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Ages 5+

Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Supporting children to build the everyday skills, routines and confidence they need at home, at school, and out in the world — through play-based, practical therapy.

Practical support, tailored to your family.

Ages5-12 years
FormatHome, school & telehealth
FundingNDIS, private & Medicare CDM
Signs this might help

You might be here because…

Handwriting is a constant struggle, or your child avoids writing tasks altogether.

Getting dressed, showering or eating meals turns into a daily battle.

Transitions between activities cause meltdowns or shutdowns.

Your child finds it hard to make or keep friends at school.

Certain textures, clothing tags, or food consistencies cause real distress.

Teachers have raised concerns about participation or coping in the classroom.

What we focus on

Practical, everyday goals — not just a checklist.

Fine motor & handwriting

Pencil grip, letter formation, scissor skills and the hand strength behind them.

Daily routines & self-care

Dressing, toileting, mealtimes and the morning and bedtime routines around them.

School participation

Sitting, attending, following instructions and coping with the classroom environment.

Emotional regulation foundations

Early strategies for recognising and managing big feelings.

Play & social skills

Turn-taking, sharing, and the social skills that build friendships.

Sensory regulation

Understanding sensory needs that affect focus, comfort and behaviour.

Common questions

About this service

We typically work with children from around 5 years old, though this varies — get in touch if your child is younger and you have concerns.

Yes, if that's the right setting for your child's goals. We regularly work directly with teachers and school staff.

It varies by child and goal, but most families start noticing small, practical changes within the first few months.

Ready when you are

Let's talk about whether this is the right fit.

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