Fine & gross motor skills
Support for strength, balance, coordination, handwriting, motor planning and participation in movement-based activities.
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Occupational Therapy
More confidence in the things that make up your day.
Occupational therapy for children, adolescents and adults in Ballina. We support regulation, movement, daily living and meaningful participation at home and in the community.
Everyday life is where meaningful progress lives.
Occupational therapy looks at the whole person and the world around them.
We consider the person, the activity and the environment together. Through a warm, collaborative approach, we help clients build skills, adapt routines and discover strategies that support comfort, confidence and independence.
Support shaped around you
How we can help
We begin with the person, not a checklist. Support is adapted to individual strengths, preferences, environments and goals.
Sensory processing
Understanding sensory preferences and finding respectful strategies that support comfort, attention and engagement.
Regulation
Support for emotional, sensory and attentional regulation, grounded in safety, connection and body awareness.
Daily living skills
Practical support with dressing, grooming, hygiene, eating, routines and other activities that matter each day.
Play & social participation
Interest-led opportunities to build confidence, problem solving, connection and participation alongside others.
Environment & equipment
Recommendations for environmental adjustments, assistive technology and supports that make participation easier.
Individual and practical
Occupational therapy may support
- Sensory differences and sensory regulation
- Fine motor, gross motor and coordination skills
- Emotional regulation and body awareness
- Play, confidence and social participation
- Self-care and everyday routines
- School access, handwriting and classroom participation
- Environmental modifications and assistive technology
- Rehabilitation and returning to meaningful activities
A clear next step
What to expect
We keep the process transparent and collaborative, with time to ask questions and make decisions that work for you.
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Learn what matters
We begin by understanding the activities, routines and environments that are important to the client and family.
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Explore strengths and barriers
Assessment helps us understand skills, sensory preferences, environments and what may be getting in the way.
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Create practical goals
We agree on clear priorities that connect to independence, participation and wellbeing.
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Practise, adapt and collaborate
Sessions combine meaningful activities, coaching and environmental strategies that can carry into daily life.
Enquire about occupational therapy
Let’s find the support that feels right.
Tell us a little about what you’re looking for. Our team will review your enquiry and help you understand the most suitable next step.