Down South Therapy

17/12/2025

Congratulations to Anna, our SPIRITED Person of the Month award winner for December! 🎉

“Anna has received some super positive feedback from a family that she serviced during the school holiday assessment clinics. The parent had noted that her son had dramatically improved by Anna's services and that she was so grateful for this! Thanks so much Anna, for the amazing work you have done for this family and others that you serve.”

Every month, DST employees nominate their colleagues for exceptional demonstration of our SPIRITED values.

The uplifting feedback fosters teamwork cultivates a positive work culture and gives our staff a chance to express appreciation through well-deserved acknowledgments.

We receive up to 50 nominations each month. As every one of them is equally deserving of the title, we use a random name picker to select the winner, who receives a $50 Visa gift card and the prestigious title of SPIRITED person of the month!

15/12/2025

🎉✨ As we wrap up another amazing year at Down South Therapy, we can’t help but smile thinking about all the moments that made 2025 so special! ✨🎉

This year has been filled with laughter, learning, connection, and growth. From a first jump and new words to big milestones and quiet wins, we’ve loved celebrating every success alongside our incredible clients and their families. 💙

We’re so grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us to be part of your journey. Your progress continues to motivate us every day. Our team has also loved strengthening relationships within our community and finding new, creative ways to help everyone reach their full potential.

To give our team a chance to rest, recharge, and enjoy some festive cheer, our office will be closed from Thursday 18 December 2025 and will reopen on Friday 2 January 2026. Please check in with your individual therapist, as some may be taking a little extra time off.

If you find yourself in crisis during this period, please reach out for support:
📞 Lifeline (24/7): 13 11 14
📞 Kids Helpline (12–25 years): 1800 551 800
📞 Mental Health Emergency Response Line (24/7): 1300 555 788
📞 CAMHS Crisis Connect: 1800 048 636
📞 Su***de Call Back Service (24/7): 1300 659 467

Thank you for making 2025 such a wonderful and meaningful year. We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings! 🌟

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and sparkly festive season! 🎄💫

09/12/2025

What an incredible afternoon at our International Day of People with Disability Fun Day 2025! 💙🧡💚

A huge thank you to every family, client, carer, and community member who joined us — your smiles, laughs and enthusiasm made the day truly unforgettable.

We are also so proud of our DST team, who hosted and ran each activity with such care, creativity, and joy. From sensory play and science stations to crafts, cookie decorating and everything in between — your effort is what brings this event to life every year. Thank you for giving your time, energy, and heart to create a welcoming, inclusive space for our community.

Here are some of our favourite moments from the day! 📸✨

09/12/2025

A huge thank you to the City of Rockingham – Local Government and Mayor Lorna Buchan for joining us at our International Day of People with Disability Fun Day! 🌟

We were honoured to have Mayor Buchan open the event and share such meaningful words about the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and celebrating the incredible diversity within our community. Her support — and the City’s ongoing commitment to creating inclusive opportunities — means so much to our team, our clients, and our families.

Thank you for helping make this day even more special. 💙🧡

03/12/2025

🌍 Today we celebrate International Day of People with Disability! 🌍

This year’s theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress”, reminds us how important inclusion, accessibility, and community connection are for everyone.

At Down South Therapy, we’re excited to celebrate this important day with our clients, their families, and the wider community at our office on Wednesday, 3 December. It will be a fun and inclusive event filled with activities, connection, and celebration, because creating spaces where everyone belongs is at the heart of what we do. 💚

We can’t wait to celebrate inclusion, empowerment, and the joy of being together.

02/12/2025

🎉 Today’s the day! 🎉
Our IDPWD Fun Day kicks off this afternoon, and the team is already busy setting up for an amazing, activity-packed celebration! 🙌✨

From slime making and science experiments to balloon characters, cookie art, reptiles, a scavenger hunt and so much more — there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🌈🧪🐍🎨

Take a peek at our event site map to see everything we have in store for you!
It’s shaping up to be a fantastic afternoon of fun, creativity, and community.

🎟️ FREE Tickets are still available — don’t miss out! Grab yours via the link.

