Occupational Therapy Surf Program & Clinic, Sutherland Shire

Occupational Therapy Surf Program & Clinic, Sutherland Shire Super Groms offers an OT Surf Program & have a Paediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic in Caringbah.

13/06/2026

Play is the most important “work” a child can do! 🧠✨

This may look like a game (and it is!), however, this movement pattern is secretly checking off a massive list of developmental benefits:

- Postural Strength: Builds core and back endurance for school desks.
- Vestibular Input: Challenges balance by moving the head backward.
- Spatial Awareness: Helps the brain process gravity and position.
- Coordination & Motor Planning: Integrates tracking, throwing, and stabilising all at once.

Want more fun, therapy-backed ideas to try at home? Save this post for your next active play session! 📌

Cruising through Term 2… 😎🌊The July holidays are coming around sooner than we think, and we have an awesome lineup of sc...
11/06/2026

Cruising through Term 2… 😎🌊

The July holidays are coming around sooner than we think, and we have an awesome lineup of school holiday activities ready to go! 🎒🔥

Programs are booking out QUICKLY. If you haven’t secured your spot yet, make sure to do so soon so you don’t miss out.

🔗 Head to the ‘What’s On’ tab on our website to check out the full lineup and register today!

Hitting the mark! 🎯🐴Equine therapy sessions always highlight just how powerful play-based intervention can be.While it l...
09/06/2026

Hitting the mark! 🎯🐴

Equine therapy sessions always highlight just how powerful play-based intervention can be.

While it looks like pure fun, this archery setup actively targets complex developmental goals. Balancing on a moving surface while tracking a target requires incredible proprioceptive awareness and motor planning. Our Groms have to process sensory feedback from the pony’s movement while simultaneously executing a fine-motor release.

Crushing serious clinical goals and making it look easy! 👊

08/06/2026

Bending backward over a therapy ball looks like pure play, but it is actually an incredible exercise for building deep postural control and spinal extension. 🧠💪

Many daily activities (like sitting at a school desk or looking down at tablets) keep kids in a forward-flexed position. Stretching back over the ball actively counters this by:
🔹 Strengthening the back extensor muscles
🔹 Opening up the chest and shoulders
🔹 Challenging vestibular processing as their head changes orientation in space

Such a simple, high-impact way to build full-body awareness and core endurance! 🏆

Postcards from Surf Therapy. 🌊💙Head to our website to learn more about Surf Therapy or sign-up!
07/06/2026

Postcards from Surf Therapy. 🌊💙

Head to our website to learn more about Surf Therapy or sign-up!

Before we hit them with the classic “sit up straight,” let’s look at the physics of a child’s body. 🍽️🪑Sitting completel...
04/06/2026

Before we hit them with the classic “sit up straight,” let’s look at the physics of a child’s body. 🍽️🪑

Sitting completely still actually requires an immense amount of core strength and endurance. If a child’s postural or trunk muscles fatigue quickly, their body naturally seeks out ways to compensate - which looks like constant slouching, sliding out of the seat, or restless fidgeting.

One of the easiest ways to help them focus through a meal? Ensure their feet are supported. If their legs are dangling, their core has to work twice as hard to keep them upright. A simple box, stool, or stable footrest under their feet instantly stabilises the pelvis and can work wonders for their dinner-time attention span. 🦶✨

03/06/2026

The floor is officially LAVA! 🌋🔥

This clinic favorite is a stealthy workout for essential childhood skills. Navigating the course helps build:

👉🏼 Motor Planning: Mapping out how to get from point A to point B.

👉🏼 Dynamic Balance: Activating deep core muscles to stay steady.

👉🏼 Problem Solving: Figuring out the next step under pressure.

👉🏼 Emotional Regulation: Managing the excitement and impulse control of a “near miss.”

Got a rainy afternoon? Set up a lava course in the living room!

Alvin sure does know how to play dress-ups... 🤣🦄🎩Play-based learning at its absolute finest with the wonderful team at ....
01/06/2026

Alvin sure does know how to play dress-ups... 🤣🦄🎩

Play-based learning at its absolute finest with the wonderful team at .

Who wore it better? Let us know below! 👇🏼

Throwing it back to this absolute dream team! ⚽️⚡️We’re still smiling looking at this lineup from our holiday camp with ...
31/05/2026

Throwing it back to this absolute dream team! ⚽️⚡️

We’re still smiling looking at this lineup from our holiday camp with .atf. They brought the football expertise, and our Groms brought the energy, focus, and big smiles.

Massive thanks to the ATF crew for partnering with us to create such a great day - definitely a core memory for everyone involved! 🏆🙌

29/05/2026

Final spots available for the Term 2 Cooking Group! 👩‍🍳🥑

Led by Grace from , this 5-week dietitian and OT-led program starts next week. It’s a supportive, small-group environment specifically designed for children facing sensory food challenges to explore new textures, build confidence, and develop essential nutrition skills.

The Details:
● Starts: Thursday, 4th June (Running until 2nd July)
● Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
● Duration: 5-week program
● Funding: NDIS funding, Medicare plans, and Private Health funding accepted.

Get in touch ASAP via the link in the bio to register or chat with the clinic team! 📌

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Wanda Surf Club, Cronulla
Sydney, NSW

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