Haven Hamper Announcement
We have let the successful entries know and we will be booking in the sessions (and writing recommendations) soon. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared - we hope to do the same this year - but BIGGER!
Haven OT: New Year New Us
Yes, there are some big changes coming for us. We are now Haven OT! As we focus on Occupational Therapy we’ll be updating our look. We also thank our Support Coordination clients (who we will continue to support until we have found a new support coordinator together)…
Hump Day Highlights: Collaborative Training at Yappara House
This Wednesday evening, Yappara House hosted a transdisciplinary training session led by speech pathologist Ruyi Tong from RT Speech and Hearing and occupational therapist Seb Della Maddalena from Haven. Staff came together after hours to deepen their understanding of how to support communication, sensory processing needs, and play.
Haven on Max’s Island Podcast
We had the privilege of sharing some of our story and how Haven came to be over on the Max's Island Podcast.
Big thank you to Tony for making us comfortable and keeping the conversation on track.
Haven Reflects on its 1st Year
August, marks one year since Haven went live! We can’t believe it’s already been 12 months. It’s been an exciting journey...
Is There Space for The Original MDT Meeting?Revisiting the Roots of Effective Collaboration
Have you ever wondered if we’ve lost something valuable in our push for comprehensive, all-inclusive team meetings? The original MDT (multidisciplinary team) meeting might just be what we need to revisit…
Feeling Safe, Socially
Recently, Haven was fortunate enough to have Ryan Honschooten speak with us about how sport has helped him to form social connections. Ryan is totally blind and an NDIS participant himself. He works with youth who are vision impaired, is an international athlete, and an Australian of the Year nominee…
Money and Mental Health
Today marked our second Haven Hour of 2024, where we explored the connection between money and mental health. Haven’s Support Coordinator, Daniel (Rhys) Graham, shared a budget template he created. He emphasised its value in understanding your income and expenses and keeping track of spending, among other benefits…
Haven Hour Participants are Ready for 40 Winks
To kick off our very first Haven Hour, we were thrilled to have the incredible Dr. Sue McCabe, an experienced occupational therapist specialising in sleep, share a presentation on promoting good sleep habits.
Preparing to Start School for the First Time
Starting school is a significant milestone in any child's life. For parents of children with developmental delay or disability, preparing for this transition can be both exciting and challenging. The key…
Navigating the Shifting Landscape of FCAs in the NDIS: A Personal Reflection
Over the years, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has seen some changes, and currently, Occupational Therapists (OTs) are tasked with…
6 Steps to Prioritising Self This Festive Season
The festive season is a special time, but that doesn't mean it's an easy time. You may experience a range of emotions from happiness and joy to anxiety and loneliness. It's important to prioritise yourself during the festive season.
5 Tips to Help Choose the Perfect Christmas Gift for Any Child
Christmas Shopping can be a delightful but challenging experience, particularly when taking into account a child's unique needs. When preparing to select a Christmas gift for a child with specific needs such as disability, it's important to approach the task with care and consideration…