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Coastwide Therapy Services

Occupational Therapy for children. Clinics at - Killarney Vale, Wyoming, Toukley & Woy Woy

We have 4 clinics across the Central Coast - Woy Woy, Toukley, Killarney Vale and Wyoming..... and also offer home, preschool and school visits. The OT team is headed up by Bec Penfold (occupational therapist) who has spent more than 20 years working with clients with physical and intellectual disabilities, Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, mental health and behavioural problems. We have a large team of OT’s and therapy assistants that work across the coast. OT Services offered include assessments and interventions to address the following concerns:
- Sensory Processing
- Pre writing development
- Handwriting
- Living Skills Assessments
- Specialised seating
- Visual Perceptual skills
- Assessment for vehicle modifications
- Fine motor/Gross motor skill development.
- Self-Care Skills
- Equipment Prescription
- Complex seating and positioning

We also run a series of workshops throughout the year
- An introduction to Sensory Processing
- Sleep - and its impact on behaviour and function
- Lets talk toileting- toilet training.
- Fussy feeders
- School Readiness
- The power of play

Services can be provided under:

• NDIS (National Disability Insurance (Registered Provider)
• CDM/ EPC plan (chronic disease management/ Enhanced Primary Care)
• Private Health Insurance
• Client funded

For more information, phone 43 881110, email admin@coastwidetherapy.com.au or go to our website www.coastwidetherapy.com.au.

04/09/2025

Today I had the opportunity to present two workshops for NSW Dept of Ed…at the Primary Executive Leadership Team conference, where we dove into some of the most important conversations we can have in education - how trauma shows up in children, and how we can shift our lens when it comes to behaviour. Not just as individual educators but as whole schools.

When we focus only on the surface of behaviour, especially the stuff that’s loud, messy or disruptive… we risk missing the deeper “why.” And when we use language that judges or blames, we lose the chance to respond with the compassion, connection and understanding that every nervous system needs to feel safe.

Whilst today was a snapshot… it was also a shared commitment to wanting to know more and to do better for the kids who need us most.
The ones who don’t always have the words.
The ones whose behaviour is their way to trying to tell us something is not ok.

Big thanks to the educators who leaned in, who grabbed me at lunch to pick my brain, who reflected on their own language and who are committed to showing up differently.
The words we choose matter.
The lens we use matters.
And every child deserves to be seen through one of curiosity, not compliance… I will keep screaming this from the roof tops for as long as I can…. and of course I forgot to take a photo.

Connection over correction
Regulation before participation
Curiosity before consequence

31/08/2025

Last week at Gosford Preschool, I ran a School Readiness Workshop, and one of the simplest yet most powerful things we talked about was predictable routines.

For children starting school next year, having clear, consistent routines…like knowing who will pick them up or what to expect after school, helps them feel safe, calm, and ready to learn. Something so simple can make a huge difference in building confidence and reducing anxiety during this big transition.

The awesome team at Lasercraft Australia clearly read my mind because they’ve created these Wooden Key Tag Reminders….and dropped some off for us to check out last week. For little ones with multiple pick-up people or after-school care plans, not knowing who’s coming can be stressful. These simple tags give kids a visual cue, so they can check their bag, see “Nan’s picking me up today,” and feel reassured.

LaserCraft is a local organisation providing supported employment for people with disabilities and has been doing amazing work for decades. The quality of these tags is fantastic, they’re just $10, and if you need something custom, they’re open to that too.

We love practical, affordable ideas like this that make life easier for kids and families while also supporting meaningful local employment. Check out the link below to order.

https://handcraftedby.lasercraft.com.au/shop/wooden-key-tag-reminders-set/

10/08/2025

We are so sad to share the passing of this beautiful little tucker, Konnah… who had been part of our Coastwide Kids family since 2019. He was an absolute firecracker… with a huge smile, curious mind, and he lived life loud. He made everyone smile and loved a bit of a deep pressure squeeze for good measure.

