Balance to Bloom
About Balance to Bloom
Balance to Bloom provides paediatric occupational therapy for children and families, helping build the skills needed for participation, independence, and confidence at home, school, and in the community. They use a family-centred, strengths-based approach guided by trauma-informed care, neurodiversity-affirming approaches, and evidence-based occupational therapy, with the goal of supporting children to feel confident, capable, and understood.
Services provided
Balance to Bloom lists
- Child Therapy (Individual OT)
- Occupational therapy services for children 2-18 focusing on play and friendships, self-care, emotional regulation, sensory processing, and executive functioning. Services conducted in home, community, or school settings.
- Group Programs
- Group occupational therapy programs focusing on developing children's skills, making friendships, and providing support networks for families. Includes paired sessions.
- Out of Home Care Services
- Trauma-informed services for children in out of home care, including individual therapy, group programs, environmental set up, and transition to adulthood support.
- School Supports
- Customisable services including therapist-led in-school programs, teacher training and development, school screenings, and rural/remote school supports.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balance to Bloom a registered NDIS provider?
Balance to Bloom is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).
What services does Balance to Bloom provide?
Balance to Bloom provides Occupational Therapy.
How do I connect with Balance to Bloom?
You can call +61 492 126 778, email them and visit their website.
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.