World Autism Awareness Day – April 2nd
Every year on April 2nd, the world observes World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). This day is dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). WAAD is an internationally recognised UN day of observance, officially designated in 2007, and marks the beginning of World Autism Month in April. WAAD, also known as World […]
Patches Integrated Health: New Name, Same Care
We are excited to share an update that reflects the growth and evolution of our organisation. For many years, clients, families, and communities have known us simply as Patches or Patches Australia. As our services have expanded and our multidisciplinary teams have grown, our work has become increasingly connected, collaborative, and holistic. Our new name, […]
What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026
Neurodiversity recognises that there is no single “normal” way to think, learn, communicate or experience the world. This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16th-22nd March) and here at Patches we are celebrating different minds. What is Neurodiversity? Every mind works differently. Some people think visually, some process information through patterns, while others approach problems with […]
NDIS Alternative ‘Thriving Kids’ Model Explained
This week, the federal government released its model for its Thriving Kids program. Announced in August 2025, the Thriving Kids program is an alternative to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for some children. Under these changes, children aged 8 and under with developmental delay and/or autism with low to moderate support needs will be […]
Embracing the Crunch: How Crunchy Lunchbox Snacks Can Benefit Your Child
As the school year kicks into gear, parents everywhere are dusting off their lunch-packing skills, gearing up for the daily ritual of filling lunch boxes with nutritious goodies. While the thought of assembling countless “Crunch&Sip” boxes might initially induce a sigh, let’s pause to consider the myriad benefits this routine offers beyond just meeting nutritional […]
Aboriginal Allied Health Assistant Project
Patches Therapy Services was a recipient of a Jobs Market Fund grant funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, to develop an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Allied Health Assistant (AHA) workforce across Western Australian and the Northern Territory. The role of an AHA is varied and has been customised to the needs […]
Patches e-Book : Telehealth is Awesome
Patches e-Book: We Just Want our Child to be Happy
Telepractice
COVID-19 has and still is impacting Allied Health Service delivery in Australia and with the support from other health professionals in the Northern Territory (NT) we were keen to further investigate the impact of COVID 19 on service provision in the NT. On the 23rd March Patches Therapy made the decision to cease all non-urgent […]