Playsense occupational therapy

10/06/2026

Some of our OTs recently attended the Pop Culture Parenting live show with Dr Billy Garvey and Nick McCormack, joining a room full of parents and professionals celebrating the beautiful chaos of raising kids.

The evening was filled with practical parenting strategies, honest conversations about the messy middle of parenting, plenty of laughs, and a few emotional moments too. Most importantly, it was a wonderful reminder of the power of connection, community, and showing up for our children with curiosity and compassion. 💛

We love opportunities like these that inspire us, challenge our thinking, and help us continue supporting children, young people, and families in meaningful ways.

Thank you Pop Culture Parenting for such a thoughtful and engaging evening.

03/06/2026

Ever wondered what children enjoy most about OT? We asked some of our little ones, and their answers made us smile.

From playing, Lego, slime and water play, to spending time with their therapists, their responses remind us that meaningful therapy is built through connection, trust, fun, and engagement.

Thank you to the wonderful children who shared their thoughts with us. 💕

20/05/2026

"The craft box is so versatile and helps promote so many skills!" - Alyssa

13/05/2026

Behind the scenes with our director, Emma 💛

Take a glimpse into why Emma loves what she does.

If you would like to know more about Emma, head to our website in our bio!

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day ❤️

Today, we’re celebrating all mothers, grandmothers and mother figures 💛

To the mothers who wait, watch, and wonder, and meet their child with curiosity and care.

To the mothers who create a safe haven, holding space for big feelings and offering just enough support.

To the mothers who partner, advocate, and show up, again and again, with patience and intention.

We see the love, reflection, and quiet strength behind it all 💙

With love,
The Playsense team 💛

04/05/2026

We now offer Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs)!

A Functional Capacity Assessment is a comprehensive look at a child's ability to manage everyday life. It helps identify support needs, areas for capacity building, and the supports required across all areas of functioning.

HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM A PROGRESS REPORT?
Progress reports focus on one therapy area and track progress toward specific goals.
FCAs take a broader view, looking at overall functioning across home, school, daily life, and support systems.

WHEN MIGHT YOU NEED ONE?
• Your circumstances have changed
• You’re requesting an NDIS plan review
• Your current funding doesn’t match your needs

FCAs are commonly requested by the NDIS to support planning and funding decisions.

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
Email [email protected] to learn more or book

27/04/2026

"I love blankets as they are simple and versatile. You can use them to make a cubby house, burrito rolls, magic carpet rides and the list goes on. I also love that they are an everyday item that families can use at home, too" - Bonnie

20/04/2026

This space isn’t for our clients… it’s for our therapists 🐨

The Koala Room is where our team can pause between sessions, take a breath, and reset after big moments.

We know that showing up for children takes energy, presence and care, and that starts with looking after the people doing the work.

When our therapists feel supported, everyone benefits 💛

17/04/2026

Children are always watching… and learning far more from what we do than what we say.

Our latest blog explores the idea of the “emotional mirror” - how our reactions, tone, and responses shape the way our children understand and manage their own feelings.

It’s not about getting it perfect. It’s about being aware, present, and human.

A gentle reminder that the way we care for ourselves is part of how we care for our kids 💛

Read more here:

Ideally we want our children to understand their feelings, process them and move forward in life in line with their values. We want them to notice their feelings and be brave enough to move towards them instead of avoiding or numbing them.To know which ones to listen to and which to let pass through...