Coastwide Therapy Services

Coastwide Therapy Services Occupational Therapy for children. Clinics at - Killarney Vale, Wyoming, Toukley & Woy Woy

We have 4 clinics across the Central Coast - Woy Woy, Toukley, Killarney Vale and Wyoming..... and also offer home, preschool and school visits. The OT team is headed up by Bec Penfold (occupational therapist) who has spent more than 20 years working with clients with physical and intellectual disabilities, Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, mental health and behavioural problems. We have a large team of OT’s and therapy assistants that work across the coast. OT Services offered include assessments and interventions to address the following concerns:
- Sensory Processing
- Pre writing development
- Handwriting
- Living Skills Assessments
- Specialised seating
- Visual Perceptual skills
- Assessment for vehicle modifications
- Fine motor/Gross motor skill development.
- Self-Care Skills
- Equipment Prescription
- Complex seating and positioning

We also run a series of workshops throughout the year
- An introduction to Sensory Processing
- Sleep - and its impact on behaviour and function
- Lets talk toileting- toilet training.
- Fussy feeders
- School Readiness
- The power of play

Services can be provided under:

• NDIS (National Disability Insurance (Registered Provider)
• CDM/ EPC plan (chronic disease management/ Enhanced Primary Care)
• Private Health Insurance
• Client funded

For more information, phone 43 881110, email admin@coastwidetherapy.com.au or go to our website www.coastwidetherapy.com.au.

Lovely Liv….another of our awesome OT’s. She is an absolute cracker with a big beautiful heart ❤️
17/10/2025

Lovely Liv….another of our awesome OT’s. She is an absolute cracker with a big beautiful heart ❤️

This week, one of the brightest lights in our Coastwide Therapy family… beautiful Jazzy, gained her wings. Jazzy has be...
11/10/2025

This week, one of the brightest lights in our Coastwide Therapy family… beautiful Jazzy, gained her wings.

Jazzy has been part of Coastwide family for eight years and over that time, we had the incredible privilege of watching her grow from a little tucker into a sassy, clever 16-year-old who filled every room she entered with her huge grin, and a laugh that quite literally at times took her breath away (leaving us therapists panicked and reminding her to take a breath during every session).

Born with dystonic cerebral palsy, Jaz faced challenges most of us could hardly imagine. Yet through every therapy session, operation, specialist appointment, botox schedule, casting and splinting she endured…she showed a resilience and strength that inspired us all. She never complained, not once; and somehow managed to meet every day with that cheeky grin and happiness in her eyes.

She loved nothing more than coming into the clinic, where she was quite famous… everyone welcoming her on arrival via the VIP entrance. Therapists would pop in to say hello, and her favourite K-pop videos would be projected on the wall as we often poked and prodded her muscles, modified her equipment and wracked our brains constantly trying to find ways to reduce her pain and constant tightness. Her presence was magnetic and although she didn’t use words… she had so much to say if you knew how to listen. That body of hers just didn’t play nice, she was one very tough cookie.

Our team is heartbroken. We’ve learned so much from Jazzy over the years… about perseverance, finding joy in the small stuff and about connection – which only truly comes when you take the time to know and support someone in a way that works for them. She will always be part of the Coastwide story and part of each of our hearts.

Our deepest love and condolences go out to her mum, dad, and younger sister Rylee, and to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Her family need our support as they navigate this unimaginable loss, if you can support in any way, please click on the link to donate.

https://www.mycause.com.au/page/382433/the-pyne-family

Rest easy, Jazzy girl. You will be so very missed, but never forgotten ❤️

Both things can be true.We’re halfway through the school holidays, and if you’re feeling both grateful and exhausted, yo...
02/10/2025

Both things can be true.
We’re halfway through the school holidays, and if you’re feeling both grateful and exhausted, you’re not alone.
It’s okay to love your kids fiercely and still be hanging out for the return of routine.
Permission to exhale, friends… you’re human.

