Sensorium

🌟 This Disability Pride Month, we honor our incredible participants who inspire us every day with their creativity, resilience, and unique perspectives.

Art has the power to transcend boundaries, and our community is a testament to that. Each piece created here is a story of strength, imagination, and the celebration of individuality. We are proud to stand with our participants, celebrating their talents and the diverse ways they express themselves in creativity!

Let's continue to champion inclusivity, accessibility, and the beauty of diversity in all its forms.Thank you for being part of our journey and for supporting a world where every artist's voice is heard.

Sensorium is taking a short hiatus from groups and workshops while we build our creative energy and build our outreach therapy practice. Meanwhile, we'd love to promote other creative ventures to help you connect with your community.

Check out Eliza's bead parties! https://www.instagram.com/magicalbeadparties?igsh=MXhxNDV3cHI2YmpobA==

Beads aren't just fun—they build connections, enhance fine motor skills, and offer the joy of creating jewelry for yourself, friends, and family. Join the fun and create something beautiful!✨️

Lots of Sad goodbyes over the next couple if weeks as we head towards the closure if our beloved studio. The people we gathered there will always be special to my heart.

Here's some besutiful memories posted by someone who has supported us from the start and we will dearly miss . Thanks Dewain xx

Thank You Sensorium

Join us for a ghoulishly good time filled with eerie delights, including spine-tingling snacks, bewitching beats, and some wickedly wonderful dancing. Unleash your creativity at our Halloween-themed art stations, or come dressed to impress in your spookiest costume (you can even create one right here at the studio!).

The party kicks off when the studio truly comes alive - at night, with Halloween decorations that will awaken your senses and a dancefloor aglow with the magic of glow sticks and jewellery. And the best part? Parents and carers can attend free of charge, while child participants can join in the fun for just $50, which can be NDIS claimed under 'Innovative community participation" Don't miss out on this thrilling Halloween celebration at Sensorium Studio!

Please ensure you book in advance using the link below:
https://sensoriumarttherapy.as.me/halloween

We are back with a new round of School Holiday group activities for you, all throughout the second week of the school holidays to relieve boredom and rejuviate your brain ready for term 4.

We are offering 5 days of creative sensory fun, each day featuring tw 1.5hour sessions, hosted by art therapists and teachers -

Morning Sensorium @ 11:30am - Exploratory, sensory based art activities that better suit younger kids and sensory seekers, and

Arty Afternoons @ 2:30 with more social, skill based activities for older kids and independent learners. If you have any enquires please chat to our team about which program is most suitable for you at [email protected] or PH 7067 7599

Learn to draw anime, create your own Pokemon cards, create a manga comic page
or use our costume room cosplay your favorite character in our Morning session, or join our Arty Afternoon and Bring your own ipad and learn how to create create a stop motion animation using clay, figurines, drawings or found objects with @

The Morning Sensorium is a sensory-friendly school holiday program designed for young and sensory seeking kids! Our sensory art studio is set up with a range of art stations, activities, and stimulating spaces that meet a range of interests and needs. Activities include painting, drawing, sand play, messy play, sensory tubs aiming to develop social skills and relationships in a fun and exciting environment.

Draw and paint our walls inside, outside and virtually! Spray paint, stencil or splatter paint yard walls, decorate our studio walls or make a digital mural with a VR headset!

We are back with a new round of School Holiday group activities for you, all throughout the second week of the school holidays to relieve boredom and rejuviate your brain ready for term 4.

We are offering 5 days of creative sensory fun, each day featuring tw 1.5hour sessions, hosted by art therapists and teachers -

Morning Sensorium @ 11:30am - Exploratory, sensory based art activities that better suit younger kids and sensory seekers, and

Arty Afternoons @ 2:30 with more social, skill based activities for older kids and independent learners.

If you have any enquires please chat to our team about which program is most suitable for you at [email protected] or PH 7067 7599

BOOK NOW: https://sensoriumarttherapy.as.me/holidays

This friday we are holding a very special exhibition and open art-making session this Friday 2-4pm at Sensorium!

Step into the captivating world of HomeLife, an exhibition featuring the remarkable artistic expressions of Jason Horton and David Edgell, some of our older participants of art therapy, having been with us for about 4 years and keen to showcase their best work.

