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For Early Learning

Strengthening Child Participation.

Empowering Educators.

Supporting Whole-Centre Impact.

We see the work you’re doing. We know how much care, patience and intention goes into supporting young children every day. The guidance, warmth and connection you offer helps shape how children see themselves and the world around them.

We partner with early learning teams to support childrens participation, wellbeing and development within the environments where they learn and grow.

We’re here to offer an occupational therapy lens and toolkit, whether that’s building educator confidence, identifying children who may need extra support, creating regulating environments, strengthening social and emotional skills or supporting motor skill development.

Our services are designed to complement the important work you’re already doing, helping every child feel safe, capable and ready to engage.

Flexible partnership options allow centres to choose individual services or combine programs to strengthen wellbeing and development across the whole centre.

What Guides our Work

Evidence-informed practice led by experienced Occupational Therapists
Practical strategies that educators can use every day
A collaborative partnership with educators and leadership
Alignment with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), with strategies embedded into everyday routines and learning experiences
Enhancement of centre programming, contributing evidence toward the National Quality Standard (NQS)
Support for outcomes reflected in the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC)
Funding pathways available, including Preschool Boost

Professional Development Workshops

Our professional development trainings are grounded in occupational therapy and developmental science, offering practical strategies that educators can use with confidence in real early learning settings. Each workshop is supported by coaching to help embed strategies into everyday practice.

Professional Development

Child Development Groups

Our small-group programs are designed to support children to feel confident, connected and engaged in their everyday early learning environment. Delivered within early learning settings, each program supports the development of regulation, social connection and early learning foundations, while building educator confidence alongside the child.

Child Development Groups

Developmental Screening

Early identification plays an important role in supporting children to engage, learn and feel confident in their everyday environments. Our small-group screening offers a gentle and practical way to better understand how children are developing - highlighting strengths, identifying areas that may need support, and guiding the next steps with clarity.

Environmental Design Consultation

The environments children learn, play and engage in have a powerful impact on their regulation, learning and participation. Grounded in occupational therapy, environmental psychology and design principles this consultation offers a practical and thoughtful way to reflect on your environment through an occupational therapy lens, identifying what’s working well, where challenges may be arising, and how small changes can make a meaningful difference.

OT Consultation

Sometimes what’s needed isn’t a program, but space to think, reflect and problem-solve together. Our OT consultation offers a flexible and responsive way to explore the needs of your setting, whether you’re navigating a specific challenge, building on existing strengths, or looking to embed best practice more consistently across your team.

Ready to bring Motivate Kids to your centre?

We’d love to learn more about your setting and how we can support your team. All of our training can be tailored to meet the needs of your organisation, whether you're looking for a one-off workshop or a whole-centre approach. Let us know how we can best support your team and our Early Learning Co-Ordinator be in touch to explore the best fit for you.