Kids Therapy Station

Kids Therapy Station Kids Therapy Station is a mobile and telehealth occupational therapy practice supporting children and adolescents between 0 and 18 years of age.

Occupational Therapy for young children, pre-teens and adolescents (ages 3 to 18 years) - we work closely with families to maximise your child's potential and independence. We work with children struggling to manage their daily activities, as well as challenges related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Developmental Delays and more. We offer collab

orative and evidence-based occupational therapy to help the children we work with address barriers and achieve their goals. We deliver therapy in ways that are engaging so your child is inspired and motivated to overcome challenges and achieve goals. Families are at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with you to maximise your child’s potential and participation in everyday activities to improve their skills, well-being and independence. We are passionate about helping kids participate in the activities that are meaningful to them. Our therapists come to your home, kindy, school or elsewhere in the community so that your children can develop the skills they need in their natural learning environments It allows our therapists to tailor recommendations based on your child’s everyday surroundings, resources, supports and spaces available. If your child or adolescent is experiencing challenges with daily living skills, social interaction, emotional regulation, self-care skills or fine/gross motor skills, contact Kids Therapy Station for an assessment. Plan Managed and Self-Managed NDIS participants, Medicare referrals and private patients welcome.

There’s been a lot of discussion recently about upcoming changes to the NDIS — and the honest reality right now is that ...
06/05/2026

There’s been a lot of discussion recently about upcoming changes to the NDIS — and the honest reality right now is that there is still a significant level of uncertainty.

At this stage, the government has provided very limited detail beyond a clear intention to reduce overall budgets. This lack of clarity is understandably creating concern for families, particularly around what supports will look like moving forward.

For children under 9, the transition toward “foundational supports” and programs like Thriving Kids has been flagged — but there is currently little detail about how this will actually work in practice. What happens when children transition into this system remains unclear. It is likely that there will be a greater reliance on kindergartens and schools to provide support. While this may increase general access, it may also mean:

• Less individualised therapy
• Reduced frequency of sessions
• Limited choice in therapist and service provider

There is also uncertainty around what financial supports — if any — will be available for children under 9. If funding is provided, it is not yet clear how much this will cover or what out-of-pocket costs families may be expected to pay. This creates additional stress for families trying to plan and ensure consistent support for their child.

For participants aged 9 and over, access to NDIS supports — including occupational therapy — is expected to become more targeted. With a focus on budget reduction, this may lead to:

• Reduced levels of funded support
• Increased scrutiny on eligibility and ongoing access
• Greater pressure to demonstrate functional impact and measurable outcomes

Across all age groups, one of the biggest concerns is the potential reduction in choice and control — a core principle of the NDIS. Families may find they have fewer options in how, where, and by whom therapy is delivered.

While these changes are still unfolding, the most important thing right now is to continue as you are. Maintain supports, continue working toward goals, and keep building evidence around your child’s needs and progress.

As more information becomes available, we will all be in a better position to understand what these changes truly mean. In the meantime, staying consistent and informed is key.

SUPPORTING YOUNG ADULTS AS THEY STEP INTO THE WIDER WORLD🌱 The transition from the teenage years into adulthood can feel...
29/04/2026

SUPPORTING YOUNG ADULTS AS THEY STEP INTO THE WIDER WORLD

🌱 The transition from the teenage years into adulthood can feel exciting… but also overwhelming. New responsibilities, increased independence, and navigating work, study, and relationships all come at once.

This is where Occupational Therapy (OT) can make a real difference.

At Kids Therapy Station, we support young adults to build the practical life skills and confidence they need to thrive beyond school and into the broader community.
Our approach is individualised, strengths-based, and focused on real-life outcomes.

✨ How OT can help:
• Developing everyday self-care skills like cooking, hygiene, and routines
• Building independence with home tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and budgeting
• Strengthening social and communication skills for friendships, relationships, and community participation
• Preparing for employment with job readiness skills, time management, and workplace expectations
• Practising skills in real environments – at home, in the community, or in the workplace

We know that no two young people are the same. That’s why we tailor our supports to each individual—helping them feel capable, confident, and ready for the next stage of life.

