Grace Occupational Therapy

Grace Occupational Therapy https://linktr.ee/grace_childrens_therapy We aim to help each child reach their potential and learn skills to actively participate in all areas life.

Grace Occupational Therapy provides innovative and practical therapy for children with disabilities; specialising in helping kids with ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Fragile X, Sensory Processing Disorders, Developmental Delays and learning difficulties. Our service individualises every therapy plan because we recognise each child has a specific need & learns differently. We have a fully equipped sensory learning centre where children & their families can fully engage in their therapy programs & have fun whilst learning skills for life. We provide both a consultancy approach to disability management and direct therapy within the community sector. We provide solutions for children that may have simple or complex disability needs. Our specialty includes; paediatric wheelchair prescriptions and positioning, direct treatment for children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Disorders, motor planning difficulties, developmental delays & concentration or behavioural problems. Funding is available for eligible children, including Fahcsia funding. Medicare and Private health funding is also available for children; contact us directly for more information on funding options. Contact Grace Occupational Therapy on 1300 760 779

October's Top Banana goes to James! 🍌Our admin team keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, but James went ...
19/12/2025

October's Top Banana goes to James! 🍌

Our admin team keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, but James went above and beyond in October. Voted Top Banana by the GraceOT team for "teamwork", his collaborative spirit and dedication make all the difference.

Congratulations James, we're lucky to have you on the team!

Chef hats on, therapy hats off! 👨‍🍳Our GCT team celebrated Christmas with a cooking challenge because the collaboration ...
19/12/2025

Chef hats on, therapy hats off! 👨‍🍳

Our GCT team celebrated Christmas with a cooking challenge because the collaboration and creativity we bring to supporting your families deserves celebration!

Here's to an amazing 2025 and all the incredible children and families we've had the privilege to work with. 💚

Cheers to 2026, we can’t wait to support you and your family!

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at Grace Children's Therapy?Today was our Anchor Day, where our entire team c...
17/12/2025

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at Grace Children's Therapy?

Today was our Anchor Day, where our entire team comes together to collaborate, problem-solve, and work through some of the trickier goals we're tackling for the children and teens in our care.

Because your child's progress isn't just down to one therapist, it's the collective expertise of occupational therapists, support staff, and specialists all bringing their unique strengths to the table, sharing insights, and creating the best possible outcomes for your family.

When we say "it takes a village," we mean it. Your child deserves a team that works as hard as they do. 💙

16/12/2025

Curious to see who's familiar with BRICK CLUB therapy! 👆 Vote above!

If you haven't heard of it yet, here's the quick version:

Our BRICK CLUB PROGRAM is evidence-based occupational therapy that uses building blocks to develop social, communication, and problem-solving skills…all through play.

Children work in pairs or small teams to build BRICK creations together. And while they're building, they're naturally practising:

✔️ Turn-taking and collaboration
✔️ Following multi-step instructions
✔️ Communicating and negotiating ideas
✔️ Problem-solving when things don't work
✔️ Managing frustration in a safe, supportive space

Why does it work so well? Our therapy team uses a structured and coordinated approach to ensure each person in the program plays a specific role that develops foundational skills required for communication, problem solving and collaboration.

Because it doesn't feel like therapy. It feels like fun.

And when children are engaged and motivated, real learning happens.

Research backs this up: A recent Australian pilot study found that autistic teens participating in LEGO robotics therapy showed improved attendance, confidence, and social skills as reported by families and teachers.

Where creativity meets therapy. Where skills are built one brick at a time.

💬 Ready to turn "I don't want to go" into "Can we go again?"

Term 1 2026 Brick Club is now open.

Our program starts on 20th Jan - 24th March, 2026

Secure your spot here: https://gracechildrenstherapy.ac-page.com/brick-club-lego-building-program

We're taking a break. And we hope you do too.This year has been full of growth, challenges, breakthroughs, and those sma...
16/12/2025

We're taking a break. And we hope you do too.

This year has been full of growth, challenges, breakthroughs, and those small moments that don't always make it into progress reports but matter just as much.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your child's journey. For showing up to appointments, advocating fiercely, celebrating wins (big and small), and doing the hard work even when it felt impossible.

Our last day of service for 2025 is Saturday, 20th December. We'll reopen Monday, 5th January, 2026.

We'll be back in the new year, refreshed and ready to continue supporting your family.

Until then, we're wishing you moments of peace, connection, and maybe even a little bit of rest, whether that's at the beach, in the backyard, or simply on the couch with the air con on.

See you in 2026. 💚

14/12/2025

Remember Isabela in Encanto?

Perfect hair. Perfect flowers. Perfect smile.

Everyone thought she was fine. Thriving, even.

But inside? She was exhausted from being "Señorita Perfecta."

Your daughter might be doing the same thing.

She gets good grades. Has a few friends. Doesn't cause trouble. Teachers say she's "quiet but doing well."

So you breathe a sigh of relief.

But at home? The mask drops.

The meltdowns. The tears. The exhaustion that seems too big for a 10-year-old to carry.

At school, she's performing. Watching the other girls to see when to laugh, what to say, how to stand. Holding everything in.

