Occupational therapy supports children’s participation, independence, and development in preschool environments. Occupational therapists work with educators and leaders to embed play-based strategies into daily routines, supporting fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, and functional skills for learning.

Support may include group sessions, in-class modelling, and targeted strategies to improve engagement, coordination, attention, and participation. Occupational therapists also focus on educator capacity building through coaching, resources, and upskilling to support diverse developmental needs.

Leadership support helps guide inclusive practices across the whole setting, ensuring strategies are consistent and sustainable. Parent education is also provided, offering practical ways to support children’s development at home.

Through a collaborative approach, occupational therapy helps create environments where all children can build skills, access learning, and participate confidently with their peers.

• Improved AEDC outcomes, particularly in physical health, wellbeing, and social competence
• Stronger fine and gross motor skills, independence, and self-regulation.
• Increased educator confidence using sensory and motor strategies in daily routines.
• Greater family confidence supporting development and independence at home

In metropolitan areas, occupational therapy support is available in person, with flexible use of online or hybrid approaches as needed. In regional locations, services are delivered online.

All services are charged at $215 per hour. This includes face-to-face service delivery, administration (e.g. documentation, and development of tailored resources or workshops) and clinician travel time. Travel to early childhood services within the Adelaide metropolitan area is charged at the standard hourly rate and billed in 5-minute increments from the nearest AnglicareSA office. For non-metro locations, additional travel arrangements and charges will be negotiated as required.