Helping kids to thrive through team sports.
An AFL based occupational therapy program designed to help kids become part of a team.
1.
BUILD CONFIDENCE
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Sense AFL helps kids develop their confidence and self-esteem, learn how to follow instructions, wait their turn & be part of a group through team sports.
2.
BE ACTIVE
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Sense AFL allows kids to have a regular activity that can be their own while learning new skills, giving them a great community to belong to for life.
3.
HAVE FUN
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Sense AFL provides a safe and fun environment for kids to make friends, learn how to manage their emotions and improve their ability to self-regulate.
When therapy meets AFL
Founded by Occupational Therapist, Carlien Parahi and Australia’s Rugby Sevens Olympian Jesse Parahi, Sense AFL gives kids a safe environment where experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapists work with Trained AFL Players to help kids achieve success. We utilise a child’s strengths and their motivation to help them participate and be part of a community of their own.
Come and join us
Explore all of our locations to find a Sense Team Sports provider near you.
We’d love for your family to join our community and become part of the team!
The Sydney Swans shared a special morning with Sense AFL as they hosted a fun-filled training session at their HQ and Community Centre.
May 4, 2023, 1:39pm
Sense AFL is an AFL-based Occupational Therapy program for neurodiverse children, and children with disabilities who require support to be part of a team.
They use sensory and social benefits of AFL to help children develop their sensory, social, emotional, and physical skills, all while connecting them to their community.
Former captain Brett Kirk was on hand to help with the activities, while players Lachlan McAndrew and Aaron Francis also joined to put smiles on faces.
“What an incredible day of coming together and sharing the joy and benefits of AFL with our families," Sense AFL Co-Founder Carlien Parahi said.
"We are passionate about creating an environment where they feel supported and safe to participate in a way that’s meaningful to them.
"The Swans created the experience of a lifetime for our families and we can’t wait for the next.”
Interested in becoming a
Sense Team Sports Provider?
Are you an Occupational Therapist or do you employ Occupational Therapists?
Are you an Assistant, Volunteer or Coach?
Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives through sports?
