Deb Hopper, The OT Mentor

24/06/2026

⏳ Want both Group Supervision calls? You need to book TODAY.
The $37 both-calls offer closes at 8am Friday 26 June.

After that, you can still grab the Tuesday 30 June call on its own for $27 — but the both-calls deal is gone.

If you’re a paediatric OT who works solo, rurally, or just doesn’t have many peers to bounce ideas off — these calls are for you.

Tax deductible. CPD-counted. A few spots left.
📅 Friday 26 June + Tuesday 30 June, 12–1pm AEST
🏟 Link: https://shop.theotmentor.com/home-page

22/06/2026

🧠 Got a case on your mind you can’t quite crack?

Bring it to Group Supervision this Friday. Every fortnight, paeds OTs inside the Kids OT Pod get together on Zoom to work through cases, share what’s working, and support each other through the tricky ones.

This month we’ve opened two calls to non-members. One call for $27, both for $37. Tax deductible before EOFY.

📅 Friday 26 June + Tuesday 30 June, 12–1pm AEST
👉 Grab your spot here: https://shop.theotmentor.com/home-page

22/06/2026

🎉 7TH BIRTHDAY + EOFY SPECIAL — GROUP SUPERVISION FOR PAEDS OTs

The Kids OT POD – It's our 7th birthday and EOFY! Here's your treat...

We've got 2 reasons to invest in your professional development right now. To celebrate, we're opening our Group Supervision calls to paediatric OTs outside the Pod for a limited time!

It's tax deductible and counts towards your CPD hours (and is genuinely useful) so bring a tricky case or just listen in. Get real clinical insight from OTs who are in practice right now – not just teaching theory.

Friday 26 June + Tuesday 30 June 12–1pm AEST
One call: $27 / Both calls: $37 — limited spots
Grab your spot here:
https://shop.theotmentor.com/home-page

18/06/2026

Question:
What ergonomic checks should be done before prescribing special seating?

17/06/2026

It’s our 7th birthday — and EOFY. Here’s your treat. 🎉

Two reasons to invest in your professional development right now: it’s the end of the financial year, and the Kids OT Pod is turning 7.

To celebrate, we’re opening our Group Supervision calls to paediatric OTs outside the Pod for a limited time.

Tax deductible. Counts toward your CPD hours. And genuinely useful.

Bring a tricky case, listen in, and get real clinical insight from OTs who are in practice right now — not just teaching theory.

📅 Friday 26 June + Tuesday 30 June, 12–1pm AEST
🏟 One call $27 / Both calls $37 — limited spots
👉 Grab your spot here: https://shop.theotmentor.com/home-page

07/06/2026

Public holidays mean different things to different people—some see it as a day to reflect, some as a well-earned break, and some as just another Monday (hello, fellow small business owners!).

However you’re spending today, I hope you find a moment to pause, breathe, and enjoy a little extra time for yourself. Happy King’s Birthday!

31/05/2026

Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Every time they encourage, support, and celebrate their child, they’re shaping their future. 💛

As paediatric OTs, we know that therapy isn’t just about what happens in a session—it’s about the love, patience, and effort parents bring every single day.

Today, on , we celebrate you. Thank you for the late nights, the deep breaths, and the endless support. You are making a difference!"

22/05/2026

I'm super excited about this. I'm looking forward to planning and reflecting on my session the next few months.

Meet the Presenter: Debbie Hopper

Debbie brings over 20 years of experience working across paediatric occupational therapy, supporting children, families and educators to better understand and respond to behaviour.

Her work focuses on helping children with anxiety, sensory processing differences and learning challenges to thrive, with a strong emphasis on making sense of behaviour in a practical, real-world way.

Across her career, Debbie has worked in community paediatrics, private practice, sole clinician roles, and mobile services across homes and schools. She has also led a sensory resources business, managed clinic-based teams, and brings experience across adolescent and adult mental health.

Debbie is also an author of multiple books and an international conference speaker, bringing both clinical depth and practical insight to her work.

At POTCA 2026, Debbie will be facilitating a focussed session and we can’t wait to be apart of it!

19–20 November
Brisbane + Online

www.potca.com.au

You can find Deb here:
Life Skills 4 Kids
https://www.lifeskills4kids.com.au/about-us/debbie-hopper/

16/05/2026

Happy World Dog Day to our unofficial therapy dog Daisy!
Dogs make the world a better place—whether they’re working alongside us as therapy and assistance dogs or simply offering unconditional love at home. 🐶💛
Here’s to all the good boys and girls out there making life brighter

15/05/2026

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗧𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.

If you're a paediatric OT feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or just looking for practical support and community, you're not alone. The landscape is changing rapidly, and it’s more important than ever to stay connected and informed.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 theotmentor.com 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗯 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿—𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝗧, 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 ‘𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱' 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽?

✅𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Deb has over 29 years’ experience in mental health and paediatrics, and she understands the daily challenges OTs face.

✅𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Whether you're looking to grow your confidence, simplify complex cases, or navigate business hurdles, Deb's practical, down-to-earth approach will help you thrive.

✅𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The Kids OT POD membership offers access to a supportive network of paediatric OTs, regular group supervision, and over 7 years of clinical training on demand.

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