Queensland Paediatric Allied Health

16/10/2025

💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙
At QPAH, we’re proud to stand with our community in celebrating the strength, individuality and achievements of people with Down syndrome.

This year’s theme is “I Am” - a powerful reminder that every person is more than a diagnosis.
✨ “I am strong.” “I am kind.” “I am a singer." "I am a friend." "I am a leader.”
These are just a few of the voices being amplified this month.

🎉 How you can get involved:
🔹 Share your own “I Am” statement with the hashtag .
🔹 Sign up to and join a "StepUP! For Fun" event on October 19.
🔹 Support inclusive programs through donations or volunteering.
🔹 Celebrate the whole person - their passions, talents and dreams.
🔹 Share this post and spread the word!

Let’s continue to build a world where everyone is seen, heard and celebrated.

📸Little boy playing keyboard and giving thumbs up.

15/10/2025

🎉 Happy Allied Health Professionals Day! 🎉
Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion and expertise of our allied health team here at QPAH - and across the country.
From speech pathologists to occupational therapists, registered music therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and beyond - allied health professionals are the heart of holistic care. 💙
Your work empowers individuals, their families and the people who care for them to thrive, grow and reach their full potential. Thank you for making a difference every single day. 🌟
Let’s give a big shoutout to the amazing people behind the scenes and on the front lines of care.

📸QPAH team

14/10/2025

🎮📱 Struggling with screen time battles at home? You're not alone!
Finding the right balance between learning, fun and family time can be tough - but help is here.

Join for a FREE 60-minute webinar:
Topic: "Healthy Screen Time Habits" (part of the Triple P Positive Parenting Program).
🗓 Date: Tuesday 14th October
🕖 Time: 7:00pm (90 minutes including Q&A)
💻 Location: https://shorturl.at/RzWTV 🔗

Led by a Triple P accredited educator, this practical, evidence-based session will help you:
✅ Set consistent and reasonable screen time limits
✅ Reduce conflict and screen-time arguments
✅ Support safe and responsible digital behaviour
✅ Encourage play, creativity and connection
✅ Model healthy screen habits yourself.

✨ Register now and gain tools to build healthy screen habits confidently, calmly and without conflict. Make screen time work for your family 💙

Join us for a practical and engaging seminar designed to help parents and caregivers build healthy screen time habits for children. Learn simple strategies to balance technology use, encourage positive behaviour, and support your child’s development in a digital world.

12/10/2025

🎶🗣️💼 We’re Growing - Join the QPAH Team! 💼🗣️🎶
QPAH is expanding to meet the needs of ever-growing waitlist and we’re on the lookout for passionate allied health professionals to join us!
We currently have positions available for Music Therapists, Speech Therapists and Occupational Therapists across our Southport and Varsity Lakes locations (both on the Gold Coast).
As our waitlist grows, so does our commitment to providing timely, compassionate and evidence-based care. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, client-focused environment - we’d love to hear from you!

🌟 Supportive team culture
🌟 Purpose-driven work
🌟 Opportunities for growth and innovation
📩 Apply now or tag someone who’d be a perfect fit!

📸QPAH team standing along wall.

11/10/2025

🗣️💬 October is AAC Awareness Month - and we’re celebrating with savings! 💬🗣️
At QPAH, we believe communication is a right, not a privilege. To support individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), we’re sharing some discounts we've found on a range of AAC equipment and devices throughout October.
Whether you're exploring AAC for the first time or upgrading your existing tools, now is the perfect time to access high-quality supports that empower communication and connection.
🎉 Let’s raise awareness, break down barriers and celebrate every type of communication.
📞 Contact QPAH to book a consultation with one of our therapists who is highly experienced in assisting clients who are AAC users.

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10/10/2025

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Paige! 🎂🎉
Today we’re celebrating our wonderful Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist, Paige - a true champion of communication, compassion and care here at QPAH!
From helping little voices grow stronger to empowering families with tools and support, Paige brings warmth, wisdom and a whole lot of heart to everything she does. We’re so lucky to have her on our team!
💬 Here’s to another year of making a difference - one word, one smile, one connection at a time.
Drop your birthday wishes below and help us make Paige’s day extra special! 👇

📸Headshot of Paige.

09/10/2025

🎄✨ Therapy Club is back for the Christmas School Holidays! ✨🎄
QPAH is now taking bookings for our much-loved Therapy Club program - designed to support children of ALL abilities in a fun, engaging and therapeutic environment during the holiday break.
✅Run by our qualified Speech, Occupational and Music Therapists.

📅 Available Dates:
December 2025: Mon 15 | Wed 17 | Mon 22 | Mon 29
January 2026: Fri 2 | Mon 5 | Wed 7 | Fri 9 | Mon 12 | Wed 14 | Fri 16 | Mon 19 | Wed 21 | Fri 23
Whether your child is working on making friends, emotional regulation or just needs a safe space to connect and grow, Therapy Club offers a warm and supportive experience led by our expert team.
👋🏿Drop & go program - fully supervised by our qualified therapists.
🕥All day program - 9am to 3pm.
👩‍👧Suitable for children of ALL abilities.

🎁 Spots fill fast - secure your spot today!
📞 Call QPAH on 07 5647 6120 or visit www.qpah.com.au to book 🌐

📸 Group of kids smiling and having fun.

08/10/2025

🧠✨ Team Training Day at QPAH ✨🧠
Our team came together for a powerful session on Trauma-Informed Care, led by the incredible . Her presentation, "Beyond Awareness", challenged us to deepen our understanding and elevate our approach to supporting patients, clients and each other.
From recognising the impact of trauma to fostering safe, compassionate environments, Dr White’s insights reminded us that trauma-informed care is not just a framework - it’s a commitment to empathy, respect and healing. Beyond awareness lies action - and it starts with us.
Thank you, Dr White, for inspiring meaningful reflection and growth. We're proud to keep learning, evolving and caring together.

📸QPAH team sitting listening to Dr Leonie White.

06/10/2025

👑 Public Holiday Notice 👑
QPAH will be closed on Monday, 6 October for the King’s Birthday public holiday. We’ll be back and ready to support you from Tuesday, 7 October.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing long weekend.
For any enquiries, feel free to leave us a message or email and we’ll get back to you tomorrow.
📩 info@qpah.com.au | 🔗 www.qpah.com.au

📸QPAH is closed for the King's Birthday public holiday.

05/10/2025

🎉 We've simply been "bowled over" by the success of "Therapy Club" these school holidays! 🎉
We’ve just finished another wonderful round of QPAH’s Therapy Club, filled with fun, creativity and connection. From sensory play to music, movement and skill-building activities - our participants brought so much energy and joy to each session!
A huge thank you to all the families who joined us - we loved spending the holidays with you!
Stay tuned for future Therapy Club updates, and don’t forget - our regular therapy services continue all year round. 🌟

📸Little boy and AHA playing bowling.

04/10/2025

👐✨ Key Word Sign of the Week – Now at QPAH! ✨👐
To celebrate AAC Awareness Month this October, we’ve launched a new initiative: "Key Word Sign of the Week"! 🎉
Each week, we’ll feature a new sign at reception to help promote inclusive communication and support clients of all ages and abilities.
🔤 Our very first sign was: "BUBBLES" - a simple but powerful word often used in early communication and everyday interactions.
Whether you're a parent, client or visitor, we invite you to join us in learning and using key word signs to make communication more accessible and engaging for everyone. 💙
👀 Keep an eye out each week and give the signs a go at home or school!