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At the Centre for Developing Children (CFDC), we provide evidence-based, child-centred occupational therapy for children and young people aged up to 25 years old.

01/07/2026

A few moments from an incredible day at the Greg Santucci International Tour 🤍

We’re still feeling so grateful to have been part of this event as a workshop sponsor and to connect with so many passionate occupational therapists who are committed to helping children thrive.

From meaningful conversations and new connections to sharing our approach and learning from leaders in our profession, it was a day that left us inspired.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, shared their experiences, and made us feel so welcome. It was wonderful meeting so many of you, and we can’t wait to continue the conversations.

Here’s to growing, learning, and continuing to build a stronger OT community together ✨

As excitement builds for Greg Santucci's Australian tour, we're delighted to welcome our sponsors of the Brisbane event:...
26/06/2026

As excitement builds for Greg Santucci's Australian tour, we're delighted to welcome our sponsors of the Brisbane event: SensoryU and Sensory Enterprises, and our sponsor of the Sydney event: Centre for Developing Children (CFDC).

SensoryU is a family-owned Australian business specialising in sensory integration equipment. They offer expert sensory gym consultations and full custom fit-outs, alongside a range of high-quality suspension and non-suspension therapy equipment – all proudly designed and crafted in Australia to support children reach their potential.

Sensory Enterprises provides premium sensory equipment, custom therapy space design, and Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) education for therapists, educators, and families. By combining innovative products with clinical expertise, they create engaging environments and learning opportunities that support regulation, participation, development, and wellbeing. Their solutions empower professionals and families to foster meaningful outcomes.

Centre for Developing Children (CFDC) is a paediatric occupational therapy service supporting children and young people aged 0–25 years. Their team specialises in Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI), sensory processing, motor development, emotional regulation, feeding, and participation in everyday activities. Through their purpose-built sensory integration spaces and community partnerships, CFDC is committed to helping children build the foundations for lifelong participation, confidence and success.

We're grateful for their support in helping bring this highly anticipated learning opportunity to Brisbane and Sydney.

A partnership we’re very excited about 🤍At CFDC, we’re always looking for meaningful ways to support participation beyon...
15/06/2026

A partnership we’re very excited about 🤍

At CFDC, we’re always looking for meaningful ways to support participation beyond the therapy room.

That’s why we’re excited to be partnering with Rafael Santana, founder of Synaflow Adaptive BJJ.

Synaflow is a movement-based program designed for neurodivergent children and adults, using structured movement, predictable routines, and adaptive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to support confidence, body awareness, self-regulation, and connection.

What we love most is Rafael’s neuroaffirming, strengths-based approach and his commitment to creating safe, supportive environments where individuals can learn, move, and thrive.

This partnership will bring new opportunities for our CFDC community, including school holiday programs, group experiences, and individual sessions.

We’re looking forward to sharing more with you very soon 👀

Welcome to the CFDC community Raf 🥋

02/06/2026

The peg wasn’t the goal ✨

What looks like a simple play activity is actually providing opportunities to develop multiple foundational skills at once.

As children balance, reach, bend, coordinate, and problem-solve, they’re strengthening:
• Body awareness
• Balance and postural control
• Core strength
• Motor planning
• Bilateral coordination
• Visual-motor integration
• Reflex integration

These foundational skills support participation in everyday activities including play, learning, self-care, sport, and social engagement.

The best part? Our kiddos are having so much fun they don’t realise just how hard their brains and bodies are working 💙

Which skill surprised you most? 👇

27/05/2026

What happens when childcares & allied health truly collaborate? ✨

Mini Minds Montessori x CFDC 🤍

A special evening connecting with families, educators, and community to talk all things:
✨ sensory processing
✨ emotional regulation
✨ foundations for learning
✨ supporting children through everyday routines and relationships

This is exactly why we’re so passionate about our Early Learning Partnership Program.

When educators, families, and allied health work together, support becomes more proactive, connected, and meaningful for children.

