Little Hands, Big Minds

Supporting Fine Motor & Thinking Skills Through Play

The next webinar in our Strong Starts for Tiny Sparks series is being co-hosted by Staci Grant (Occupational Therapist) and Kathryn Monaco (Educational & Developmental Psychologist)  on April 15th at 12.30pm. Staci and Kathryn are both part of the team at Western Kids Health and will cover information including:

  • How do kids build their brains and hands through play?

  • What are fine motor or hand skills?

  • What are cognitive skills? 

  • Practical ideas for play 

Please submit your questions and register your attendance.

Tiny Sparks Play Crew

The first Tiny Sparks Play Crew meet is just around the corner.  Pop these dates in your diary.

  • Saturday March 8

  • Saturday June 7

  • Saturday August 30

  • Saturday November 15

Tiny Sparks Play Crew has been co-designed with the team at Western Kids Health to support families with Neonatal Unit Graduates aged 0-3. 

📍 Western Kids Health, Victoria House, Thorburn Way, Shenton Park

⏰ 9:30am - 11:30am

👶 Perfect for parents of NICU graduates aged 0-3 years!

Door prize generously donated by Peach & Pip

Strong Starts for Tiny Sparks

New program alert!

We are thrilled to be bringing a new offering to the table in 2025. Strong Starts for Tiny Sparks will be a series of monthly webinars on topics of interest to the community.

Bringing your baby home from the NICU is a huge milestone—one that comes with excitement, but also new challenges. You want to support their development, but between feeds, naps, and everyday life, who has time to “add in” play?

✨ Here’s the secret: Play doesn’t have to be something extra. It can be part of what you’re already doing! ✨

In this free webinar with Tiny Sparks & paediatric physiotherapist Nicole Pates (@nicole_kidsphysio), we’ll show you how to:

✔️ Make daily routines (like bath time & mealtime) playful for babies and toddlers under 3 🛁🍽️
✔️ Use simple tricks to boost connection & communication 🗣️💛
✔️ Turn “must-dos” into FUN moments 🎶✨

📅 Date & Time

📍 Online | FREE | 27th February at 2pm

👶 Perfect for parents of NICU graduates aged 0-3 years!

Spaces are limited—RSVP now!

HBF Run for a Reason 2025

Perth, it’s time to lace up and make every step count! 💙 Join Tiny Sparks WA at the HBF Run for a Reason 2025 and help us support WA families navigating premature and high-risk pregnancies.

Whether you walk, jog, or run, your participation makes a huge impact on little fighters and their families. 💪👶 Every step you take helps us provide life-changing support, resources, and advocacy.

✨ How to get involved:
✅ Sign up for the run! 🏅
✅ Choose Tiny Sparks WA as your charity 💖
✅ Spread the word & rally your squad! 📢

Let’s run with purpose and spark hope together!