15/05/2026
In a week where the work of therapists supporting disabled children and families has felt questioned, dismissed and devalued… I needed this reminder. ❤️
The team at VBC Community Centre - VBCCC in Cambodia shared this beautiful video from our recent visit, and it captures exactly why this work matters. I smiled and cried simultaneously (it's been a big week)
Whether we are in Cambodia or Australia, the best outcomes for children happen when therapists and educators work alongside each other - sharing ideas, problem solving together, adapting environments, building connection, and understanding children as individuals … where children and educators BOTH feel supported.
This is what meaningful, individualised support looks like. Not a one-size-fits-all approach. Not children being grouped together and expected to fit systems that were never designed for them. But real collaboration, real relationships, and real-world strategies embedded into everyday life and learning.
Watching the appreciation, openness and passion of the educators at VBCCC reminded me that occupational therapy is essential in supporting child development, regulation, participation, access, play, learning and fostering connection.
And when educators and therapists are given the opportunity to work together well, children benefit. Every single time.
No matter what country they were born in.
