Sensational Minds Therapy

17/07/2025

🌟 We’re Finalists! 🌟

We’re incredibly proud to share that Sensational Minds Therapy has been named a Finalist in TWO categories at the 2025 Tweed Regional Business Awards by Business NSW! 🎉

🏆 Excellence in Health, Care & Wellness – Sensational Minds Therapy

👏 Outstanding Employee – Our amazing admin superstar, Michelle Katt

This recognition means the world to our whole team – especially as we continue supporting children and families across the Tweed and Northern Rivers with care, connection, and heart 💛

Winners will be announced at the local awards night in August – wish us luck!

12/07/2025

2025 Regional winners ✨ how exiting. - I just have to share this Tweed Heads Newspaper newspaper clip of Nicole Shedden celebrating her regional win. Traineeship of the year - therapy assistant traineeship with and

11/07/2025

25/06/2025

🎉 A big congratulations to our sensational 4th year OT student, Emma Strong, who has officially completed her 10-week final placement with us! 👏

Emma brought enthusiasm, curiosity, and a heartfelt commitment to supporting children and families every single day. Her passion for paediatrics and her growth as a clinician over the term has been incredible to witness. 💫

We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved, Emma — and can’t wait to see what’s next for you in your OT journey! 💛

24/06/2025

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24/06/2025

21/06/2025

Big news! ✨Last night, our incredible Therapy Assistant Nicole Shedden was named the Regional Winner at the NSW Government Training Awards – North Coast & Mid North Coast! 🥇 Out of over 40,000 nominations, she was place 1 of 3 finalists across the region, tonight she was announced the winner and is now heading to the National Finals in Sydney! 🎉

Nicole’s journey is one that means a lot to me personally. Over a year, she reached out to me every few months, asking for mentorship and a chance to work together. Each time, I said no — not because I didn’t believe in her, but because I was sitting in my own imposter syndrome, questioning whether I was ready to be that mentor for someone else.

Eventually, I said yes. And in true me fashion — someone who loves structure, ticking boxes and doing things properly — I encouraged her to sign up with TAFE, complete the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, and do a formal 2-year workplace traineeship under my guidance, with direct shadowing, learning, clinical education and mentorship every step of the way. When Nicole started with me I was working under the name and she transitioned with me in to

Watching Nicole grow into the compassionate, capable therapy assistant she is today has been one of the proudest moments of my career. 💛 She’s proof of what happens when people believe in you and you believe in yourself.

🎉 please join me in cheering Nicole on as she prepares for Nationals in Sydney! 🥂

🧠 Interested in clinical education or OT supervision? Send me a message — I’d love to walk beside you in your journey too - currently offering 1:1 online clinical education and Ot supervison. To anyone sitting on the edge of a ‘yes,’ not sure if you’re ready — this is your sign. 🙌

20/06/2025

✨We’re Celebrating Nikki! - Awards night tonight ✨
We are beyond proud to share that our incredible Therapy Assistant, Nikki, has been named one of just three finalists in the Trainee of the Year category at the NSW Training Awards – Education & Apprenticeships Australia!

Out of 40 000 nominations over 7 regions, Nikki has risen to the top —and what an achievement it is!

As the awards are announced tonight, we want to say loud and clear and celebrate you : Nikki, you are already a winner in our eyes! 🏆💛

Let’s all wish her the very best – and celebrate this incredible milestone together!

Therapy

14/06/2025

✨So… what is OT, anyway? Let’s break it down! 👀🧠
Swipe through this amazing carousel created by our superstar uni placement student Emma Strong 🙌🎓

She put together an easy, fun, and informative guide to help you understand what Occupational Therapy is really all about. (Spoiler: it’s more than you think!) 💥👩‍⚕️💡

💬 Drop a 💛 if you learned something new & tag a friend who needs to see this!

02/06/2025

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22/05/2025

Every brain deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported 💚 At , we embrace neurodiversity and take pride in creating spaces where our clients can thrive just as they are 🌿

These green flags are a reminder of what respectful, neuro-affirming support can look like.

Let’s keep moving towards a more inclusive world— by celebrating every unique mind✨

20/05/2025

🎉 Celebrating Nicole Shedden! 🎉

We are so proud to share that Nicole Shedden has been named a Finalist for the NSW Trainee of the Year at the NSW Training Awards, presented by the NSW Department of Education and Apprenticeship Careers Australia! 🌟

Nicole completed a two-year traineeship and Certificate IV of Allied Health Assistance (OT stream) with TAFE NSW under the supervison and mentorship . Throughout this time, Nicole demonstrated exceptional dedication, warmth, and professionalism—and continued to grow with us as we transitioned into

This state-level recognition is a testament to Nicole’s passion for supporting children and families, and her deep commitment to learning and growing in the allied health space.

We’re so excited to celebrate this incredible milestone with Nicole—more photos and celebration moments to come! 🥳💛