We Rock the Spectrum - Preston, Vic

We Rock the Spectrum - Preston, Vic Our Sensory Facility & Groups Program provide nurturing and fun opportunities to foster learning, exploration and sensory-beneficial experiences for ALL kids.

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Sad news from We Rock Preston as the very wonderful Kiera had her last day with us this week!Kiera joined us as a volunt...
20/12/2025

Sad news from We Rock Preston as the very wonderful Kiera had her last day with us this week!
Kiera joined us as a volunteer in late 2019 while she was still studying.
She quickly became a permanent and much loved member of our staff and in the last few years has lead our team.
Kiera’s passion and care for our participants and their families and our team of staff has been incredible. She always brings calm to chaos, creativity to problems and is always a kind, intelligent and professional first contact many families have with We Rock.
It’s a special person who provides We Rock families with confidence and trust as they hand over their most precious young people.
We couldn’t be more thankful for her enormous contribution to our business and family and only wish her the very best.
If you’d like to send Kiera a farewell message, please email info@werockthespectrumpreston.com and we can pass it on. ❤️

18/12/2025

To add to my previous post, here's a list of nonspeaking advocates and allied advocates, professionals and organizations. Add to it in the comments if you know of others.

Bri Guerra, Nonspeaking Advocate for Change
Swarit Gopalan - My truisms unfiltered
Gregory C Tino
Niko Boskovic
Cards by Jakob
Danny With Words
Ben B. - "My Own Words: Reflections of a Non-Speaking Autistic
Fidgets and Fries, author of NY bestselling book A Day with no Words
Elizabeth Bonker and her nonprofit Communication 4 ALL
Hari Srinivasan, instructor at Berkeley, president of Spectrum at Cal, and fellow at Frist Center for Autism & Innovation
Nigh.functioning.Autism
The North Star and the Compass - blog
Neuromess
Fighting for my Voice: My life with Verbal Apraxia
SEEN: Spellers Empowering Education for Nonspeakers
Communication First
Communication for Education
Reach Every Voice
Jeremy's Vision
Autism Level UP
Thinking Person's Guide to Autism
The Occuplaytional Therapist

Helpful groups:
Spellerverse Connect
Ask Me, I’m an AAC user! (24 Hour Rule!)
Natural Language Acquisition Study Group
Autistic Researchers Researching Autism (ARRA)

🌍✨ Happy International Day of Disability! Today, we celebrate the incredible diversity within the world and our own comm...
03/12/2025

🌍✨ Happy International Day of Disability! Today, we celebrate the incredible diversity within the world and our own community at We Rock the Spectrum.
We thank everyone for helping us create a community where kids, teens, parents, siblings, grandparents, and friends come together to embrace every unique journey. Let’s continue fostering inclusivity, understanding, and joy, ensuring that everyone feels empowered and celebrated. Together, we break barriers and create meaningful connections, helping our kids to shine. Join us in honoring the strength and resilience of our community.
Let’s rock the spectrum together! 💙💚

THIS SUNDAY!Spots now available in each session!We are excited to invite you to join us at WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM PRESTON ...
26/11/2025

THIS SUNDAY!
Spots now available in each session!

We are excited to invite you to join us at WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM PRESTON for a delightful Sensory Safe Xmas experience!
While your little ones enjoy playtime, Santa will be strolling around with a professional photographer. Each family will have the opportunity to spend some quality time with Santa for casual photos, creating cherished memories together.
To maintain a calm and sensory-friendly environment, we are keeping the numbers strictly limited to 20 children per session. 
As a special treat, every family will receive a link to a selection of digital images, free of charge, after the event to treasure these magical moments forever.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity! We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you and your family.

3 Sessions will take place on Sunday 30th November and include:
1.5 hours of Play
Xmas Activities
Photos with Santa
Small Giftbag

Price: $40 per child
This is a Parent/Carer Supervised Event. Adults can attend Free of Charge
Tickets are transferrable to other families but not refundable.   
Book now!

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24/11/2025

Increased public transport benefits for carers in Victoria.

The Premier's Office announced today that starting this Sunday morning (Nov 30, 2025), carers in Victoria will be entitled to FREE weekend public transport to EVERYWHERE across the state. Whether you catch a train, tram or bus, or all three, travel will be FREE on weekends, not just in 2 neighbouring zones, but to everywhere in Victoria, and not just until February 1, 2026, but ongoing.

To benefit from this, you need a Concession myki card which you can get from any manned train station on the spot by showing them your Victorian Carers Card (aka We Care Card).

If you don't have a Victorian Carers Card, apply for your Victorian Carers Card online. Go to: https://dhhs-cardoperations.my.site.com/CarerApplication/s/ The Concession myki card is normally sent to you as part of that application.

