The Portable Sensory Support Toolkit is a carefully selected collection of practical sensory regulation supports designed to help educators, therapists, support workers, parents, carers and community organisations respond to individual regulation needs in everyday environments.

Designed for portability and flexible use, the Portable Sensory Support Toolkit provides a ready-to-use collection of tactile, visual, auditory, proprioceptive and calming supports that can be used during classroom activities, therapy sessions, community participation, transitions, waiting periods, travel and events.

For individuals who experience sensory processing differences, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, difficulty maintaining attention or sensory overwhelm, having appropriate regulation resources readily available can support participation and engagement in everyday activities.

Rather than relying on a single type of resource, the toolkit provides a range of options so an adult can offer an appropriate support based on the individual's preferences, environment and immediate needs.

Designed for Real-World Use

The Portable Sensory Support Toolkit is particularly useful in environments where needs can change quickly and access to a dedicated regulation space may not be possible.

The portable backpack can be taken between classrooms, therapy rooms, community programs, appointments and activities, while the included Stim Sack provides an additional compact collection of individual sensory tools.

Use the toolkit to support:

• Transitions between activities
• Waiting periods and appointments
• Classroom participation
• Therapy sessions
• Community access
• Travel and unfamiliar environments
• Events and busy public spaces
• Quiet breaks
• Emotional regulation strategies
• Focus and engagement
• Individual sensory preferences

The toolkit can be used as part of an individual's existing regulation strategies and, where appropriate, alongside recommendations from occupational therapists, allied health professionals, educators and support teams.

A Flexible Resource for Inclusive Spaces

The Portable Sensory Support Toolkit is suitable for schools, early learning centres, toy libraries, allied health clinics, community organisations, libraries, community centres, events, travel programs and home environments.

For schools and early learning settings, it provides educators and support staff with a collection of readily accessible resources that can be incorporated into inclusive classroom and participation strategies.

For occupational therapists and allied health professionals, the toolkit can provide a selection of tools that may be incorporated into appropriately designed individual sessions and functional activities.

For parents, carers and support workers, it offers a convenient way to carry regulation resources between home, appointments, community activities and outings.

For toy libraries, community spaces and event organisers, the toolkit provides a portable collection that can support more inclusive participation across different environments.

What's Included

Portable Backpack Toolkit

Hearing Protectors
Designed to help reduce exposure to environmental noise and provide auditory support in busy or unpredictable environments.

Weighted Lap Pad – Wipe-Clean
Provides deep-pressure input during seated activities and may support grounding, focus and calming strategies.

Breathing Ball
Provides a visual and tactile prompt for guided breathing and structured regulation exercises.

Ooze Tube
Provides visual movement and a predictable point of focus that can be incorporated into calming and attention activities.

Sensory Body Brush
Provides tactile input and may be incorporated into individual sensory strategies where recommended and appropriate.

Olive Ball
Provides a tactile object for squeezing, handling and repetitive manipulation during regulation activities.

Stim Sack Contents

Spinner
Provides repetitive hand-based movement that can be incorporated into individual focus and regulation strategies.

Puffer Squish Ball
Provides tactile and resistance-based input through squeezing and manipulation.

Sequin Wrist Band
Offers portable tactile input that can be accessed discreetly during everyday activities.

Pop-It Wrist Band
Combines wearable portability with repetitive tactile interaction.

Eye Spy Kaleidoscope
Provides visual engagement and a changing visual experience for appropriate calming and focus activities.

Rainbow Pin Art
Provides tactile and visual interaction while encouraging exploration and fine motor engagement.

Bubble Tube
Provides visual movement that can be used as part of calming and attention activities.

Curious Putty
Provides tactile manipulation and fine motor engagement through moulding, squeezing and handling.

Egg Massage Tool
Provides a handheld tactile tool for individual sensory and relaxation strategies.

Mox Ball Head
Provides repetitive tactile interaction through squeezing and manipulation.

Key Benefits

• Provides a practical collection of regulation resources in one portable kit
• Supports individual sensory regulation strategies
• Provides options for tactile, visual, auditory and deep-pressure input
• May assist with managing environmental sensory demands
• Supports focus and engagement during activities
• Provides practical resources for transitions and waiting periods
• Encourages participation in education, therapy and community activities
• Helps adults respond to individual regulation needs in real time
• Portable design is suitable for mobile support and community access
• Useful where a dedicated regulation area is unavailable
• Supports inclusive participation across different environments
• Provides a selection of tools rather than relying on a single regulation strategy
• Suitable for individualised support programs and professional recommendations

Ideal For

Schools

A practical resource for classrooms, inclusion programs, learning support teams, teacher aides, wellbeing areas and transition activities.

