Creative Sensory Spaces

Creative Sensory Spaces Creative Sensory Spaces specialises in complete sensory room fit-outs Australia-wide. Let's start calming your world.

Our page brings you evidence-based knowledge, exclusive case studies and exciting projects relating to all things sensory. Founded by Dr Bliss Cavanagh, our mission is to support the world's wellbeing through evidence-based sensory experiences. We are the industry pioneers in creating sensory rooms that restore calm, promote restoration and optimise productivity.

20/07/2025

Pain can be invisible, but its impact is not. 💥

For people living with chronic pain, even quiet moments can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Calming sensory rooms offer a supportive environment where patients may help ease their pain through gentle sensory stimulation and mindfulness. This can be especially valuable in hospitals, rehabilitation centres and allied health settings, providing comfort when it’s needed most.

How could sensory design support the patients you care for?
🌐 https://sensoryspaces.com.au/who-we-help/sensory-room-installations-for-acute-mental-health-and-hospitals/

Happy Disability Pride Month 💜To the ways people experience the world differently.To the strength it takes to navigate s...
30/06/2025

Happy Disability Pride Month 💜

To the ways people experience the world differently.
To the strength it takes to navigate spaces that weren’t built with you in mind.
To the very human need for environments that are inclusive, calming and supportive. 🫶

We believe inclusion should be felt, not just stated. It’s about everyday spaces that offer comfort, consistency and choice. Sensory rooms play a powerful role in this, providing a space where people can recharge and regulate in ways that feel right for them, exploring the sensory features at their own pace.

We’re proud to work with inclusive, forward-thinking teams in disability care to create sensory rooms that genuinely support the people who use them.

Take a look at what we have done and can do in this space:
https://sensoryspaces.com.au/who-we-help/sensory-room-installation-for-disability-care/

What makes a space feel truly inclusive to you? Please share it with us in the comments 👁️‍🗨️

Interested in making your allied health clinic a supportive, holistic space for recovery? 🔁According to the 2020-21 cens...
23/06/2025

Interested in making your allied health clinic a supportive, holistic space for recovery? 🔁

According to the 2020-21 census, 47% of Australians live with one or more chronic health conditions. That’s a lot of people juggling medications, therapy appointments and the daily challenges their condition brings. For those who don’t face these struggles, it’s hard to fully appreciate the effort it takes to manage all of this, every single day.

While your patients might come to you for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy or similar support, stress can be a significant barrier and helping them manage it can be just as impactful as the therapy itself.

Sensory rooms offer a calming, supportive space where patients can decompress and prepare - nurturing the physical and emotional balance needed to get the most from their sessions with you. It’s a powerful addition that can transform your clinic into a truly holistic, patient-centred space. 🤝

Learn more ➡️ https://sensoryspaces.com.au/who-we-help/sensory-room-installation-for-allied-health-clinics/

Source: https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks/health-conditions-prevalence/2020-21

Create a calm haven for your students (and your teachers) while the classrooms are quiet during the July holidays. 😌A se...
08/06/2025

Create a calm haven for your students (and your teachers) while the classrooms are quiet during the July holidays. 😌

A sensory room isn’t just a quiet space - it is a place to help students reset, self-regulate and return to class feeling calmer and ready to learn. This not only reduces stress for the child or teen but also provides a supportive environment where they can build lifelong emotional skills.

This has a positive ripple effect for their peers and teachers, creating a more focused and learning environment.

With these holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to rethink how your school can further support students and teachers.

School Holidays: Now is the perfect time to book your Calming Sensory Space Consultation 🫶
https://sensoryspaces.com.au/contact-us/

🏟️ In today’s venues, accessibility is becoming a core part of what it means to offer a truly inclusive experience. Calm...
30/05/2025

🏟️ In today’s venues, accessibility is becoming a core part of what it means to offer a truly inclusive experience.

Calming sensory rooms are fast becoming a must-have in stadiums, arenas and entertainment venues across Australia. No longer viewed as a luxury, they’re now recognised as essential infrastructure to support accessibility and enrich the guest experience for neurodivergent fans and families.

Forward-thinking venues are using sensory rooms to meet growing accessibility expectations, improve crowd experience and help strengthen their corporate social responsibility efforts. 🤝

At Creative Sensory Spaces, we work with venue operators to design sensory rooms that are functional, flexible and aligned with both audience needs and operational realities.

If you’re exploring how to make your venue more accessible and future-ready, we’d love to show you what’s possible.

Ready to get started? https://sensoryspaces.com.au/who-we-help/sensory-room-installation-for-public-venues/

Burnout and emotional overload are becoming all too common among secondary and tertiary students across Australia. Accor...
26/05/2025

Burnout and emotional overload are becoming all too common among secondary and tertiary students across Australia.

