Barefoot Therapists

12/11/2025

Learning a new speech sound takes time, patience and fun!

28/10/2025

For OT week. Did you know the only people who can train in, and provide HIPPOTHERAPY are OTs, Physios and Speechies. Sarah Munn (OT) completed her training in WA. Hippotherapy relies on the movement of the horse as a major contribution to reaching goals around as balance, physical stamina, alignment, muscle tone, and even has been seen to help with drooling. Traditionally researched on people with physical disabilities this is a specific area of advanced scope practice for very few OTs in Australia.

28/10/2025

25/10/2025

OT Week is 27 October - 2 November 2025

09/10/2025

FREE Mornington Peninsula Shire event with renowned clinical psychologist, Andrew Fuller, on supporting your child with a strength-based approach to neurodivergence.

08/10/2025

FREE event with psychologist Andrew Fuller: Supporting your child with a strength-based approach to neurodivergence. Courtesy of Mornington Peninsula Shire - see image for how to book your place.

25/09/2025

19/09/2025

Team bonding hack: step away from the reports and get creative. Turns out, laughter and paint go a long way!

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16/09/2025

Natural consequences offer powerful opportunities for shaping behaviour. They foster resilience, build confidence, and lead to lasting, meaningful growth.

Thinking about using a sticker chart or reward system? Try pausing to consider what a natural consequence might look like instead.

02/09/2025

New funding is available for Police and first responders in Victoria for Animal Assisted Therapy. If you are eligible for this kind of therapy we can provide it at Gadara Farm. Look for Barefoot Therapists on the Animal Therapies Ltd provider list.
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01/09/2025

Hey! OT’s check this out. Do you want to provide OT at our Child & Family Centre and Gadara Farm. Come and join us.

Need a workplace with a difference? Join our Child & Family Team. Enjoy providing clinic and/or farm-based & animal-assisted Occupational Therapy.