Learning to Shine Occupational Therapy For Kids

25/03/2026

Exciting News! We have availability to welcome new clients!
We are looking forward to supporting you and your children.

If you have been thinking about OT for your child, now is the time.

NO REFERRAL REQUIRED ✔

Places will fill fast, give us a call on 02 4869 3221 to discuss your child's needs. Our wonderful team will be able to assist you with next steps.

We cannot wait to meet you and your family.

17/03/2026

⚛TERM 2 Steam Group Therapy ⚛

Friday's Fortnightly 4pm - 5pm
Primary School Aged Children

Our new STEAM program is a fun, therapist designed, program, that blends Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics with the core principles of Occupational Therapy.

Sessions are small groups to ensure personalised support and meaningful connections

Contact us today for more information or to enrol your child on (02) 4869 3221 or email us at office@learningtoshine.com.au

16/03/2026

🐴 Limited Spaces available for our April School Holiday Pony Group Program 🐴

Tuesday 14th April
2 hours
Morning or Afternoon sessions available
Hollyhall Farm Avoca

Hollyhall Farm is the perfect setting for a small-group OT program that blends equine-assisted experiences with purposeful therapeutic goals.

This group will support children's sensory regulation, confidence, communication, motor development, and emotional wellbeing through structured, hands-on interactions with ponies in a calm farm environment.

If you would like to join us and the ponies, please call us on 4869 3221 to enquire or book your spot.

13/03/2026

Looking for an NDIS plan manager? Check out Just Better Care - Illawarra and Southern Highlands

Finding the right NDIS provider can make a huge difference to your independence, confidence, and progress toward your goals. Read our Guide to find out what to look for in a quality provider: https://www.justbettercare.com/news-events/ndis-provider-guide-australia

11/03/2026

Why do we use Peanut Balls & How can you use them at home? 🥜🏐

* Core Strength - Sit on the peanut ball and try to keep your balance
Targeting abdominal & back muscles, helps with posture and overall body control

* Pretend Play - Look, I am a Superhero!
Movement & Imagination together assist physical & cognitive development

* Balance - Lay on their tummy and rock back and forth
Activates the vestibular system and helps with coordination

* Gross Motor - Obstacle course, crawl over the ball
For full body movement, motor planning & coordination

* Sensory Regulation - Gently roll the ball over your child's body like a steam roller
Deep pressure can be calming and organising, Ensure you ask after the comfort level and pressure level

* Bouncing Games - Child to bounce on the ball
A fun exercise that strengthens core muscles and activates the vestibular system

28/02/2026

✨Join our Team & Make a Real Difference

Are you passionate about helping little humans thrive?

✔️Modern and Well-resourced Clinic Spaces and Sensory Gyms
✔️An extensive range of assessment tools and resources
✔️Realistic achievable caseloads
✔️Professional development and learning opportunities
✔️Friendly and supportive team structure
✔️Flexible working arrangements

To apply or request more information, please contact Olwyn Farrar email: info@learningtoshine.com.au or call our office on 02 4869 3221

27/02/2026

Fridays 10am
Learning to Shine Moss Vale

Our supported playgroup assists your child's development and emerging abilities, facilitating connection with local families & education for you along the way.

This Playgroup gives you the opportunity to encourage your child to participate in a variety of supported activities.

Playgroup sessions will include:
Connect with other families, share ideas and experiences to help build social support networks
Learn ways to support your child's development through the use of:
🔵Visual Aids
🔵Key word sign
🔵Age appropriate activities to support fine motor development
🔵Behaviour support
🔵Free play
🔵Structured group time
🔵Music & gross motor movement
🔵Sensory & messy play
🔵Safe, comfortable and accepting environment

Call us on (02) 4869 3221 for more information & to book your spot
Limited places available
No referral needed

25/02/2026

COMING SOON

Our new STEAM program is a fun, therapist designed program, that blends, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics with the core principles of Occupational Therapy.
Occupational Therapy supported strategies are woven throughout to help children stay regulated, confident and engaged.
Sessions are small groups to ensure personalised support and meaningful connections.

Friday's Fortnightly 4pm - 5pm
Primary School Aged Children

Our Sessions will be built around the 5 C's, helping children strength essential life & learning skills.

Constructing - Children plan, build, test & refine projects; Strengthening fine motor skills, sequencing & perseverance.

Collaborating - Group challenges encouraging teamwork, turn taking, negotiation and shared problem solving all guided by an Allied Health Assistant who support social and emotional development

Communicating - Children learn to express ideas, explain their thinking and listen to others. We support verbal and non-verbal communicators to be confident and have self advocacy

Critical Thinking - Hands on investigation helps children analyse, question, test, hypothesise and make decisions to build flexible thinking and resilience

Creative Thinking - Children explore imagination, design original solutions and experiment with materials in a way that celebrates individuality and innovation

Contact us today for more information or to enrol your child on (02) 4869 3221 or email us at office@learningtoshine.com.au

17/12/2025

As we come to the end of the year, we want to thank all of our wonderful children, families, and community.

We’ve had a great year filled with growth, learning, and so many special moments.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you again in 2026.

The Learning to Shine team🩵

15/09/2025

We are proud to announce a new partnership between Learning to Shine Occupational Therapy For Kids and Just Better Care - Illawarra and Southern Highlands, expanding our Occupational Therapy services into the Illawarra region

Just Better Care Illawarra established in 2011, provides in-home, social & lifestyle support service

15/09/2025

Exciting News!
We’re delighted to announce our new partnership with the incredible team at Just Better Care Illawarra Southern Highlands. Together, we’re expanding our Occupational Therapy services into the Illawarra region—bringing expert, compassionate care closer to home.

We’re also thrilled to welcome two wonderful additions to our OT team: Dr Susan Milne and Callan.

• Susan will be available at our Moss Vale clinic on Mondays and Tuesdays.
• Callan will be based in Wollongong, with one day a week dedicated to supporting clients in Moss Vale.

If you’d like to learn more about our services we’d love to hear from you.

20/12/2024

From everyone at the Learning to Shine team we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas & and happy new year. This year has been a blast and we have had so much fun with you all! See you all in 2025!🌟🎄