KidsXpress Position on Thriving Kids
Creating the conditions for early recognition, engagement and participation
Half of all adult mental health conditions start before age 14*. We’re here to change that.
Children’s mental health is shaped by their experiences and the relationships around them. Yet too often, children miss out on the support they need when those foundations are shaken. Without help, the effects of these challenges can grow with them into adulthood. That’s why KidsXpress combines expressive therapy with trauma-informed education services to support children under 12 and their caregivers — ensuring the right help, in the right way, at the right time.
(*National Mental Health Commission (2023)).
Our Annual Impact
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.
6,271
students were reached by us in 2024 through our School Partnership Program, our centres and training programs.
2,405
educators, parents and caregivers were supported through our School Partnership Program, centres and training programs in 2024.
91.7%
of children who attended KidsXpress identified positive change in themselves.
(CORS, 2023 Term 2)
$1 : $2.76
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)
Our News
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Welcoming Kelly Slessor to the KidsXpress Board
KidsXpress is pleased to welcome Kelly Slessor to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the organisation’s governance and strategic capability.
Media Release
Major National Study Exposes the Scale of Childhood Trauma — 2 in 5 Australians Affected, With Lasting Health Consequences
KidsXpress Welcomes Two New Board Directors
KidsXpress welcomes two new Board Directors, Andrew Da Silva and Dr Andrew Young PhD, whose combined expertise in digital transformation, generative AI, governance and social impact will help future-proof the organisation’s mission to support children’s emotional wellbeing through creativity, connection and innovation.
KidsXpress Statement on NDIS Review of Music and Art Therapy
KidsXpress welcomes the government’s formal recognition of music and art therapy as evidence-based interventions under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), following a review commissioned in November 2024.
KidsXpress named Social Impact Partner by Future Generation Australia (ASX: FGX)
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.
Announcing our new board chair: Paul Hines
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.
Ava and the Drums
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.
Building Teacher Capacity at a Northern Rivers School
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.
Helping Lily beat the brain bully
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.
Nadia's Triumph
Nine year-old Nadia, has been grappling with anxiety ever since the COVID lockdowns.
Emily's Story
At just ten years old, Emily* faced a distressing situation, common to many schoolchildren but one that none should have to endure
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@kidsxpressmentalhealth We`re thrilled to announce that KidsXpress has been selected as one of the charity partners on the newly launched @party4purpose_celebrate platform!
Party4Purpose is making it easier than ever to celebrate life`s special moments while making a real difference. Whether you`re planning a birthday, wedding, baby shower, anniversary, or another milestone, your guests can contribute to a gift for you and support KidsXpress at the same time, helping children and young people heal from the impacts of trauma.
We`re incredibly grateful to the team at Party4Purpose for welcoming KidsXpress to this inspiring community of charities and for providing another meaningful way for people to give back.
If you`ve got a special occasion coming up, why not make your celebration even more memorable by choosing KidsXpress as your charity of choice?
Together, we can turn life`s happiest moments into opportunities to change lives. 💙
Find out more and start planning your party today: https://party4purpose.com.au/
#Party4Purpose #KidsXpress #CelebrateWithPurpose #GivingBack #Community #TogetherWeCan #EveryCelebrationCounts #MakingADifference
Today is the last day to make a tax-deductible gift this financial year.
In just six months, KidsXpress provided face-to-face expressive therapy to 492 children. Real clinicians. Real sessions. Tailored support, for as long as each child needed it.
Through our school programs, this support is provided at no cost to families - and every donation helps us reach more children who need support.
This is what early intervention looks like. And it’s only possible because of people who choose to give.
If you’ve been meaning to support KidsXpress this year, tonight is the moment.
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Every gift is tax-deductible. Every gift helps us reach a child.
#EOFY #TaxDeductible #KidsXpress #ChildMentalHealth #EarlyIntervention #Donate
492 children received face-to-face expressive therapy through KidsXpress in just the first six months of 2026.
Not a referral to another service.
Not a phone number to call.
Not a link to an app.
A real clinician. Tailored support. For as long as each child needed it.
These are primary school-aged children, 12 and under, who arrived carrying things no child should have to carry alone.
This is what early intervention looks like in practice.
Through our school programs, children receive this support at no cost to their families, and across KidsXpress, every gift helps make therapy more accessible for children who need it.
If you’re in a position to give before 30 June, your donation is tax-deductible this financial year.
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#ChildTherapy #EarlyIntervention #ExpressiveTherapy #KidsXpress #EOFY #ChildMentalHealth
Australia is spending $22.3 billion every year responding to the consequences of not helping children early enough.
That’s not just a funding gap. It’s a timing problem.
For 20 years, KidsXpress has supported primary school-aged children at a critical window - when the right support can change what happens next.
Through face-to-face expressive therapy, children receive real sessions with qualified clinicians, tailored to their needs, for as long as they need it. Through our school programs, this support is provided at no cost to families.
In just the first six months of 2026, we’ve provided expressive therapy to 492 children. Real sessions. Real clinicians. Real change.
With EOFY on 30 June, there’s never been a better moment to support early intervention and claim your tax deduction before the financial year closes.
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#EarlyIntervention #ChildMentalHealth #EOFY #KidsXpress
A huge congratulations to Victoria one of our Expressive Therapists, who took home the Rotary Macquarie Park Health Care - Allied Health Award last month!
And a massive shout-out to Tammy, our Operations Manager, who was recognised as a finalist in the Administration category.
These two incredible humans make such a difference at KidsXpress every single day. Their passion, dedication, and commitment help create brighter futures for the children and families we support.
Join us in celebrating Victoria and Tammy!
#KidsXpress #AwardWinner #TeamKidsXpress #AlliedHealth #AdministrationExcellence #ProudTeam #MakingADifference #WorkplaceRecognition
A huge thank you to everyone who supported our 20 Kilometres for 20 Years campaign through the Rotary Club of North Ryde, Ryde and Macquarie Park eFun Run.
Whether you walked, ran, swam, donated, shared our campaign, or cheered us on from the sidelines, you helped make this initiative a wonderful success.
We`re especially grateful to Rotary, Future Generation, Alberts - The Tony Foundation, Enrite Solutions and GSA Insurance Brokers for their incredible support, along with every participant, donor and community member who got behind the campaign.
As KidsXpress celebrates 20 years of helping children who have experienced trauma, this campaign has been a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when a community comes together. Thanks to your generosity, we can continue providing expressive therapy programs that help children heal, build resilience and reach their full potential.
✨ Donations are still open until 20 June. If you`d like to support children and young people on their healing journey with a tax-deductible donation, please visit the link in our bio ☝️
Thank you for being part of the KidsXpress Village. Together, we`re helping create brighter futures for children and families. 💙
#20KilometresFor20Years #KidsXpress20Years #RotaryeFunRun #KidsXpress #SupportingChildren #CommunityImpact #MakingADifference #HealingThroughConnection
