Trial Before You Buy! Therapist-Led Equipment Trials for Children
Adaptive and sensory equipment can be incredibly supportive for children - but not every tool works for every child. Many families invest in expensive equipment only to discover it isn’t the right fit.
At Instant OT, we offer therapist-led equipment trials so families can confidently trial supportive equipment before purchasing.
Our curated range focuses on high-impact items that support regulation, attention, posture, learning and daily functioning.
Equipment Available for Trial
Bloom Stool (Wobble Stool)
Supports active sitting, posture and attention during desk-based tasks. Ideal for children who benefit from subtle movement while learning.
Height Adjustable Wobble Stool
Provides dynamic seating to support core engagement, body awareness and sustained focus.
HowdaHUG Chair
Designed for children who benefit from deep sensory input to support calm, focus and body awareness. The gentle rocking movement and supportive design create a secure seating experience, helping to reduce fidgeting and improve attention during seated tasks - perfect for classroom environments.
Wedge Cushion
Promotes upright posture and subtle movement to support focus and regulation during seated tasks.
Round Wobble Cushion
Provides gentle movement to support posture, sensory regulation and focus during seated tasks and mat time.
Swivel Chair
Allows gentle rocking, twisting and balance movements to support focus and sensory regulation, while building core strength and encouraging upright posture during learning activities.
Compression Clothing
Provides gentle, consistent pressure to support regulation throughout the day. Designed as adaptive clothing, it offers calming proprioceptive input to help children feel more secure and aware of their body.
Compression Bed Sheets
Designed to provide gentle, calming pressure to support relaxation and sleep. Made from breathable fabric suitable for the Australian climate, these sheets offer soothing proprioceptive input to help children feel secure and settled at bedtime.
Sensory Body Sock
A soft, stretchy fabric tube that gently wraps around the body to provide light compression and resistance during movement and play. It supports body awareness, regulation and calming through gentle proprioceptive input.
Slope Handwriting Board
Provides an angled surface to support upright posture, improved wrist position and more efficient pencil grip during writing tasks. The raised angle encourages better shoulder, arm and hand alignment while promoting visual tracking and accurate letter formation.
Time Timer Watch
A discreet, wearable visual timer that supports routines, focus and independence throughout the day. With timer, clock and alarm modes, it helps children manage time, transitions and self-regulation in a portable format.
Smart Balance Boards
A smart balance board designed to build balance, coordination and strength through interactive, app-based training modes. Real-time feedback supports motivation and skill development while encouraging active movement.
Trial Before You Buy
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our equipment trials are open to all families. Everyone is welcome!
Whether you’re currently working with Instant OT or simply looking to trial supportive equipment at home or school, our program is designed to be accessible and flexible.
Equipment trials are available to:
Current Instant OT clients
Families not currently accessing therapy with Instant OT
Privately funded families
NDIS self-managed and plan-managed participants (where plans allow use of Core Supports or Assistive Technology funding for trial periods)
Every NDIS plan is different - we recommend checking with your plan manager or support coordinator if you’d like to use NDIS funding toward your equipment trial.
Most equipment trials run for one week. Extensions may be arranged on a case-by-case basis depending on availability and clinical need
Absolutely! Equipment trials can be used at home or in school settings with appropriate supervision.
We recommend letting teachers know when trial equipment is being used to ensure safe and consistent use.
All equipment is checked before and after each trial.
Credit card details are held as a bond and will only be charged if equipment is damaged beyond normal wear and tear or not returned.
Families will always be contacted before any charges are applied.
All equipment is professionally cleaned and sanitised between uses in line with hygiene and safety standards.
A small cleaning fee applies to each item to maintain equipment quality and safety.
Yes - families may trial multiple items depending on availability.
This can be particularly helpful when exploring different regulation or seating supports.
Yes!
Instant OT holds selected equipment in stock and can organise direct purchase once a trial period is complete. This allows families to move forward quickly with items that have been shown to work well for their child.
For NDIS participants, we can also provide any required supporting documentation and therapist justification to assist with funding requests where applicable.
Our goal is to make the transition from trial to purchase simple, efficient and stress-free.