Ability Rehab

Get to know Ability Rehab

From Ability Rehab's website.

• Our approach

  Paediatric therapy here is play-based and child-centred, supporting children with sensory, motor, regulation, and self-care goals. Occupational therapy and speech pathology sessions are delivered in the clinic at Ivanhoe East, at home, or at school, whichever works best for your family. The team prioritises building trusting relationships and provides a supportive environment that honours each child's sensitivities, with a strong focus on gender and neuro-affirming approaches. Sessions are evidence-based and tailored to your child's unique needs and goals, working collaboratively with families and support coordinators to progress toward the outcomes that matter most to you.

• Working with families

  The clinic prioritises building trusting relationships with families and is committed to collaborative care. Sessions are designed to work around your family's needs, with flexible delivery options including in-clinic, telehealth, and mobile home visits across Melbourne. The team works collaboratively with parents, carers, and support coordinators to progress toward each child's goals, ensuring that your family's values and priorities guide the therapy journey. Communication and partnership are central to how the clinic operates.

• Meet the team

  The team consists of experienced occupational therapists and speech pathologists, all AHPRA-registered clinicians with broad clinical specialty areas. Tim Angel is identified as an AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist and Director of Ability Rehab. The multidisciplinary team brings expertise across sensory, motor, communication, cognitive, and self-care domains, with dedicated specialists in paediatric occupational therapy and paediatric speech pathology, including bilingual Mandarin and English services. The clinic prioritises collaborative, evidence-based care and works closely with families and support coordinators.