Through their fascinating drawings and paintings, they explore the multifaceted aspects of home life, delving into the depths of emotion and experience of someone living with a disability in supported accomodation.

As part of this immersive showcase, we invite anyone to engage in our Art for Wellbeing Open Studio session - a fun, creative and transformative experience for a nominal fee of only $10 per person to cover materials!

This friday July 25th 2-4pm @ 585 plenty rd Preston. See you there!

Bookings for art making session can be mad

Welcome to 'Make it Rainbow,' where creativity knows no bounds, diversity is cherished, and genuine connections flourish! 🌟

In this warm and inclusive space, 'Make it Rainbow' stands proud as an LGBTIQA+ safe haven, affirming neurodiverse experiences, and promoting social harmony through the magic of art therapy. Our community is a vibrant blend of like-minded individuals who share a passion for creativity, understanding, and support. 🌈🧠

🌟 What Makes 'Make it Rainbow' Special? 🌟

🌈 A Safe and Supportive Haven: 'Make it Rainbow' is not just an art group; it's a welcoming sanctuary where everyone's uniqueness is celebrated. We take pride in providing a safe and supportive space for individuals of all gender identities and neurodiverse backgrounds to come together, express themselves, and feel genuinely heard.

🎉 Celebrate Our Differences: Let's rejoice in what makes each of us special! At 'Make it Rainbow,' we celebrate the beauty of our uniqueness and provide a platform to share our experiences, thus strengthening the sense of community and connection.

🎨 Creative Expression and personal growth: Unleash your inner artist and let your creativity soar! We're all about embracing the beauty of self-expression through art - no expectations, judgements or experience necessary. Through free creative exploration, we can dive into our personal and collective experiences, going beyond the canvas to a journey of self-discovery. From paintbrushes to pastels, clay to collages, you'll have the freedom to explore various mediums and discover your artistic voice.

🎉 Forge New Friendships: In the heart of 'Make it Rainbow' lies the power of genuine connections. Connect with fellow like-minded souls, and as you create together, you'll also build lasting friendships. We believe in the strength of our community and the importance of supporting one another.

🌟 How to Join Us? 🌟

Becoming a part of our diverse and welcoming community is simple! Reach out to us through our website or social media platforms, and we'll gladly provide you with all the details about our upcoming sessions and funding options or ok now at: https://sensoriumarttherapy.as.me/rainbow

🌟 Spread the Word! 🌟

Help us spread the word about 'Make it Rainbow.' Share this post with your friends, family, and colleagues, and let's create a vibrant and welcoming community together!

Join 'Make it Rainbow' and let's paint a world of understanding, support, and friendship! 🌈🎨 We can't wait to welcome you into our colourful family! 🤗

Ahhh, the costly bain of our existence - adhd tax. If you know, you know!

Sensorium presents a creative adult in-person group coaching course that helps you find a sense of control and acceptance, in a fun, interesting and creative journey to discover how you tick, and the tools and strategies that work for you as an individual.

We are a neurodivergent led, neurodivergent affirming led art therapy space dedicated to improving the lives of our rainbow community in creative and innovative ways! For bookings and more details go to the website links in our bio

Check out this incredible neurodiversity affirming Festival happening in Casa mine throughout Jean and July. So many amazing activities celebrating neurodiversity!

There have been some questions around ticket prices for Sensory Sanctuary neurodiversity affirming arts festival Tickets for workshops start at $29 and go up to $70. Ticket prices are all in line with NDIS guidelines which means that you may be able to use funding from your or your child's plan to pay for them if you are plan or self-managed. These are disability-specific activities, even though we do not promote segregation from our wider community. Allies are welcome! For the most part each ticket covers 1 hour of 1:5 social group delivery and 12 minutes of non-face-to-face planning time per hour. Saturday and Sunday workshops will be more expensive per hour in line with NDIS guidelines. We also have therapist-run workshops which are quite affordable when split between the group, skill development and life transition workshops, parent/carer education, and professional development workshops. If you can afford to, please book your tickets through the website and seek reimbursement from your plan. If this is not possible, please email me with your NDIS number and the list of workshops you would like to attend and I will send an invoice. [email protected] Tickets are strictly limited in number, for most workshops only 10 tickets are available, and available by presale only. There will be no tickets at the door.
For the full list of events, please see the website: www.sensorysanctuary.net.au

Adult ADHD/AuDHD art-based group coaching starts at Sensorium May 31st!

