Let's Talk Support

04/10/2025

💛💙 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💙💛
This month, we celebrate the incredible individuals with Down syndrome who brighten our communities with their determination, kindness, and unique perspectives. 🌼
Down Syndrome Awareness Month is a time to:
✨ Celebrate abilities, not disabilities
✨ Promote inclusion and acceptance
✨ Recognise the importance of early intervention, therapy, and community support
✨ Empower individuals to reach their full potential
Every person with Down syndrome has something special to offer — and with the right supports, they can thrive at home, at school, and in the wider community. 🌈
If you’re looking for tools and ideas to help build skills like fine motor strength, coordination, and independence, check out this great resource 👇
👉 Interested in exclusive resources?
The OT Toolbox now offers an amazing subscription with practical tools to support development and participation.
Head to their page: https://www.facebook.com/share/162hexdjqd/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Let’s celebrate inclusion, empower growth, and continue spreading awareness — because every ability counts. 💪

Down Syndrome Awareness Month ♥️

03/10/2025

📢 Public Holiday Closure 📢
Just a friendly reminder that Let’s Talk Support will be closed this Monday for the public holiday. 💙
We’ll reopen on Tuesday and continue supporting our participants, families, and community as usual.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy long weekend! 🌿✨

01/10/2025

For headspace day 2025, Maitland headspace is putting together an arcade! It will have music, food, drinks and loads of fun activities!

29/09/2025

Developmental milestones you want to look for...https://ilslearningcorner.com/2015-09-critical-developmental-milestones-you-wont-want-your-child-to-miss/

29/09/2025

🎣 It’s not too late to join us this Wednesday, for Goin’ Fishing at Queens Wharf Park, Morpeth!
🌞 The weather is looking great, so bring the family for a fun day by the river.

📍 Wednesday, October 1st — 10am to 2pm
📞 Call 02 4015 7000 to register

29/09/2025

Join us for the Northern Star Supports Pink Ribbon Breakfast in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

📅 Wednesday, 8th October 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Kurri Kurri

🎟 Tickets: $30 – includes a delicious pastry breakfast, tea, coffee & juice, and the chance to support a life-saving cause.

This fundraiser means a great deal to me personally, and it’s also a wonderful opportunity for our community and local businesses to collaborate for an important cause. 💕

All profits go directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation to help fund vital research into prevention, early detection, and better treatments.

✨ Let’s wear pink, connect, collaborate, and make a difference together. Every ticket purchased helps move us closer to the goal of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.

👉 Grab your tickets here: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/F3YW0

23/09/2025

🌟 Did you know? 🌟
We’re proud to share that one of our team members is a trained facilitator in the following evidence-based programs:
✅ Circle of Security
✅ Bringing Up Great Kids
✅ Triple P Parenting
✅ Cool Kids Anxiety Program
These programs support families with practical tools, strategies, and confidence to guide children through life’s challenges. 💛
👉 To find out more, simply send us a message!!

23/09/2025

🌱 Why Early Childhood Teachers Matter 🌱
The early years are when children build the foundations for learning, confidence, and independence. Having a qualified Early Intervention Teacher makes all the difference — supporting communication, social skills, and emotional wellbeing from the very start.
At Let’s Talk Support, our experienced Early Intervention Teachers:
✔️ Work alongside families so parents, carers, and participants have full choice and control over their goals.
✔️ Partner with speech pathologists, OTs, psychologists, and other professionals to provide quality, consistent support.
✔️ Follow a Best Practice framework that is child-centred, strengths-based, and empowering.
✔️ Provide support in a variety of environments — schools, ECEC settings, in the home, and in the community — to help children thrive across all areas of life.
Every child deserves the chance to thrive — and early intervention helps make that possible. 💜
👉 Click the link below or send us a message to learn more or to make a referral.

23/09/2025

🚨 Paracetamol in Pregnancy & Autism – What Parents Need to Know🚨

Recently, Donald Trump claimed that taking paracetamol (Panadol / Tylenol) during pregnancy “causes” autism and said pregnant women should avoid it.

✔️ What the science actually says:

* The strongest recent research (including sibling-comparison studies) finds **no evidence** that prenatal paracetamol causes autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability.
* Medical experts & groups (ACOG, SMFM, RANZCOG, etc.) still consider paracetamol one of the safer options for managing pain or fever in pregnancy when used correctly.

👉 Parents: you deserve accurate, evidence-backed info. Check with your healthcare provider if you’re uncertain.

Let’s share facts, not fear. 💙

Robust scientific evidence shows no causal link between the use of paracetamol in pregnancy and autism or ADHD, with several large and reliable studies directly contradicting these claims.

21/09/2025

🚨 Heads Up Parents! Important Warning About Roblox and Child Safety🚨

Recent reports have revealed serious safety lapses on Roblox, including children being exposed to inappropriate content, interacting with adults with little to no oversight, and weak age-verification systems.

Here’s what parents should know:

⚠️ What’s Wrong Now

* Children as young as five are reportedly accessing sexually suggestive environments.
* Adult‐child communication is often poorly controlled or lacks parental consent.
* Existing parental controls, chat filters, and content moderation are not always effective.

🛡️What Safeguards are coming:

* Parental consent for users under 16 to communicate with adults.
* Parents can disable chat functions entirely for children aged 13-15.
* Voice chat completely banned for children aged 13-15.

✅ What Parents Can Do Right Now

* Review and enable all parental control & privacy settings in Roblox.
* Talk to your kids about safe online behaviour & what to do if something upsets them.
* Monitor which games, groups, or experiences they’re joining.

Please share this — let’s make sure parents know what’s going on and push platforms to take safety seriously. Our kids deserve it. 💪

https://7news.com.au/news/teen-gamer-reveals-sickening-scenes-inside-roblox-servers-as-esafety-commission-announces-new-commitments-to-combat-grooming-c-20021789.amp

18/09/2025

✨ Why Successful Transitions Through School Matter ✨
Starting school, moving from primary to high school, and finishing school are big milestones in a child’s life. For students with disability, these changes can bring extra challenges — new routines, teachers, learning environments, and expectations.
When transitions are planned well and supported:
✅ Students feel safe, included, and confident.
✅ Families understand what to expect and how to advocate for their child.
✅ Educators and families work together to create consistency and reduce anxiety.
✅ Students are more likely to have positive learning outcomes and improved well-being throughout their school journey.
With the right strategies, resources, and collaboration, transitions don’t have to be stressful — they can be exciting opportunities for growth, independence, and success.

16/09/2025