Kandoo Therapy

Kandoo Therapy Occupational Therapy for infants, toddlers, children and teenagers. Occupational Therapy services for infants, toddlers, children and teenagers.

We offer clinic based services in Traralgon and additional home and community services are available across the Latrobe City, Wellington and Baw Baw regions. Clinic based services are available in Traralgon with additional home visiting services available around the Latrobe Valley region, and additional outreach to towns around Sale.

This week’s OT Insight💡Skill-building doesn’t need to feel like another thing on the to-do list.When practicing somethi...
31/07/2025

This week’s OT Insight💡

Skill-building doesn’t need to feel like another thing on the to-do list.

When practicing something new, like shoelaces, using scissors, or buttering toast, the magic isn’t in doing it every single day. It’s in finding the right moments to practice.

⏱️ Look for calm moments across the week. Choose a time that isn’t already rushed or stressful.

✅ For shoelaces, try a quiet afternoon, not the morning rush.
✅ For buttering toast, a relaxed Sunday breakfast or after school snack works best.

Aim for 2–3 times a week over a couple of weeks, that’s plenty. And if life gets in the way? That’s okay too.

Progress isn’t about perfection, it’s about creating calm, repeated opportunities for practice when it fits.

👋🏼 Say hello to Naomi…one of our fabulous Allied Health Assistants!Naomi brings a deep sense of compassion, calm, and co...
29/07/2025

👋🏼 Say hello to Naomi…one of our fabulous Allied Health Assistants!

Naomi brings a deep sense of compassion, calm, and connection to her work. After starting her journey with us in the Client Care Team, she moved into her AHA role late last year — and hasn’t looked back!

She has a natural gift for building trust and tuning into the needs of others, gently encouraging progress and celebrating every little win. Whether she’s supporting a therapy goal or creating a moment of calm, Naomi shows up with care, kindness, and heart.

Outside of work, she’s bursting with creativity, from singing and guitar playing to sewing and hitting the netball court.

We’re so lucky to have Naomi as part of the Kandoo crew! ✨

✨ Come and try The Dazzle! ✨Created and led by the brilliant team at Kara Di Dio Speech Pathology, The Dazzle is a joyfu...
22/07/2025

✨ Come and try The Dazzle! ✨

Created and led by the brilliant team at Kara Di Dio Speech Pathology, The Dazzle is a joyful, play-based preschool program designed especially for neurodivergent children aged 3–5.

We’re proud to collaborate on this beautiful program, supporting children to play, learn, and belong in a space where they can truly be themselves.

Each week, the group is guided by a passionate team including a speech pathologist, early childhood teacher, occupational therapist and allied health assistant. And yes — our fabulous OT Chloe is part of the magic every Friday, bringing her playful energy and warm heart to the group!

👀 Thinking about The Dazzle for 2026?
Don’t miss the upcoming Come and Try Day:

📅 Friday 3rd October 2025
🕙 10:00–11:30AM
📍 The Dazzle – Park Lane, Traralgon
💰 Free to attend!

This is a wonderful chance to see if it’s the right fit for your child before registering for next year — spots fill quickly!

📧 To register: admin@karadidiospeechpathology.com

🎨 Final Spots! Kicking Off NEXT WEEK 🎨Have a creative kid aged 9–12? ArtVenture Club is the perfect blend of imagination...
21/07/2025

🎨 Final Spots! Kicking Off NEXT WEEK 🎨

Have a creative kid aged 9–12? ArtVenture Club is the perfect blend of imagination and skill-building run by one of our senior OT’s and AHA’s!

Across 8 playful, art-filled weeks, kids will:

💬 Build confidence in conversations
🧠 Strengthen planning, organising + time management
🔄 Develop flexible thinking + problem solving
🤝 Learn to work in a team + see other perspectives
🎨 And express themselves creatively in a safe, social space

Perfect for kids who love art but need support with emotional regulation, executive functioning, and making connections.

