Brighter Futures OT

26/10/2025

☀️ This is OT in action! ☀️
Supporting children to build confidence, independence, and joy through meaningful activities - that’s what paediatric occupational therapy is all about.

Proud to celebrate and all the incredible across Australia 💛

19/10/2025

💛 We’re so excited that Brighter Futures OT is a finalist in the AWARE Group Gala Awards! 💛

We’re passionate about creating space where every child is seen, heard, and celebrated. Inclusion and neuro-affirming practice are at the heart of everything we do ⭐️

Thank you to our amazing families and community- this recognition is for all of us! 🌈🙌

08/09/2025

☀️ Need occupational therapy support? ☀️
We’ve made it super easy to get started!

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, or health professional, you can now make a referral in just a few minutes!

Simply click the link below, fill in the quick form, and we’ll add you to our waitlist so the right support can be allocated.

👉 https://brighter-futures-occupational-therapy.splose.com/public-form/9303912f-50c8-448b-9dac-db40dbd2b2e4

No long phone calls. No paperwork. Just a simple, secure way to connect with us 🧡

06/09/2025

💡 Just like babies don’t learn to walk by simply being propped up on their feet, young children don’t develop a functional pencil grasp just by being shown how to hold a pencil 🖍️

They need hours and hours of play that builds strength and control in their hands, fingers, wrists, arms, and shoulders. 💪
True readiness for writing comes from movement and play - not just practice with a pencil!

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28/07/2025

Incredible news for Tom Price families seeking speech therapy! Kira is a passionate, neuro-affirming speechie I’ve loved working with in the Pilbara. She’s warm, play-focused, and truly cares. New to town or stuck on a waitlist? Reach out! 💛

A rare occurrence... our lovely Kira has availability for Tom Price, starting this Friday!
If you are looking for a Speechie that listens and matches what your child needs in the moment, send through your details!

15/07/2025

💪 CORE STRENGTH 💪

The hidden hero behind fine motor and focus!

At BFOT, we know that strong tummy muscles do SO much more than help with sitting tall… they’re the powerhouse behind so many important skills like handwriting, using utensils, and staying focused! 👀

The more we build on our core strength, the more we see our kiddos make progress with their developmental milestones. Why? Because it takes a LOT of brainpower to sit upright when core strength is limited. That’s brainpower that could be used for learning, exploring, and creating! 🧠

✅ Supportive seating plays a HUGE role here. When we take away the challenge of just staying upright, we free up the brain to focus on tasks like writing, drawing, and play. And don’t forget the golden rule:

✨Hips, knees, and feet at roughly 90 degrees - no dangling legs!✨

Just imagine being picked up, held mid-air and then asked to fill out a form or focus on an important presentation… yep, not easy! That’s what it's like for our kids when their core isn’t supported.

Check out these awesome pics of some of our BFOT kiddos practicing their core strength in fun and creative ways! Tummy-down on peanut balls, balancing on knee boards, and turning therapy into play with missions like saving the animals! 🐢🐣🐶

And just as important: shoulder strength is being worked on during all of these activities too! 💪 Strong shoulders help support those busy hands and make a big difference in fine motor success.

We’re always cheering on strong cores and strong minds! 💙

08/07/2025

🌿 Take time to recharge and reconnect with nature this school holidays 💛 Fill your cup even if it’s only in small moments 🌿

26/06/2025

I've spent the last 4 years working in the Pilbara, side by side with families, community leaders, and passionate advocates. Together we've fought hard to bring vital NDIS services to our remote towns. Services that have changed lives.

Now, those hard-won supports are at risk. The recent cut to NDIS travel funding threatens to force providers to move to Telehealth-only models or shut down remote services entirely. This would be devastating for families who rely on face-to-face care.

I'm currently in Adelaide at the OT Australia conference, and this issue is front and centre. The message is clear: we need to act now.

Please take a moment to sign the petition and stand with us to protect access to essential NDIS services in rural and remote communities.

👉 https://otaus.com.au/ndis-pricing-campaign

Every signature counts. Let’s make sure no one is left behind 💛

16/06/2025

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When seeking support, it's important to know that your provider truly sees you — not just a diagnosis.

At Waves WA, we believe in care that celebrates neurodiversity, not tries to "fix" it. We are sharing a helpful resource to guide you in identifying whether a provider is truly neurodiversity affirming. This was shared with us, and we think it's pretty useful.

This resource includes simple, reflective questions you can ask yourself or your provider, such as:

🔹 Is their focus on reducing distress?
🔹 Do they teach and encourage self-advocacy?
🔹 Do they prioritise connection over compliance.?

Whether you're neurodivergent yourself, or supporting someone who is, this resource is a gentle step toward making informed, empowering choices in your care journey.

📥 Download it via the link below!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u7_vymASck5d0OmgH62XXvVkvwMXes-Z/view?usp=sharing

Let’s keep building a world where every brain is respected, included, and celebrated.

14/03/2025

We are incredibly grateful for the past year - filled with growth, achievements, and unforgettable moments for our amazing BFOT kiddos and families. Watching their progress has been truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead! ☀️

Thank you for your unwavering support - it means the world! 🌏

19/11/2024

School holiday programs for our Pilbara families to check out 🤩