Is Active Kids OT a registered NDIS provider?

Active Kids OT is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. They may still support plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participants — contact them to confirm.

What services does Active Kids OT provide?

Active Kids OT provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Active Kids OT cover?

Active Kids OT is based in GEMBROOK, VIC.

How do I connect with Active Kids OT?

You can call +61 425 711 279 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

What ages does Active Kids OT work with?

Active Kids OT works with children and young adults from infancy through to young adulthood.

What does a paediatric OT actually help with?

Common areas include handwriting and fine-motor skills, sensory sensitivities, daily routines (dressing, eating, sleep), coordination, and self-regulation.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see an OT privately. A GP referral and care plan are required only to access Medicare rebates or certain funded pathways.

Can OT be funded by the NDIS?

Yes, typically under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living when it aligns with your child's plan goals.

How is OT different from physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy focuses on gross-motor movement and physical function; OT focuses on participation in everyday tasks, including fine-motor, sensory, and self-care skills.

Active Kids OT · Occupational Therapy · GEMBROOK, VIC

Our approach

Active Kids OT delivers evidence-based occupational therapy to help children discover their potential and participate in activities that matter to them. The approach focuses on what children want, need, or are expected to do in everyday life, with therapists using best-practice interventions tailored to each child's goals. Services include specialised approaches such as CO-OP therapy (a task-oriented intervention where children choose three important activities to work on), bimanual training for cerebral palsy, and intensive strength and fitness programs. Sessions take place in the bright, welcoming clinic room in Kallista, or within the child's home, school, or community environment depending on what works best for achieving therapy goals.

Working with families

Active Kids OT involves families from the outset, establishing goals collaboratively during the initial assessment to understand what is most important to the child and family. Parents and carers are welcome to be present during sessions at the clinic, where there is a comfortable space to relax with complimentary tea or coffee while therapy is in progress. Regular communication with families helps shape the therapy plan and ensures strategies learned in sessions are supported at home and in community settings.

Meet the team

Lisa Taylor is a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with over 15 years of experience working with children who have a disability. She has held senior clinician roles at the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service at Monash Medical Centre and Angliss Hospital, and has worked in community health and early intervention programs. Lisa is committed to evidence-based practice and has specialist training in interventions such as CO-OP therapy and bike skills training for children with cerebral palsy.

Your first visit

At the initial assessment, goals are established with the child and family to understand what is most important to them. This extended consultation includes goal setting and a service agreement or intervention plan tailored to the child's needs. For some children, a standardised motor skills assessment may be included to gain a detailed understanding of their abilities and how difficulties affect daily functioning. Once goals are clear, the therapist works with the child and family to establish a therapy plan, which may be delivered as intensive blocks or ongoing sessions depending on the child's condition and family preferences.

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