Welcome to Mini Explorers Sensory Play
At Mini Explorers Sensory Play, we believe that play is a powerful influence on a child's social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Our sensory play encourages learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving, and creativity, building nerve connections in the brain and encouraging the development of language and motor skills. Join us for a fun and stimulating playtime experience!
MEET THE TEAM
At Mini Explorers Sensory Play, we provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child to explore and learn through sensory play. Our staff are dedicated to helping your child grow and develop in all areas, from social skills to fine motor abilities. Our team at Mini Explorers Sensory Play are passionate about fostering a love of learning through play and exploration. Each staff member brings their unique skills and experience to the sensory play sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment for your child.
Hannah
Co-Founder
Primary School Teacher
Hannah is one of the founding owners of Mini Explorers Sensory Play Inc.
After becoming a new mum to her baby boy Teddy, at the beginning of 2023, she soon realised there were limited opportunities available for new mums, babies and toddlers in the Warrnambool area. After roping in another fellow mum, they developed the idea of offering sensory play experiences with opportunities to enhance parents' knowledge and skills around play, investigation and exploration.
Hannah has been teaching for over seven years and has held a variety of inclusive education leadership roles over this time. She attended university at ACU in Ballarat to complete her Bachelor of Primary Education and then went on to further attain her Diploma of Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Hannah has also undertaken professional development in the area of Sensory Play and Play Therapy.
Throughout her career, she has developed a deep appreciation for the role of the parent as the ‘first teacher’ and knows the importance of providing rich, authentic experiences in early childhood. Hannah is passionate about introducing sensory play in early childhood as it encourages learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity.
Brooke
Co-Founder
Occupational Therapist
Brooke is one of the founding owners of Mini Explorers Sensory Play Inc.
Brooke is a mum to little Harry, who was born in early 2023, and an Occupational Therapist (OT) who has been practising for over six years. After completing her studies at Deakin University in Geelong, Brooke worked in aged care before making the transition to private practice working with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Transport Accident Commission (TAC) clients.
Brooke is currently working across the South West of Victoria empowering individuals of varying ages and backgrounds to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of their abilities. Brooke works to develop and build relationships with her clients to allow them to live as independently as possible and achieve their personal goals. This in turn allows her clients to contribute to the local community in a meaningful and positive way. Brooke draws on a range of approaches to her therapy and prior to becoming a mother specialised in various areas of OT including Home Modifications and Specialised Housing Options as well as prescribing Assistive Technology for clients. Brooke has since undertaken additional study to ensure her knowledge of Play Therapy based interventions is current and adhere to best practice.
Brooke strives to achieve positive client outcomes and work towards specified therapy goals. Brooke is Ahpra accredited and is committed to ongoing professional development to expand her knowledge and provide the highest quality of patient centred services possible.
Photographs - Heidi Lea Photography