Wondering if your child's pencil grip is affecting handwriting? Discover 10 fun occupational therapy activities to build hand strength, improve pencil control and support confident writing at home.

Is your child finding handwriting difficult? Learn why handwriting is about more than neat writing, discover the underlying skills involved, and explore practical occupational therapy tips to support writing confidence at home.

Looking for easy fine motor activities at home? Learn how to build hand strength, coordination and confidence with 10 practical occupational therapy activities that support handwriting, school readiness and everyday independence.

Discover how occupational therapists support fatigue management and energy conservation through practical strategies, adaptive equipment, and personalised daily living support.

Learn how occupational therapists support pressure care management through seating assessments, positioning strategies, assistive technology, and pressure injury prevention.

Learn how occupational therapy supports falls prevention through home safety assessments, assistive technology, home modifications, and personalised strategies to improve safety and independence.

Discover what a career in adult community Occupational Therapy really looks like — from supporting independence at home to functional assessments, assistive technology, and helping clients achieve meaningful everyday goals.

What does a paediatric Occupational Therapist actually do each day? From sensory regulation and fine motor skills to school visits and therapy groups, discover the rewarding and varied world of paediatric OT.

Discover how paediatric occupational therapy supports children’s development, emotional regulation, sensory processing, fine motor skills, and participation in everyday life.

Discover how occupational therapists use current research and evidence-based practice to guide intervention, improve outcomes, and support meaningful participation in everyday life.

Looking for practical ways to support independence, emotional regulation, and everyday participation? In this blog, Clinical Director Claire shares simple Occupational Therapy tips that can make daily life easier for children, teens, adults, and families. From creating routines to breaking tasks into smaller steps, discover practical OT strategies that support confidence, participation, and meaningful progress at home, school, work, and in the community.

Self-care for adults is about maintaining independence, managing energy, and supporting physical and mental wellbeing. Discover practical strategies including energy conservation, daily routines, and therapy supports to improve quality of life.

Self-care for teens is essential for managing stress, building independence, and supporting mental wellbeing. Learn how to help teenagers develop healthy routines, emotional regulation, and balanced lifestyles.

Self-care for primary school children includes building independence with daily routines, managing emotions, and developing social skills. Discover practical strategies to support your child’s confidence, organisation, and wellbeing.

Self-care for preschoolers is about more than routines — it’s about building independence, confidence, and emotional regulation through everyday activities like dressing, feeding, and play. Learn practical strategies to support your child’s development at home.

Fine motor skills are essential for everyday tasks like writing, dressing, and eating. Learn how occupational therapy supports children to build strong, coordinated hand skills.

Struggling with messy or slow handwriting? Occupational therapy can help children develop the fine motor and visual skills needed for confident writing and school success.

Help your teen build confidence, organisation, and independence with occupational therapy strategies that make daily life easier.

Support your child to become more independent with practical OT tips that build confidence in everyday routines — from dressing to eating and play!

Celebrate OT Week 2025 with South Coast Therapy & Support Group! This year’s theme, “Occupational Therapy in Action,” highlights how OTs empower people of all ages to live more independent, meaningful lives. From helping children develop life skills and adults return to work, to supporting older people to stay safe at home, our occupational therapists make a real difference every day. We love what we do because we see the impact — one goal, one activity, one breakthrough at