Melville Occupational Therapy and Extra Lesson for Children

Melville Occupational Therapy and Extra Lesson for Children Paediatric OT in Perth helping kids thrive through sensory and emotional support. Family-centred care http://melvilleot.com.au

💜 This Wear It Purple Day, we're celebrating the Colours of Courage.Courage can look different for everyone.💜 Being your...
28/08/2026

💜 This Wear It Purple Day, we're celebrating the Colours of Courage.

Courage can look different for everyone.

💜 Being yourself.
💜 Sharing your story.
💜 Standing beside someone else.
💜 Creating spaces where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.

At Melville OT, we believe every person deserves to feel accepted for who they are and supported to participate in ways that honour their individuality.

Today, and every day, we celebrate diversity, belonging, and communities where everyone can thrive. 🌈

🌟✏️ When writing feels easier, confidence has room to grow.Writing isn't only about forming neat letters. It's about hav...
22/08/2026

🌟✏️ When writing feels easier, confidence has room to grow.

Writing isn't only about forming neat letters. It's about having the freedom to express ideas, complete everyday tasks, and participate with confidence both in and out of the classroom. 💛📚

For some children, writing challenges may be linked to underlying motor skills or Motor Dysgraphia, making everyday writing tasks feel much more effortful than they appear.

With the right supports, strategies, and opportunities to practise, writing can become more comfortable and enjoyable over time. 🌈

✨ Some of the benefits may include:
💛 Greater confidence
📖 Improved classroom participation
🌿 Increased independence
😊 Less frustration
💡 More energy for creativity and learning

🛠 Writing supports, adaptive pencil grips, slant boards, and fine motor resources from Calming Kids Australia may help make everyday writing tasks feel more achievable.

Every learning journey is unique, and our team is here to help families find practical, personalised strategies that support success at school, at home, and beyond. 💙

📝💙 Writing doesn't start with a pencil. It starts with the skills underneath.When writing feels tiring, slow, or frustra...
20/08/2026

📝💙 Writing doesn't start with a pencil. It starts with the skills underneath.

When writing feels tiring, slow, or frustrating, it can sometimes be a sign that the underlying motor skills are still developing.

At Melville OT, we help children strengthen the foundations that support comfortable and confident writing, always at a pace that feels right for them. 🌈✏️

✨ Our support may include:
🖍 Fine motor development
💪 Hand strength
✍️ Pencil control
📚 Writing readiness
🧠 Motor-based Dysgraphia assessments and diagnosis
📋 Functional writing strategies

Helpful tools such as pencil grips, hand strengthening activities, and other fine motor resources from Calming Kids Australia may also be recommended where appropriate.

Every child has their own learning journey, and we're here to support them every step of the way. 💙😊

✋💙 Did you know?Strong hands and good coordination are important foundations for writing, drawing, cutting, dressing, op...
18/08/2026

✋💙 Did you know?

Strong hands and good coordination are important foundations for writing, drawing, cutting, dressing, opening lunch boxes, and so many everyday activities. 🌈✂️🖍️

Hands become stronger through fun, hands-on experiences. Activities like squeezing playdough, picking up pom poms with tweezers, using tongs, threading beads, or building with construction toys all help prepare little hands for everyday tasks. 🙌🧩🎨

✨ Benefits include:
💛 Stronger hand muscles
✏️ Better pencil control
🎒 Greater school readiness
🌟 Increased confidence and independence

🛠 Fine motor resources from Calming Kids Australia can also be wonderful additions for practising these skills in fun and engaging ways at home or school.

If you'd like to learn more about supporting fine motor development, our team is always happy to help. 😊💙

Sometimes, changing someone's day doesn't take a grand gesture.✨ Inviting someone to join your game.✨ Saying "Would you ...
18/08/2026

Sometimes, changing someone's day doesn't take a grand gesture.

✨ Inviting someone to join your game.

✨ Saying "Would you like to sit with us?"

✨ Speaking up when someone is being left out.

✨ Listening with kindness.

✨ Celebrating what makes each person unique.

These everyday moments help build school communities where children feel safe, valued, and like they truly belong.

During Bullying No Way Week, we're reminded that preventing bullying is everyone's responsibility. Families, educators, students, and communities all have a role to play in creating environments where kindness is encouraged, diversity is celebrated, and bullying is never accepted.

At Melville OT, we believe that every child deserves to feel included, respected, and supported to be themselves. When we choose connection over exclusion, those small actions can have a lasting impact. 💙🌼

💜 Conversations create change.Seminars like BEYOND THE MASK create opportunities to learn from experts, lived experience...
15/08/2026

💜 Conversations create change.

Seminars like BEYOND THE MASK create opportunities to learn from experts, lived experiences, and one another.

Topics throughout the day include:

✨ Neurodivergent burnout

✨ Self doubt

✨ Hormones and ADHD

✨ Practical strategies

✨ Everyday wellbeing

As therapists, we value opportunities to continue learning so we can better support the people and families we work alongside every day.

We can't wait to be part of this inspiring event.

🌈 Consistent sensory support can help children feel calmer, more comfortable, and more confident throughout the day.When...
11/08/2026

🌈 Consistent sensory support can help children feel calmer, more comfortable, and more confident throughout the day.

When the body feels supported, it becomes easier to participate in learning, social activities, and everyday routines. 🌿

✨ Benefits:
💛 reduced sensory overload
💛 improved emotional regulation
💛 greater participation
💛 increased confidence
💛 smoother transitions

🎧 Tools such as noise reducing headphones, sensory chew tools, and tactile resources from Calming Kids Australia can provide additional support in different environments.

We are happy to help recommend strategies and tools that suit your child's unique strengths and needs.

🎒 Busy classrooms, playgrounds, and everyday environments can sometimes feel overwhelming.At Melville OT, we offer schoo...
09/08/2026

🎒 Busy classrooms, playgrounds, and everyday environments can sometimes feel overwhelming.

At Melville OT, we offer school visits, school consultancy, and personalised home programs to help create supportive environments where children can feel safe, regulated, and ready to participate. 💙

Working together with families and educators allows us to create practical strategies that can be carried across different settings.

✨ Feature: Support that is personalised, collaborative, and meaningful.

🤍 We are always happy to work alongside your child's support team to help make everyday experiences feel more manageable.

🏡 Sensory needs do not stop at therapy.The best support happens when strategies are used consistently across home, schoo...
07/08/2026

🏡 Sensory needs do not stop at therapy.

The best support happens when strategies are used consistently across home, school, and everyday environments. Small, thoughtful adjustments can make a big difference in helping children feel calm, confident, and ready to participate. 🌿

When families, educators, and therapists work together, children are more likely to experience success in the places that matter most.

✨ Benefit: Consistent support encourages confidence, participation, and smoother daily routines.
💛 We are here to work alongside families and schools to find practical strategies that fit your child's everyday life.

💜 We are excited to share that Melville OT will be attending BEYOND THE MASK: AuDHD & Neurodivergent Women Seminar 2026 ...
31/07/2026

💜 We are excited to share that Melville OT will be attending BEYOND THE MASK: AuDHD & Neurodivergent Women Seminar 2026 as one of this year's proud sponsors.

This inspiring event brings together experienced speakers to explore important conversations around AuDHD, ADHD, autism, burnout, hormones, wellbeing, and practical strategies that support neurodivergent women across different stages of life.

We are looking forward to connecting, learning, and being part of a day that celebrates understanding, lived experience, and meaningful conversations.

If you're attending, we'd love to say hello! 🌿

📍 Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds
🗓 Saturday, 5 September 2026

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9 Hulme Court
Myaree, WA
6154

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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