A huge thank you to the Mini Minds Montessori team and families for having us for such an incredible night 🌱

13/05/2026

Welcome to our space 🤍

A space intentionally designed to support children and young people to feel safe, regulated, connected, and empowered to participate in the things that matter most to them.

At CFDC, we believe therapy should feel meaningful, relationship-led, and grounded in each child’s unique strengths, not just goals on paper.

This space has been built with so much thought, purpose, and heart behind it, and we are so excited to finally share it with you.

Welcome to CFDC ✨

A huge thank you to the incredible team at for bringing our vision to life so beautifully

Our first early learning partnership and just the beginning. 🤍We’re proud to officially partner with Mini Minds Montesso...
29/04/2026

Our first early learning partnership and just the beginning. 🤍

We’re proud to officially partner with Mini Minds Montessori.

At CFDC, we don’t believe therapy should sit in isolation.
Real impact happens when we support the whole environment around the child.

This means:
• Working alongside educators within the classroom
• Building capacity through educator workshops and training
• Creating connection through parent and community information nights
• And offering group programs that support shared learning and real-world skill development

Because when the people around the child feel confident and supported, outcomes change.

This is what meaningful early intervention looks like. A model that builds understanding, consistency, and long-term impact.

We’re just getting started.

“It’s not just one thing… it’s everything”Struggles with friendships.Big emotions.Getting dressed turns into a battle.Av...
28/04/2026

“It’s not just one thing… it’s everything”

Struggles with friendships.
Big emotions.
Getting dressed turns into a battle.
Avoiding brushing teeth.
Difficulty coping when things don’t go to plan.

For many children, these challenges don’t sit in isolation, they’re all connected.

At CFDC, we’re now opening enrolments for our Life Skills Group (Term 2) – a structured OT program designed to support the full picture of everyday independence.

Each 6-week block will focus on a specific life skill theme, while building the broader skills children need to function day-to-day.

We target:
✔️ Social skills (making friends, turn-taking, staying in play)
✔️ Emotional regulation (managing big feelings, coping with change)
✔️ Self-care (dressing, hygiene, feeding)
✔️ Routines and transitions
✔️ Flexibility and problem-solving

Children won’t just talk about these skills, they’ll practise them in real situations, with the support they need to succeed.

Because independence isn’t one skill.
It’s the ability to manage everyday life.

đź“Ť Small, structured groups
đź“… Term 2 enrolments now open (limited spots)

If your child is struggling across multiple areas, this is where we start building real change.

👉 Comment LIFE SKILLS or send us a DM to secure a spot.

We hear this all the time.A child who:• Avoids sitting tasks• Struggles with attention• Finds writing harder than it sho...
16/04/2026

We hear this all the time.

A child who:
• Avoids sitting tasks
• Struggles with attention
• Finds writing harder than it should be
• Melts down after school
• Or just isn’t quite ready for the demands of the classroom

This isn’t about intelligence.
It’s about foundations.

At CFDC, our Foundations for Learning Group is a structured 6-week OT program designed to build the skills that come before academic success:

✔️ Postural control (so sitting isn’t exhausting)
✔️ Motor planning (so tasks feel achievable, not overwhelming)
✔️ Attention + regulation (so they can actually engage)
✔️ Fine motor skills (for writing, cutting, and independence)
✔️ Confidence to participate, not avoid

This is where we bridge the gap between therapy and real life.
Because school doesn’t slow down—but we can prepare them for it.

đź“Ť Small group. Structured. Evidence-based.
📅 Saturdays – limited spots available

If you’ve been told to “wait and see”… this is your sign not to.

👉 Comment FOUNDATIONS or send us a DM and we’ll send you the details.





Not all challenges are behavioural.Sometimes, it's the underlying skills that need support.At CFDC, our therapy groups a...
14/04/2026

Not all challenges are behavioural.
Sometimes, it's the underlying skills that need support.

At CFDC, our therapy groups are designed to build the foundations children need to participate confidently in everyday life.
✔️Small, structured groups
✔️OT-designed & supervised
✔️Real, measurable outcomes
Spots are limited - book a free 15-minute consult to get started

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Sydney, NSW

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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