Ready To Thrive Occupational Therapy

11/02/2026

Introducing: Colour and Calm — An Art Therapy Group for children aged 6-10

A gentle, creative wellbeing group for kids who want a calm space to explore feelings, build confidence, and express themselves through art.
Across 4 playful sessions, children will create, connect, and learn emotional tools they can use every day.

🗓 Tuesdays, 4–6pm (Term 2)
👧🧒 Ages 6–10
🌿 Neuroaffirming, warm, and structured
💸 Medicare rebates + NDIS welcome

If you’d like to learn more or save a spot, get in touch — places are limited.

05/12/2025

🎄Christmas Closure🎄
As we begin to wrap up 2025, I want to say a huge thank you to all the incredible children and families I’ve had the privilege of supporting this year.

The clinic will be closed from Friday December 19th 2025 and will reopen on Monday 12th January 2026 as we take a little break to rest and recharge.

Wishing all families a magical Christmas filled with connection, laughter and calm moments between the chaos.

Here’s to a bright and thriving 2026! ✨

13/11/2025

Meet our team: Melissa Briggs

Welcome to Thrive Learning and Support! I'm a literacy and communication specialist and founder of Thrive Learning and Support. I have a Teaching degree and I have completed a Post Graduate Certificate specialising in literacy. I can help with literacy and communication concerns involving oral language, reading, spelling and writing. This includes Dyslexia, Dysgraphia (letter formation and written expression) and Developmental Language Disorder. I offer individual one-one child sessions, parent information sessions, student advocacy and professional development for teachers and schools. I can provide tailored professional development, consulting or mentoring on any literacy related topic. I also offer support for parents or teachers in developing educational documents, accommodations or interventions. Please be in touch if you think I can help in any way- I am super passionate about what I do and would love to hear from you.

06/11/2025

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30/10/2025

🎉Happy OT Week 2025🎉
This week we’re celebrating the incredible work of occupational therapists across Australia, and the difference OT makes in helping people do the things that matter most. 💛

At Ready To Thrive OT, we are so lucky to see this everyday by watching children build confidence through play, mastering new skills and finding joy in everyday routines. From handwriting and focus, to sensory regulation and independence, these moments are what occupational therapy in action is all about. ✨

We are so proud to empower children to thrive, one meaningful step at a time. 🌸

12/08/2025

LEASING NOW at The HUB HQ in Warragul's CBD.

🔸all inclusive rent
🔸day rate & short term rental options available
🔸$1100 bonus voucher on all 3+ yr leases OR
🔸12 month membership available
🔸fully furnished office available or design your own space

So many more benefits to discuss, reach out today and learn more:

📧admin@thehubhq.com.au

** OR CALL MELISSA VAN BERKEL 📲 0477 013 850 **

08/08/2025

15/07/2025

Local workshop opportunity for any parents/carers that might be interested.

🌟 FREE 1-DAY PARENT AND CARER WORKSHOP IN WARRAGUL, VIC 🌟⁠
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Join other local families at our FREE face-to-face workshop in WARRAGUL, VIC.⁠
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Spend the day with our team to learn more about autism and ways to strengthen the home/school partnership.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🗓️ Tuesday 5th August 2025⁠ 🗓️
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⏰ 9:15 AM - 3:00 PM⁠
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📍 Warragul Country Club 41 Sutton Street WARRAGUL VIC
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This workshop is for parents, full-time carers, and grandparents of school-aged children, or those transitioning to school⁠.

🌟 HURRY, PLACES ARE LIMITED! To reserve your spot, click the link to register today. 🌟

https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/workshop/?eventtemplate=55-1-day-parent-carer-workshop-vic&event=2111

11/07/2025

10/07/2025

🎉Fine Motor Foundations Program
Term 3 - Now Enrolling!

We’re excited to launch our 8-week Fine Motor Foundations program at Ready To Thrive OT.

A fun, skills focused OT intensive to support children with fine motor skills such as:
✏️Pencil Grasp
✂️Scissor Use
🧦Dressing Tasks
🧠Coordination and Independence

Perfect for families currently on an OT waiting list or for those wanting a focused skills boost in a supportive, play-based environment.

📍Clinic-based in Warragul
📌Only 3 spots available - limited capacity
✉️Enquire now: keely@readytothriveot.com

20/05/2025

16/05/2025

So far, we’ve explored how children experience the world through senses like touch, sight and hearing. But there’s one more important sense that often gets overlooked…

🧠INTEROCEPTION🧠

This is our internal body awareness, it tells us when we are hungry, thirsty, cold, hot, need to use the toilet, or are feeling emotions like anxiety or excitement.

How interoception challenges can impact children’s daily life:
🚽Struggle with toileting or hunger cues
😭Have difficulty naming or managing emotions
😴Not realise when there’re tired, overwhelmed or unwell
🥤Ignore thirst signals or forget to drink water throughout the day
🤕Miss signs of injury or illness as they may not feel or react to pain as expected

It’s not always that they’re ignoring their body, their brain might not be getting clear messages from inside their body.

💡Occupational therapy can help children improve their mind-body connection, building the foundation for feeling more regulated, independent and manage self-care activities.