Broad goals sound good on paper… but in practice, they don’t help anyone.* They’re hard to measure* They don’t keep kids...
28/09/2025

Broad goals sound good on paper… but in practice, they don’t help anyone.
* They’re hard to measure
* They don’t keep kids engaged.
* Families can’t see progress.
* Therapists lose focus and feel like they are failing.

That’s why we need goals that are
✔️ Functional (linked to real life)
✔️ Interest-driven (what kids actually care about)
✔️ Motivating (so everyone stays engaged)
…. A child doesn’t want to “improve fine motor skills.”
They want to open their chip packet at recess without asking the teacher.
….They don’t want to “work on social skills.”
They want to find a friend who loves Minecraft too.

With NDIS needs assessments rolling out in 2026, goals will matter more than ever. Families will need to clearly be able to communicate what’s being worked on and how therapy is making a difference.

The good news news is we can start this stuff now…
* Meet with your therapists and collaboratively write goals that are functional, measurable, meaningful and motivating.
* Be part of reviewing them regularly, not just before plan review.
* And make sure you understand what everyone on your child’s therapy team is working on, so you can best advocate for the supports they need.

Because goals shouldn’t just be about what’s important for you… they should be about what’s important to you. And they shouldn’t be broad, feel unattainable and general….they should be individualised and unique to your child.

Today I had the opportunity to present two workshops for NSW Dept of Ed…at the Primary Executive Leadership Team confere...
04/09/2025

Today I had the opportunity to present two workshops for NSW Dept of Ed…at the Primary Executive Leadership Team conference, where we dove into some of the most important conversations we can have in education - how trauma shows up in children, and how we can shift our lens when it comes to behaviour. Not just as individual educators but as whole schools.

When we focus only on the surface of behaviour, especially the stuff that’s loud, messy or disruptive… we risk missing the deeper “why.” And when we use language that judges or blames, we lose the chance to respond with the compassion, connection and understanding that every nervous system needs to feel safe.

Whilst today was a snapshot… it was also a shared commitment to wanting to know more and to do better for the kids who need us most.
The ones who don’t always have the words.
The ones whose behaviour is their way to trying to tell us something is not ok.

Big thanks to the educators who leaned in, who grabbed me at lunch to pick my brain, who reflected on their own language and who are committed to showing up differently.
The words we choose matter.
The lens we use matters.
And every child deserves to be seen through one of curiosity, not compliance… I will keep screaming this from the roof tops for as long as I can…. and of course I forgot to take a photo.

Connection over correction
Regulation before participation
Curiosity before consequence

Last week at Gosford Preschool, I ran a School Readiness Workshop, and one of the simplest yet most powerful things we t...
31/08/2025

Last week at Gosford Preschool, I ran a School Readiness Workshop, and one of the simplest yet most powerful things we talked about was predictable routines.

For children starting school next year, having clear, consistent routines…like knowing who will pick them up or what to expect after school, helps them feel safe, calm, and ready to learn. Something so simple can make a huge difference in building confidence and reducing anxiety during this big transition.

The awesome team at Lasercraft Australia clearly read my mind because they’ve created these Wooden Key Tag Reminders….and dropped some off for us to check out last week. For little ones with multiple pick-up people or after-school care plans, not knowing who’s coming can be stressful. These simple tags give kids a visual cue, so they can check their bag, see “Nan’s picking me up today,” and feel reassured.

LaserCraft is a local organisation providing supported employment for people with disabilities and has been doing amazing work for decades. The quality of these tags is fantastic, they’re just $10, and if you need something custom, they’re open to that too.

We love practical, affordable ideas like this that make life easier for kids and families while also supporting meaningful local employment. Check out the link below to order.

https://handcraftedby.lasercraft.com.au/shop/wooden-key-tag-reminders-set/

We are so sad to share the passing of this beautiful little tucker, Konnah… who had been part of our Coastwide Kids fam...
10/08/2025

We are so sad to share the passing of this beautiful little tucker, Konnah… who had been part of our Coastwide Kids family since 2019. He was an absolute firecracker… with a huge smile, curious mind, and he lived life loud. He made everyone smile and loved a bit of a deep pressure squeeze for good measure.

