Is Bridging Minds Therapy Services a registered NDIS provider?

Bridging Minds Therapy Services 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 Bridging Minds Therapy Services provide?

Bridging Minds Therapy Services provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Bridging Minds Therapy Services cover?

Bridging Minds Therapy Services is based in Point Cook, VIC.

How do I connect with Bridging Minds Therapy Services?

You can call +61 435 657 654 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 Bridging Minds Therapy Services work with?

The service works with children from infants through to teenagers (0–18 years).

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.

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Our approach

Bridging Minds uses a family-centred approach to occupational therapy, believing that working closely with parents, siblings, carers, teachers and other professionals helps children reach their full potential. Sessions are professional, fun, innovative and creative, designed to give children tools and strategies to improve their quality of life in self-care, sensory-motor, leisure, play and social skills. The therapist tailors intervention to address each child's individual goals and needs through face-to-face sessions in home or school environments, combined with hands-on treatment and education. Telehealth services are also available when needed. Assessment uses a mix of standardised and non-standardised assessments, with functional therapeutic goals set in partnership with families to address their concerns.

Working with families

Parents are central to the therapy process at Bridging Minds. During assessment, families are given a chance to discuss any areas of concern and goals they would like to address with the therapist, and these are incorporated into the functional therapeutic goals. The therapist works closely with key people in the child's life—including parents, siblings, carers, teachers and other allied health professionals—to support the child in reaching their full potential. This family-centred approach ensures that therapy is coordinated with the important relationships and environments in the child's daily life.

Meet the team

The practice is led by Surabhi, a qualified Occupational Therapist fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with over 17 years of experience. She has worked in diverse settings across India, Singapore and Australia, specialising in sensory integration therapy, neurodevelopmental therapy, handwriting and feeding interventions. Her experience spans children aged 0–18 with mild to complex developmental, intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delays, learning disabilities, chromosomal disorders and cerebral palsy. She established her private practice in 2021 and provides mobile services throughout Western Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.

Your first visit

At the first appointment, the therapist assesses your child's skills to determine areas affecting their engagement, participation and performance in daily activities. The assessment may take place in your home or at school, using a range of standardised and non-standardised tests tailored to your child's needs. Following the assessment, functional therapeutic goals are set collaboratively with you as the parent, giving you a chance to address any areas of concern and goals important to your family. This family-centred approach ensures the therapy plan reflects both the therapist's professional observations and your priorities for your child.

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