Konnah became unwell very suddenly and passed away on Saturday, surrounded by those who loved him most. He was so deeply loved by his family, who are absolutely devastated by this sudden loss. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with them and all who loved him. His smile will forever be etched in our memories and in our hearts. 💛

A GoFundMe page has been set up to allow his family the time and space they need to navigate this incredibly difficult time. If you are able to contribute, it would be so greatly appreciated. Please click on the link below.

Rest easy, Konnah. You will be missed champion. 💙

https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-our-beautiful-boy-konnah-the-light-of-our-lives?attribution_id=sl:dfc91857-5749-448c-867f-eea68ccc8180&ts=1754690196&utm_campaign=pd_ss_icons&utm_content=amp13_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

08/08/2025

A super special Friday spotlight as we welcome Tasman to the Coastwide Crew. Huge congratulations to our beautiful OT India and husband Josh. We are so excited to have another little bubba in the family….and he is absolutely gorgeous. He is surrounded by so much love and we can’t wait to watch him grow. I won’t lie, I have been considering starting a family day care for our beautiful extended family… I could totally be a professional baby hugger, right? Now how do I get Shayno across the line? 🤔 Welcome Tasman 💙

01/08/2025

As you guys know we recently had the amazing opportunity to work with kids Sunrise Cambodia …a home for children who have been abandoned, trafficked, or born with disabilities and left without support. It was one of the most challenging, beautiful, and transformative experiences of our lives.

Sunrise Cambodia does extraordinary work, and it survives almost entirely because of the generosity of Australians.

On Sunday the 10th August (next weekend) there is a fundraising lunch at Leichardt bowlo which is part of an 80th birthday celebration for Sunrise’s founder, Geraldine Cox AM (Big Mum – who you will meet), and it also marks 50 years since the Fall of Phnom Penh. Myself and my whole family, Katrina, Beccy some of our OT crew Alicia, Maddie and Lana will be there, and we would love anyone else to join us. I will shout you a champagne and a hug (if you are a hugger) if you would like to join us for lunch next weekend.

If you’ve ever wanted to support something real, something that directly changes lives, please consider this….come and hear about what Sunrise Cambodia does, it might just be a little transformative for you too.

Where - The Bowlo Leichhardt
When - Sunday 10th August 2025
Time - 12:00pm for 12:30pm start
Cost - $129
Includes 3-course lunch and welcome drink.
We have a few cars heading from the coast so send a msg if you want to car pool. For Sydney friends… go on - get amongst this. I would love to see you. ❤️ Bec

https://scsyd25-gdg-j1075n.raiselysite.com/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL6EqJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvxoKeGxcPA1UnrTnSUv5Anq6S6XNkwvUuq19MO4XGZHw39kFh3PAWv1G4M__aem_kNHGUzX0W96A_8P7b8QqzQ

01/08/2025

So, this is the beautiful Kath… one of our quietly brilliant (and totally amazing) Therapy Assistants.
She’s got a heart of gold, a brain bursting with ideas, and she just gets kids and teens alike. Whether she’s running sessions, helping with groups, making awesome unique resources, or helping our crew of OT’s to be more organised… she always shows up with kindness, cleverness and that huge smile.
We’re so proud she’s started her OT degree this year and even prouder to call her part of our Coastwide fam

21/07/2025

Geez I’m proud of this team. Missing a few, the day started off with Alicia and Bec both presenting to educators off site at different schools.

We welcomed a 4th year OT student from Newcastle uni, Darcy who jumped in and got amongst it with our team straight off the bat 👏🏼 Talk about a baptism of fire.

Whilst Alicia and Bec were preaching all things nervous systems, connection over compliance…. safety and regulation before engagement; Maddie was taking the team through some guided reflection on our caseloads, how we deliver services, what changes we want to make and how we are working to foster even more collaboration with parents, educators and services that already exist in our community.

Maddie introduced some more of the team to Autism Level UP Energy Framework and we made plans on how we will implement energy meters (among other things) to help kids better understand energy levels, how their body feels against what the task demands…. All combined with meaningful and individualised regulation strategies.