Our mobile and telehealth service means we can work with young people in the environments where they feel most comfortable, making learning meaningful and practical.

If you’re supporting a young adult who could benefit from building independence and life skills, we’d love to help 🤍

📩 Get in touch to learn more about how Kids Therapy Station can support this important transition.

Call 0455 544644
Email [email protected]
Visit www.kidstherapystation.com.au

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - SUPPORTING TEENAGERS TO NAVIGATE TRANSITIONS AND BUILD THE SKILLS THEY NEED FOR ADULTHOODAt Kids ...
13/04/2026

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - SUPPORTING TEENAGERS TO NAVIGATE TRANSITIONS AND BUILD THE SKILLS THEY NEED FOR ADULTHOOD

At Kids Therapy Station we focus on helping teens engage in the “occupations” of daily life—the things that matter most to them. This could include anything from managing schoolwork, building friendships, and regulating emotions, to learning life skills like cooking, shopping, managing money, or preparing for future employment.

Every activity we work on is meaningful and individual. What matters to one teen may be completely different to another, and that’s exactly our approach—personalised, flexible, and relevant to their stage of life.

Some key benefits of Occupational Therapy for teenagers include:
✨ Building independence in daily routines and self-care
✨ Developing organisation, planning and time management skills
✨ Strengthening social confidence and relationship skills
✨ Supporting emotional regulation and coping strategies
✨ Adapting environments or tasks to make everyday life more manageable
✨ Preparing for transitions into further study, work, or adulthood

At Kids Therapy Station, we work alongside teenagers—not to direct them, but to support and empower them. We help them identify their own goals and build the skills to achieve them, at their own pace.

We also work closely with families, providing practical strategies that can be used every day, helping progress continue beyond sessions.

Our mobile service means we support teens in environments where they feel most comfortable—home, school, or out in the community—because real-life practice leads to real-life success.

Our goal is simple: to help teenagers grow into confident, capable young adults who can participate in the life they want to live 💛

Did you know that play is one of the most powerful ways children learn? 🎈At Kids Therapy Station, we know that a child’s...
13/04/2026

Did you know that play is one of the most powerful ways children learn? 🎈

At Kids Therapy Station, we know that a child’s natural “occupation” is to play. It’s how they explore the world, build skills, connect with others and develop confidence.

That’s why play isn’t “just for fun”—it’s a purposeful and highly effective part of Occupational Therapy.

So why does play work so well?

✨ It’s motivating – Children are naturally driven to play, so they’re more engaged, willing to try new things and persist with challenges

✨ It builds real-life skills – Play supports motor skills, emotional regulation, social interaction, problem-solving and independence

✨ It supports development – Play looks different for every child, and we meet them at their developmental stage—whether that’s social games like peek-a-boo and “chase me,” or more complex cooperative play

✨ It creates connection – Play is a powerful way to build relationships, trust and shared attention

✨ It reduces pressure – Play allows children to learn and grow in a safe, enjoyable and low-stress environment

At Kids Therapy Station, we are intentional about how we use play:

✔️ We focus on true play—not just adult-led “activities”—because children are far more motivated when it feels fun and meaningful to them

✔️ We follow each child’s interests and strengths to guide sessions

✔️ We use developmentally appropriate play, starting where the child is at and building new skills over time

✔️ We embed therapy goals into play in a way that feels natural and engaging

✔️ We support families to feel confident in playing and connecting with their child

Play is more than just a tool—it’s the foundation for learning, growth and connection 🌱

Because when therapy feels like play, children don’t just participate… they thrive 💛

STRENGTHS BASED & NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING CAREAt Kids Therapy Station, we believe every child is unique—and that their ...
07/04/2026

STRENGTHS BASED & NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING CARE

At Kids Therapy Station, we believe every child is unique—and that their differences are something to celebrate, not fix 💛

That’s why we take a strengths-based, neuro-affirming approach to our Occupational Therapy supports.

All children—regardless of diagnosis, disability or challenges—have a wealth of strengths. Every child sits on their own continuum of abilities, with unique strengths and differences that shape how they participate in the world. We see each child as inherently worthy and valued, just as they are.

So what does this look like in practise?

