HoPALoNG Occupational Therapy for Children

03/09/2025

Gross Motor Development - https://mailchi.mp/hopalong/httpsus7campaign-archivecomeuniqidub600cb7f2a16ff4897ef61d29id3c2b80a0b4-17725130

22/08/2025

New annoucement for government funded Thriving Kids program instead of Early Intervention NDIS.

Not many details have been released but we will keep watching this space and support you and your child through these transitions.

This week's major announcement from NDIS Minister Mark Butler at the National Press Club has provided a roadmap for the future of early intervention services for children with mild and moderate developmental delay and autism aged under 9.

05/08/2025

Fine Motor Feedng Skills - https://mailchi.mp/hopalong/httpsus7campaign-archivecomeuniqidub600cb7f2a16ff4897ef61d29id3c2b80a0b4-17724758

29/07/2025

Managing difficult Emotions and Emotions Coaching course is being run local at MOBC church in Oatley for two evenings.

See details below and to register directly

These are great courses for parenting neurotypical and neurospicy kids

🌟 Parenting Course – Strengthen Your Connection with Your Child! 🌟

Join us for our Parenting Course with Michelle Cuthbertson, designed to help you build a stronger and more positive connection with your child. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical tools and encouragement for your parenting journey!

🔗 Register today by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link below
https://www.mobc.org.au/events?EventItemID=86

21/07/2025

“The shame and fear stay” and become that child inner voice. Help you child coregulate after a mistake by saying “it’s okay, it’s only a small mistake. We can clean it up together”. Let that solution be their inner voice

18/07/2025

We love playing Jump’in. Just appreciate the prices differently now!!!!

14/07/2025

All our kids craft recognising NAIDOC week last week ❤️🧡💛🖤

11/07/2025

Last day of our Social and Emotional Skills group. Pass the parcel but in a box!

Remembering our 5 Ls of listening, naming our emotions, regulating them and problem solving playground situations with Stop. Think and Do

09/07/2025

It's a busy week at Hopalong this week.

We have our Social and Emotional Skills Group running at Peakhurst as well as recognising NAIDOC Week in our one on one therapy sessions.

We recognise the history, culture, and art of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As part of some of our sessions today, we explored a beautiful Aboriginal art-inspired colouring sheet featuring a turtle , a culturally significant animal in many First Nations communities. This activity encouraged fine motor skills including pincer grip, finger isolation, control and accuracy as well as colour recognition.

Our Hopalong therapists include therapists born in Australia as well as Iran and the Phillipines. It’s a privilege to incorporate cultural awareness into therapy, helping children learn through creativity and connection.

05/07/2025

Community Service Announcment: Aldi special buys this Wednesday
- weigted toy
- Sensory tent
- Sensory boxes
- Fidgets

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https://www.aldi.com.au/special-buys/2025-07-09/kids-toys-and-playnsory

04/07/2025

Handwriting - https://mailchi.mp/hopalong/httpsus7campaign-archivecomeuniqidub600cb7f2a16ff4897ef61d29id3c2b80a0b4-17724198

29/06/2025