Last Tuesday marked a huge milestone for me. I delivered my very first conference presentation. Standing in front of a room full of occupational therapists at the Occupational Therapy Australia Conference was both exciting and nerve-wracking, but more than anything, it was an incredible privilege to share something that has become one of the greatest passions of my career. Alongside my colleague, Cheri Strecker, I had the opportunity to present the framework behind our Charge Your Mind...

There is a conversation happening quietly in many homes right now. Parents are sitting at kitchen tables late at night trying to understand funding changes, draft emails, prepare evidence, organise reports, follow up invoices, advocate for supports, and plan for uncertainty... all while managing the relentless realities of caregiving. Many are doing this while already physically and emotionally exhausted. And yet, so often, caregivers still feel pressure to stay calm, organised, emotionally...

When your child starts occupational therapy, one of the most common questions is: what exactly does OT involve? Occupational therapy (OT) helps children build the skills they need to take part in everyday activities. This is what we call “occupations.” These are the things your child needs and wants to do each day, like getting dressed, playing with friends, participating at school, or completing routines at home. At Joyful Journey OT, we focus on supporting children to become more confident,...