Building Blocks Therapy

01/03/2026

🌟 Join Our Team at Building Blocks Therapy 🌟

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a workplace where you feel truly supported, valued, and inspired?

At Building Blocks Therapy, we’re more than just a team — we’re a dynamic, collaborative community passionate about helping kids and families thrive.

✨ Work alongside a supportive and caring team
✨ Grow your skills in a positive, encouraging environment
✨ Make a meaningful difference every single day

If you’re ready to love where you work and be part of something special, we would love to hear from you!

📩 Apply now or reach out to learn more — your next opportunity could start here!
➡ https://www.seek.com.au/job/90342828?ref=cm-ui

01/03/2026

🧩 Little hands, big connections 💛

When kids build puzzles, they’re not just playing — they’re strengthening problem-solving skills, visual perception, patience, and confidence. Every piece placed is a small win that builds focus and resilience.

Even more powerful? The connection that happens when we sit beside them, encourage them, and celebrate the “I did it!” moments together.

At Building Blocks Therapy, we love using play with purpose to support growing minds and hearts. ✨

28/02/2026

Busy Mum Survival Tip – Connection Without Screens

Looking for something simple to do with your little one while you’re out and about?

Whether you’ve got a bub in the pram, a toddler in tow, or older kids at sport… those in-between moments can feel long. And it’s so easy to reach for technology.

But lately, I’ve been trying something different again.

I found these magnetic blocks at Kmart, and I absolutely love them. They’re small, easy to pack, and surprisingly engaging. Even my 13-year-old will sometimes join in!

They’re not out all the time — they just live quietly in the bag. They’re there for those moments when we’re waiting… sitting next to the netball or basketball court … or between appointments.

Right now in our nappy bag we’ve got:
• Magnetic blocks
• A magnetic drawing board
• A few different fidgets
• A couple of little princess dolls

That’s it. Nothing fancy.

The key is rotation.
Not everything out at once.
Just a few simple things that come out when needed — which makes them exciting again.

It’s not about being Pinterest-perfect.
It’s about having a little “connection kit” in your bag so you can:
• Avoid defaulting to screens
• Regulate together
• Build connection in those small, ordinary moments

If you’re busy and rushing between sports, appointments, or school pick-ups — think about creating a tiny resource kit that works for your family.

I’d love to know — what do you keep in your “out and about” bag that helps your little ones stay engaged?

25/02/2026

✏️ Is handwriting hard work for your child?

Handwriting is a huge part of everyday school life.

Many children:
• Work incredibly hard just to keep up
• Struggle with letter formation
• Find it tricky to get letters sitting on the line
• Tire quickly at the table
• Have difficulty maintaining posture
• Feel frustrated when their ideas don’t match what they can get onto paper

Sometimes it’s not “a big problem” — but it’s a daily drain on confidence and energy.

At Building Blocks Therapy, we support children to build the underlying skills that make handwriting easier — posture, strength, motor planning, visual-motor integration, and confidence.

It doesn’t have to mean ongoing therapy.
Sometimes a short block of focused sessions is all that’s needed to:
• Build skills
• Reduce frustration
• Increase confidence
• Help your child feel successful at school

School is such a big part of a child’s life. When handwriting feels hard, it can quietly impact how they feel about learning.

If this sounds familiar, we’d love to help.

📩 Message me directly
📞 Call 0400 514 424
📧 Email lize@buildingblockstherapy.com.au

We currently have limited capacity and can support your child promptly.

Let’s empower them. Let’s build their skills. Let’s help them love school again

25/02/2026

✨ Sensational Stars is back for Term 2! ✨

Our Sensational Stars Social Program at Building Blocks Therapy is designed to support children in building confidence, connection, and social skills — with parents involved every step of the way. 💛

Through fun, structured activities, children practice:

⭐ Making and keeping friends
⭐ Turn-taking and teamwork
⭐ Sensory system exploration
⭐ Communication skills

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent involvement is a key part of this program, helping you learn practical strategies to support your child’s social growth at home and in everyday moments.

📅 Limited spots available for Term 2

📩 Reach out today to learn more or secure your child’s place!

20/02/2026

✨ We’re now on TikTok! ✨

We’re excited to share that Building Blocks Therapy is officially on TikTok — and we’d love for our families to join us over there! 💛

You’ll find:

🎥 Therapy tips you can use at home
🧠 Fun developmental insights
👶 Play ideas for little learners
💬 Real moments from our team

Come follow along, learn with us, and be part of our community! 👇

20/02/2026

18/02/2026

🧱 Play with purpose.

When kids play with blocks, they’re doing so much more than building towers — they’re building skills for life. 💛

Block play supports:

✨ Fine motor strength and hand control
✨ Hand–eye coordination
✨ Problem solving and planning
✨ Spatial awareness
✨ Focus and persistence
✨ Creativity and confidence

In Occupational Therapy, we use simple play experiences like blocks to support big developmental gains.

Because the best therapy often looks like play. 🙌

18/02/2026

✨ Tummy time doesn’t have to be perfect — it just needs to happen.

Little bits, often, can make a big difference. 💛

Tummy time helps build neck strength, core muscles, and the confidence babies need for rolling, sitting, and crawling.

Start small. Stay consistent. Watch them grow.

Want support while your little one builds these skills?

Join our Cuddle & Crawl Crew Playgroup 👇
https://www.buildingblockstherapy.com.au/services/cuddle-and-crawl-crew-playgroup/

17/02/2026

✨ Tip Tuesday — The Power of Play ✨

Play isn’t just fun — it’s how children learn best.

Through play, kids build language, develop social skills, strengthen their bodies, and learn to regulate big emotions.

When we protect time for play, we’re not “just keeping them busy”…
We’re helping build confident, capable little humans. 💛

This week’s tip:

🧩 Follow your child’s lead in play for 10 minutes a day — no directing, just join their world. You’ll be amazed what grows.

At Building Blocks Therapy, we use purposeful play to support real developmental progress.

14/02/2026

These are my go-to favourites that we use all the time in our house. Our kids currently range from 5 months to 13 years, and honestly… these never get old. They rotate in and out of the cupboard and get loved every single time 💛

Our top picks:
Kickbricks
Magnetic Blocks
Zoobs
Star/snowflake construction
Straw construction
Mecano
Knex
Mobilo

Open-ended, creative, and brilliant for mixed ages — highly recommend 👌

11/02/2026

Happy Birthday, Isabella! 🎉💛

Today we’re celebrating our amazing Therapist Assistant who brings so much passion, kindness, and care into everything she does. Your dedication to learning, growing, and supporting others shines through every single day.

You have a beautiful way of bringing light to everyone around you, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our team. Wishing you a birthday filled with love, joy, and all the wonderful things you deserve.

Have the best day, Isabella! ✨🎂