Neurominded

21/11/2025

Tip of the Month 🌟

Keep learning and reflecting.

Notice what’s driving your feelings and whose comfort you're putting first.

Seek out the voices and experiences of neurodivergent individuals - they are the true experts of their own stories. 🌈

Real inclusion starts when we listen, learn, and adjust with empathy.

Image description: image shows individual colourful block letters spelling out the word 'learning.' Behind are two faded individuals with letter blocks in their hands.

17/11/2025

Our team recently attended training delivered by MyTime Australia, designed to support organisations that host MyTime groups.

Our consultant, Leanne unleashed her creativity during a clay activity — a powerful reminder of the benefits of mindfulness and taking time for yourself. 🌸

It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the purpose behind MyTime: creating space for reflection, connection, and wellbeing 💛

Image description: Picture one: our consultant Leanne appearing deep in thought as she looks down at clay in her hand. Picture two: a silver tray with rows on colour clay and two clay gnomes standing on the side.

13/11/2025

✨ Neuroaffirming home-based learning ✨

We were thrilled to recently work with the incredible Girrawheen HIPPY team!

Our founder, Gee van der Watt, delivered a session exploring how we can make HIPPY work for every kind of mind — supporting families to see learning through everyday play, communication, and sensory-rich experiences. 💛

The HIPPY program is such an inspiring model — connecting parents and carers as tutors to help their children thrive through meaningful, everyday learning moments.

Learn more below ⬇

https://www.ngala.com.au/services/home-interaction-program-for-parents-and-youngsters-hippy/

11/11/2025

We love sharing our passion for inclusion and the insights we’ve gained from years of supporting organisations on their inclusion journeys. 🌈

Our team brings both professional expertise and lived experience to every conversation — creating space for learning, reflection, and real change.

If you’re looking for speakers to inspire, educate, or guide your organisation’s inclusion efforts, we’d love to connect. 💬

📩 Reach out to chat about speaker engagements or upcoming events.

Image description: One of our consultants Leanne standing in front of a room at a recent conference. Leanne is to the side of a large screen that reads 'Supporting Divergent Play and Socilisation using a Neuroaffirming Approach.'

06/11/2025

What a turnout! 💻✨

We were thrilled to have so many educators and professionals join our Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation webinar, presented by our founder, Gee.

It’s always inspiring to see such strong engagement and passion for creating inclusive, sensory-aware environments for children. 🌈

Keep an eye out — our 2026 Webinar Schedule is launching soon, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming next!

Image description: images shows a laptop screen with a powerpoint slide visiable. The slide shows eight small pictures demonstrating each of the eight sensory systems.

04/11/2025

What a way to end the week! ✨

We wrapped up an incredible few days of connection and collaboration — starting with our team presenting to Early Childhood lecturers at North Metropolitan TAFE. It was a surreal full-circle moment for our consultant Leanne, who had the opportunity to stand in front of her former lecturer and share her journey and passion for inclusion.

On Saturday, we were thrilled to present to the Family Day Care WA team in the morning, and support the MyTime Australia booth in the afternoon at the Source Kids Disability Expo Perth. 🌿

We’re so grateful to be part of such a vibrant and dedicated early childhood community, championing inclusive practice and connection across the sector. 💛

Image description: two images are shown, with the first showing a table set up featuring the Family Day Care WA conference schedule, a blue pen and notepad and a bowl of fidgets. The second image shows two ladies standing in a booth with the MyTime branding visable above them.

31/10/2025

Inclusion starts with presence, empathy, and seeing each child as whole in this very moment. 💕

28/10/2025

From Darwin all the way to Perth, we're so thrilled to see communication boards popping up and creating more inclusive, accessible spaces for everyone 🌍💬

A huge shout-out to Two Way Street .waterfront for leading the way in building communication access in our communities 👏

Image descriptions: Two images showing communication boards depicting a range of pictures to support communication within the community - the first board is named 'Waterfront Park Chart' and the second is namedd 'Pool Chat'

23/10/2025

A big thank you to Ngala’s Girrawheen Hub for having our founder and Principal Consultant, Gee van der Watt, to share about Autism and Neuro-affirming practice 🌈

It was fantastic to connect with coordinators and parenting practitioners from Parenting Connection, HIPPY, MyTime, and Dads WA — and even those tuning in from regional hubs.

So great to see such strong commitment to creating inclusive, neuro-affirming spaces for families across WA 💬💙 .official

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A group of twelve smiling professionals stand together in a training room at Ngala’s Girrawheen Hub. They are gathered in front of a large screen displaying an image of children playing outdoors. On the table in front of them are laptops, notebooks, and training materials. The atmosphere is warm and collaborative, reflecting a shared commitment to inclusive and neuro-affirming practice.

21/10/2025

🗣️✨ The Power of Language

At Neurominded, we start every behaviour session by talking about the power of language, because the words we use shape how we see children, and how they see themselves.

We loved this recent article from ACECQA on the Power of Language. It’s such an important reminder that language isn’t just about communication - it’s about connection, mindset, and respect.

👉 https://www.acecqa.gov.au/latest-news/blog/power-language

When we shift from deficit-based language (“What’s wrong?”) to strength-based language (“What’s happening for this child right now?”), we move from trying to change who a child is to understanding and celebrating who they already are. 💛

Small shifts in words can create big shifts in understanding.

A big thank you to for continuing to spark such meaningful conversations in our sector. Your work inspires ongoing reflection and growth every day. 🌿

Image description: three rectangle blocks stack on one another with 'Words Have Power' printed on each block in black text.

18/10/2025

🌍💙 World Children’s Day | 20 November

World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s global day of action for children, by children — a moment to celebrate kids everywhere and to call for a world where every child’s rights are respected, protected, and upheld.

This year, the focus is on a child’s right to play — recognising that play is essential for learning, creativity, wellbeing, and connection. Yet too many children still lack the time, space, and support to simply be kids.

At Neurominded, we believe that play isn’t just fun — it’s fundamental. Every child deserves the chance to learn, explore, and grow through play, no matter their background or abilities.

This World Children’s Day, we’re proud to stand with UNICEF
to celebrate the rights of every child and champion their right to play — because when we prioritise joy and curiosity, we nurture lifelong learners.

Here’s how you can join in:

🕒 Participate in A Minute of Loudness in your school or workplace to amplify young voices.

💡 Fundraise or donate — even a small amount can make a big difference.

📚 Tell others — share what children’s rights mean and why play matters.

Let’s commit to protecting childhood — today and every day.

➡️ Learn more:

Discover the significance of World Children's Day, its mission, and how you can help children and young people have a voice with UNICEF Australia.

15/10/2025

🌿 What a weekend!

We had the absolute pleasure of attending (and presenting at!) the Little People, Big Dreams conference hosted by Child Australia in Darwin.

A huge thank you to the Child Australia team for once again delivering such a fantastic event — it was inspiring to be surrounded by so many passionate educators committed to creating inclusive, play-rich environments for children.

We thoroughly enjoyed sharing our session on Divergent Play and connecting with others who value the magic that happens when we follow children’s lead.

✨ Just a few snaps from our time in beautiful Darwin — we’re still buzzing from the energy, conversations, and community!