📅 Wednesdays 4–5pm | Starts 30 July
📍 Kandoo Therapy – Traralgon

➡️ Register today and watch your child thrive! Contact our Client Care Team to do this.

Your child has made amazing progress in our group program but what happens next?AHA (Allied Health Assistant) sessions a...
19/07/2025

Your child has made amazing progress in our group program but what happens next?

AHA (Allied Health Assistant) sessions are the perfect way to keep that momentum going. These 1:1 sessions are guided by our occupational therapists and delivered by skilled AHAs who know how to make learning fun and meaningful.

Whether it’s…

🖐️ Fine motor skills like pencil grip, scissor use, or handwriting

🧠 Emotional regulation and building body awareness

💪 Gross motor skills and whole-body coordination

🎯 Independence with daily routines like dressing, packing a bag or following steps

…our AHA sessions help consolidate and strengthen those new skills in a supportive and playful environment.

They’re a great option for children who thrive with routine, enjoy working 1:1, or need extra time to embed what they’ve learned in group.

📅 Now booking for Term 3 – reach out to learn more or secure your spot!

✨ WE’RE HIRING! ✨Looking for that person.You know the one…calm under pressure, always three steps ahead, and can juggle ...
18/07/2025

✨ WE’RE HIRING! ✨

Looking for that person.
You know the one…calm under pressure, always three steps ahead, and can juggle a phone call, a friendly welcome, and a complex booking system without breaking a sweat.

Our Client Care Team is the heart of Kandoo Therapy. They are the first voice families hear and the last smile they see as they walk out the door. We’re searching for a superstar admin with warmth, grit, and incredible attention to detail.

🧠 You think laterally.
⏱️ You manage time like a pro.
🤝 You’re firm, fair, and fabulous with people.
📅 You thrive in organised chaos (and know how to create order from it).

This casual role offers flexibility across a couple of days per week. You will be stepping into big shoes but if you’re the right fit, we know you’ll make the role your own in no time.

📧 Sound like your vibe? Email us your resume and a cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit to dani@kandootherapy.com.au. Let’s chat!

What can small group therapy offer your child?At Kandoo Therapy, our programs go beyond individual goals, we help build ...
17/07/2025

What can small group therapy offer your child?

At Kandoo Therapy, our programs go beyond individual goals, we help build the lifelong foundations for learning, participation and connection.

In our small, supportive groups, kids and teens build:

✅ Social communication and flexible thinking
✅ Motor planning and problem-solving skills
✅ Resilience, adaptability, and peer connection

Our evidence-based approach supports every child’s unique growth and our intentionally small group sizes mean meaningful interactions and personalised support.

📩 Want to find out if one of our group programs is right for your child? Reach out to our Client Care Team at info@kandootherapy.com.au

Feel Like You’re Figuring It Out Alone?You don’t have to.If you’re an early career OT who’s craving more support, real m...
16/07/2025

Feel Like You’re Figuring It Out Alone?
You don’t have to.

If you’re an early career OT who’s craving more support, real mentoring, and the kind of team that lifts you up, you might just belong here with us.

At Kandoo Therapy, we’ve built a team where experience isn’t gate-kept, it’s shared. Our senior occupational therapists don’t just have years of knowledge, they actively teach, support and collaborate. That means you’re not learning in isolation, you’re learning alongside clinicians who want to see you thrive.

💬 Quick questions? There’s always someone nearby.
🧠 Big clinical dilemmas? We workshop them together.
🚀 Career growth? We’ll help you plan your next steps and we’ll walk with you to get there.

Whether you’re finding your feet or looking for a workplace that finally gets it, we’re here to help you grow, not just as a therapist, but as the kind of clinician you always hoped you’d be.

📩 Come say hi 👋🏼 grab a coffee, meet the team, have a look around, and see what we’re about. No pressure. Just possibilities.