Konnah became unwell very suddenly and passed away on Saturday, surrounded by those who loved him most. He was so deeply loved by his family, who are absolutely devastated by this sudden loss. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with them and all who loved him. His smile will forever be etched in our memories and in our hearts. 💛

A GoFundMe page has been set up to allow his family the time and space they need to navigate this incredibly difficult time. If you are able to contribute, it would be so greatly appreciated. Please click on the link below.

Rest easy, Konnah. You will be missed champion. 💙

https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-our-beautiful-boy-konnah-the-light-of-our-lives?attribution_id=sl:dfc91857-5749-448c-867f-eea68ccc8180&ts=1754690196&utm_campaign=pd_ss_icons&utm_content=amp13_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

A super special Friday spotlight as we welcome Tasman to the Coastwide Crew. Huge congratulations to our beautiful OT In...
08/08/2025

A super special Friday spotlight as we welcome Tasman to the Coastwide Crew. Huge congratulations to our beautiful OT India and husband Josh. We are so excited to have another little bubba in the family….and he is absolutely gorgeous. He is surrounded by so much love and we can’t wait to watch him grow. I won’t lie, I have been considering starting a family day care for our beautiful extended family… I could totally be a professional baby hugger, right? Now how do I get Shayno across the line? 🤔 Welcome Tasman 💙

As you guys know we recently had the amazing opportunity to work with kids Sunrise Cambodia …a home for children who hav...
01/08/2025

As you guys know we recently had the amazing opportunity to work with kids Sunrise Cambodia …a home for children who have been abandoned, trafficked, or born with disabilities and left without support. It was one of the most challenging, beautiful, and transformative experiences of our lives.

Sunrise Cambodia does extraordinary work, and it survives almost entirely because of the generosity of Australians.

On Sunday the 10th August (next weekend) there is a fundraising lunch at Leichardt bowlo which is part of an 80th birthday celebration for Sunrise’s founder, Geraldine Cox AM (Big Mum – who you will meet), and it also marks 50 years since the Fall of Phnom Penh. Myself and my whole family, Katrina, Beccy some of our OT crew Alicia, Maddie and Lana will be there, and we would love anyone else to join us. I will shout you a champagne and a hug (if you are a hugger) if you would like to join us for lunch next weekend.

If you’ve ever wanted to support something real, something that directly changes lives, please consider this….come and hear about what Sunrise Cambodia does, it might just be a little transformative for you too.

Where - The Bowlo Leichhardt
When - Sunday 10th August 2025
Time - 12:00pm for 12:30pm start
Cost - $129
Includes 3-course lunch and welcome drink.
We have a few cars heading from the coast so send a msg if you want to car pool. For Sydney friends… go on - get amongst this. I would love to see you. ❤️ Bec

https://scsyd25-gdg-j1075n.raiselysite.com/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL6EqJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvxoKeGxcPA1UnrTnSUv5Anq6S6XNkwvUuq19MO4XGZHw39kFh3PAWv1G4M__aem_kNHGUzX0W96A_8P7b8QqzQ

So, this is the beautiful Kath… one of our quietly brilliant (and totally amazing) Therapy Assistants.She’s got a heart ...
01/08/2025

So, this is the beautiful Kath… one of our quietly brilliant (and totally amazing) Therapy Assistants.
She’s got a heart of gold, a brain bursting with ideas, and she just gets kids and teens alike. Whether she’s running sessions, helping with groups, making awesome unique resources, or helping our crew of OT’s to be more organised… she always shows up with kindness, cleverness and that huge smile.
We’re so proud she’s started her OT degree this year and even prouder to call her part of our Coastwide fam

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1/13 Robertson Road
Bateau Bay, NSW
2261

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+61243881110

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