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Celebrating feeding in a different way. Tubie Fun provides different products that assist with the ease, comfort & affordability of anyone who is tube fed

Anyone who's tube fed deserves to feel special and celebrate their uniqueness. Using button pads and line covers are the perfect way to do this and show just how amazing tube feeding can really be. Tubie Fun was created after my youngest son was tube fed since 2 months old due to an extensive list of medical problems and has since had a feeding button placed for long term use. I started making button pads to replace the hospital gauze that sat around his site. These button pads have many positive benefits. They are more comfortable to wear, they keep the feeding site dry and clean, they can reduce the chances of granulated tissue forming and most of all, to reduce the ongoing costs associated with tube feeding as they are reusable. The line covers are also a great way to keep little mouths off the connection points and also a useful tool to ensure all the connections stay together. Many people find tube feeding quite confronting. Using a button pad takes the focus off the medical device itself and provides an opportunity to show personality and individuality while reducing anxiety around the feeding process. I am a mum to 3 beautiful boys who have taken the tube feeding of their brother in their stride. With the toll of having a sick child starting to affect me, I decided to dust of my sewing machine as a way to unwind and let go of the problems of the day. I thought if this was a way I could help my son and family, why not let it help someone else as well. If you are searching for something but can't find it, please feel free to contact me. I'll help in whatever way I can. I am also able to make personalised items including names and items made to specific dimensions.

22/10/2026

🤔🔍 CAN YOU GUESS WHAT THIS IS?! 🔍🤔

We thought we’d have a little fun and give you a peek behind the scenes at Tubie Fun! 👀

This might look like a completely random piece of equipment… but it actually plays a part in creating some of our handmade tube-feeding accessories. 🧵✂️💙

So, we want to know…

👇 Can you guess:
1️⃣ What this tool is called?
2️⃣ What do you think we use it for?

Drop your guesses in the comments! ⬇️😂

20/10/2026

💙 Invisible Disabilities Week | 18–24 October

Not every disability is visible. And not every struggle can be seen from the outside.

For many people in the tube-feeding community, there is so much more going on than what meets the eye.

You might see a child playing, laughing and enjoying life, but not the fatigue, pain, muscle weakness, swallowing difficulties, medical appointments or the constant care and planning that happen behind the scenes.

You might see a feeding tube, but not the complex medical needs that come with it. Or you might see someone who looks “fine” and have no idea what they’re navigating every single day.

💛 Invisible disabilities are real.
💛 You don't have to look unwell to be struggling.
💛 And just because you can't see someone's challenges doesn't mean they aren't there.

This Invisible Disabilities Week, we're encouraging everyone to look beyond appearances, listen without judgement and offer understanding rather than assumptions.

Because everyone deserves to feel seen, believed and supported — whether their disability is visible or invisible.

Let's keep making space for the stories, challenges and experiences that aren't always obvious to the outside world.

18/10/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS IS COMING! ✨🎄

Looking for a special gift for the tubie in your life, but not quite sure what to choose? 🎁

Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! 💙

A Tubie Fun Gift Voucher is the perfect way to let your loved one choose exactly what they need (or have had their eye on 👀). From backpacks and insulated bags to button pads, adaptive accessories and matching sets, there’s something for everyone.

Gift vouchers are:
🎁 Easy to purchase
💻 Delivered electronically
💕 Perfect for babies, children and adult tubies alike

Because sometimes the best gift is the joy of choosing something yourself! 🥰

Get organised early this Christmas and give the gift of choice with a Tubie Fun Gift Voucher.

🎄 Shop gift vouchers here:
https://tubiefun.com.au/products/tubie-fun-gift-cards

15/10/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS CUSTOM ORDERS ARE OPEN! ✨🎄

Christmas is creeping up quickly, and things are always extra busy here at Tubie Fun during the lead-up to the festive season!

Alongside our usual orders, we love creating your special custom Christmas items, but with so much happening behind the scenes, we need to make sure our team has enough time to bring all your orders to life and get them posted out in time for Christmas. 🎁

📅 CHRISTMAS CUSTOM ORDER CUTOFF: MONDAY 16TH NOVEMBER

If you’re hoping to receive a custom order in time for Christmas, please make sure your order is placed and payment has been received by this date.

💙 A little reminder for plan-managed orders: Please allow extra time for payments to be processed and funds to clear, as the cutoff applies to payment as well as placing your order.

Thank you so much for supporting our small business and giving us the opportunity to create something special for your tubie this Christmas!

We can’t wait to see what festive creations we’ll be making for you! 🎄💕

Place your orders here: https://tubiefun.com.au/collections/custom-items

15/10/2026

🎃👻 ARE YOU READY FOR HALLOWEEN?! 👻🎃

Spooky season is almost here, and our Halloween collection is disappearing FAST! 🧡🖤

If you’ve had your eye on one of our Halloween designs, now’s the time to grab it before it’s too late! From fun and spooky prints to matching tubie accessories, we’ve got your Halloween setup covered. 🕷️🦇

Remember, our products are handmade by our team in limited quantities, so once a design sells out, it may not be back!

