Bright Start Therapy

7/42 Hartnett Dr, Seaford VIC 3199

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About Bright Start Therapy

Bright Start Therapy is an established paediatric service providing a collaborative team approach to child, adolescent and family therapy services. Their mission is to support and guide children's holistic development through a collaborative and innovative approach, unlocking their full potential and empowering them to thrive. They work as a supportive village to support babies, toddlers and children from kinder to high school in their developmental journey, seeing the whole child and using extensive knowledge to unlock potential across physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Bright Start Therapy lists

Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is a profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation. The primary goal is to enable people to participate fully in the activities of their everyday life.
Physiotherapy
Paediatric physiotherapists assess and treat a wide range of physical and neurological conditions from babies through to adolescents, with years of paediatric experience.
Intensive Therapy
Blocks of individualised, longer and more frequent therapy sessions over a shorter time span to accelerate functional outcomes in children, delivered across both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy disciplines.
Early Childhood Education
Inclusive early education program run by qualified and registered early childhood and primary school teachers providing one-on-one support for children's academic needs, from school readiness through upper primary.
Allied Health Assistants
Healthcare professionals who work under the supervision of Occupational Therapists, Early Childhood Teachers and Physiotherapists to provide support to children.
Babies and Toddlers Developmental Screening
FREE developmental screening service for babies and toddlers aged 0-18 months.

Get to know Bright Start Therapy

From Bright Start Therapy's website.

  • Our approach

    At Bright Start, therapy is guided by a mission to support children's holistic development through a collaborative and innovative approach. The team sees the whole child and their true potential, using extensive knowledge and experience to unlock that potential across physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. Sessions include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and intensive therapy blocks of longer and more frequent sessions over shorter timeframes to accelerate functional outcomes. The philosophy centres on creating possibilities by thinking outside the box and helping children do the things they love and want to do in their everyday life.

  • Meet the team

    Bright Start is a small, established and cohesive team of over a decade comprising Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Early Childhood Educators and Allied Health Assistants. The physiotherapists have expertise in managing children with conditions affecting physical development, mobility and daily living participation. The Occupational Therapists are passionate professionals focused on supporting children to do the things they love and want to do in everyday life. The team are described as a supportive community of mums, young men and women, all with shared core values and commitment to the service.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Start Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

Bright Start Therapy 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 Bright Start Therapy provide?

Bright Start Therapy provides Occupational Therapy, Early Intervention and Learning Support & Tutoring.

Which areas does Bright Start Therapy cover?

Bright Start Therapy is based in Seaford, VIC.

How do I connect with Bright Start Therapy?

You can call +61 3 9785 7279, email them and visit their website.

What ages does Bright Start Therapy work with?

Bright Start works with babies, toddlers and children from kindergarten through to high school.Based on Bright Start Therapy's 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.

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