Sensory processing Support at Play Partners — Across VIC

Children with sensory processing disorder often experience difficulties coordinating their movements and managing fine motor tasks, which can affect everyday activities like writing, eating, and self-care. Play Partners recognises that fine motor development and sensory processing are closely connected. Through targeted fine motor interventions, the clinic helps children build the strength, coordination, and confidence needed to manage sensory input more effectively. Examples of activities at Play Partners include hand strengthening exercises using therapy putty and tweezers to develop finger control, threading and bead work to improve hand-eye coordination and bilateral coordination, and scissor skills practice that combines motor planning with sensory feedback. These activities provide structured sensory input whilst building functional skills children use daily. Many families access Play Partners' services through NDIS funding (2025-26), which can cover occupational therapy support for eligible children. If you're considering whether your child might benefit from these services, an occupational therapist can assess their needs, though they cannot diagnose sensory processing disorder—this requires assessment from a medical professional. Play Partners works collaboratively to support your child's development across multiple areas.