✨ We complete assessments with a strengths-based lens—not just identifying challenges, but uncovering the abilities, interests and skills that can be used as a foundation for growth

✨ We write neuro-affirming goals—focusing on building independence, confidence and self-advocacy, rather than expecting children to simply “tolerate” or fit into environments

✨ We use each child’s strengths to develop meaningful strategies and supports that genuinely work for them and their everyday life

✨ We tailor therapy to the individual—supporting regulation, participation and independence in ways that feel safe, respectful and empowering

✨ We work in partnership with families to ensure children feel understood, supported and celebrated

We’re passionate about creating spaces where children can thrive as themselves 🌱
Because when children feel seen, valued and supported, that’s when real, lasting progress happens.

Occupational Therapy - supporting children and teens as they grow 🤔At Kids Therapy Station, we support children and youn...
30/03/2026

Occupational Therapy - supporting children and teens as they grow 🤔

At Kids Therapy Station, we support children and young people from 3 years through to 18+, tailoring our approach to each stage of development and every individual’s unique needs. We’re a mobile service, meaning we come to environments where children feel most comfortable — home, school, or within their community — helping build skills in real-life settings.

Here’s how OT can support across the different stages:

✨ Early Years (3–7 years)
Building the foundations for learning and development:
• Emotional regulation and early social skills
• Fine and gross motor skills for play and school readiness
• Sensory processing to support behaviour and engagement
• Attention, listening, and transitioning between activities

🌱 Pre-Teens (8–12 years)
Growing independence, confidence, and resilience:
• Organisation, attention, and task completion
• Social skills and peer relationships
• Emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Independence with school routines and responsibilities

🚀 Adolescents (13–18+ years)
Preparing for adulthood and real-world success:
• Executive functioning (planning, time management, study skills)
• Emotional wellbeing and stress management
• Social communication and confidence
• Daily living skills and independence
• Transition planning for further education, work, or community life

No two children are the same — which is why everything we do is individualised, practical, and strengths-based.

If you know a child or teen who could benefit from support, feel free to share this post or reach out to learn more 👉 www.kidstherapystation.com.au

Alternatively, call 0455 544644 or email [email protected]

Plan and Self-Managed NDIS participants and private clients welcome.

HOW OT CAN SUPPORT PRE-TEENSThe pre-teen years (ages 9–12) are a big transition — not quite little kids anymore, but not...
19/03/2026

HOW OT CAN SUPPORT PRE-TEENS

The pre-teen years (ages 9–12) are a big transition — not quite little kids anymore, but not yet teenagers. It’s a time of rapid growth, increasing expectations, and growing independence.

And it’s exactly where occupational therapy can make a lasting difference.
At Kids Therapy Station, we support pre-teens to build the skills they need now, so they can step into adolescence feeling confident, capable, and prepared.

As school demands increase and social dynamics become more complex, many pre-teens need support with:
• Staying organised and managing time
• Regulating emotions and handling stress
• Navigating friendships and social challenges
• Keeping up with classroom expectations
• Becoming more independent in daily routines

Occupational therapy focuses on these real-life skills — helping pre-teens strengthen:
✨ Confidence and self-identity
✨ Emotional regulation and resilience
✨ Executive functioning (planning, organisation, focus)
✨ Social skills and self-advocacy
✨ Independence at home and school

By working in familiar environments like home or school, therapy becomes practical, relevant, and easier to carry over into everyday life.

We also provide strengths-based, neuroaffirming support for pre-teens with autism, ADHD, sensory differences, and other developmental needs — always tailoring our approach to each child.

💛 The goal isn’t just to get through the pre-teen years — it’s to prepare young people to thrive in adolescence and beyond.

EQUIPPING YOUR CHILD WITH SKILLS MAY SHIFT THEIR BEHAVIOUR PARADIGMParenting a child with big emotions or challenging be...
18/03/2026

EQUIPPING YOUR CHILD WITH SKILLS MAY SHIFT THEIR BEHAVIOUR PARADIGM

Parenting a child with big emotions or challenging behaviour can be exhausting, confusing, and at times even isolating. But what if we shifted the way we understand what’s really going on?

Clinical psychologist Ross Greene offers a powerful reframe:

“Kids do well when they can.”

