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Bloom Wellbeing Occupational Therapy

Locality: Port Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 7228 0248

Address: 17 Robe Street 5015 Port Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.bloomwellbeing.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Hi all, Please have a look at this list to see if you've been to one of the contract tracing locations of interest. As of 7.30pm tonight several West Lakes and Port Adelaide locations have been added, including the West Lakes Shopping Centre, and the Port Adelaide Plaza. If you have attended any of these spaces at the mentioned times, please follow SA Health advice to isolate or monitor symptoms, as appropriate. One of our staff was at West Lakes Shopping Centre on Sunday du...ring the timeframe listed. She is currently asymptomatic, and the SA Health advice for this site is that self-isolation is NOT required, but just to monitor symptoms. However, given the nature of the work we do, and the increasing number of western suburbs locations in the contract tracing list, I have decided that we will be cancelling all face to face sessions for the remainder of this week (at least), and all our staff will be working from home. If you have an appointment booked with us for tomorrow, Thursday or Friday, your OT will be contacting you either tonight or tomorrow to discuss with you your options for a phone or video consult, if possible and appropriate. We appreciate your patience with us during this time. We are taking this step as an extreme precaution, but we feel it is the socially responsible thing to do. We will be reviewing this situation on a daily basis and will be advising our clients for next week of what will be happening, early next week. Thanks again for your patience and cooperation. Sarah

24.01.2022 We’re on a break! Yesterday was our last day of work at the BW clinic and we’re now closed until Jan 6th. Yesterday we celebrated the end of a very long and challenging year with a staff lunch. We also started a new tradition we’re calling teachable moments we collated all of the quirky, silly or downright hilarious experiences we’ve had over the past year, and collected them in a jar. We spent lunch reading them out at random and telling the story behind it. My goodness t...here was so much laughter!! I can honestly say the thing I’m proudest of in building Bloom Wellbeing is this staff team I’ve curated. The atmosphere in our team is one of respect, encouragement, appreciation and joy. It’s so wonderful to see how everyone works together and supports each other. We now all have 2 1/2 weeks off to soak up so sun, relax and recharge, so that we cab all come back in 2020 refreshed and ready to take on 2021. Thanks to all our clients for being so awesome. We’ll see you next year!! #goodbye2020 #holidaytime See more

23.01.2022 Erm... excuse me Adelaide, but WTH am I having to put my parka on in December!!!!!? Seriously this weather cannot make up its mind!! Ps. Excuse the tired eyes - it was the girls’ dance concert yesterday. Soooo tired! #summer #adelaidesummer

22.01.2022 Swinging into the weekend like... #occupationaltherapy #ot #paediatricot

22.01.2022 Do you have a little one starting school next year who could do with a bit more support? Our school readiness program starts next week, we still have a couple of spots left. Call is on 7228 0248 for info or bookings.

22.01.2022 Today is International Day of People with a Disability. A day to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. At Bloom Wellbeing we’re honoured everyday to work with a diverse group of children, teens and adults with disability. Our sole purpose is to support our people to live their lives the way the want to, as independently as possible. Today, we salute each and every one of you. We recognise the challenges you face, and celebrate the determination and resourcefulness you display every day. It’s an honour. #internationaldayofpeoplewithdisability #idopwd #disability #occupationaltherapy Illustration by @briar.rolfe via @ydas_vic

22.01.2022 Looking for an Occupational Therapy group program for your child? Check out our Term 3 and 4 Schedules below. Here's a rundown on the different programs offered: * Well Girls - Foundations Program - puberty and life skills education for autistic girls aged 8-12 years old... * Well Girls - Next Level Program - for girls who previously completed The Foundations Program, to extend and reinforce their knowledge about puberty (also suitable for girls over 12 who have not done the foundations program) * Move and Bloom - gross and fine motor skills development, with plenty of social skills embedded and reinforced - for primary school aged children * Kimochis - a social and emotional learning program, based on plush toy "Kimochi" characters, helping children to manage hard-to-have feelings and challenging behaviours - for pre-school and early primary children * What's The Buzz - the highly respected social skills enrichment program - we offer program for early learners, and the brand new teenage version. Also - by popular demand - coming in term 4!! * Well Girls Social Club - a fun and activity focused social group for girls with autism, aged 8-16 For Well Girls bookings, please email [email protected] For bookings of the other programs, please email [email protected] OR call us on (08) 7228 0248

22.01.2022 Hey Adelaide peeps... What are you thinking/feeling right now??Hey Adelaide peeps... What are you thinking/feeling right now??

