Octavia Therapies

16/08/2026

Raising Minds is a peer led, lived experience network of support that helps families navigate systems for their children with complex mental health care needs. There are upcoming workshops that are 100% free which you can access online - so no pressure to get out of your PJs or wash your hair... Check out the details via the website:

Peer-led support for the journey through child and youth mental health Helping parents, carers, families and kin navigate the system with 100% lived-experience wisdom, honest connection, and no extra pressure. You don’t have to have all the answers. You just need a place to begin. Start here - you...

13/08/2026

❤️ This 👇

Lets hope it ships to Australia!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1LUGHqMLFv/?mibextid=wwXIfr

YOU ASKED. WE LISTENED 💙

So many of you have asked about a sleeve, I am so excited to announce that they will be available to order in the next coming weeks 🤩

These are so handy and special because:

- Parents & caregivers can keep one with them as a backup communication option.

- First responders & paramedics could have one available when helping someone who is non-speaking, temporarily unable to speak, overwhelmed, injured, or experiencing a communication barrier.

- Nurses & healthcare workers could use one with patients who are unable to communicate verbally.

- Teachers, EAs & support workers could have another portable communication option available in classrooms, on field trips, or in the community.

They can travel with you, live in a purse, backpack, emergency kit, classroom, vehicle or work bag, you can take it off and hand it someone else!

I cannot wait to see where these sleeves end up and all the different people they might help communicate.

Because communication isn’t a luxury. It’s a human right 💙

26/07/2026

Its been a while... Time for a little spruce up.
Website has been updated. :)
https://www.octaviatherapies.com.au/

22/07/2026

Important information for our sensory sensitive clients.

Australia's first national emergency alert test is happening on Monday 27th July. Every phone will vibrate and play a loud siren sound for about 10 seconds. For many autistic people, an unexpected noise like this can be distressing. A bit of preparation makes a real difference.

The test happens at 2:00pm AEST, 1:30pm ACST and 12:00pm AWST.

Three things that help:

1. Talk about it beforehand. Knowing the sound is coming, and that it means everything is OK, takes away the shock.
2. Plan for the sound. Headphones, a quiet room, or switching the phone off are all fine options.
3. Stay close. Count the 10 seconds together, then it's over.

Everyone is safe and no action is needed on the day.

Please share this with families, schools and support workers so no one is caught off guard. More info at

https://www.autismaustralia.org.au/events/ausalert-national-test

09/07/2026

29/06/2026

You know it’s a good day when it starts with having a chat to a client while wearing dinosaur masks. Happy Monday everyone!

25/06/2026

Clever visual support system!

24/06/2026

Raising Minds is a Commonwealth funded program that offers FREE workshops for parents, carers, families and kin of children and young people experiencing complex mental health (4-25 yrs). There is an upcoming in person workshop in Brisbane - See this link to find out more details about their in person workshops and online peer support group meetings.

Raising Minds advocates for children, youth and young people with complex mental health issues, together with families, carers and kin.

22/06/2026

Motor Mouth Camp is coming!

Variety are bringing their immersive weekend of learning, practice and connection for children using Augmentative and Assistive Communication (ACC) to the Sunshine Coast in November.

The Variety Motor Mouth Camp is designed for children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, and their families.