Liv and Jas gave feedback on the work they have been doing at The Entrance Public School, consulting a day a week as part of our OT program. They shared resources they developed, connections they have fostered, how they are evaluating the progress of the program and what they have planned for the next 6 months. 👏🏼

Alicia led the afternoon session with some more beautiful work around trauma, attachment and how it shows up and can be supported across environments. We took over the car park to practice some Berry Street Brain breaks 😂 … and we reflected and changed how we write things, with a continued focus on goals that are meaningful, achievable and that the child/ young person and their family understand.

We ate too much pasta, way too much slice and far too many lollies. But our brains and our hearts are full…. And that’s a cracking way to start the term. Even India made an appearance ❤️

08/07/2025

Consent isn’t just about s*x. It’s about safety, respect, and ensuring genuine connection.
Since getting home from Cambodia this morning, I’ve been thinking a lot about consent and how important it is for all of us to keep learning, reflecting, and teaching this skill to our kids and the young people we support.
Consent shows up everywhere in daily life like…
* Asking if someone wants a hug before touching them.
* Checking if it’s OK to share a photo of someone online.
* Noticing if a child looks uncomfortable when playing a game and asking, “Do you want to keep going or take a break?”
Being aware of power differences, sensory preferences, and non-verbal cues… especially for neurodivergent children and young people who communicate differently, is everyone’s job. We need to check in, not just once, but constantly, curiously, and respectfully.

If you’re a parent or an educator, if you have 12 mins at some stage check out this short doco, even if it’s just to get your head around the language, or use it as a conversation starter about how we keep each other safe and heard… in ALL areas of life.
Check out this website –www.teachusconsent.com - go to the resource section and you will find the doco.

This is a short film that unpacks the key principles of consent; ensuring it’s…
* Affirmative and communicated
* Free and voluntary
* Ongoing and mutual
* Specific and informed
* Reflective of capacity

Imagine if all kids grew up knowing that consent means pausing to check, listening with respect, and honouring other people’s “no”… whether that’s spoken, signed, shown on their face, or communicated in other ways. But we don’t always model this well, especially with children and young people with disabilities.�Too often, we do things to them without asking; like adjusting their bodies, assuming hugs or touch is enjoyable, changing their routines, making decisions on their behalf… without pause, explanation, or permission.

If we want kids to grow into strong self-advocates who know their bodies and boundaries matter, it starts with us showing them what consent looks like, sounds like, and feels like, every single day Teach Us Consent

04/07/2025

There is so much to tell you all, but here is a brief update.
We arrived in Phnom Penh and hit the ground running, heading straight to Sunrise Cambodia, a residential facility for children who have been rescued from trafficking, who have been found abandoned on the streets, or who come from families unable to care for them… sadly, a reality that’s all too common here.

Since arriving, we’ve been working non-stop, putting every bit of our OT and physio know-how to good use. We’ve pulled dusty equipment out of sheds, found old parts buried under layers of cobwebs, and set about modifying, repairing, and reinventing what we could… with whatever we could find. We have been hand sewing to create straps and harnesses, reinforcing and repurposing old wheelchair parts with duct tape and good ole Velcro and using the electric drill a saw to modify some wood we found.

One of our favourite moments so far? Finding an old tray (next to a stray cat in the shed) and modifying it to fit a young man’s wheelchair. He hasn’t been able to get under a school desk for a long time…and had stopped going to school altogether. But yesterday, tray attached, he came to class and joined in an afternoon activity. He has a progressive condition causing muscle weakness, but with his arms supported, he was able to hold a texta and join in. Thanks to the tray, he can now sit facing his friends at lunch instead of side-on. His smile said it all.

We also spent time with about 60 curious, cheeky, and full-of-life kindergarten and Year 1 kids from the local community, helping them make bead bracelets and decorate pillowcases with fabric markers. The joy on their faces when they realised they could take their creations home and we were not asking them to make them so we could sell them… was something we’ll never forget.

