A Place for Joy

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A Place for Joy

Creating a space for happiness and healing.

Providing boutique emotional wellness resources for children, and psychological therapeutic services for children, adolescents and adults, including family and couples therapy.

14/05/2026

We’re back at the markets, and you’ll find us Sunday June 7 at The Albion Park Community Hub Market Winter Market!!

07/05/2026

I'm very excited to be able to share and participate in this upcoming support group for carers of ND children! With a diverse range of topics being covered, its a great opportunity to connect with others that may face similar challenges and get support from both professionals and other parents!

19/02/2026

This Easter, we’re bringing softness, reassurance, and a little bit of magic to your gifting.
🐇 Bigfoot Self-Esteem Mini Set — $34.99
Includes a gentle Bunny Pal + the beautiful “Bigfoot You Are Lovable” book from Slumberkins.
A sweet way to support growing hearts and bedtime confidence.
🐣 Easter Hatchlings — $19.99
Each one hides a mystery Easter pal affirmation and stickers inside — soft, sweet, and perfect for curious little hands.
A playful surprise that brings comfort and delight.
💛 Perfect for Easter baskets, bedtime snuggles, and tiny moments of emotional support.
Whether you're gifting with intention or adding a little whimsy to your Easter morning, these treasures are designed to feel gentle, meaningful, and just a little bit magical.
🛒 Shop now — https://aplaceforjoy.com.au/
🎁 Local pickup available in Wollongong

23/01/2026

✨ Last week in-store at Eat Shop Love Shellharbour! ✨

This is your final week to purchase our products from our Shellharbour space, outside JB Hi Fi Stocklands Shellharbour.

We’re not going anywhere — just shifting gears 💫
You’ll now find us online and popping up at community markets instead.

Thank you for supporting us here — we’d love to see you in before Jan 31st 💛

Check out our webpage https://aplaceforjoy.com.au for products and services any time!

11/01/2026

If your New Year’s goals have ever felt like punishment in disguise, you’re not alone. This year let's try focusing on goals that feel supportive, sustainable, and rooted in self‑respect — not pressure or perfectionism.

07/01/2026

Starting the Year with a Supportive Foundation

As we step into a fresh year, it’s tempting to set big goals with even bigger expectations. It important to remember that you don’t have to overhaul your life just because the calendar flipped. This is not a time to reinvent yourself; its an opportunity to reconnect with yourself.

Psychology reminds us that real change doesn’t come from pressure. It comes from feeling supported, safe, and encouraged. When we set goals from self criticism, our brain shifts into threat mode. But when we set goals from compassion, we stay open, motivated, and flexible.

So this year, instead of asking “How can I be better?”, try asking:
✨ What matters to me right now?
✨ What’s one small step that feels doable?
✨ How can I be kind to myself when motivation naturally rises and falls?

Achievable goals aren’t “less than.” They’re sustainable, and they’re about building a foundation you can actually stand on.

14/12/2025

In the wake of yesterday’s tragedy in Bondi, our hearts ripple with sorrow and care. As an Australian community, we hold each other close—through kindness, solidarity, and the steady presence of mateship.

For families, if children bring questions, keep responses simple and reassuring. Focus on safety and the helpers around us, and let their curiosity guide how much you share.
Finding joy in the shadow of tragedy can feel impossible and even insensitive. Yet in moments of kindness, compassion, and shared spirit, we find strength to keep moving together. As a community, we can honour grief while also noticing and sharing small acts of care and togetherness to remind us that healing is possible.

If you need support, please reach out:
• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

06/12/2025

Are you in love with Highland Cows? There are a bunch of great Highland Cow themed gifts here the Illawarra Indoor Christmas Mega Market!

30/11/2025

Looking for that last little thing to round out your gift this year? Check out these mindful gifts all under $15!
🎄Affirmation notebook & pen $4.99
🎄affirmation keychain $8.99
🎄Affirmation colouring pencils $12.99
🎄DIY Calm Down Glitter Jars $14.99

Message us, or come see us at our upcoming Christmas Markets in Albion Park and Camden!

26/11/2025

Mindful gifting isn’t about the price tag—it’s about the pause. The intention. The quiet knowing that what’s inside was chosen with care, wrapped in purpose, and opened with love.
This season, we’re honouring gifts that carry meaning. That whisper “I see you” and “You matter.”

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Wollongong, NSW

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https://aplaceforjoy.com.au/

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