ParkSyde Pty Ltd

29/01/2026

🚗🛣️ Mini Motorways in Action! 🛣️🚗

One of our recent activities involved playing Mini Motorways! This engaging strategy game gave us the chance to build and practise important skills in a relaxed, enjoyable way.

🎯 Benefits we noticed:
✔️ Strengthened problem-solving and planning
✔️ Encouraged focus and patience
✔️ Supported decision-making skills
✔️ Boosted confidence through trial and success
✔️ Promoted calm engagement and enjoyment

Games like Mini Motorways can be a fantastic tool for supporting cognitive skills while creating a positive, low-stress experience. 💙

20/01/2026

14/01/2026

Hide and seek – Tawny Frogmouth edition! 🦉🌿

Starting 2026 with a special moment while supporting our friends, we spotted a Tawny Frogmouth—or maybe three—resting in a tree at the top of Mt Archer, Rockhampton.
Practising the expert-level hide tactic: “If I close my eyes, they can’t see me!” 😄

Moments of calm, connection, and wellbeing—a beautiful way to begin the year 💚

At ParkSyde, we create safe, fun, and inclusive experiences that support our friends every step of the way.

📞 Let’s chat about your journey:
Phone: 0467 937 659
Email: communities@parksydeltd.com

16/12/2025

🎲 Board Games: More Than Just Fun! 🎲

Did you know board games can be a powerful tool for learning, connection, and personal growth?

Playing board games helps us:

🧠 Build cognitive skills like memory, problem-solving, and focus
🗣 Improve communication and social interaction
🤝 Practice turn-taking, cooperation, and emotional regulation
😊 Boost confidence and self-esteem in a relaxed, enjoyable setting

Best of all, board games create meaningful connections while supporting individual goals — all through play!
Whether it’s a quick card game or a longer strategy game, every roll of the dice brings opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.

🎲What awesome boardgames do you recommend?

📞 Contact us to chat about how we can support your journey.
Phone: 0467 937 659
Email: communities@parksydeltd.com

21/11/2025

18/11/2025

🌿🐾 Animal Spotting Has More Benefits Than You Think! 🐾🌿

Did you know that something as simple and enjoyable as animal spotting can help you work toward your goals?

Whether it’s watching birds in the park, visiting a local zoo, pet shop or spotting wildlife on a nature walk, this calming activity offers so many amazing benefits:

✨ Supports Emotional Wellbeing
Connecting with animals can reduce stress, boost mood, and increase a sense of calm — great for emotional regulation.

✨ Encourages Community Participation
Exploring local parks, reserves, zoos, pet shops or just out exploring helps build confidence getting out and about in the community.

✨ Builds Social Skills
Animal spotting is a fun way to engage in conversation, practice communication, and share interests with support workers, family and other friends.

✨ Promotes Physical Activity
Walking through nature while searching for animals helps improve fitness, mobility, and overall health.

✨ Enhances Focus & Mindfulness
Observing wildlife encourages patience, concentration, and being present in the moment.

Our community engagement team love turning simple activities into meaningful progress — and animal spotting is the perfect blend of fun, connection, and skill-building. 🦋🐦🌱

💬 What’s the coolest animal you’ve spotted lately?👀

📞 Contact us to chat about how we can support your journey.
Phone: 0467 937 659
Email: communities@parksydeltd.com

15/10/2025

🎳 Strike!!🎳

This week we had an absolute blast taking one of our ParkSyde Friends to Rocky bowl and Leisure for some ten pin bowling! 🎳 🎉

Outings like this are more than just a great time – they help build:
Confidence in new environments, social and communication skills, physical coordination and movement and a sense of independence and inclusion!

It’s always rewarding to see our friends laughing, learning, and achieving their personal goals in the community. Huge thank you to Rocky Bowl And Leisure for providing such an awesome and welcoming space! 💙
Remember they have a cafe, great arcade space with bumper cars, mini golf and lasertag! Fun for everyone! 😆

📞 Contact us to chat about how we can support your journey.

Contact our team today on
Phone: 0467 937 659
Email: communities@parksydeltd.com

14/10/2025

🌿🍴Lunch with a View! 🐦☀️

Recently we had the absolute pleasure of enjoying lunch at the top of Mount Archer in beautiful Rockhampton with one of our amazing ParkSyde friends!

The fresh air, stunning views, and peaceful surroundings made it the perfect relaxed setting for connection and great conversation.
We even spotted some local wildlife—including a few curious birds that came to say hello! 🐦

At ParkSyde we aim to creat safe, fun, and inclusive experiences that allow our friends to enjoy the great outdoors, build confidence in exploring new environments, connecting with nature and feeling included and supported every step of the way.

📞 Contact us to chat about how we can support your journey.

Contact our team today on
Phone: 0467 937 659
Email: communities@parksydeltd.com

30/09/2025

🦜🌿 Bird Watching 🌿🦜

There's something truly special about connecting with nature.
At ParkSyde, our friends often enjoy peaceful bird-watching as part of their outings – and the benefits go far beyond spotting feathers!

Our ParkSyde friends are supported to engage in activities that promote mental wellbeing, build social connections and develop new skills. Bird watching is a perfect example: it's calming, encourages mindfulness, and sparks conversation and curiosity about the world around us and even promotes light exercise.

Whether it's bird watching, creating art, staying active, or simply building confidence in the community, everyday brings new opportunities to grow, connect and thrive. 🧡

💬 If you're a family looking for compassionate, reliable support for your loved one, or you're exploring what’s possible — we’re here to help.
📞 Contact us to chat about how we can support your journey.

Contact our team today on
Phone: 0467 937 659
Email: communities@parksydeltd.com

26/09/2025

😃 Happy Friday from ParkSyde! 😃

Just like this cheeky meerkat, it’s time to kick back and enjoy the weekend! 😎🎉

At ParkSyde, our friendly support workers are here to provide personalised assistance tailored to you.

Got questions or want to know how we can support your journey?
Get in touch – we’re here to help!
Phone: 0467 937 659
Email: communities@parksydeltd.com