Don’t miss out on getting your favourites in time for the spooky season. 🎃

🛍️ Shop our Halloween collection here:
https://tubiefun.com.au/collections/halloween

14/10/2026

💙 NATIONAL CARERS WEEK | 11–17 OCTOBER 💙

Behind so many tube-feeding journeys are parents, partners, siblings, family members and friends who give so much of themselves to care for someone they love.

Caring can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be exhausting, isolating and overwhelming. And sometimes, in the middle of looking after everyone else, carers can forget that they need care and support, too.

This year's National Carers Week theme is *“Care for a carer: Making carers visible.”* It’s a reminder that carers deserve to be seen, heard, appreciated and supported — not just this week, but every week. 💙

To every parent, partner, family member and friend caring for someone in our community: we see you. We recognise the love, time and energy you give, often behind the scenes, and we hope you know that what you do matters.

This week, check in on a carer you know. Offer a helping hand, give them space to talk, or simply remind them that they don't have to do everything alone.

And if you're a carer yourself, consider this your reminder that you matter, too. You deserve support, rest and time for yourself.

From all of us at Tubie Fun, thank you to the carers who show up, keep going and love so fiercely. 💙

13/10/2026

💜 ADAPTIVE CLOTHING IN REAL LIFE 💜

We absolutely LOVE seeing adaptive clothing being used in everyday life — and Megan and Portia are showing us exactly why the DAFNE Dress is such a clever design. 🥰

In this reel, Megan dresses Portia while she stays comfortably seated in her wheelchair, using the easy-access openings and snap closures to make getting dressed much simpler.

And then you can see one of the features we love most… the access point that allows Megan to reach Portia’s G-tube and give her a blend without needing to completely undress her. 💜

Because sometimes it’s those little things that can make such a big difference to everyday life.

The DAFNE Dress is designed with:�
✨ An open-back design so it can be put on from the front, making dressing easier for people who are seated in wheelchairs or lying down�
✨ Snap buttons at the back�
✨ Hidden side snaps to connect the dress with compatible VALE bodysuits�
✨ No physical labels inside, helping reduce irritation for those with sensitive skin�
✨ GOTS & OEKO-TEX 100 certified natural and organic fabrics�
✨ 100% cotton fabric�

And the DAFNE Dress is just one of the adaptive clothing options we stock at Tubie Fun. We have a wide range of adaptive clothing designed with different accessibility needs in mind. 💜�
🛍️ A little note about ordering: VALE Designs clothing is available by PRE-ORDER. Orders are placed with VALE at the end of each month, and only paid orders are placed. Once the clothing arrives with us, we’ll send it out to you. Please allow approximately 4–6 weeks from the end of the month for your order to be dispatched.

A huge thank you to Megan for letting us share Portia in her DAFNE Dress and showing our community what adaptive clothing can look like in real life. 🥰

12/10/2026

👻 A little surprise in every order!

We're trying something new! 💜

Instead of sweet treats, we're introducing monthly collectables so EVERYONE can enjoy a little surprise, including those who can't eat by mouth!

✨ New month, new collectable! Who's ready to start collecting?

09/10/2026

💙 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 💙

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we’re thinking about the importance of listening to lived experience.

Within the tube-feeding and disability community, families and individuals navigate things every day that can be difficult to explain to someone who hasn’t lived it themselves.

The appointments. The hospital stays. The constant care. The uncertainty. The advocacy. The grief. The isolation. The little wins that mean everything. And the mental load that can come with living a life that looks very different from what you imagined.

Lived experience matters. Our community knows what works, what doesn’t, where the gaps are and what needs to change. And those voices deserve more than just to be heard — they deserve to be part of the conversations, decisions and changes that affect their lives. 💙

Today’s theme from the World Health Organization is:

“Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.”

So today, we’re encouraging our community to keep sharing, keep speaking up, keep listening to one another and keep making space for honest conversations about mental health.

Because sometimes the person who understands the most is the person who has lived it. 💙

08/10/2026

Adelaide families, we have something exciting to share! 💙

Our friends at NAPA Centre are heading to South Australia for the very first time this October, bringing their renowned Pop-Up Intensive Therapy Program with them. While they're in Adelaide, they'll also be hosting a FREE Open Day—and everyone's invited!

Whether you're already familiar with NAPA or would like to learn more about their innovative therapy approach, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with their experienced team.

📍 Adelaide Open Day
🗓 Saturday 24th October 2026
🕙 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Playfit Therapy, Port Adelaide

During the Open Day you can:
💙 Discover NAPA's internationally recognised multidisciplinary therapy programs.
💙 Enjoy a complimentary 30-minute discovery session with one of their therapists.
💙 Learn more about therapy approaches including DMI, VitalStim and E-Stim.
💙 Explore the latest therapy equipment and assistive technology with expert suppliers.
💙 Meet the wonderful team at Playfit Therapy and tour their fantastic therapy space.

This free event is open to families, carers, therapists and anyone interested in learning more about intensive therapy. It's a fantastic opportunity to experience one of the world's leading paediatric therapy providers as they visit Adelaide for the very first time.

🎟 Register for your free place here:
https://bit.ly/4taQbQR

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