EVIDENCE-INFORMED SUPPORT BY OUR EXPERIENCED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
Occupational Therapy Training & Professional Mentoring
You are in a classroom or a clinic room, and something is stretching the edges of what you feel equipped for. Our occupational therapy-led training and professional mentoring are designed to close that gap, practically, in the settings where it matters most.
FOR SCHOOLS, SUPPORT WORKERS AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS
OT Group Training for Schools and Community Organisations
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 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
Training Delivery Options
Training can be delivered through:
- Clinic-based in-person sessions
- 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
Professional Supervision and Mentoring for Allied Health
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:
- 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 to Training and Mentoring
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you are a school coordinator exploring training options or an allied health professional considering mentoring, it is natural to have questions. Here are some of the ones we hear most often.
What Is the Difference Between Training and Mentoring?
Training is designed for groups or organisations and focuses on building practical knowledge around specific topics, such as sensory regulation, handwriting development, or inclusive classroom strategies. Mentoring is an individually tailored professional development process for allied health practitioners. It provides a collaborative space to reflect on clinical practice, work through challenges, and build confidence over time. Both are led by experienced occupational therapists.
Is the Training Delivered by Occupational Therapists?
Yes. All training and mentoring at Learn for Life is delivered by experienced, AHPRA-registered occupational therapists. Our facilitators have applied clinical experience in the areas they teach, so training is grounded in real-world practice rather than theory alone. We draw on current evidence and tailor content to the context and goals of the group or individual.
Can Training Be Tailored to Our School or Organisation?
Yes. We design training around your setting, your team, and the specific challenges you are facing. Whether you work in a school, a disability support organisation, or another community context, we take time to understand what will be most useful before we begin. Training topics, format, and delivery mode can all be adjusted to suit your needs and the time you have available.
Is Mentoring Only Available to Occupational Therapists?
No. While many of our mentees are occupational therapists, we also offer mentoring to allied health assistants and other support professionals who benefit from OT-informed guidance. If you are unsure whether mentoring is right for your role, contact us and we can discuss what the process would look like for your specific context and goals.
Can Mentoring Help With Complex Cases or Documentation and Reporting?
Yes. Working through complex or challenging cases is one of the most common reasons professionals seek mentoring. Sessions provide a structured, reflective space to think through clinical reasoning, assessment findings, and next steps. Strengthening documentation and report writing is also a frequent focus, particularly for practitioners working within NDIS contexts where clear, evidence-informed writing is essential.
Do You Offer Group Training and Group Mentoring?
Yes, for both. Group training is our primary format for schools and community organisations, and works well for teams of varying sizes. Group mentoring is also available for small professional cohorts who want to build shared knowledge, reflective practice, and peer support alongside individual growth. Contact us to discuss which format best suits your team and what you are hoping to achieve.
How Do I Know Whether Training or Mentoring Is the Right Fit?
If you are a school, support organisation, or community group looking to build knowledge and practical skills across a team, training is likely the right fit. If you are an allied health professional looking for structured, reflective support for your own practice and professional development, mentoring is more appropriate. If you are still unsure, reach out and we will help you work out which pathway fits your situation and goals.
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