Play Therapy &

Early Intervention: FAQs

Paediatric Allied Health Service provides Play Therapy in the Sunshine Coast to a child as they build with blocks.  Inspiring Play: Play also offers Family and Parent Support to Sunshine Coast Families funded by the NDIS.

Connect

Paediatric Allied Health Therapist and Sunshine Coast Play Therapies offers sensory play and sand tray play at Inspiring Play: Play Therapy and Early Intervention Sunshine Coast.

Play

Sunshine Coast Child Counsellor and Paediatric Allied Health Therapist supports child as they play with sensory toys at Inspiring Play: Play Therapy and Early Intervention Sunshine Coast.

Grow

Sunshine Coast Child Counsellor offers emotional, social and behavioural support the young child using sand tray therapy as part of Paediatric Allied Health Play Therapy at Inspiring Play: Play Therapy and Early Intervention.

Thrive

We’re here to support you and your family

  • Play Therapy will support your child in the following areas:

    • Emotional Development

    • Social Development

    • Identifying and managing feelings

    • Fostering emotional intelligence

    • Self-esteem, confidence and resilience

    • Relationship building skills

    • Agency and decision-making skills

    Click here for more information about play therapy.

  • Inspiring Play is located at;

    10/160 Mudjimba Beach Road,
    Mudjimba Beach QLD 4564

    Please see directions here.

  • To learn more about Inspiring Play and Play Therapy and access the Inspiring Play Information Booklet here

  • Inspiring Play: Play Therapists are committed to working in collaborative partnerships with multidisciplinary paediatric allied health teams. We are experienced and dedicated to collaborating with;

    • Occupational Therapists

    • Speech Therapists

    • Social Workers

    • Psychologists

    • Developmental

      Educators

    • Dieticians

    • Physiotherapists.

  • You can call 0404 791 419 or email hello@inspiringplay.com.au to discuss your individual needs.

    Alternatively, you can fill out a referral form located on the Contact page here. We will be in contact for an obligation free discussion.

    With family consent, we also accept referrals from carers, GP’s, Schools, Allied Health Professionals, etc.

  • While the structure of play therapy sessions can vary depending on the unique needs of the child, there's generally a common process that's followed;

    - Initial intake & assessment sessions
    - Child Play Therapy Weekly Sessions x 5
    - Parent/Carer update
    - Child Play Therapy Weekly Sessions x 5
    - Parent Carer update.


    Our play therapists are dedicated to working closely with your family to ensure that your child's progress is closely monitored and reviewed throughout the therapeutic process.

  • Early Intervention Sessions are generally 45 minutes long.

    Fees may be Privately Self-Funded.

    We also offer our services to Self-managed or Plan Managed NDIS Participants.

    Inspiring Play Early Intervention Services can be accessed under the following NDIS line items:



    Early Intervention Supports (0 to 6 years)

 Capacity Building- Improved Daily Living

    Capacity Building Supports (ages 7 to 10 years) 

Capacity Building- Improved Daily Living

    Please see our current fee structure here.

  • Yes. Participants who have self-managed or plan managed NDIS Plans can access early intervention support with our Early Childhood Professionals and Play Therapists.

    Inspiring Play Early Intervention Services can be accessed under the following NDIS line items:

    Early Intervention Supports (0 to 6 years)

    Capacity Building- Improved Daily Living
    Early Childhood Supports- Early Childhood Professional

    Capacity Building Supports (ages 7 to 10 years)

    Capacity Building- Improved Daily Living
    Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training- Other Professional

  • Inspiring Play requires 48 hours notice for appointment cancellations.

    Due to the ongoing structure and demand for our services, rescheduling of appointments at short notice is unavailable at this time.

    Please note cancellation fees apply.

  • Inspiring Play offers appointment times Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30.

    We offer both in clinic and mobile services during these times.

  • Inspiring Play follows the Play Therapy Practitioners Association Code of Conduct found here.