21.01.2022 Could you be Bloom Wellbeing's graphic designer?? Bloom Wellbeing is a women’s health focussed Occupational Therapy clinic in Adelaide, South Australia. We are currently seeking the services of a graphic designer, in order to bring our Well Girls brand to life in a striking and cohesive manner. Well Girls is a puberty and life skills education program for autistic girls, created by the Bloom Wellbeing team. Now in its fourth year of operation, the Well Girls program is curren...tly expanding into the online space, with a range of additional resources being developed for sale in electronic and physical form. The aim of the Well Girls program is to provide factual information to girls, while encouraging the open discussion of puberty and other wellbeing issues. We embrace the values of diversity, self-acceptance, body positivity, education, knowledge, inclusion and fun. We are seeking a graphic designer to help define our brand, and bring it to life. The right person for the job will be sensitive to the needs of the autistic community. We are looking for a designer who can commit to approximately 10 hours a week to this project, and we envisage this project is likely to continue for several months, for the right candidate. Tasks to be completed include: * Design logo for program * Design branding kit for program * Redesign and arrange printing of 3 x program workbooks (approx 55 pages each) * Redesign and arrange printing of program resources, eg. yoga cards, affirmation cards * Create suite of educational graphics for use in booklets and other media * Create suite of social media templates for use across social media * Create branded stationery suite * Creating and scheduling posts for social media * Collaborate with website designer re website creation If you are interested in this position, please send an expression of interest, including your rates and links to your portfolio and referees, to [email protected] - by Friday July 24. For more information on our program, please check us out at www.bloomwellbeing.com.au or at our social media channels: Facebook - www.facebook.com/bloomwellbeing www.facebook.com/wellgirlsprogram Instagram: www.instagram.com/bloomwellbeing www.instagram.com/wellgirls_bloomwellbeing

20.01.2022 Did you know that Bloom Wellbeing OT also supports parents, not just children? Since the first day we opened our business we have had mental health services for parents. This week in Australia is the 15th annual #pandaweek , an initiative developed by @PANDAnational to raise awareness about perinatal anxiety and depression, including signs to look for and where to go to seek support. The theme for PANDA Week 2020 is 'Tell Someone Who Cares'. We're offering ourselves up as 'so...meone who cares' - please contact us if you'd like more information on how to access our support services. Make sure you also check out the PANDA website at www.panda.org.au or call their national helpline on 1300 726 306 for free, confidential support. This week we will also be sharing a range of our old blog posts on parental mental health in honour of PANDA Week.

20.01.2022 Looking for a way to connect with a loved one who is far away this year? Valeska from Delivering Joy and I chat about why we created the 12 days of Christmas gift.

20.01.2022 I’m not the sort of person who regularly brags about the genius of their child, but my eldest turned 10 today and has been prepping for her Harry Potter birthday party all week. Here’s the sign she put up on the linen closet. I couldn’t be prouder. The pun game is strong with this one.

20.01.2022 Are you the next awesome #BloomCrew member?? We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team in 2020. We're keen to hear from new grads, early career and even more experienced OTs. Please check out the Seek ad here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/51143889... Share with anyone you think might be interested. You can find out information about us on this facebook page, or our Bloom Wellbeing - Puberty Plus Programs page, or visit www.bloomwellbeing.com.au

19.01.2022 But misty on the lake today. #morningwalk #sundaymorning #mawsonlakes

19.01.2022 So excited to have our new OT, Kate, on board full time now. She’s such a doll.... #newOT #occupationaltherapy #adelaide

16.01.2022 Need a last minute gift for someone you can’t see for Christmas? Today’s the last day to order our 12 Days of Christmas digital gift, created by Delivering Joy and I. Check out the post below for how it works. Xx

15.01.2022 I get mega-OT vibes from this ad! #notcrying

15.01.2022 Christmas in Australia!!!

14.01.2022 To anyone who had a baby this year, I take my hat off to you! Having a newborn is hard work at the best of times, but doing it in the middle of a viral pandemic, while separated from loved ones, having limited formal and informal support services available, and just generally not being able to leave the house whenever you want. Phew. That’s tough. You’re amazing. Here’s to a (hopefully) easier 2021.

