The Bridge Therapy and Learning Services

02/04/2026

Happy World Autism Awareness Day! Celebrating the unique, funny, clever humans we get to support every day ❤️❤️❤️

29/03/2026

While serious workforce questions surround the new Thriving Kids scheme, the organisers of an existing program in Victoria believe its model could be scaled up.

18/12/2025

20/08/2025

Disability Minister Mark Butler said a new system called “Thriving Kids” would be in place to support children with autism and developmental delays from July 2027.

08/08/2025

All Australian governments have committed to significant reforms to build an inclusive Australian society where people with disability can access the support they need.

07/08/2025

26/06/2025

24/06/2025

This is a letter that I forwarded to Hon Amanda Rishworth, Minister for NDIS, this morning, regarding the proposed price changes to the NDIS and recent comments made in the media about NDIS providers.

19/06/2025

The NDIS are cutting allied health services for clients without consultation with allied health workers, people with a disability and their families - their decisions don’t reflect an understanding of the needs of our community. This will force many allied health practices to close, and people in need won’t be able to access support. While the changes will have a significant impact on our rural communities, it will also impact our most vulnerable families in metro areas too. So disheartened by this process 🥲

19/06/2025

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Stand Up for Disability Support: Stop the NDIS Cuts

13/06/2025

Media statement: Access to speech pathology under the NDIS is at risk.

Following the release of the NDIA’s Annual Pricing Review, Speech Pathology Australia has issued a statement calling for urgent action.

> Price limits have been frozen for six years
> A proposed 50% cut to travel rates threatens rural and outreach services
> No formal consultation with peak bodies. Despite our best efforts to respond to ad hoc enquiries from the NDIA, once again, our advice has been disregarded.

We’re calling on the NDIA to set the pricing recommendations aside, and engage meaningfully with the speech pathology workforce on these critical issues.

Speech pathologists are committed to delivering quality care but we can’t do it without fair, sustainable pricing.

Read the full media statement 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZqLjut

02/04/2025

April is Autism Acceptance Month. A time to recognize the diversity of experiences within the Autism community and emphasize the need for equitable access to supports and services. Join us and put acceptance into action.