BUSHkids Toowong

Get to know BUSHkids Toowong

From BUSHkids Toowong's website.

• Our approach

  Services are tailored to each family's needs through a family-centred approach. Child and Family Facilitators meet with families to understand what support their child needs and what goals they want to achieve, then develop a plan that may involve individual support, group sessions, and community-based programs. Allied health teams provide individual and group programs to assist with fine and gross motor difficulties, emotional regulation, sensory processing, communication difficulties, behavioural problems and anxiety. Evidence-based parenting programs such as Triple P and 1-2-3 Magic are also offered to help families improve children's behaviour and increase parental confidence. All services are provided free of charge to children at risk of poor health, educational and social outcomes in regional, rural and remote areas.

• Working with families

  Family involvement is central to the service delivery model. Child and Family Facilitators work closely with families to provide parenting education and information to help children's development, and can link families to other services and specialist support as needed. Family Health Support Workers deliver parenting programs designed to improve children's behaviour and increase parental or carer confidence. The organisation adopts a family-centred approach, meaning plans are developed specifically for each family based on their individual circumstances, goals and what changes they want to see for their child. Communication occurs through regular contact with your assigned facilitator or clinician who will work alongside you to achieve your family's goals.

• Meet the team

  Allied health teams comprise Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Family Health Support Workers and Social Workers, with Psychologist services available via telepractice. Child and Family Facilitators provide information, support and education to families of young children, helping with parenting education, developing children's skills, and linking families to other services. Family Health Support Workers deliver evidence-based programs for children and parents. Teams are based in regional centres including Bundaberg, Dalby, Emerald, Mount Isa and Warwick, with satellite sites staffed by Child and Family Facilitators in Agnes Water, Inglewood, Kingaroy and Stanthorpe.

• Your first visit

  When you contact a Child and Family Facilitator or allied health team, they will meet with you to find out what support your child needs, the behaviours you want to change, and the skills you want to improve. Following this initial assessment, your facilitator or clinician will develop a plan specifically tailored to help you and your family achieve your goals. The needs of each family are different, so the plan may involve a combination of individual support, group sessions, and community-based programs provided by the organisation. This family-centred approach ensures services match your family's circumstances and priorities.