The Play Way began with a question:
“What if we could do better—for the whole child, and the whole family?”
Kait Cummins is an occupational therapist, mum of four, and fierce advocate for practical, play-based support that meets families where they’re at. Living in regional Victoria, she saw first-hand how traditional one-to-one therapy, though helpful, often wasn’t enough. Kids weren’t making the gains she knew were possible. Something was missing.
So she got curious.
Instead of just tweaking the model, she decided to reimagine it entirely. She began running school holiday groups - and saw progress pick up.
Then came family retreats, where parents were upskilled, siblings were included, and kids could build skills in a supportive, real-world environment. The results were powerful. Something clicked: when the whole family is supported, kids thrive.
Then came COVID - and with it, a pivot that sparked a whole new chapter.
Kait launched Therapy at Home: a model that delivered hands-on programs, therapeutic toolkits, and step-by-step training to families, right in their homes. No waitlists. No postcode barriers. Just meaningful, everyday support - embedded in the routines where development really happens.
As families embraced this new approach, Kait noticed something else.
The market was missing tools that were not only evidence-informed but also beautiful, engaging, and versatile - tools kids wanted to play with, and adults actually enjoyed using. So she began designing her own.
And that’s how The Play Way was born.