Together We Grow Foundation

Together We Grow Foundation The 'Together We Grow Foundation' provides free early intervention services to infants and young children from 0-8 years old.

We are a not-for-profit charity supporting local children, families and early education services.

🌱 Together We Grow Foundation – Play Group is back for Term 4! 🌱We hope all our families have enjoyed a wonderful school...
30/09/2026

🌱 Together We Grow Foundation – Play Group is back for Term 4! 🌱

We hope all our families have enjoyed a wonderful school holiday break. We’re excited to welcome everyone back to our FREE, all-inclusive Play Group at Torquay State School from Friday 16 October. 💙🧡

Come along for a relaxed and welcoming morning where children can play, explore, learn and connect while parents and carers have the opportunity to meet other local families.

🎵 Music & movement
🧩 Fun educational and play-based activities
🤝 Family support from experienced Early Intervention Teachers
☕ FREE morning tea
🌈 An inclusive environment where all children and families are welcome

📍 Torquay State School
📅 Fridays during the school term
⏰ 9:00am–11:00am
💙 FREE to attend

Our play group is proudly provided by Together We Grow Foundation, a local not-for-profit charity supporting young children and their families.

We can’t wait to see some familiar faces and welcome new families in Term 4! 🧡🌱

Come along, stay, play and grow together.

💙🧡 Wishing all our Together We Grow Foundation families a restful and happy school holiday!We hope you enjoy time to rel...
18/09/2026

💙🧡 Wishing all our Together We Grow Foundation families a restful and happy school holiday!

We hope you enjoy time to relax, play and share special moments together. Thank you for being part of our Together We Grow community.

We look forward to seeing you at play group in Term 4 at Torquay State School for more connection, learning and growing together! 🌱

Is early help only for severe cases?Many families wonder if their child qualifies. The truth is, early intervention can ...
14/09/2026

Is early help only for severe cases?

Many families wonder if their child qualifies. The truth is, early intervention can benefit every child—and our expert support is always FREE.

Curious if your family could benefit? Message us today to chat with our friendly team. 🌱

Join Jen and Bec for a fun-filled morning at the Torquay State School Together We Grow Foundation playgroup! Our educati...
10/09/2026

Join Jen and Bec for a fun-filled morning at the Torquay State School Together We Grow Foundation playgroup! Our educational and neuro-affirming sessions feature morning tea, music, movement, crafts, messy play, and so much more every Friday during the school term from 9 am to 11 am.

Happy Monday, families. We just wanted to confirm that there will be no playgroup this Friday due to a pupil-free day at...
31/08/2026

Happy Monday, families. We just wanted to confirm that there will be no playgroup this Friday due to a pupil-free day at school. We look forward to seeing you all back next week.

Please see information for Hervey Bay Oztag for littlies.The Tiny Taggers Program is for 4- and 5-year-olds, and the pro...
18/08/2026

Please see information for Hervey Bay Oztag for littlies.

The Tiny Taggers Program is for 4- and 5-year-olds, and the program is based on skills, drills, and games, helping kids to build coordination and footy skills.

18/08/2026

Sometimes the behaviour we see is the tip of the iceberg.

When a child cannot walk through the school gates, our instinct is often to focus on attendance. But lasting change rarely comes from pushing harder. It comes from understanding deeper.

School avoidance is often a child’s way of telling us that something feels too overwhelming, too frightening, or too difficult to cope with.

When we shift our question from “How do we get them into school?” to “What is making school feel impossible?”, we move from managing behaviour to understanding need.

Understanding always comes before meaningful support.

If this resonated with you, please consider sharing it. It may help another family feel seen today.

18/08/2026

By the time a child turns 5, their brain has already formed about 90% of its neural pathways. This period is not about memorizing facts. It is about wiring how the brain learns, regulates emotions, and solves problems. Yet many parents feel pressured to push flashcards, letters, and numbers too early.

Neuroscience shows that memorization does little to shape long-term intelligence. Instead, three types of play matter most. Pretend play builds language and emotional understanding. Physical play strengthens focus, coordination, and stress regulation. Open-ended problem-solving play teaches flexibility, reasoning, and resilience.

These forms of play activate multiple brain regions at once. The brain learns best when curiosity, movement, and emotion work together. Repetition through play strengthens neural connections far more effectively than drills, which often increase stress without improving understanding.

Children are not falling behind by playing. They are building the foundation for learning itself. When parents prioritize play over pressure, they support attention, emotional regulation, creativity, and cognitive growth. Early childhood is not about producing early academics. It is about shaping a brain that can learn, adapt, and thrive for life.

04/08/2026

A CHILD’S VOICE: I Need to Stim

Stimming is a natural way that many autistic and neurodivergent children regulate their nervous system. It can help them feel calm, process emotions, focus, express excitement, or cope with overwhelming environments.

Not all stimming is a sign of distress. Sometimes it’s a sign that a child feels happy, excited, or deeply engaged in what they’re doing.

Rather than asking, “How do I stop it?” it can be more helpful to ask, “What is my child communicating?” Understanding the reason behind the stim allows us to provide the support they actually need.

When stimming is safe, accepting it can reduce stress and help children feel understood. If a stim could cause harm, the goal isn’t to stop the need to regulate—it’s to help find a safer alternative that meets the same need.

📌 Save this post so you can come back to it whenever you need a reminder.

Share it with your child’s family, school, and wider community to help more people understand why stimming matters.

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8/12 Nissen Street
Hervey Bay, QLD
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