Facilities and Activities

Sensory Room

NRMA Ballarat has a Sensory Room developed for families with a child or children on the autism spectrum.

This room has been carefully designed in close consultation with an occupational therapist, a specialist autism teacher and ASD parents. It has all the features you would expect to find in an autism specific educational setting including:

  • A lamp projecting lovely blue ocean waves on the ceiling, while playing calming music
  • A large free-standing hammock that can be used to rock a toddler or for a full-sized adult to rock themselves
  • A large crash mat and weighted blankets/cushions
  • A large collection of cushions providing a variety of tactile experiences
  • A 'Bilbo' to rock or spin a child in
  • A peanut-shaped gym ball to bounce on
  • A large time clock to help them 'finish'
  • Activity boxes can be requested from reception and these include kinetic sand, play dough, a sensory toy box and colouring supplies.

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