Latest news: Therapy

In the glow of the morning sun, colours flow as paint-covered brushes drape across damp at the Tingey Painting with Parkinsons program.

Understanding the innate human need for physical connection, cuddle therapist Jasmina is helping the Canberra community one embrace at a time.

Seeking help from a therapist can be daunting, but like any long-term relationship, it can take some time to find the right person.

Children love to mimic. It’s one of the main ways they learn; taking note of how people around them speak, move, and act then recreating it. So, what happens when we reduce children’s ability to learn from those around them? Many parents, carers, and educators are now having to face the aftermath of prolonged facemask usage over the past couple of years.

Music for Canberra’s innovative program for adults living with disability has been supported by The Snow Foundation for the past 13 years. From a pool of 171 grant applicants, the Music Abilities Program (MAP) was selected for a further $50,000 from the Foundation to be distributed over a five-year period.

To celebrate the opening of the Australian Therapy and Sensory Shop in Canberra, enter this Canberra Daily competition to win a Sensory Christmas Stocking valued at $95.