A Goal: Something in your life that you want to achieve, learn how to do, do more often or improve.

Goals can be small or large. An individual may have goals for the present and/or goals for the future. Goals are generally more effective when they are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound).

How Do I Get Support Coordination Funding?
You can request Support Coordination funding during your planning meeting! While it’s not always guaranteed, you can explain to the planner that you’re finding it difficult to understand your plan and would like help navigating and implementing the supports you need.

Combination Lock Over Key Lock: Consider using a combination lock instead of a key lock for the locker. This reduces the risk of losing a key, which can add stress.

Locker Placement:

If possible, request a locker placement at the end of a row. This can provide more space and make it easier for your child to access their locker without feeling crowded or rushed.

New Peer Groups: Your child will meet many new students from different primary schools, leading to new friendships.

Changing Friendships: Existing friendships may evolve as students grow and change, and develop new friendships.

Increased Social Pressure: There might be new expectations to fit in or make new friends.

Early Discussions: Engage in proactive conversations with the student and their family about high school routines, expectations, and changes, providing information in advance to ease anxiety.

Personalised Resources: Develop tailored resources such as visual schedules, checklists, and planners to cater to the student’s new needs in high school.

Explore High School Options Together: Engage your child in discussions about what kind of high school they want to attend and what aspects of learning and school are most important to them.

How to look after yourself!

Transitioning from primary to high school is a significant milestone for all students, but often presents unique challenges. It is important to look after yourself and enter this time with as much confidence as you can! This guide offers strategies to help you manage stress and anxiety, so you can navigate this new chapter with resilience and assurance.

High school is larger, with more buildings, people and space. This can make our sensory systems feel overwhelmed at times, but it also means more opportunities and resources.

Struggling to navigate the complexities of your NDIS plan? A Support Coordinator can be your game-changer, helping you access the right services, manage your funding, and advocate for your needs with confidence. Discover how their expertise can simplify your journey, connect you to the right supports, and empower you to achieve your goals—read the full article to learn more!

Neurodiversity-affirming practice is the idea that neurodivergent people may have differences in their abilities and how they interact with the world around them, however these differences are not considered deficits that require fixing. Rather, it’s that neurodivergent people may require some extra support or accommodations to live happily in a world that wasn’t built for them.

As a team leader at Geronimo, I have the pleasure of training and upskilling new OT’s that join our team. Having a new member join our team is incredibly exciting for me, and to be a part of their professional growth journey is highly rewarding!

It is okay to not be okay!

That is the biggest concept I have learnt over my 8 weeks at Geronimo.

Even as a fourth-year student completing my placement at Geronimo it was definitely a bit scary as I have never had any experience with community OT before. However, the moment I stepped foot inside and met my lovely supervisor, I knew it was going to be a joy.

A 60-minute consultation with our in house Occupational Therapy Driving Assessor, Georgia. Georgia can provide personalized advice and support on the process of getting your Learner or Probationary permit.

Georgia will be able to answer your questions and provide you with a comprehensive overview of the process to obtain your license.

My name is Jenna, and I am a graduate Occupational Therapist (OT) at Geronimo Allied Health. I studied at Deakin and worked as a peer mentor, therapy assistant, and support worker during my last 2 years of study. I would describe myself as kind, fun, and funny. I enjoy working with clients and seeing their confidence increase as they achieve their goals, try new things, and overcome challenges.