👉Click here for more info on the new public transport benefits: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/free-weekend-pt-carers-and-disability-pensioners

16/11/2025

We have made an easy-read Quality Supports for Children booklet, to help you understand in simple terms what providers should and must not do when providing care to your children.

A list of what services should be provided to your child to support their needs can be found in the booklet.

Check out the easy read booklet at 💻 https://ow.ly/1jQ550XoaBi

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

🎅 SANTA IS COMING TO WE ROCK! 🎅We are excited to invite you to join us at WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM PRESTON for a delightful ...
13/11/2025

🎅 SANTA IS COMING TO WE ROCK! 🎅
We are excited to invite you to join us at WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM PRESTON for a delightful Sensory Safe Xmas experience!
 
While your little ones enjoy playtime, Santa will be strolling around with a professional photographer. Each family will have the opportunity to spend some quality time with Santa for casual photos, creating cherished memories together.
 
To maintain a calm and sensory-friendly environment, we are keeping the numbers strictly limited to 20 children per session. 
 
As a special treat, every family will receive a link to a selection of digital images, free of charge, after the event to treasure these magical moments forever.
 
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity! We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you and your family.


3 Sessions will take place on Sunday 30th November and include: 
1.5 hours of Play
Xmas Activities
Photos with Santa
Small Giftbag

Price: $40 per child
This is a Parent/Carer Supervised Event. Adults can attend Free of Charge
Tickets are transferrable to other families but not refundable.

Book now!
https://ecom.roller.app/werockthespectrumpreston/booknow/en/product/951720?date=2025-11-30

CUP Long Weekend OPEN PLAYAre you looking down the barrel of a 4 Day Mini Break over the CUP Weekend?Head on in to We Ro...
31/10/2025

CUP Long Weekend OPEN PLAY

Are you looking down the barrel of a 4 Day Mini Break over the CUP Weekend?

Head on in to We Rock for an OPEN PLAY session for lots of sensory play.

Spaces are limited!
$20 for a 2 Hour Session

Bookings are Essential
https://werockthespectrumprestonvic.com.au/open-play/

30/10/2025

Hello to all parents, sports clubs, and schools in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. 👋

Please help me by sharing this important FREE parent course about keeping our teens safe from using or being victims of s*xual violence. 🙏 Starts 19th November!

This is from a parent participant, a great result even after attending just the very first of the four sessions!👍

“I attended the 1st session of the Keeping Kids Safe course....I have to say it was excellent, and led onto some great (well overdue) chats with my daughter today about the exciting/scary world they're coming of age in.”

Honestly, without bragging, the course is excellent - every parent needs it!
We have already run two, and the feedback is amazing!

Keeping Kids Safe (KKS) is a free, four-session course for parents and caregivers of Year 7 and 8 students, designed to build confidence in discussing relationships, consent, respect, and s*x with their young people in a way that aligns with their family values, culture, and faith. The program is designed to prevent s*xual violence, is backed by research and created by a team of experts in health, education and gender equality.

For parents and carers:
Prevent s*xual violence from happening among young people
Feel more confident talking about consent and s*x
Understand how gender inequality contributes to violence
Learn about recent changes to Victorian consent laws
Explore age-appropriate, positive ways to talk about s*xuality
Support your child’s learning at school through Respectful Relationships

Keeping Kids Safe is coming to Northcote! Open to all local parents!
https://lnkd.in/gMnGjarm

This FREE program helps parents and caregivers build skills and confidence to support young people as they grow up in a complex world.
✅ FREE
✅ Parents of Year 7 & 8
✅ Northcote High School - also open to the local community
✅ Wednesdays beginning 19 November x 4, 6.00 pm - 8.30 pm

La Trobe University
Sexual Health Victoria
Women's Health in the South East
South East Community Links
*xualviolenceprevention *xualityeducation

🌈✨ Get ready for unforgettable excursions at We Rock the Spectrum! 🎉Looking for the perfect venue for your next private ...
24/10/2025

🌈✨ Get ready for unforgettable excursions at We Rock the Spectrum! 🎉

Looking for the perfect venue for your next private excursion? Our Sensory Gym is the ultimate destination for fun and adventure, designed for all ages and abilities!

✅ Enjoy exclusive access to our entire facility, fostering a safe and clean environment for your group.
✅ Our sensory gym equipment is tailored to inspire play and exploration, ensuring everyone has a blast!

Perfect for:
👶 Kinder groups
🏫 Schools and special schools
🧩 Disability groups
🏠 Homeschooling communities
💖 Allied health client parties
👨‍👩‍👧 Playgroup catch-ups

Term 4 sessions are booking out quickly! Book your private excursion today and let the fun begin!

Address

378-380 Gilbert Road
Melbourne, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

18779824673

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