National Reconciliation Week is 27 May to 3 June 2026 National Reconciliation Week marks two key moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey: the 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision. It is a time to reflect on how these moments continue to shape the present, and the work still ahead. The 2026 theme, All In, calls on all of us to move beyond awareness and commit to reconciliation through everyday action. This includes truth telling that is honest and ongoing, re

I’m loving playing with Stickikubes Neon Brights in sessions lately as a simple, low demand tool for grounding and focus. They can be stacked, sorted, built, or just fiddled with, and tend to invite calm, playful engagement without any pressure or structure. Found here: https://amzn.to/48qEaPr #stickikubes #playtherapy #creativetherapy #toolsintherapy #therapytoys

“I drew Yoshi from Super Mario. He is a green dinosaur. 🦖 He has a long tongue and lays eggs. 🥚” This participant gave me permission to share #yoshi #yoshidrawing #yoshisupermario #yoshifanart #supermarioart

“These are pages from a Bible that I stained with coffee and painted over with flowers, a skull and quotes. I’ve been wanting to create something like this for a long time, and I’ve carried these quotes with me for over a year. Now I finally get to have them on my wall.” This participant gave me consent to share #creativeandexperientialtherapies #creativeandexperientialtherapist #ironyart #alteredbookart #quoteart

26 May marks National Sorry Day. It is a time to reflect on the ongoing impact of the Stolen Generations and the strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Saying “sorry” is not about the past alone. It’s about recognising harm, listening with humility, and taking responsibility for the future we are shaping together. Awareness is where change begins, but it cannot end there. Closing the gap requires sustained action, accountability, and a commitment to justic

“I made a pool out of Minecraft blocks! I like making little worlds like this because it feels calm and safe. Sometimes building things can be like therapy, helping my brain relax and making me feel good inside.” This participant gave me consent to share #minecraft #minecraftblocks #playtherapy #childledtherapy #childtherapy #kidtherapy

“Inspired by a happy bird, emotions ran high. Art therapy helped me shift, allowing me to hold space for myself. A walk in the park, the warm sun— the birds were silent in that moment, but I knew the happy bird was there, amongst the trees. As the day moved on, a touch of colour brought it together. The anger lifted, the emotions settled. Thank you, happy bird and Mother Nature.” This participant gave me consent to share #arttherapy #arttherapyheals #artheals #healingthrougha

A dear friend recommended The Book Thief to me and I am so grateful for that suggestion. From the very first pages, Markus Zusak’s writing struck me as alive in a way that is both intimate and expansive. The voice of Death, unusual and observant, carries the story with quiet reflection, subtle humour, and a sense of inevitability that is deeply affecting. Every sentence feels deliberate, every word carries weight, and the way time stretches and folds in the narrative makes th

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (21 May 2026) is a reminder that accessibility is not just about what we can see. Some disabilities are visible, and some are not. Both deserve to be recognised, understood, and supported. Many people live with invisible conditions and disabilities that impact their daily lives in real and often unpredictable ways. These can affect energy, pain, focus, sensory processing, and the ability to engage in everyday activities, even when there are

Shōga has officially entered his cosy season era. With the cooler months upon us, the studio couch has become a prime nap spot and he seems very pleased about it. Warm patches of sun and supervised therapy sessions from the comfort of the couch are now part of the daily routine. I think we can safely say winter has Shōga’s seal of approval. Photo of sleeping @shoga_cat #shoga #shōgacat #shōga #therapistcat #purrapy

“I created this piece out of the grappling and tension within me of pursuing HRT/Transition as a genderfluid person. Holding the wrestling of the comfort I have within myself as I am now with this constant little voice in the back of my mind of what could be. There’s an apprehension over the implications and what it would ask of me to step over the line of that decision, both in positive and negative directions. It is an ongoing discussion with myself that may never have a de

Love Apart by Rae Sabine Two people shaped by love, trying to mirror each other, but life and misunderstanding bend the reflection so it never quite lands the same way. This piece reflects my relationship with my father, the red spiral, who passed away just over a month ago. Painting it helped me hold the beauty, the ache, and the gaps. Grief is rarely tidy. It lives in the messy spaces between connection and separation. May we all find ways to hold both love and what cannot

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia is the 17th of May! Discrimination has real consequences. When LGBTQIA+ people are silenced, excluded, targeted, or unsafe, it impacts mental health, access to care, relationships, community, and the ability to live openly and authentically. This day is not just about awareness. It is about recognising the ongoing impact of homophobia, biphobia, interphobia, and transphobia, and the responsibility we

“I drew Princess Rosalina from Super Mario Galaxy Movie. ✨ She is from Japan and has a wand. 🪄” This participant gave me permission to share #princessrosalina #supermariogalaxy #princessrosalinafanart #princessrosalinaart #supermariogalaxyart

This book brings together stories, poems, reflections, and artwork exploring trans and disabled experience. The collection feels deeply personal and grounded in everyday life, with contributors writing about identity, relationships, community, access, belonging, and the different ways people move through the world. The range of voices throughout the book gives it a strong sense of honesty and care. What I appreciated most was the space the book made for complexity without try

Thank you, Lucian, for this enchanting lino print. “Enby Magic” feels like a spell of affirmation, the moon phases holding cycles of becoming, the cat a quiet familiar, the splashes of colour like alchemy in motion. It feels playful, powerful, and deeply affirming. Grateful for your magic and the care you carve into your work. Find @lucent.flow work here: https://linktr.ee/lucentflow #lucentflow #enbymagic #enbyart #linoprint #misfitscreate

May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. This month is a reminder of the importance of awareness, reflection, and collective responsibility in preventing domestic and family violence. DFV can take many forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, financial, sexual abuse, and coercive control. It can occur in any relationship and across all communities. For those experiencing violence, the process of seeking help is often complex. Safety is not always a si

“I created this layered watercolour. I was inspired by an Aboriginal artist, Albert Namatjira, who creates paintings of the natural landscape. I used a white biro pen to create the highlights.” This participant gave me permission to share #creativeandexperientialtherapies #watercolourart #naturetherapy #arttherapy #outbackart

“When it comes to art, I like to do play on words as well as find similar words that sound like others. I also like to do opposites so for example, with this drawing I did, it’s pretty much it’s like when you get those Dutch cookies but the tin is filled with a sewing kit so I did the opposite. What if you wanted the sewing kit, but instead it was full of cookies the caption well the name of this art piece is called goddamnit Nan.” This participant gave me consent to share #

I love making kinetic sand! There’s something therapeutic about the process. Mixing, adjusting, noticing texture, and responding to what it needs. It invites experimentation without pressure to get it “right.” Recipe: • 2 cups sand • 1 cup cornstarch • 1 tbsp silicone oil • Food colouring • A touch of slime Mix dry ingredients first, then slowly add the wet until it’s soft and mouldable. Simple, hands-on, and regulating. There’s no perfect formula, just noticing what is neede