Fine motor delay Support at Play Partners — Across VIC

Play Partners supports children experiencing fine motor skills delay through targeted occupational therapy interventions designed to build strength, coordination, and control in the hands and fingers. Fine motor development is essential for everyday activities like writing, eating, dressing, and play. At Play Partners in Across, the occupational therapy team works with children to develop these skills through purposeful, play-based activities that feel engaging rather than like therapy. Examples of interventions include precision grip exercises using tweezers to pick up small objects, hand-strengthening activities with therapy putty, and pencil control work progressing from large crayons to standard writing implements. The clinic may also incorporate bilateral coordination tasks, such as threading beads or using scissors, which require both hands to work together effectively. Play Partners recognises that fine motor development varies widely among children, and therapy is individualised to each child's needs and interests. If your child may be eligible for NDIS funding (2025-26), the team can discuss how therapy sessions might be supported through your plan. Parents are encouraged to contact Play Partners to discuss whether fine motor therapy could benefit their child.