The LAAS Sensory Room is a specially designed environment that offers a calming, immersive experience where individuals can explore and engage their senses in a safe and supportive setting.
Developed as part of the services provided by Lifestyle Assistance and Accommodation Services (LAAS), the sensory room supports participants to relax, regulate and build confidence through sensory exploration. Using carefully selected lighting, textures and interactive elements, the room provides a controlled sensory environment that can help reduce anxiety, improve focus and support emotional regulation.
While the sensory room forms part of the supports offered by LAAS, it is also available for external bookings by therapists, families and individuals within the community.
The LAAS sensory room is designed for people of all ages and abilities who benefit from sensory engagement, calming environments, or structured sensory experiences.
It can be particularly helpful for people who:
The space can be used in different ways depending on the individual’s needs. Some people use the room as a calming retreat, while others use it as part of structured therapy or skill-building sessions.
Sessions can be supported by families, carers, support workers or therapists.
– Therapy sessions
– Sensory regulation and relaxation
– Supported sensory exploration
– Small individual or supported sessions
– Allied health professionals and therapists
– NDIS participants and support teams
– Families and carers
– Individuals seeking a calming sensory experience
If you would like to enquire about availability or discuss booking the space, please contact the LAAS team!
The LAAS sensory room includes a range of interactive and calming sensory elements designed to create an engaging yet safe environment. The space can be adjusted to suit either stimulating sensory exploration or quiet relaxation.
Features include:
The room is designed so individuals can explore sensory experiences at their own pace while remaining in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment.
Sensory rooms are specially designed environments that provide controlled sensory stimulation. For many people, particularly those with sensory processing differences, everyday environments can sometimes feel overwhelming. Bright lights, noise, movement and busy spaces can make it difficult to focus, regulate emotions or feel comfortable.
A sensory room provides a calm, structured environment where sensory input can be adjusted and explored in a safe way.
For many individuals, sensory environments can help support:
The ability to control lighting, visual effects and sensory elements allows the experience to be adapted to suit each person’s individual needs.
Sensory rooms are often used by occupational therapists, speech therapists, behaviour practitioners, support workers and families to support wellbeing, learning and engagement.
For some people, the room becomes a calming retreat. For others, it becomes an interactive environment where they can explore movement, visual stimulation and sensory play.