In the next few days, we’ll be teaching some of the young people how to fix and maintain the equipment themselves, and sharing some sewing skills to kids who’ve shown an interest.
It’s been exhausting in all the best ways… and a reminder of the power of creativity, connection, and community.

02/07/2025

On our way to Phnom Penh, we had the privilege of visiting Volunteer Building Cambodia Community Centre (VBCCC) a grassroots school doing incredible work in a rural village about 25km outside of Siem Reap.

This small but mighty school provides free English and computer classes to 231 local students…125 of them are girls. These kids attend for an hour each day after their regular Khmer schooling, determined to build skills that will open doors to further education, employment, and brighter futures.

English and computer use are tickets to opportunity here; it’s the language of many books and the internet, and are skills for jobs in tourism, hospitality, business and health care. But in Cambodia, English education and computer use is often only accessible to families who can afford private schooling. VBCCC is changing that… breaking cycles of poverty by making learning accessible to the whole community.

What’s even more inspiring is that many of the teachers are former students… young women who graduated this very program and are now giving back to their community. They’re dreaming big with plans of new programs like sewing skills, to further equip their students for life beyond school (stand by on this – we might need some of our own community at home for help with this one)

This is a place built on love, determination, and community spirit. They operate with very little; a tiny library of donated books, minimal resources, and a whole lot of heart. Yet what shines through most is their commitment: not just to teaching kids, but to growing strong, connected communities.

We left feeling so motivated and buzzing with ideas on how we can stay connected, collaborate, and support their work long after we leave Cambodia. Whether that’s through sending resources, running online education sessions, or sharing knowledge that supports how children learn best… this is a relationship we are absolutely committed to growing.

Thank you to the amazing educators VBC Community Centre - VBCCC for welcoming us so openly and for the work you do every day. You are changing lives and we think you are awesome.

02/07/2025

Sorry we have been a little quiet on here… Cambodia has been busy!
Since arriving in Siem Reap, our days have been filled with big smiles, hard on the heart moments, a whole heap of gratitude and even a few tears. The resilience of the people here is something else.

We’ve had the privilege of meeting an incredible mum raising her Autistic son, a diagnosis that isn’t commonly recognised or well-understood here. She travels six hours every month to see a speech pathologist and despite extremely limited resources, she’s researched everything she can online…she is one committed mum. She’s curious, committed, and determined. We’ve already started dreaming together about how we can support her to become a leader in her community; a true game changer. She got us thinking… it’s not that Autism doesn’t exist here, of course it does…but there are lots of environmental factors that make the differences we see in our ND kids; less obvious here (more about this in our next post).

We’ve also spent time with women escaping crisis, domestic violence, poverty, and generational disadvantage. Many were never given the opportunity to go to school, are unable to read/ write Khmer and thanks to social enterprise they’re now learning skills like silk weaving to create a safer future, that has hope. Visiting them today, it’s impossible not to feel both heartbreak for what they’ve lived through and deep admiration for their strength.

But in between the hard on your heart moments, there has also been so much plenty of joy.
* We had the honour of spending time with retired elephants who were used for rides at Angkor Wat up until 2018. They now roam free in a sanctuary, choosing whether they engage with humans or not. Being with them was pure magic.
* We visited New Hope Restaurant, as its name suggests it’s a place that oozes hope, where young people with disabilities are supported to learn life and employment skills…something that’s often rare here.
* We watched the sun rise over Angkor Wat (bucket list moment), received a blessing from a Buddhist monk, and met some truly beautiful people.

And for a laugh… the wildest things we’ve seen on the back of motorbikes here?
- Many broom sticks holding many chickens, balanced perfectly
- Clever kids on their way home from school – one motor bike (two push bikes) first photo.
- whole families including mum, dad, two kids and a dog
- A skilful mum breastfeeding whilst holding another child, whilst also holding dinner.
But…no lanes, no road rage, no drama; just organised chaos that somehow works.

We’ll share more soon from Phnom Penh. Thanks for following along and sending us love from home.

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