Red Dots Therapy Services

20/08/2026

World Humanitarian Day 💛
Today we honour the ones who show up.
In crises. In conflict. In communities.
Aid workers. First responders. Healthcare heroes. Volunteers. People who give their time, energy, and hearts so someone else can keep going.
OT belongs in this story too. 🧠
When disaster strips away routine, mobility, or independence — OTs help people rebuild the small daily acts that make life feel like life again. Getting dressed. Cooking a meal. Caring for a child. Returning to work.
The OT hack: in a crisis, "recovery" isn't just survival — it's function. Ask not just "are they safe?" but "can they still do the things that make them who they are?" That question is where occupational therapy starts.
Humanity doesn't stop in a crisis. Neither does the need to live fully. 💛
To every humanitarian worker: we see you. We thank you. We stand with you.

12/08/2026

🎡 It's Ekka People's Day!
This year marks a huge milestone — 150 years of Queenslanders coming together for showbags, strawberry sundaes, and country-city connection since 1876! 💛
It's also a full sensory experience: the sounds of Sideshow Alley, the smell of Pluto Pups and fairy floss, the buzz of the crowd. Shared traditions like this are such a great reminder of how community and sensory experiences support our wellbeing.
Whether you're at the Showgrounds or enjoying a quieter day, we hope you're making special memories.
What's your favourite Ekka memory? 👇

09/08/2026

🐱 International Cat Day – Saturday, 8 August
It's International Cat Day! 🐾
Did you know pets can support emotional regulation and wellbeing? A purr, a cuddle, or just watching a cat do "cat things" — sometimes that's the best therapy. 💛
Drop a photo of your furry friend below! 👇

01/08/2026

Your child’s journey is uniquely theirs. 💛
​Comparison steals the magic. Every child grows, learns, and develops at their own rhythm—and on their own timeline.
​Celebrate every single victory, no matter how small it might seem. Those little steps are adding up to big progress. 🌟
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31/07/2026

26/07/2026

One of our many beautiful reviews from our Google page. 💛

We're so grateful for every family who takes the time to share their experience. It means the world to us — and to other families starting their journey.

Thank you for trusting us. 🫂

17/07/2026

The Hidden Connection Between Your Eyes and Your Ears 👀👂

Your vestibular system (inner ear) and your visual system (eyes) are constantly talking to each other.

When they don't sync up?

🌀 Motion sickness
🌪️ Dizziness or vertigo
🚶‍♀️ Clumsiness
⚖️ Difficulty with balance
📖 Trouble tracking words when reading
🏢 Feeling overwhelmed in busy environments

Mind-boggling part: This is why some kids avoid playgrounds, struggle with reading, or melt down in supermarkets — it's not behaviour. It's their sensory systems fighting each other.

OT can help: With specific exercises that retrain the connection between what they see and how they move.

It's not magic. It's neuroplasticity. 💛

04/07/2026

New financial year. New NDIS changes. We're here to help you navigate them. 🧾

From 1 July, some NDIS pricing and claiming rules have changed. For allied health:

→ Psychology rates have increased
→ Dietitian and exercise physiology rates have decreased
→ OT, speech, and physio rates stay the same
→ New claiming line items for non-face-to-face work, travel, and reports

This is also the first year of mandatory registration for SIL and platform providers.

We know NDIS changes can feel overwhelming. We're here to answer questions and support you through them.

💛 Have questions? Reach out anytime.

21/06/2026

Feelings are always valid.

Behaviours? Not always. 🫂

We can feel angry and not hit.
We can feel frustrated and not throw.
We can feel overwhelmed and not scream.

OT helps kids (and adults) find better ways to show big feelings. 💛

13/06/2026

Everyone is busy trying to make ends meet, taking care of business and others.

"I'm fine" has become an automatic answer, hasn't it?

But now that we're halfway through the year...

How are you really? 🫂

Drop an emoji:

😊 — Honestly good
😐 — Surviving, not thriving
😔 — Struggling more than I show
🫂 — Just need a hug
💛 — Here. That's all I've got.

No pressure. No judgment. Just a real check-in.

We see you. 💛