Early Learning Centres

Suitable for educators supporting children during transitions, group activities, quiet periods and changes in routine.

Allied Health & Occupational Therapy

Can be incorporated into appropriately designed occupational therapy and allied health activities addressing individual regulation, attention, participation and sensory processing needs.

NDIS Participants

May be considered where individual supports are directly related to disability needs, functional goals and applicable NDIS funding rules.

The NDIS currently describes low-cost assistive technology as equipment under $1,500 that is an NDIS support and directly related to a person's disability, goals and needs. Funding eligibility should therefore be considered on an individual basis rather than assumed for every participant.

Parents & Carers

Provides a convenient collection of regulation resources for use at home, appointments, outings, travel and community activities.

Toy Libraries

A useful portable resource for lending programs and inclusive play environments where families can access different regulation tools.

Community Spaces

Suitable for libraries, community centres, family support services, inclusive recreation programs and other shared environments.

Events

Useful for inclusive events where participants may benefit from access to quiet, portable regulation resources, including sporting events, community events, exhibitions and family activities.

Travel

The portable format makes it practical for car travel, holidays, appointments, public transport and unfamiliar environments where familiar regulation resources may be helpful.

Functional Outcomes Supported

Depending on individual needs and how the resources are incorporated into a person's support strategy, the toolkit may assist with:

• Participation in classroom and learning activities
• Participation in therapy sessions
• Engagement in community activities
• Tolerance of busy or unfamiliar environments
• Transitions between activities
• Maintaining attention during appropriate tasks
• Developing individual regulation strategies
• Accessing calming activities
• Supporting independence in managing preferred regulation tools
• Participation in travel and recreational activities
• Engagement in social and community settings

Specifications

• Product: Portable Sensory Support Toolkit
• Format: Portable backpack with additional Stim Sack
• Primary use: Sensory regulation, focus, calming and participation support
• Suitable environments: Schools, early learning, allied health, home, community spaces, events and travel
• Included resources: Hearing protectors, weighted lap pad, breathing ball, ooze tube, sensory body brush, Olive Ball and Stim Sack contents
• Stim Sack contents: Spinner, puffer squish ball, sequin wrist band, Pop-It wrist band, Eye Spy Kaleidoscope, Rainbow Pin Art, Bubble Tube, Curious Putty, Egg Massage Tool and Mox Ball Head
• Portability: Designed for transport between environments
• Cleaning: Refer to individual product care instructions where applicable
• Contents: Colours, styles and individual components may vary slightly according to supplier availability

Safety Information

• Use all products according to their intended purpose and individual product instructions.
• Adult supervision is recommended for children and individuals who require assistance when using the included resources.
• Inspect products regularly for damage, deterioration or loose components.
• Remove damaged items from use.
• Consider individual abilities, preferences and safety requirements when selecting resources.
• Weighted products should be used appropriately and according to individual needs.
• Tactile products and small components may present a choking risk for some users. Consider individual risk before use.
• The body brush should only be used according to appropriate individual guidance.
• The toolkit is a collection of supportive resources and does not replace professional assessment, therapy or clinical advice.
• Not every item will be appropriate for every individual. Selection should be based on the person's needs, preferences and support plan.

NDIS & Assistive Technology Information

The Portable Sensory Support Toolkit may be relevant to an individual's assistive technology or disability support needs where the specific items meet applicable NDIS requirements.

The NDIS states that assistive technology can help people complete activities more easily or safely and increase independence. For low-cost assistive technology, the item must be directly related to the person's disability, support their goals, be an NDIS support and be safe to use.

For plan-managed participants, the invoice and any documentation required by the plan manager can be provided for consideration. NDIS funding should not be assumed solely because a product is described as assistive technology; participants should check their plan, funding category and current NDIS requirements.

Where appropriate, allied health professionals such as occupational therapists may assist individuals in identifying resources that align with their functional needs and goals.

Why Choose the Portable Sensory Support Toolkit?

The Portable Sensory Support Toolkit has been designed around a practical problem: regulation needs do not only occur in dedicated therapy or learning environments.

A person may need support in a classroom, during a transition, while waiting for an appointment, at a community event, travelling, visiting a library or participating in an unfamiliar environment.

Instead of purchasing multiple individual resources without a clear purpose, this toolkit brings together a variety of tactile, visual, auditory and pressure-based options in one portable collection.

This makes it particularly useful for professionals and support teams who work across multiple environments, as well as families and organisations looking for a practical resource that can move with the person.

The range of included supports also allows individuals to identify and use resources that are appropriate to their own preferences rather than assuming that one type of input will work for everyone.