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

https://downsouththerapy.com.au/idpwd-fun-day/

02/12/2025

Congratulations to Grace, our SPIRITED Person of the Month award winner for November! 🎉

“Congratulations Grace on the excellent feedback you have received from multiple different sources throughout the last fortnight. This just highlights the amazing service that you provide your families and stakeholders and how valued you are! I would also like to acknowledge the work you have done in supporting and sustaining your supervisees. I so appreciate you always giving your best, staying organised and having such a high work ethic! You are such an asset!”

Every month, DST employees nominate their colleagues for exceptional demonstration of our SPIRITED values.

The uplifting feedback fosters teamwork cultivates a positive work culture and gives our staff a chance to express appreciation through well-deserved acknowledgments.

We receive up to 50 nominations each month. As every one of them is equally deserving of the title, we use a random name picker to select the winner, who receives a $50 Visa gift card and the prestigious title of SPIRITED person of the month!

30/11/2025

We have released extra tickets for our . It's not too late to register and come along for a FREE fun and inclusive afternoon! This Wednesday at Down South Therapy! Register today!

Join us for a fantastic, free afternoon filled with fun, creativity, and connection as we celebrate IDPWD.

18/11/2025

🎉 Bookings Now Open – January 2026 School Holiday Therapy Groups!
Our much-loved school holiday groups are back for January 2026, and bookings are now open!
Led by our experienced and passionate Occupational Therapists Speech Pathologists and Therapy Assistants, these fun, small-group sessions help children develop social skills, confidence, emotional awareness, and creativity — all while having a blast with peers.
✨ Choose from:
🩵 Chill, Create & Regulate – explore emotions and make calming tools
💛 Lego Teamwork Lab – build confidence and teamwork through play
💜 Claymation Creators – bring imagination to life through stop-motion animation
💗 Self-Care Sanctuary – learn independence and self-care with confidence
📍 Locations: Rockingham & Vasse
👥 Small groups (max 8 participants)
💰 Early Bird Price: $450 (normally $650) – secure your spot with a $50 deposit
👉 Visit our website to book or learn more:
https://downsouththerapy.com.au/.../group-therapy-sessions/
Rockingham Link : https://elmo2.com/url/hWWBXxZJ
Vasse Link: https://elmo2.com/url/9Y8XMks7

18/11/2025

💈 Movember 2025 – Our Mo Bros Are Growing Strong! 💈

The Mo’s are coming in nicely and our Movember team is back at it again! Since 2020, together we’ve raised an incredible $6,270 to support men’s mental health, su***de prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.

We’re proud of the impact we’ve made so far, and we’re not done yet.
If you’d like to support the cause (and our growing moustaches!), you can donate here:
👉 https://movember.com/m/14359131?mc=1

Every dollar makes a difference. Thanks for helping us change the face of men’s health! 💙

DST's Motivation: I'm raising funds and awareness this Movember for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. I need your help. Please donate to support men's health.

18/11/2025

🌸 Celebrate the Launch of an Inspiring New Book! 🌸

We’re excited to share that one of the incredible young people we had the privilege of working with, Lily Gaulton, is launching her debut book, Blossom!

At just twelve years old, Lily is a passionate young writer living with disabilities, medical conditions, and allergies. She created Blossom to express her own feelings, and Blossom’s, in a way that helps other young people, both disabled and non-disabled, feel understood and connected. Her story is heartfelt, brave, and beautifully told.

📅 Saturday 22 November
⏰ 2pm – 4pm
📍 Gary Holland Centre
19 Kent Street, Rockingham
📝 RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1477153

At the launch, you can:
🎶 Enjoy live music
📸 Take photos in the photobooth (props included!)
📖 Explore the magic of Lily’s journey
🛍️ Pre-purchase Blossom online to pick up on the day, and get your copy signed!

We are incredibly proud of Lily and thrilled to support her as she celebrates this amazing milestone. 🌸📚✨

✨ You’re Invited to a Special Celebration! ✨ Join us for the launch of Blossom, the debut book by 12-year-old author Lily Gaulton. Enjoy an...

17/11/2025

We are thrilled to welcome back Sweets on The Run Perth Ice Cream Van, who will join us again this year with their amazing range of treats, snacks and favourites for families to enjoy. Their colourful setup was a huge hit at last years International Day of People with Disability, and we cannot wait to see them again as part of our celebration.

Join us for a fun-filled, inclusive afternoon: Wednesday 3 December, 2–5 pm.

Though this is a free event, registrations are required:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1847526695079?aff=oddtdtcreator