GV Developmental Clinic

12/05/2025

Shudder ...

12/05/2025

We agree. Punishment, imposed consequences, and restrictions are not the way forward

Before a child can listen, focus, or complete a task, their nervous system must believe they are safe. That safety isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, relational, and predictable.
Safety is not the absence of threat — it’s the presence of connection.

12/05/2025

Resilience and grit and hustle and busyness are overrated

I don’t know about you but I’m TIRED.

I’m tired of being told I need to be ‘resilient’.
I’m tired of being told I need to toughen up.
I’m tired of being told I have to accept things the way they are because life is tough.

Because you know what, still being here and still keeping going, despite everything that’s going on in the world and in our lives…..and after everything I have been through throughout my life - that is pretty damn resilient.

So, no I’m not going to change myself.
I’m not going to apologise for who I am.
I’m not going to join in with the bullying or the aggression.

I’m going to keep being me, trying to make things a little softer and a little gentler for others if I can. And protect myself along the way too.

Because heck, in a world so full of hard edges, sometimes we just need some softness in our lives.

12/05/2025

It's not simple, and it's not easy for all of us

What's behind executive function in the classroom…https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-07-8-executive-functioning-skills-child-cant-complete-tasks-stay-organized-school/

12/05/2025

It's not all about the quality scotch fillet burgers in the canteen, we promise. It's mostly about and South Soccer Club Inc.

⚽ Huge thanks to our sponsors for backing the team this season!

We couldn’t do it without your support on and off the pitch. 💪🖤

11/05/2025

A survey you might be interested in

Right now, the NDIS is carrying out thousands of eligibility reassessments every single week.

Our pals at CYDA want to make sure the process is clear and reasonable, and that no child or young person is unfairly removed from the Scheme. But to do that, CYDA needs your urgent help.

Take CYDA’s short survey and share your experiences: https://buff.ly/ZjIMCec
Or you can access the survey via our Instagram bio!

CYDA wants to know:

- What issues do you have with the current eligibility reassessment process?
- How should the process be improved?

CYDA will take your anonymous insights directly to the NDIA later this month.

But there isn’t much time – the survey closes Sunday, 18 May.

Complete the survey today: https://buff.ly/ZjIMCec or via the link in our instagram bio! Thanks for providing this valuable advocacy opportunity.




[Image: Dark green text on a light green background reads “Right now, the NDIS is reassessing the eligibility of thousands of people. Have you or your child been impacted? We need to hear from you in our urgent survey.” The CYDA logo sits below.]

11/05/2025

11/05/2025

We proudly support and Shepparton South Soccer Club Inc

30/04/2025

Free online program - recommended

Now Free in Australia

30/04/2025

A few good suggestions

30/04/2025

What a beautiful narration of a fantastic and historical run!

30/04/2025

Seriously, if you have not yet been to Cactus Country, just go! :)