According to Strive Health (2022), 65% of students reported high or very high psychological distress during the academic year and 67% rated their mental health as fair or poor at times.

Now more than ever, a student’s environment influences more than just their academic performance - it plays a key role in emotional regulation, mental health and overall engagement. 🔄

Calming sensory rooms are being introduced in high schools and universities as a practical response, giving students a quiet, low-stimulation space to regulate, reset and return to learning with greater calm and focus. 🌌 They're also proving valuable for staff navigating the increasing demands of student wellbeing and classroom management.

Is your school or institution looking to build a more supportive learning environment? We’d love the chance to share what’s working in educational settings like yours.
➟ https://sensoryspaces.com.au/who-we-help/education/

Sensory overload can quickly tip into distress, agitation or withdrawal - especially for individuals with disability who...
20/05/2025

Sensory overload can quickly tip into distress, agitation or withdrawal - especially for individuals with disability who may experience the world more intensely.

In Australia, 1 in 6 people live with a disability, and for many, emotional regulation is closely linked to the spaces around them. When environments don’t allow for self-regulation, behaviour often becomes a form of communication.

Calming sensory rooms are a proactive way to support positive engagement. They provide individuals with a calm, structured setting where they can self-soothe, feel grounded to help regain a sense of control and reduce the need for reactive behavioural interventions.

At Creative Sensory Spaces, we partner with disability organisations to design environments that not only meet regulation needs, but genuinely support inclusion, wellbeing and dignity. 🤝

If you're ready to explore how space can support positive behaviour, book your free 15 minute starter session today at https://sensoryspaces.com.au/contact-us/

Source: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/disability/people-with-disability-in-australia/contents/people-with-disability/prevalence-of-disability

Large events can be exciting - but for many, they can also feel overwhelming...If you experience sensory sensitivities, ...
20/05/2025

Large events can be exciting - but for many, they can also feel overwhelming...

If you experience sensory sensitivities, anxiety or neurodivergence, you’re not alone.

What’s the most overwhelming part of big events for you? 💬 🔀 🤯
~ Loud noise & crowds
~ Bright flashing lights
~ Unpredictable movements/people
~ No safe place to take a break

Let us know below 👇 to help shape more inclusive, sensory-considerate events.

At Creative Sensory Spaces, we partner with organisers to create a calming sensory room that supports every guest’s well-being.

Check it out ➡️ https://sensoryspaces.com.au/who-we-help/sensory-room-installation-for-public-venues/

70% of employees experience workplace stress.* 🧠Yet, conversations around safety at work often overlook one vital aspect...
11/05/2025

70% of employees experience workplace stress.* 🧠

Yet, conversations around safety at work often overlook one vital aspect: sensory and mental well-being. Burnout, sensory overload and chronic stress don’t just affect mood - they impact focus, decision-making, productivity and long-term retention.

That’s why sensory rooms are becoming a key feature of forward-thinking workplaces. These calm, purpose-built rooms offer employees a place to retreat, revitalise and re-enter with clarity.

Let’s build workspaces together that feel as good as they function!
🚀 https://sensoryspaces.com.au/who-we-help/sensory-room-installation-for-corporate-environments/

*Australian Human Rights Commission, Workplace Mental Health [2023]

For many, everyday environments can be overwhelming - bright lights, loud noises and unfamiliar textures can lead to sen...
07/05/2025

For many, everyday environments can be overwhelming - bright lights, loud noises and unfamiliar textures can lead to sensory overload.

At Creative Sensory Spaces, we design research-backed, inclusive sensory rooms for schools, healthcare settings and community spaces to provide accessibility, calming comfort and self-regulation for all. 🤝

Let’s all celebrate inclusion and understanding for the autism community!

Want to know more about how Creative Sensory Spaces support neurodiversity?
🔗 https://sensoryspaces.com.au/who-we-help/sensory-room-installation-for-disability-care/

Source: 1) Autism Spectrum Australia, 2022 Aspect NDIS.

09/04/2025

Stadiums and tourist attractions bring energy, excitement and connection - but for some, they also bring sensory overload.

Loud music, bright lights and big crowds can be overwhelming, leading to stress, anxiety and early exits. That’s where sensory rooms change the game.

Our sensory rooms offer a quiet, accessible retreat where attendees can:
🔄 Reset in a calm, low-stimulation environment
🔄 Self-regulate and manage sensory overload
🔄 Rejoin the event feeling refreshed and engaged

The impact? Greater inclusivity, longer attendance and a more welcoming experience for all. 🤝

▶️ Watch to see how a sensory room can transform stadiums and attraction venues!

We invite you to book a free 15-minute session to talk about how we can create more accessible spaces together.
🗓️ https://sensoryspaces.com.au/contact-us/

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