Not when they want to. Not when they’re motivated by rewards or consequences.

When they can.

This means that when a child is struggling — melting down, refusing, lashing out, or shutting down — it’s not about laziness, defiance, manipulation, or attention-seeking. It’s a signal. A clue that something deeper is going on.

Troublesome behaviour is often the result of lagging skills, such as:
• Difficulty with flexibility and adapting to change
• Low frustration tolerance
• Challenges with emotional regulation
• Underdeveloped problem-solving skills

When we shift from asking:
👉 “How do I make my child behave?”
to:
👉 “What skills is my child missing, and how can I help?”
…we completely change the dynamic.

Instead of escalating power struggles — where both parent and child feel frustrated and misunderstood — we open the door to connection, understanding, and growth.

Ross Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach is built on this idea. It’s about working with children to understand their concerns, while also sharing our own, and then solving problems together.

As Greene says:
“That’s how you lose an enemy and gain a problem-solving partner. That’s how you move from adversary to teammate.”

This doesn’t mean there are no boundaries. It means we approach challenges with curiosity instead of control, and collaboration instead of conflict.

It also means giving ourselves grace as parents. This approach takes time, patience, and practice — and it’s okay if we haven’t always gotten it right.
The hopeful truth is this: kids are incredibly resilient.

“They come around if we start doing the right thing.”

💛 When children feel understood and supported, they are far more able to build the skills they need to succeed — at home, at school, and in life.

🌟 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SUPPORTS FOR TEENS AND ADOLESCENTS🌟The teenage years come with big changes — new responsibilities...
14/11/2025

🌟 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SUPPORTS FOR TEENS AND ADOLESCENTS🌟

The teenage years come with big changes — new responsibilities, growing independence and important decisions about the future. At Kids Therapy Station, our occupational therapy supports are designed to guide teens through this stage with confidence, resilience and practical skills.

Our adolescent-focused OT sessions help young people build:
✨ Emotional wellbeing & self-regulation strategies – managing stress, emotions and daily pressures
✨ Vocational & community access readiness – preparing for part-time work, volunteering and navigating the community
✨ Functional life skills – money handling, public transport, household tasks and real-world independence
✨ Social interaction & confidence – forming friendships, communicating effectively and navigating social situations
✨ Self-care routines – hygiene, organisation and time management
✨ Support for mental health, Autism, ADHD & intellectual disability – personalised approaches that meet each teen where they’re at

We’re here to empower teens to take meaningful steps toward independence, wellbeing and a positive future. 💛

If you’d like to learn more about how OT can support your teen, we’re here whenever you need. Just call us on 0455 544644 or send us an email to [email protected]

We’re a mobile practice across the Tweed Valley and the Gold Coast, and welcome Plan-managed and Self-managed NDIS participants, Medicare referrals and private clients.

🌟 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SUPPORTS FOR PRE-TEENS 🌟At Kids Therapy Station, we know the pre-teen years can be a big time of ...
14/11/2025

🌟 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SUPPORTS FOR PRE-TEENS 🌟

At Kids Therapy Station, we know the pre-teen years can be a big time of change — socially, emotionally and academically. Our occupational therapy supports are designed to help young people feel more confident, capable and ready to take on their world.

Our OT sessions for pre-teens focus on strengthening:
✨ Executive functioning skills – organisation, attention, planning and completing tasks
✨ Emotional regulation & social skills – navigating friendships, big feelings and tricky moments
✨ Academic and classroom engagement – building the tools needed for learning success
✨ Self-care routines – hygiene, time management, daily independence
✨ Sensory processing – understanding and managing sensory needs
✨ Functional support for Autism, ADHD and intellectual disability – tailored strategies that truly fit your child

We’re here to empower pre-teens to build confidence, skills and independence — in ways that feel supportive, practical and fun. 💛

Want to know more? Send us an email to [email protected] or call us on 0455 544644 – we’d love to chat!

We’re a mobile practice across the Tweed Valley and the Gold Coast, and welcome Plan-managed and Self-managed NDIS participants, Medicare referrals and private clients.

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PO Box 5538 GCMC
Gold Coast, QLD
4217

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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