brightly coloured clothes, looking upward and smiling.

15/03/2026

Kicking off Neurodiversity Week with a collaboration designed to help Australian families find the right early learning service! ✨

This resource would'nt have been possible without the incredible team at careforkids.com.au, an organisation commited to providing families with accessible, reliable information on early learning services across Australia.

Check out the article and checklist we co-created to support families navigating early learning options.

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https://neurominded.com.au/

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