Bambini Health

18/07/2025

Foodie Friday: Mr Beast Edition! 🍫
This week our team tried some chocolate! 🍫
Let us know if you’ve tried it below and what you thought! 👇

18/07/2025

Did you know emotional regulation starts with co-regulation?

Children learn to manage their big feelings by first experiencing a calm, regulated adult helping them through it.

That’s why your gentle voice, slow breathing, and calm presence matter more than the words you say.

💡 Try this instead of “You’re okay”:
👉 “That was really loud, hey? I’ve got you.”
👉 “I see you’re upset. Let’s take a breath together.”

🧸 Your calm helps build their calm — one breath at a time.

07/07/2025

✍️ Is your child meeting their handwriting milestones?

From scribbles to sentences, handwriting development starts early and builds over time. As OTs, we look at more than just letters — we support the skills behind the skills!

📚 Swipe through to learn what’s typical at each age.

If you are noticing messy writing, awkward pencil grasp, or frustration during writing and table top tasks, OT can help support your child’s confidence and success!

04/07/2025

A gentle reminder for our Bambini families — If you child is feeling unwell, it’s best to stay home and rest.

Thanks for helping us keep our therapy space safe and healthy for everyone ❤️

01/07/2025

🧩 Confused about NDIS funding categories? You’re not alone!

As a Speech, OT and Feeding Therapy clinic supporting children aged 0–18, we often hear questions like:

👉 “What’s Core vs Capacity Building?”
👉 “Where does therapy fit?”
👉 “Can I use funding for sensory tools or apps?”

In this post, we break down the two most common NDIS categories in simple terms—so you know exactly what supports your child can access.

💡 Core = things your child needs now to get through the day

💡 Capacity Building = supports that help them grow and build life skills over time

Whether it’s therapy, oral motor tools, or communication aids—we’re here to help you get the most out of your plan.

➡️ Swipe through to learn more & DM us if you’d like help understanding your child’s plan.

01/07/2025

🎉 We’re officially NDIS Registered! 🎉

This means we can now support even more families with speech and occupational therapy services under your NDIS plan. Whether you’re agency-managed, plan-managed or self-managed — we’re ready to help.

Let’s work together to support your child’s goals 💙

24/02/2025

Did you know that speech sounds develop at different ages? Here’s a quick guide to typical milestones:

📅 Ages 2-3: Sounds like /p, b, m, d, n, h, t, k, g, w, ng, f, y/ typically emerge.

📅 Age 4: Sounds like /l, j, ch, s, v, sh, z/ usually develop.

📅 Age 5: More advanced sounds, like /r, zh, th (voiced)/, are expected to emerge.

📅 Age 6: The trickiest sounds, like /th (voiceless)/, are typically mastered.

💡 When to seek support:
If your child struggles with sounds expected for their age, if their speech is hard to understand or if it’s causing frustration.

Early intervention can make a big difference in helping kids communicate confidently! If you’re concerned, don’t hesitate to reach out—help is always available. 💛

30/01/2025

Cheers to 1 year of dedication, passion, and making a difference! 🎉💙 Happy work anniversary to Josie, Sarah, and Zoe! Your hard work and commitment to Bambini Health inspire us every day. Here’s to many more years of success! 🥂✨

05/12/2024

🍽️ Mealtime Peace: Creating Calm & Positive Family Meals 🌟

For families with picky eaters or kids who struggle with eating, mealtimes can feel stressful. The SOS Approach to Feeding (Sequential-Oral-Sensory) is all about fostering a positive and peaceful mealtime environment, helping children develop healthy eating habits at their own pace. As feeding therapists, we focus on making mealtimes enjoyable, reducing pressure, and creating opportunities for children to explore food in a safe and supportive way. Here are some key strategies to bring Mealtime Peace to your family:

Mealtime Peace Tips:
🌈 Make Meals a Sensory Experience: Encourage children to explore food through all their senses—looking, touching, smelling—before eating. This reduces anxiety around new foods.
⏰ Follow a Routine: Consistent mealtimes and snack times help children know what to expect, creating structure and reducing food battles.
🍏 No Pressure to Eat: Allow children to experience new foods without the pressure to taste or finish. The goal is to explore, not force, which helps them build trust in the feeding process.
🙌 Offer a Variety of Foods: Include a mix of preferred and non-preferred foods at each meal. Let them choose what to eat without forcing or bribing. 🎨 Make It Fun: Get creative! Use playful strategies like cutting food into fun shapes, using colourful plates, or creating food "rainbows" to make meals visually appealing.
💬 Model Positive Eating Behaviours: Children are more likely to try new foods when they see you enjoying them. Be a role model at the table without drawing attention to their choices.

The goal is to reduce stress and anxiety around meals and make them an opportunity for connection and exploration. If mealtimes continue to be a struggle reach out for support!🥦✨

03/12/2024

Squigz are a fantastic tool for Occupational Therapy! 💫They help children develop hand-eye coordination fine motor skills and visual perception. The unique shape and texture of Squigz encourages children to use different grips, which can strengthen their muscles and improve their dexterity.

Wondering how to use Squigz at home? Here are a few ideas:
• Building towers 🧱
• Sort them by colour or size 🖍️
• Stick them on the walls 🏡
• Practice counting 🧮

Bonus tip 💡 : Did you know Squigz can also be used in Speech Pathology sessions as a motivating way to increase trials? Your child can collect the Squigs after saying each target word and then let their imagination run wild as they create towers and designs! 💡💬🥳

25/11/2024

We currently have immediate availability for Speech Pathology assessment and therapy with ongoing slots available for 2025!

Email us at hello@bambinihealth.com.au or call on 0450 501 023 to secure your slot!

Inspiring kids to be unique and achieve!
Paediatric Occupational Therapy & Speech Pathology clinic.