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Reward Systems: What are they and how can they work for your ...

Growing your Wellbeing Through Gardening

Gardening has many well-known benefits... so how does your garden grow?

Stress Management OT Style

Stress... we all feel it... and now we want to let you know how to manage it... OT Style, and live your best life!

Mindfulness… Decrease Stress and Increase Happiness!

You have probably heard of mindfulness, but did you know all the benefits? Read on to learn more...

OT Support for Adults

An OT is an allied health professional who helps people to ‘do’ the occupations they want, need, and are expected to do.... so what can an OT 'do' for you?

How to Live a Great Life with Vision Impairment

Vision impairment doesn't have to limit you living your best life. There are many resources and aids to assist and support you discussed in our blog...

#Staying at Home with Kids Strategies

Extended times at home are a great opportunity to engage in learning and play with your children and our blog has some great ideas for activities...

Ready, Steady, Go… is Your Child ‘School Ready’?

Getting your child 'school ready' is more than you may think, check out our blog for great tips and information.

The Benefits of Becoming a Yogi...

Did you know yoga has many therapeutic benefits including improving fine and gross motor skills, social skills and body awareness?

Playing as an Adult – A Guide on How to Play as an Adult

Playing is the number one occupation for children, but sometimes as adults we have forgotten how to engage via play. This blog provides real life strategies and ideas to engage with the young people i ...

#Relationship Goals

The relationship between OTs and client families has so many benefits for all involved...

The Helpful Elf on the Shelf

This blog provides some alternative activities to get Elf on the Shelf involved in at your home... with the benefit of encouraging positive behaviours.

Can Speech Pathology Complement Occupational Therapy?

Can Speech Pathology complement Occupational Therapy? We think so. Learn more about how these therapies combine to support your child's development.

Growing from the Roots Up – the Benefits of Horticultural Th ...

Check out this fascinating read on the benefits of combining through immersing yourself in nature...

The Secrets of Surf Therapy

Have you ever considered spending a day at the beach to be therapeutic? Introducing a newly found therapy called “Surf Therapy”.

Top Tips for Creating the Best Study Space

More and more of us are working from home or helping kids to complete schoolwork from home. We need a productivity space in our home that is comfortable, engaging and blocks out distractions. Read on ...

What exactly is Telehealth…?

You have probably had Telehealth offered to you a thousand times by a thousand different health providers lately. This blog will help to make sense of it all and put your mind at ease.

Let’s Get Back to Nature

Children are spending less than an hour a day involved in outdoor and nature play when not so long ago the average was five hours! Find out how nature play benefits the whole family.

Surf, Sand, Sun, Sensory Skills and Smiles

The natural environment of the beach has so many benefits on development and social and emotional wellbeing. Check out some great activity ideas...

The Autism Spectrum

Perception plays a big part in how we view Autism.

Putting the Pieces Back Together in the Classroom

Puzzles are so important for skill development but seem to be missing from our homes and classrooms today. Learn why everyone needs to get puzzling...

Everyday Therapy

What can I do with all this random junk? What can I use at home to work on my child’s therapy goals?

The Best School Holidays Ever

Attention to all parents of school aged children, dread school holidays no more! We've got you covered for any ocassion.

Creative Play Inspired with Busy Boxes

What exactly are busy boxes? A treasure trove kept in a container that is simple, easy, fun and provides endless engagement, entertainment and mostly importantly from an OT perspective, skill developm ...

Christmas Gifts That Keep on Giving

Want to know you're supporting your kids development this Christmas? Check out our latest blog for a comprehensive list of fabulous gifts with OT benefits too!

Here’s the ‘101’ on Group Therapy

There are many benefits of children having therapy in a group environment. Check out our latest blog for more...

Meaningful Engagement Makes for a Meaningful Life

How can we ensure each individual has a meaningful life? Read our latest blog to find out more...

Touching on Attachment

Read on to learn more about 'attachment' and why it is so important

Social Skills - The Building Blocks for Life

Learn why social skills are so important for a child and how you can help them develop these life skills...

Picture, Picture!

We use visual cues every day, but how can these help children in learning? You'd be amazed! Check out our blog for more!

How are you Feeling?

Understanding and recognising your child's feelings.

How Does Your Child’s Engine Run?

Read on to find out about the Alert Program for Self-Regulation