At home, it’s different. Because home is the only place she can stop pretending.

Pre-teen girls are incredibly skilled at masking. They learn early that blending in keeps them safe. But the cost? It's exhausting.

Just like Isabela needed a space to grow "imperfect" flowers and discover who she really was, your daughter needs a space where she doesn't have to be perfect.

That's what Glow Girl Project is for.

A programme for girls aged 9–12 where they can connect with others who just get it. Where being themselves isn't exhausting. Where different isn't wrong.

When your daughter walks in, she doesn't have to pretend. She can just be.

💬 If this sounds like your daughter, she doesn't have to keep pretending.
📣 Term 1 is now open for enrolment
📅 20th Jan - 24th March, 2026

Find out how Glow Girl Project creates a space where she can finally relax:
https://gracechildrenstherapy.ac-page.com/glow-girl-for-teenage-girls

Or contact us below to chat about how we can help.

📧 info@graceot.com.au
📱 1300 760 779
🌐 gracechildrenstherapy.com

September's Top Banana goes to Ashleigh! 🍌Her ability to connect with the children and families she works with doesn't g...
12/12/2025

September's Top Banana goes to Ashleigh! 🍌

Her ability to connect with the children and families she works with doesn't go unnoticed and this month, we're celebrating her outstanding contribution to Grace Children's Therapy Team.

Thank you for everything you do, Ashleigh. 💛

"Why won't my child eat this?"It's a question every parent of a selective eater has asked. But here's what most don't re...
11/12/2025

"Why won't my child eat this?"

It's a question every parent of a selective eater has asked. But here's what most don't realise: not all food resistance is the same.

Some children actively refuse food. They say no, push the plate away, or test boundaries at mealtimes. It's situational. It's behavioural. And often, it's about control or preference.

But other children? They're not refusing. They're avoiding.

They won't even look at certain foods. Their anxiety spikes when something new appears on the table. And it happens consistently, no matter where they are.

Food refusal and food avoidance might look similar, but they require completely different approaches.

When you understand what's really driving your child's behaviour, you stop fighting against them and start working with them.

But here's the challenge: accessing the right support.

If you're living in regional NSW, you already know the barriers. Over 80% of rural families report difficulties accessing therapy services. Wait times stretch for months, services are limited, and travel time makes regular appointments nearly impossible.

A two-hour drive for a 45-minute session? That's not sustainable, especially when feeding therapy requires consistency and ongoing support.

Living regionally shouldn't mean your child misses out.

That's why our Country Connections Feeding & Mealtime Program is designed with regional families in mind. We offer flexible scheduling, telehealth options, and online resources to help you generalise learning at home.

Our approach is play-based, pressure-free, and focused on creating positive experiences around food. We work at your child's pace, respecting their sensory needs.

💬 Living in regional NSW? Let's talk about how we can support your family. Link in bio to learn more.

https://gracechildrenstherapy.ac-page.com/country-connections-telehealth-occupational-therapy-for-kids

In Australia, over 3,000 children present to The Royal Children's Hospital with traumatic brain injury each year. TBI is...
09/12/2025

In Australia, over 3,000 children present to The Royal Children's Hospital with traumatic brain injury each year.

TBI is the leading cause of acquired disability in children.

Hospital rehabilitation focuses on immediate recovery: can they move, speak, eat?

Once those basics return, they're sent home. Job done.

But paediatric brain injury doesn't work like that. Children's brains are still developing, which means the impact evolves as demands increase. Memory challenges. Sensory sensitivities. Emotional dysregulation. Fatigue that makes a school day feel impossible.

These don't show up on a CT scan. And they don't appear immediately.

"Healed" and "thriving" are not the same thing.

That's where long-term, specialised support comes in. The kind that focuses on rebuilding confidence, managing emotions, and navigating school and friendships again. The kind that understands recovery isn't linear.

Your child can be medically cleared and still need help. That's not failure. That's brain injury.

💬 Is your child navigating life after a brain injury? We'd love to support your family's journey.

Learn more about our Brain Injury Rehabilitation programme here:

https://gracechildrenstherapy.ac-page.com/brain-injury-rehabilitation

You thought the summer break would be exactly what they needed. No early mornings, no school stress. Just sunshine and f...
08/12/2025

You thought the summer break would be exactly what they needed. No early mornings, no school stress. Just sunshine and fun.

But now? The meltdowns are bigger. The anxiety has crept back. They're asking for their timetable, or completely dysregulated because there isn't one.

For many neurodivergent children, unstructured time isn't relaxing. It's overwhelming.

Routine isn't rigid. It's safety. When that structure disappears, even for six weeks, it can feel like the ground's been pulled out from under them.

But the holidays don't need to be stressful. It just needs a different kind of structure, one that feels like fun, not therapy.

The goal isn't to replicate school. It's to create a gentle rhythm whilst keeping things playful.

💬 Need help keeping your child engaged and regulated these summer holidays? Contact us or click the link in bio to get in touch. We've got ideas to make it work for your family.

OR chat your therapist about booking in a parent coaching or support check-in session to keep you on track during the holidays.

📧 info@graceot.com.au
📱 1300 760 779
🌐 gracechildrenstherapy.com

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