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Starting school: Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology- Activities for families at home!

January 12, 2026

School can be a big transition for young children. It’s an exciting time, the very start of their school journey! Our Speech Pathologist, Robbie and Occupational Therapist, Jaime in …

Getting ready for Kindy!

January 5, 2026

Starting kindy is an exciting time for the whole family. Getting your child ready for kindy can be a large task. Below is a list of skills that are useful …

Can Medicare Help Pay For My Speech Or Occupational Therapy Sessions?

December 29, 2025

The quick answer is… yes, for some children. There are some rebates available from Medicare for speech pathology and occupational therapy services, but there are criteria surrounding who may be …

How a calendar can help your child and family feel connected and organised.

December 15, 2025

Using Calendars! Using a calendar can help you turn chaos into calm and transform daily life into a set of meaningful, shared experiences. Does your family feel chaotic? Is your …

From meltdowns to connection: Top tips from an OT and a Speechie at Cooee

December 8, 2025

“He just explodes out of nowhere.” “She cries, kicks, then shuts down.” “We never know what will set him off.” Sound familiar? For many families, …

Why Listening Isn’t Always Easy and What’s Involved

November 24, 2025

We often expect children to “listen” or “pay attention” during structured times like story time or group learning. However, these skills are not simple or automatic. For many children, listening …

How do children develop conversation skills?

November 17, 2025

Conversations. While they may look different between a 3 year old and a 30 year old, conversations help us connect with others. But what makes a conversation work? To have …

How to support play skills at home

November 10, 2025

Developing Play Skills at Home We know that play is important, but sometimes it’s easy to forget just how powerful play can be for children. Play is an amazing ‘tool’ …

How does working in a group help kids?

November 3, 2025

When we think about what kids need to succeed in life, we often focus on reading, writing, and math. But there’s one skill that’s just as important—and it’s learned through …

Every child is unique: How Occupational Therapists support identity & celebrate neurodiversity

October 27, 2025

As an Occupational Therapist (OT) working with children, one of the greatest joys in our work is getting to know each child for who they truly are – their quirks, …