Babies & Beyond Therapy Hub

08/12/2025

Yes we are playing… but we pinky promise we are also working!!!! 🤸‍♀️

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

✨Milestone Monday: 4-Month Bonding ✨

Around 4 months, babies start “falling in love” with their favourite people — smiling when they see you, calming in your arms, and lighting up at your voice. 💞

This special stage marks the beginning of secure attachment, helping babies build:
🧠 Emotional regulation
💬 Early communication
🌱 Confidence to explore and learn

Every cuddle, smile, and gentle response releases oxytocin — the “love hormone” that helps your baby’s brain grow strong connections for trust and emotional wellbeing. 💗

Remember: bonding doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s built through connection, comfort, and everyday moments of love.

07/11/2025

A big Happy Birthday to OT Zoe and Speechie Courtney!! We hope your days are as special as the both of you 💗💙

06/11/2025

📞 Babies & Beyond Therapy Hub is calling...

We’re excited to have upcoming capacity for new clients! From tiny tots to growing kiddos, our team is here to support each and every goal 💙✨

To find out more:

🌐 Visit https://bbth.com.au/initial-appointments/

☎️ Call us on 3544 6588

📧 Email - admin@bbth.com.au or

04/11/2025

NDIS supports for early intervention are set to see some changes next year!!

What We Know so far about Thriving Kids 🌱

➡️ The new Thriving Kids initiative is designed to help families access the right supports through community and mainstream services — like child health, early learning, schools and allied health.

The NDIS will continue focusing on children with permanent and significant disability, while Thriving Kids helps bridge the gap for those who need a little extra support along the way 🚀🤝🏼

We will be sure to keep everyone up to date as we learn more about what the new initiative will look like!

04/11/2025

Our amazing Director Lauren is making a SPLASH to save lives this month!

🏊‍♀️ Lauren is setting out to swim 18km in honour of her friend Eileen and all mothers, sisters, daughters, friends and loves ones who are impacted by this devastating disease.

Help support her challenge and raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation to support vital research 💖

DONATE HERE: https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraisers/laurendorney

03/11/2025

🌟 Meet Our New Team Member! 🌟

We’re so excited to welcome our new OT, Zoe our team 🎉

👋 Hi, I’m Zoe! I’m dedicated to helping children achieve goals that are tailored to their unique strengths and needs.

I always strive to create a supportive and comfortable environment where children feel confident to explore, learn, and grow. I enjoys working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support each child in reaching their full potential—while ensuring sessions are most importantly FUN, engaging, and meaningful.

Fun facts about me:
💗Favourite colour: Pink
🦦Favourite animal: Otter
🎬 Favourite animated movie: Inside Out
🍝Favourite food: Pasta

Join us in giving Zoe a warm welcome! She’s keen to get to know you all 👏💙

30/10/2025

Sally the Skeleton was feeling left out and wanted to see what all this OT fun is about!!! 💀

Does she now have no hands…. Yes…. Did it stop her….. NO 🤸‍♀️

27/10/2025

Today is WORLD OT DAY 💪🏼🧡 and marks the start of OT WEEK!

We’re reflecting on WHY we do what we do… and why we love doing it so much! 💭

Because every giggle, every “I did it!”, every tiny step forward — reminds us that meaningful progress happens through play, patience, and connection 🌸

Here’s to celebrating the incredible work of OTs everywhere, and the beautiful children and families who inspire us daily 💙


       

20/10/2025

✨Milestone Monday: 6–8 Week Smiling✨

That first smile isn’t just heart-melting — it’s the beginning of communication! 💬

Around 6–8 weeks, babies start smiling in response to voices, faces, and connection. These early smiles build:
💛 Social connection
🧠 Brain pathways for communication
❤️ Strong attachment and bonding

Each time you smile back, sing, or talk gently, your baby’s brain lights up with feel-good hormones — building the foundation for future language and relationships 🌱

Every baby develops at their own pace, but if your little one isn’t showing early social smiles by 8–10 weeks, it might be worth chatting with your GP or OT and getting their thoughts 🤔