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.
HOW WE SUPPORT CHILDREN TO THRIVE
Training & Eduction
Accessible workshops, online learning, and practical resources for educators, clinicians, and families.
FOR CLINICIANS Clinical mentoring and professional development
FOR EDUCATORS Foundational workshop and specialised topics
FOR FAMILIES Small group workshops, online modules, intensive consultation support
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Clinical services & school consultation
Relationship-based occupational therapy working with children, families, and educators to build capability and support participation in everyday life.
1:1 therapy in community settings
Flexible support models including intensive consultation options
School consultation partnerships
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Community partnerships
Collaborating with local organisations to extend support beyond funded services.
Building accessible pathways for all families to access child development strategies, guidance and training.
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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.
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.
THREE PATHWAYS TO SUPPORT
Families
Community-based occupational therapy for children 0-12 years with developmental needs. Plus accessible training options for parents and caregivers.
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Educators
Practical support and training for early childhood educators, teachers, school support staff, and OSHC staff. School consultation and partnerships are also available.
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Clinicians
Clinical supervision and mentoring for paediatric OTs. Reflective practice support without judgement.
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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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