Elcies

07/05/2025

When someone in your life is feeling overstimulated, what is the best approach to support them?

Thanks to Nick, our Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner from our Positive Behaviour Support team, for providing these tips around helping others experiencing overstimulation.

Thanks also to Amber, our work experience intern from Moonta Area School, for creating this helpful graphic.

15/04/2025

The Federal Election is fast approaching on Saturday, 3 May, and it is mandatory for all Australian citizens aged 18 and over to vote.

If you or a family member of voting age has a disability, you can find guidance around accessible voting options and resources here, courtesy of the Australian Electoral Commission: https://www.aec.gov.au/assistance/

14/04/2025

Did you know, April 13 is Auslan Day! The date was chosen to mark the release of the first Auslan Dictionary in 1989. Auslan Day is an opportunity to consider the importance of this language, and the access and connection that it provides.

To find out about the day, check out: https://deafaustralia.org.au/auslan-day/

And, if you're curious about Auslan, you can check out Signbank, a handy online dictionary for Auslan: https://auslan.org.au/

24/03/2025

Have you seen this fantastic video? We wholeheartedly agree that we won't have true inclusion until people with disabilities have a seat at the table where the decisions are made.

We hope you enjoy it!

20/03/2025

Bella describes their diagnosis as "freeing" and "liberating".

Bella Ramsey got diagnosed with autism after a crew member on "The Last of Us" spotted the signs.

The crew member has an autistic daughter andassumed Ramsey had it, which prompted the actor to seek out a formal psychiatric assessment and diagnosis. Ramsey described feeling like a “weirdo” and a “loner,” admitting autism was something they had “always wondered” about. They called the diagnosis "freeing" and "liberating."

"It enables me to walk through the world with more grace towards myself about not being able to do the easy everyday tasks that everyone else seems to be able to do. I’ve always been watching and learning from people. Having to learn more manually how to socialize and interact with the people around me has helped me with acting.”

Read more here: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/bella-ramsey-autism-last-of-us-1236344271/

11/03/2025

Looking for something fun to do these school holidays with your family? Our friends at Family Zone Ingle Farm are hosting this amazing free event on Wednesday, April 16. Details below 😊

We are hosting another Family Fun Day next month, giving parents and caregivers the opportunity to enjoy a free day out with their little ones!

This year we are excited to announce that we have a very special guest joining us on the day - everyone's favourite blue heeler, Bluey!

Family Zone's Family Fun Day aims to bring the local community together and invites people of all ages to come along. Please save the date and we hope to see you there 😊

10/03/2025

We hope all of our clients and their families had a fabulous International Women's Day on Saturday, 8 March.
As part of Lutheran Care's celebration of the day, every year it shines a light on some of the inspiring women from across the team with a series of profiles.
This year, our Speech Pathologist Jurida has been included!
Thanks Juri and all of the other awesome women on our team.

To read about Juri and some of her peers across the wider Lutheran Care team, click here! https://www.lutherancare.org.au/international-womens-day-2025-five-lutheran-care-women-share-their-insights/

25/02/2025

Thanks to everyone who popped in to say hi at our booth at Source Kids Disability Expo over the weekend (22 & 23 February) at Adelaide Convention Centre.

Our Elcies Speech Pathology and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) teams loved catching up with all the families there and sharing a little about what we do.

If you're interested in finding out more about how our services can help you or a family member live their possibilities, find out more at https://www.elcies.org.au/

📷 Nick (Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner) and Henry (Senior Speech Pathologist) are all smiles in the Elcies booth on Saturday.

21/02/2025

Come and say hi to us at the Source Disability Expo this weekend 👋

This expo brings together more than 100 product and service providers so you can find out more about their offerings.

Register now for your FREE ticket to attend: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1322955

We hope to see you there!

10/02/2025

📣 We're all in this together!

At Elcies, we offer a holistic approach to Speech Pathology as we believe in the power of family involvement in therapy.

Our Speech Pathologists have developed practical services designed to support not just the individual but also their family, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive approach to health and wellbeing.

If you feel you'd benefit from some assistance to help you or a family member unlock their communication potential and live their possibilities, get in touch! Some new client appointments are now available 😃

Find out more:
🌐 https://elcies.org.au/
📩 hello@elcies.org.au
📞 1800 ELCIES (1800 352 437).

Elcies is your local Allied Health and Disability Service here in South Australia.

04/02/2025

We are excited to share our new Elcies website with you!

User-friendly and full of all the information you need, you can have a browse through our updated site here ⬇😃

Elcies is your local allied health and disability service provider in South Australia offering Positive Behaviour Support & Speech Pathology.

04/02/2025

Our friends at Family Zone Ingle Farm are hosting a Neurodiversity Support Group this school term. Find out more 👇🙂

Our Neurodiversity Support Group begins this Friday!

This group meets fortnightly and is a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for the whole family unit. It is a space for information, peer connection and support.

We also offer a shared afternoon meal and fun children's activities.

🔸 When: February 7, 21, March 7, 21, April 4
🔸 Time: 4pm – 6pm
🔸 Contact: Christine (0455 297 758 or cloveday@lutherancare.org.au)

Please note bookings are essential. Registration is required for catering and to discuss any needs you may have 😊