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Half of all mental health conditions have started by age 14*
Yet children under this age historically had limited access to mental health services in Australia.
KidsXpress exists to ensure that children are getting the help they need, in the way they need it and when they need it.
Childhood mental health issues often arise from experiences of trauma and a stressful home environment. Our trauma-informed Expressive Therapy and Education services combine psychology and the creative process to support primary school-age children and their caregivers.
(*Kessler, R.C., et al., Lifetime prevalence and age-of onset distributions of DSM-IV disorders 2005).
Mental ill-health affects 1-in-7 Australian children, yet fewer than 25% are accessing care.
Without support, the impact of their condition can grow with them into lifelong challenges. We’re on a mission to change that.
students were reached by us in 2024 through our School Partnership Program, our centres and training programs.
educators, parents and caregivers were supported through our School Partnership Program, centres and training programs in 2024.
of children who attended KidsXpress identified positive change in themselves.
(CORS, 2023 Term 2)
is our cost benefit ratio, meaning that for every $1 invested in KidsXpress a return of $2.76 is generated in social value.
(DAE, 2015, p.46)
KidsXpress is proud to join Future Generation Australia’s national portfolio of charities supporting vulnerable children. This multi-year partnership will provide vital funding and capacity-building support, helping us expand our trauma-informed programs so more children can heal, learn and thrive.
KidsXpress is entering an exciting new chapter as Co-Founder Paul Hines steps into the role of Board Chair. With our 20th anniversary on the horizon, Paul shares his bold vision for growth, impact, and reaching more children in need.
During one session, 8 year old Ava* who’d been referred to our Macquarie Park centre, was invited to choose an instrument to play. She gravitated toward the drums, and as she began to play, her movements were loud, erratic and forceful.
In the wake of the devastating 2022 Northern Rivers floods, a dedicated Learning Support team at a small Northern Rivers public primary school embarked on a mission to better support their trauma-impacted students.
Anxiety is a brain bully. In its extreme form it lies, it deceives, and it doesn’t give you a moment of peace, even when sleeping.
Nine year-old Nadia, has been grappling with anxiety ever since the COVID lockdowns.
At just ten years old, Emily* faced a distressing situation, common to many schoolchildren but one that none should have to endure
KidsXpress calls for more government support to increase access to mental health services for children aged 12 and under.
Moving to high school is one of the key milestones of a child’s life. In Term 3 of 2023 we conducted a survey for Year 6 students for the purpose of understanding their thoughts and emotions about this transition.
In the aftermath of the Black Summer bushfires of 2019/20, KidsXpress swiftly moved into action to deliver a tailored trauma-focused program for the purpose of community rebuilding and socio-emotional rehabilitation.
Samuel Behan, is an incredible KidsXpress supporter racing in Production Sports with his trusty MX5 to raise funds for vulnerable children.
When Manny was 6 years old his father was incarcerated on drug charges. The two years that followed weren’t easy; his mother sometimes struggled to cope with the demands of parenting four children alone.
“I feel a better teacher for it.” 💜
Through our School Partnership Program, we deliver both Expressive Therapy for referred students and Trauma-Informed Education services. Our consultants work alongside teachers to create change that reaches far beyond the classroom walls.
A trauma-informed school recognises how adverse experiences can affect a child’s learning, behaviour, and relationships — and adapts teaching and policies so every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.
At Merrylands Public School, our consultant Tim has been working with teachers to equip them with practical strategies to respond with empathy and effectiveness, building classrooms where healing and learning happen side by side.
#TraumaInformed #TeacherSupport #ChildWellbeing #KidsXpress
We all need a safe place for our emotions. 💜
For this child, KidsXpress is that place — somewhere they can express every feeling without fear or judgement.
Where’s your safe place for your emotions?
#TestimonialTuesday #ChildVoice #EmotionalWellbeing #KidsXpress
Parents trust us. Support us. Embrace us. 💜
This isn’t automatic — it’s earned. School communities are like families: close, tight-knit, and sometimes cautious of outsiders. But at Merrylands Public School, one of our newest partner schools, we’ve been welcomed in from the start by staff, students and their families.
Principal Bronwyn York knows that the best measure of a child’s success at school is family engagement - and we couldn’t agree more. At KidsXpress, we work with a child’s whole ecosystem, because when parents are involved, the ripple effect is powerful.
#FamilyEngagement #SchoolCommunity #ChildWellbeing #KidsXpress #TestimonialTuesday
We’re jumping for joy thanks to @madmiaofficial`s generous donation of wildly colourful socks - covered in everything from rainbows and unicorns to flowers and flamingos which will be gifted to some of the awesome kids in our therapy program. Because nothing lifts spirits quite like a pair of socks that refuse to be boring!
At KidsXpress, we believe in the power of play and the importance of self-expression, and so does MADMIA. Through their socks, kids get to express their boldest, brightest selves, one joyful step at a time.
These aren’t just socks... they’re mood-lifters, confidence-boosters, conversation starters and little sparks of magic.
Thank you, MADMIA, for helping us bring even more colour, creativity and fun into the lives of the children we support.
#MADMIA #KidsXpress #ThankYouThursday #CrazySockDay #SeriouslyFunSocks #PlayHeals
"Trust me, it’s fun!" 💜
Sometimes, kids trust the words of other kids more than anything an adult could say — and that’s exactly why their voices matter most to us. This feedback came from a child at our Macquarie Park Centre halfway through their expressive therapy program, using our Child Outcome Rating Scale (CORS) tool. We check in pre-, mid- and post-therapy to ensure each child is heard, supported, and progressing in ways that matter to them.
#TestimonialTuesday #ChildVoice #ExpressiveTherapy #KidsXpress
Our trauma happens in relationships, but our healing also happens in relationships.” 💛
In this audio excerpt, our Senior Trauma Consultant, Bec explains how KidsXpress uses the creative arts to help children process big feelings, rebuild trust and strengthen connections with the people who matter most.
🎧 Listen to the full interview on 2RRR to hear more about how we’re helping children heal and thrive through expressive therapy. Link in bio.
#expressivetherapy #kidsxpress #childmentalhealth #traumahealing #ACEs