Join us for this creative, interactive and interesting 6 week course, full of tips tricks and knowledge that will help you understand and appreciate your busy brain and manage daily challenges. We wont bore you with adhd planners and one-size-fits-all strategies- we help you find individualised tools and strategies that are unique, creative and fun to suit your lifestyle.

Yes we are an NDIS provider! Online courses are also starting soon, contact us with your expression of interest at [email protected]

book at: https://sensoriumarttherapy.as.me/adultadhd

Sensorium Sensorium is a therapeutic art studio, multi-sensory space and gallery, delivering art therapy.

This week at Sensorium.... Join one of our art jams this Wednesday and Thursday at our studio in preston with all our art materials at your disposal! Run by art therapists with lived experience, our art jams provide a sensory-friendly, relaxing space to create while sharing our experiences, discovering acceptance in self and others, celebrate our neuro- differences, share tips for success and support each other.

Book now at: https://sensoriumarttherapy.as.me/

A gem from our school holiday graffiti wall

Want to learn more about our upcoming ADHD course? check out the info page on our website!

https://www.sensoriumstudio.com.au/audhd-coaching

Last days to book for our holiday program!
Check out the timetable here and make your booking now at: https://sensoriumarttherapy.as.me/holidayprograms

Happy Easter and happy holidays from Sensorium!
Its been such a big year for our ND kids ad teens already, so get refreshed in the second week of the holidays, book your rainbow kids in for some holiday fun, learning and healing.

Have a great weekend and out our holiday program at:
https://sensoriumarttherapy.as.me/holidayprograms

Enjoy 2 days of open art making and creative connections at Exploratorium open studio sessions for tweens and teens, each Friday of the April School holidays!

The studio will be open all afternoon to tweens and teens aged 9 and up for open art making with any material you can find. Bring a project you need help with, or start something new with the help of our creative team, or simply enjoy our sensory spaces and make new friends.

Book now at: https://sensoriumarttherapy.as.me/holidayprograms

Get slimey! At Morning Sensorium, Every Morning of our holiday program 11:30-1PM
open sensory exploration for younger kids and sensory seekers 5 & up

Book now: https://sensoriumarttherapy.as.me/holidayprograms

These school holidays, Sensorium brings you fun, creative, sensory-friendly programs for neuro divergent kids and teens!

Join us for 4 days of workshops and 2 days of open art-maling in our inspiring sensory studio, with an infinate amount of activities that will satisfy the senses, build new skills, make new friends and have a bunch of creative fun!

Check out the timetable here and make your booking today at www.sensoriumstudio.com.au

A great article from the ABC offering a deeper understanding of the inique ways late diagnosis adult autism looks like in different folk, highlighting not only the importance of greater social understanding and acceptance but the importance of connecting with each other... “Neurotypical folks are attracted to other neurotypical folks because their brains function in a neurotypical way. And they socialise really well,” she says. “On the flip side, neurodivergent folks are attracted to other neurodivergent folks, and when we're together, the social difficulties that are recorded in the various diagnostic and statistical manuals, they melt away.”

Adults newly diagnosed as autistic quickly learn a key lesson about how they fit into society Learning you're autistic as an adult can be fraught with challenges, but these people are determined to embrace their autistic identity.

An open studio art making and connective space exclusively for neuroqueer crew! This is a space where neurodiverse LBGTQIA+ people to create and connect with all the materials at your disposal in our colourful, inspiring, sensory-friendly studio.

The space will be supported and lead by Moroder urgent art therapist with lived experience, providing a judgement free zone where you will be supported to be creative, be yourself, be understood and be with your people!

Sessions happen fortnightly in Preston. Next one is next Thursday March 2nd- 6:30-8pm

Bookings can be made at: https://sensoriumarttherapy.as.me/rainbow

Pool of oorbies is too good to leave

Dont forget to book into our fun, creative and connective ADHD/AuDHD coaching this Feb and get to know and appreciate your brain better! Up front and payment plans available, for enquiries email [email protected]

If you haven't already, make sure you book in now for Sensorium's summer Sensorium holiday program, featuring our biggest offering of captivating, creative fun and sensory-Friendly holiday workshops for kids, tweens and teens!

See www.sensooriumstudio.com.au for more info