Aquatic Occupational Therapy

Developmental Play and Learning in the Pool

Occupational Therapy in the pool encourages motor development, supports effective sensory processing, and develops social interaction, play & communication skills.

Aquatic therapy is the use of water to support or teach a child skills just like they would in “land therapy.” These skills could include learning to have better balance when walking or climbing stairs, making it easier to jump, improving running speed, practising sitting to standing or perhaps even floating or swimming.

The goal is to improve a child’s independence to complete tasks in their everyday life – some of which may be more difficult when the child is on land.

Aquatic Occupational Therapy

Lilian Davine

Occupational Therapist

Lilian recently graduated from the Australian Catholic University. She is a strong believer that, if given the most appropriate support, every child has the potential to succeed, and is passionate about assisting children and families in the pursuit of this.

James Efremidis

Occupational Therapist

James is a paediatric Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with children and families to promote their independence and set them up for the future. James is passionate about aquatic OT and loves to see children develop in an aquatic environment.

Stacey Arianie

AHA Team Leader & Occupational Therapist

Stacey enjoys working with children and their families to reach their goals. She loves supporting them to develop the skills and confidence they need to participate in activities that are important to them.

Tesharnie Gruar

Occupational Therapist

Tesharnie enjoys working with children of all ages to help them reach their goals while having fun along the way! She has special interest areas of toilet training and fine motor skills.