Playful Peaks Therapy

06/02/2026

📣 NDIS Annual Pricing Review – Have Your Say

Families and participants are invited to provide feedback as part of the NDIS Annual Pricing Review consultation.

Your voice is incredibly important. Participant feedback helps ensure that pricing and funding decisions reflect real needs, support quality services, and protect ongoing access to the supports you rely on.

📝 Complete the survey here:
https://engage.ndis.gov.au/projects/annual-pricing-review-consultations/surveys/secure_form/survey/annual-pricing-review-participant-consultation-paper

Every response makes a difference in shaping future funding and services. Thank you for taking the time to contribute.

Survey closes on the 8th of February!

If you would like to receive a printed copy, please email APR@ndis.gov.au.

30/10/2025

Strong bodies help strong minds! 💪
Paediatric OTs help children develop motor skills needed for school, play and everyday life:
✋ Fine motor skills for drawing, writing and using tools
🦵 Gross motor skills for climbing, balancing and coordination
🎯 Hand–eye coordination and planning movements
🧠 Core strength to support posture and attention

Through movement and play, OTs help kids feel capable, coordinated and confident! 🌟

29/10/2025

Getting dressed, brushing teeth, eating independently — these are big steps for little people! 🌈
OTs support children to build self-care and independence by:
🧦 Breaking tasks into manageable steps
🥄 Finding fun, sensory-friendly ways to practice
👕 Supporting fine motor coordination and routines
💪 Building confidence and persistence

Every small success in self-care builds a child’s sense of pride and independence 🌟

29/10/2025

Big feelings and busy bodies are part of growing up! 💖
OTs help children understand and manage their emotions and sensory experiences by:
🧠 Exploring how sights, sounds and textures affect their focus
🌬 Teaching calming and alerting strategies
🤗 Supporting routines that help children feel safe and settled
🪴 Building self-awareness and coping skills

When kids can regulate their bodies and emotions, they can learn, play and connect more freely 💫

27/10/2025

Play is a child’s most important job! 🎈
Through play, children learn to explore, imagine, problem-solve and connect with others.
Paediatric OTs help children build play skills by:
✨ Encouraging pretend play and imagination
🤝 Supporting turn-taking and sharing
🧩 Helping children join and stay in play with peers
🎨 Building confidence through fun, achievable challenges

When children can play with confidence, they learn, connect and thrive 💛

26/10/2025

Happy OT Week! 🎉
This week we celebrate the amazing work of Occupational Therapists who help people do the things that matter most in their everyday lives.

At Playful Peaks Therapy, we’re passionate about supporting children to grow their confidence, independence and joy in daily routines — from getting dressed, writing, and playing with friends, to managing big emotions. 💛

Every child’s “occupation” is to play, learn and connect — and that’s exactly what we support every day!

21/07/2025

We are excited to be working with Uniting's Schools as Hubs program to deliver this program to the local community for Term 3 📚.

Sessions focus on developing children's coordination, gross motor, and social skills 🧠🤸‍♂️🤗. All sessions are 🆓 and will kick off next Monday the 28th of July at Omeo Hall.

Please contact us if you have any questions ✉️📞

08/06/2025

Just a reminder we are closed for the public holiday tomorrow.

03/06/2025

👁️‍🗨️🔥 Toy of the Week: Spot It! 🔥👁️‍🗨️
A speedy game of "find it first" that’s more than just fun! 🎯🃏⚡

Spot It! helps kids build:
🧠 Think-fast brain power — matching under pressure!
👀 Eagle eyes — spotting details in a flash
✋ Quick hands — snappy motor responses
💬 Playground-ready skills — turn-taking, teamwork & friendly competition
😄 Confidence — because finding it first feels awesome!

Perfect for grab-and-go game time, therapy warm-ups, or rainy day brain boosts! ☔🧠💥

13/05/2025

🧘‍♂️🌟 Toy of the Week: Totem Zen! 🌟🧘‍♀️
Mindful stacking meets motor mastery! 🧠💪👐

Totem Zen helps children develop:
🖐️ Fine motor control & precision
🎯 Focused attention & patience
👁️‍🗨️ Hand-eye coordination

06/05/2025

🧲🎉 Toy of the Week: Squigz! 🎉🧲
Stick, pop, and build your way to stronger skills! 💪🧠✨

Squigz help children develop:
🖐️ Fine motor strength & dexterity
🤯 Problem-solving & creative thinking
👁️‍🗨️ Visual-motor integration
🤝 Social play & turn-taking
🧠 Early cognitive skills; colours, counting

Perfect for sticking on windows, tables, or building wild creations — a favourite in OT and playrooms alike! 🙌