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'Quiet Space' shopping hours introduced at some Kmart stores

'Quiet Space' shopping hours (Wednesday 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm) have been introduced into some Kmart stores to provide a low-sensory shopping experience. This…

A wooden tray with multicoloured rice within. A childs hand is playing in the tray. There are toys and tools around the tray.

A recipe for sensory play

This recipe is not to eat, it's to play with! Sensory play can be calming and often has the benefit of helping fine motor, and hand-eye coordination skills dep…

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Amber’s sensory-friendly Christmas trifle

Christmas can be a difficult time for people with sensory issues and Autism. Sharing food with family and friends can be problematic and painful when presented…

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Basic Bliss Balls

A recipe is always fun when you can use it as sensory play. In this recipe, we promise you mess, fun, and healthy bites to snack on. There are endless variati…

a cast iron skillet filled with crumble. applies, cinamon sticks and star anise arranged around it.

Comforting Crumble

For a warming dessert on these cooler, crisp nights, a comforting crumble can be the ultimate hearty and healthy-ish comfort food. It can be prepared in advanc…

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Dementia Awareness: the i-Remember Memory Cases

The iRemember Memory Cases are an initiative of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG). First developed a number of years ago they are resource…

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Handwashing, Face masks, Sensory Processing and COVID-19

If you are supporting someone who lives with Sensory Processing difficulties, then explaining the need for good hygiene practices to "stop the spread" can be m…

Two fabric drawstring bags in from of a tree with lights. One bag has a pattern of red Christmas trees, and the other has a tag with "Merry Christmas".

Inclusive Christmas ideas

We have put together some considerations to help make Christmas more inclusive, hoping you can enjoy it more.

A child plays at home, In the backgroundare fairy lights, bunting, a chair, childs kitchen and toy house. On the floor is a bucket with dried pasta and a cup.

Sensory toys to make at home

Sensory play can be calming, mindful and often has the benefit of helping fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination skills, depending on the exercise. Here a…

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Tips for creating a sensory room

"Sensory room" is a broad term for a therapeutic space that combines a range of stimuli to help individuals to develop and engage their senses. They are design…

A young girl sits on the kitchen bench beside the sink. She washes the dishes with her feet.

Tips to help with chores

Learning to help with chores is part of being a family, starting the journey to independence, and learning life skills. Chores develop discipline, teach hygien…