Supporting children to flourish in their everyday environments through relationship-based practice, accessible training, and collaborative partnerships.
WESTERN ADELAIDE'S PAEDIATRIC OT RESOURCE HUB
Whether you’re a family seeking therapy support, an educator wanting practical child development strategies, or a clinician seeking support—we’re here to help.
WHAT GUIDES OUR PRACTICE
RELATIONSHIP-BASED
Connection and safety come before skills. Children learn best when they feel safe and supported.
COLLABORATIVE
You’re the expert in your own setting. We bring experience, knowledge and a variety of methods.
ACCESSIBLE
Making complex child development understanding achievable without jargon or overwhelm.
NATURAL & GROUNDED
Supporting participation in everyday environments where children actually live and learn.
EMPOWERING
Building capability and confidence as well as creating dependency.
PARTNERSHIPS
Working with schools to deliver aligned and value-driven support services.
HOW WE SUPPORT CHILDREN TO FLOURISH
For children and families
Relationship-based occupational therapy working with children 0-12 years, their families and their "care team" to build capability and support participation in everyday life.
1:1 therapy in community settings
Intensive consultation support
Group and learning options
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For educators / community
Practical support and training for early childhood educators, teachers, school support staff, and OSHC staff. Collaboration with local organisations to extend support beyond funded services.
Staff training tailored to your setting
School consultation partnerships
Community partnerships
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For OT clinicians
Clinical supervision and mentoring for paediatric OTs.
Reflective practice support without judgement.
1:1 reflective mentoring/supervision
Clinical reflection tools
Training and resources
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OVER 70 YEARS COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE
We’re a small team of experienced paediatric OTs committed to supporting children, families, educators, and fellow clinicians in western Adelaide.
Founded by Rachel van der Linden in 2014, Play & Learn OT has built trust through genuine relationship-based practice and collaborative excellence.
CONFIDENT AND CONNECTED CHILDREN
Our foundation workshop for educators, parents and OT clinicians. Understanding brain-body development, the power of relationships, practical regulation tools, and strategies that actually work in your setting.
– 3-hour interactive workshop
– delivered in a single session or split across two sessions
– suitable for educators, OSHC staff, support workers
– available for site-based or individual bookings
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