🌟 Ready to take the next step? Send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit to dani@kandootherapy.com.au

We can’t wait to hear from you.

This isn’t just a tower—it’s a triumph. The idea? All theirs.This group decided to build the tallest, wobbliest, most cr...
15/07/2025

This isn’t just a tower—it’s a triumph.
The idea? All theirs.
This group decided to build the tallest, wobbliest, most creative structure they could, and then challenge themselves to top it off while playing FREEZE every time the music stopped!

✨ Movement.
✨ Stillness.
✨ Laughter.
✨ Focus.

At Kandoo Therapy, we follow the child’s lead and build real skills through play they own.
Because when kids are the architects of their own play, the learning sticks deeper and the pride shines brighter.

Here’s what they were really working on:

🧠 Problem-solving and flexible thinking
🤝 Teamwork and communication
🧘 Self-regulation through movement and pause
👐 Gross and fine motor coordination
🌟 Confidence, creativity, and belonging

We are so proud to do this work.
To meet kids where they are.
To cheer them on as they stretch, wobble and rise. 💛

What does quality care really look like?It’s the time we take to understand each child- not just their goals, but their ...
15/07/2025

What does quality care really look like?

It’s the time we take to understand each child- not just their goals, but their quirks, joys, and the little things that help them thrive. It’s the way we prepare before a session, reflect after, and collaborate with parents, teachers, and therapists to build consistency across every setting.

It’s how our team checks in with each other. How we celebrate the small wins just as much as the big ones. How we grow, learn, and adapt…always aiming to do better.

Because for us, providing high quality care isn’t a checklist , it’s a commitment we live by.

🎨 Messy play = meaningful play!This joyful painting session is more than just colour on a wall, it’s a wonderful opportu...
14/07/2025

🎨 Messy play = meaningful play!

This joyful painting session is more than just colour on a wall, it’s a wonderful opportunity to support development across multiple areas, including:

👋 Fine Motor Skills – grasping the brush, dipping in paint, and making strokes all strengthen little hands and fingers.

🤸‍♀️ Gross Motor & Core Strength – standing barefoot, reaching up, and moving side-to-side to paint on a vertical surface builds balance and strength.

🌈 Sensory Processing – feeling the texture of paint, noticing the colours, and responding to the visual and tactile messiness builds sensory tolerance and curiosity.

🧠 Cognitive Skills – deciding what colour to use, where to place it, and how to mix shades fosters early problem-solving and motor planning.

❤️ Emotional Expression – art can be a beautiful outlet for children to explore emotions, make choices, and feel proud of their creations.

👫 Social Development – painting alongside others helps practice turn-taking, joint attention, and cooperative play.

And the best part? It’s all wrapped up in joy and wonder. Look at that smile!
Let’s celebrate the little (and big!) things that build strong foundations for learning, independence, and confidence.




At Kandoo Therapy, creativity isn’t a side activity. It’s at the heart of how kids grow. 🎨🧠Whether they’re building obst...
14/07/2025

At Kandoo Therapy, creativity isn’t a side activity. It’s at the heart of how kids grow. 🎨🧠

Whether they’re building obstacle courses, crafting wild towers, or imagining new games during sessions—we follow their ideas, not just a plan.

Why? Because when children lead with imagination, they build:

🌱 Confidence in their voice
🧠 Flexible thinking
💪 Real-world problem-solving
❤️ A deep sense of pride in their own ideas

✨ We value creativity because it opens the door to growth, joy, and connection.

And parents often tell us:

“It just looks like play—but I can see how much they’re learning.”

💛 Looking for therapy that celebrates your child’s imagination while building real skills?
We have limited 1:1 AHA spots available, right after the school holiday groups wrap up. It’s the perfect next step if your child thrived in group settings and is ready for more personalised support.

👇 Reach out today to our Client Care Team!

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Level 1 38-46 Franklin Street
Traralgon, VIC
3844

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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