Sense Therapies (Bulli Clinic)
237 Princes Hwy, Bulli NSW 2516
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About Sense Therapies (Bulli Clinic)
Sense Therapies provides compassionate, neuro-affirming support for children in the Illawarra & Kiama regions through a play-based, strengths-focused approach. They help children build skills, confidence, and form friendships through individual and group therapy programs, supporting families to understand their child's disability or neurodivergence and enable participation in daily activities.
What's offered
Home or school visits
Clinic sessions
Services provided
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Behavioural Support
- ADHD Assessment
- Learning Support & Tutoring
Sense Therapies (Bulli Clinic) lists
- Occupational Therapy
- Play-based, neuro-affirming OT services using a flexible, family-focused approach to help children develop sensory processing, emotional regulation, and self-care skills.
- Speech Pathology
- Paediatric speech pathology services centered on communication needs, helping children develop speaking clarity, language comprehension, social communication, and literacy skills.
- Psychology
- Child and adolescent psychology services offering a safe space to navigate emotional and behavioural challenges, including anxiety, stress management, and family change.
- Psychometric Assessments
- Comprehensive formal assessments to evaluate cognitive profile, learning style, and developmental needs, including assessment for specific learning disorders, cognitive ability, and ADHD.
- Educational Therapy
- Individualised educational support that translates clinical therapy goals into play-based, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Group Programs
- Therapist-designed and led school term and holiday group programs including School Readiness, Beach & Surf, and therapeutic holiday camps to develop social confidence and friendship skills.
- Sense at School Programs
- Professional learning programs and support for educators in daycares, pre-schools, primary schools, and high schools to create inclusive learning environments.
- Sense Team Sports
- Sense Rugby and Sense AFL programs designed with paediatric occupational therapists and trained sports players to support emotional regulation, motor coordination, and team skills.
Get to know Sense Therapies (Bulli Clinic)
From Sense Therapies (Bulli Clinic)'s website.
Our approach
At Sense Sports, qualified Occupational Therapists bring therapeutic expertise directly into sporting club environments, working alongside coaches and volunteers on the same grounds where children train. Children start in a safe, supported setting and gradually transition to broader club activities at their own pace, learning to manage the natural emotions and unpredictability that sport brings. Sessions focus on real therapeutic outcomes, with many children showing meaningful gains in emotional regulation, social connection and gross motor skills. Rather than expecting children to adapt to clinical settings first, the program embeds allied health support within the community spaces where children want to belong. Every session is designed as a step toward the child becoming a genuine, long-term member of their club.
Working with families
Families are deeply integrated into the Sense Sports experience, with the sideline at each program becoming a space where parents meet others who truly understand their journey and share in their child's belonging. The platform includes a dedicated family portal with resources, program information and a safe, moderated community forum facilitated by therapists, allowing the connections formed on the sideline to continue growing. Parents and carers gain access to peer support in a natural, organic way — many families who arrive feeling isolated report leaving with a genuine community around them. Regular participation creates a routine and identity for children beyond their diagnosis, and this sense of belonging extends to the adults supporting them. The program acknowledges that meaningful inclusion cannot rest on families alone, but rather builds community and connection for everyone involved.
Meet the team
The team comprises qualified Occupational Therapists who understand both child development and sporting culture, working alongside coaches and volunteers within local clubs. The program was founded by rugby Olympian Jesse Parahi and Occupational Therapist Carlien Parahi, and is now delivered by the Sense Sports Foundation across multiple locations in Australia and New Zealand. Therapists engage in real-time debriefing and shared learning through a purpose-built platform, ensuring consistent, evidence-informed practice across the network. The broader team includes club coaches and volunteers who receive structured professional development and practical strategies to support inclusive participation. Many past participants have gone on to gain employment as coaches and mentors within the programs themselves.
Locations & areas served
Bulli
237 Princes Hwy, Bulli NSW 2516
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