Child First Therapy
G.04/49 Queens Rd, Five Dock NSW 2046
- Clinic
- NDIS registered
About Child First Therapy
Caswell Healthcare (operating as Child First Therapy) has been providing occupational therapy and physiotherapy since 1998. They are an NDIS registered provider offering family and client-centred care with a focus on therapy when and where clients need it, with two purpose-built Sydney clinic locations in Chatswood and Five Dock.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
NDIS registered provider
- Therapy
- Personal Care Equipment
- Mobility Equipment
- Life Transitions
- Communication Aids
- Life Skills
- Home Modifications
- Early Childhood
- Prosthetics
Services provided
Child First Therapy lists
- Occupational Therapy
- Paediatric occupational therapy services provided at clinic locations and via telehealth.
- Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy services provided at clinic locations and via telehealth.
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation services for stroke recovery.
- Brain Injury Therapy
- Therapy services for brain injury rehabilitation.
- Neurological Therapy
- Intensive neurological therapy and multidisciplinary slow stream rehabilitation services.
Locations & areas served
Five Dock
G.04/49 Queens Rd, Five Dock NSW 2046
Get directions to Five Dock (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Thu
- 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Fri
- 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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Frequently asked questions
Is Child First Therapy a registered NDIS provider?
Yes — Child First Therapy is a registered NDIS provider, approved to deliver Therapeutic Supports, Assist Prod-Pers Care/Safety, Personal Mobility Equipment, Assist-Life Stage, Transition, Comms & Info Equipment, Development-Life Skills, Home Modification, Early Childhood Supports and Custom Prosthetics. You can use NDIS funding for eligible supports.
What services does Child First Therapy provide?
Child First Therapy provides Occupational Therapy.
Which areas does Child First Therapy cover?
Child First Therapy is based in Five Dock, NSW.
How do I connect with Child First Therapy?
You can call +61 2 9440 1333, 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.