14.01.2022 Last day of lockdown.

13.01.2022 My very clever uncle makes these amazing solid timber height charts, and our new tradition is to take a height measurement each birthday. If you’re looking for a unique baby shower or birthday gift, check him out at https://www.facebook.com/Bonza-Creations-103624508087500/ . He also does a stack of other personalised timber plaques - especially for police/emergency services/armed forces (he’s ex-police and ex-Navy). Based in #Warrnambool but can deliver across Australia. Love ya Mick!! #smallbusiness #smallbusinessaustralia

10.01.2022 On the third day of Christmas Covid gave to me.... It really has been a year like no other we have ever known and for a lot of people it has felt scary, hard, sad, frustrating... all sorts. @deliveringjoy.foryou and I really wanted to do something different. To acknowledge the strange and upturned year we have had while also bringing a bit of joy and humour - so we made the 12 Days fo Covid Christmas.... We made it as a digital gift to help connect those who may be separated at Christmas, but then we decided we wanted to share it with you all too. We even turned it into a song, which is pretty cool - you can check that out on Youtube and share it with your family and friends https://youtu.be/QEXe8QSJhIE

09.01.2022 Are you an allied health student looking for casual work? We are currently seeking allied health assistants to work for us on a casual basis throughout 2021, to support our therapists in running our group programs - including our Puberty Plus programs for teens and tweens with autism. Shifts available during school holidays, and various weekday afternoons during term times. We invite applications from male and female AHAs. Please email or DM Sarah for more info.... Please share with anyone you think might be interested in the position.

08.01.2022 So we've been brainstorming this morning to come up with a name for our puberty program for boys with autism, because we just can't say "Well Boys!" with a straight face! So we need a new name - and we can't think of anything - does anyone have a suggestion???

07.01.2022 While perinatal depression is often highlighted as a major issue for new mothers, the incidence of perinatal anxiety is also on the increase, with many women unaware that their nagging feelings of fear and worry during their parenting years might actually be a sign of a mental health issues. Here's a blog post Sarah wrote a while back, on how to tell the difference between generic worry, and problematic anxiety.

06.01.2022 Proof that there are still amazing and generous people in this world!!

06.01.2022 You’ve Been Framed! What an awesome game I picked up from @bigwaustralia today. Already used it with two of my kiddos. Massive from both of them. Heaps of different challenge levels. Multiplayer. Upgrade or downgrade by adding time limits and competitive elements. Awesome!

05.01.2022 In the three years we've been running our Well Girls puberty program, the most frequent question I've been asked is if we run a similar program for boys!! Well you asked for it, so it's now in the planning stages! This program will focus on a range of topics relevant to boys who are nearing, or are in the early puberty years - such as: body changes, understanding of the reproductive system, hygiene and self care, understanding changing emotions and 'big feelings', navigating ...friendships, and more. The yet-to-be-named program will be offered for the first time in term 4 this year, from our Port Adelaide clinic. If you have a boy with autism, aged 8 to 12, who you think would benefit from this program, please send us an email to [email protected] and we will add you to our mailing list. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Oh and if you want more information about our Well Girls program, you can find it here: www.facebook.com/wellgirls

05.01.2022 When you have awesome friends/biz colleagues who not only understand when you cancel an appt for the second week in a row due to being sick, but actually bring you fresh juice (and cookies for the kids) to help you feel better!! Thanks Carly from @sawomanaustralia - you’re a gem!

05.01.2022 On the first day of Christmas... As a gift to you, our beautiful community, we (@deliveringjoy.foryou & I) would like to share the start of the 12 Days of Covid Christmas we created with you! . .... * on a side note, this means there is only 12 Days left until Christmas! See more

05.01.2022 It does make me laugh how my two children approach their Xmas lists. Eldest is all politeness with a cohesive, focused list; youngest is straight into the demands, with the the most randomly specific list I’ve seen (3 Star Wars posters, 2 toy cats but 4 hair extensions)??? What’s on your kiddos’ lists this year?

04.01.2022 Panda and Archie are hard at work at the clinic today, teaching our kiddos all about social distancing and demonstrating effective mask wearing! #occupationaltherapy #covid19 #socialdistancing

03.01.2022 Rush Hour is one of my absolute fave board games - I use it with my kiddos for everything from logical thinking, planning, problem solving, to visual motor discrimination and coordination, right through to resilience and self regulation. Covers all bases! #thinkfun #rushhour @thinkfun

03.01.2022 On the second day of Christmas... . . As a gift to you, our beautiful community, we (@deliveringjoy.foryou & I) would like to share the start of the 12 Days of Covid Christmas we created with you!... This was so much fun to put together!

03.01.2022 We still have a few places left for girls to join our Well Girls #NextLevel program - starting next week!

03.01.2022 Hi all - so it looks like restrictions have changed again! If you're a client and you have an appointment with us next week, either in clinic, or at school, we will be contacting you on Monday to confirm your appointment. If you have an appointment on Tuesday, you may have received an sms re your appt this morning - that was our automatic sms appointment reminder. Please disregard that for the moment. We will confirm on Monday - just in case things change again! For school b...ased appointments, we also need to confirm with the schools to check that they are happy for us to come in. Thanks again for your patience. ps. Any sessions cancelled for next week due to Covid issues will not attract cancellation fees.