EVIDENCE-INFORMED SUPPORT BY OUR EXPERIENCED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
Community-based Training & Professional Mentoring
Learn For Life provides occupational therapy–led training and professional mentoring for schools, support workers, allied health professionals, and community organisations.
Our work is practical and evidence-informed, with training focused on applying occupational therapy principles to everyday settings, and mentoring designed to support clinical confidence, reflective practice, and real-world decision making.
FOR SCHOOLS, SUPPORT WORKERS AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS
Group Training
We provide practical, evidence-informed occupational therapy training designed to support everyday practice in schools and community settings.
Training may focus on areas such as:
- Regulation and sensory needs
- Handwriting and fine motor development
- Manual handling and safe mobility
- Inclusive classroom and community practices
- Adapting environments to support accessibility and participation
Sessions are and tailored to your context, with a clear focus on applying occupational therapy principles in ways that are realistic, relevant, and usable in daily work.
Flexible Formats To Suit Your Setting
Delivery Options
Training can be delivered through:
- Does in-person mean in our clinic?
- On-site school or organisational workshops
- Online training
- Individual or small group formats
Delivery options are discussed to ensure the format aligns with your setting, goals, and capacity.
FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Supervision & Mentoring
We offer mentoring and supervision for occupational therapists, allied health assistants, and support professionals, providing a collaborative space to build confidence and strengthen everyday practice.
Mentoring may support professionals with:6
- Reflecting on clinical practice and decision-making
- Working through complex or challenging cases
- Developing and applying paediatric frameworks
- Strengthening documentation and reporting skills
- Supporting service delivery and professional development
- Exploring career progression and growth
Sessions are tailored to your goals and learning style, with a focus on practical strategies that can be applied confidently in your day-to-day work. Our approach supports growth with clarity, capability, and confidence.
Our Approach
Across both training and mentoring, our approach is:
Grounded in occupational therapy theory and evidence
Practical and relevant to day-to-day work
Collaborative rather than prescriptive
Respectful of existing knowledge and experience
Support is designed to be useful, applicable, and grounded in the realities of practice.
FAQs For Training & Mentoring
When your child is young and struggling, it’s normal to question whether support is needed or whether things will improve with time. These are some of the questions parents often ask.
What’s The Difference Between Training And Mentoring?
Training is designed for schools, support workers, and community organisations, and focuses on building practical skills that can be applied across teams and settings. Mentoring is designed for occupational therapists, allied health assistants, and support professionals, and focuses on professional development, clinical reasoning, and reflective practice.
Is The Training Delivered By Occupational Therapists?
Yes. All training is delivered by occupational therapists and grounded in occupational therapy principles and evidence, with a strong focus on real-world application.
Can Training Be Tailored To Our School Or Organisation?
Yes. Training is customised to your setting, team, and priorities so the content is relevant, practical, and easy to apply in everyday work.
Is Mentoring Only For Occupational Therapists?
Mentoring is available for occupational therapists, allied health assistants, and support professionals. Sessions are tailored to your role, experience level, and professional goals.
Can Mentoring Help With Complex Cases Or Documentation?
service delivery, and applying paediatric frameworks in practice.
Do You Offer Group Training And Group Mentoring?
Yes. Group training for schools or organisations and group mentoring or supervision for professionals are both available and can be discussed based on your needs.
How Do I Know Whether Training Or Mentoring Is The Right Fit?
If you’re unsure which option suits your needs, you’re welcome to get in touch. We can talk through your role, context, and goals to help clarify the most appropriate support.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Get Started with Learn for Life
Therapy for real life starts here. We make it simple.
1. Send us a referral or enquiry
2. We’ll be in touch within 1–2 business days
3. Meet your therapist, share your goals, and shape a plan together
4. Begin therapy where it suits you best