What we offer / Occupational Therapy

OccupationalTherapy

1:1 therapy that helps children build the skills they need to participate confidently in everyday life — at home, at school, and in the community.

  • AgesChildren & adolescents
  • DeliveredHome, school, community, telehealth
  • FundingNDIS · Medicare · private health

Occupational therapy (OT) for children focuses on helping young people develop the skills they need to participate confidently in everyday activities — at home, at school, and in the community.

For children with developmental differences and conditions (such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delay, and regulation challenges), occupational therapists provide assessment, treatment, and support in areas such as fine and gross motor development, attention, social interactions, emotional regulation, self-care, and sensory processing.

Therapy often involves play-based activities, environmental modifications, and collaboration with families, educators, and other health professionals. By empowering both the child and their support network with practical strategies, occupational therapists help children develop confidence, resilience, and the skills they need to thrive.

Why families come to us

Common reasons we see kids

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Building skills in communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, sensory processing, independence, and daily living tasks.

  • ADHD & Attention/Concentration

    Developing attention, organisation, and executive functioning skills, while supporting learning, emotional regulation, social participation, and self-esteem.

  • Emotional Regulation & Sensory Processing

    Understanding and managing emotions, responding to sensory input, and improving participation in everyday activities.

  • Physical Skills

    Enhancing fine motor skills (e.g. handwriting, cutting, using cutlery) and gross motor skills (e.g. bike riding, swimming, sports) to support confidence and participation.

  • Learning & School Participation

    Supporting engagement in classroom activities such as group work, transitions, independent tasks, and written work.

  • Self-Care & Daily Living Skills

    Building independence in everyday routines, including dressing, feeding, toileting, sleep, and morning/night routines.

  • Social Skills

    Developing meaningful relationships, improving communication, and building confidence in social situations with peers and family.

  • General Development & Behaviour

    Helping families understand their child's strengths and challenges, while providing practical strategies to support development, behaviour, and participation in everyday life.

How it works

What to expect when you reach out

  1. Get in touch

    By phone, email, or our contact form. Tell us a little about what's going on and what you're hoping to support.

  2. Initial chat

    A no-cost call with our team to confirm fit, walk through funding, and book your first session.

  3. First session

    We meet your child wherever feels best — at home, at school, or in our space — and start by getting to know them.

  4. Plan together

    We set goals that matter for your family and agree how often and where we'll work together.

  5. Ongoing therapy

    Regular sessions with reviews along the way. We collaborate with educators and other professionals as needed.

Things families ask us

Funding Options

We work with a range of funding options

  • Medicareprograms
  • Private healthinsurance
  • Self-funded
  • NDISself & plan managed

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