Is Connected Children a registered NDIS provider?

Connected Children 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 Connected Children provide?

Connected Children provides Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Behavioural Support.

How do I connect with Connected Children?

You can call +61 431 986 709 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

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

Connected Children uses a child-focused, strength-based approach that helps carers understand the 'why' behind children's behaviour. Sessions are practical and actionable, designed to help parents and educators build on their existing expertise and skills. The provider emphasises that the people closest to the child know them best, and works collaboratively to translate theory into real-world strategies. The philosophy centres on helping carers think differently so they can act differently, with support tailored to individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Joy, playfulness, kindness and gratitude are woven through all interactions to support genuine wellbeing.

Working with families

Connected Children actively involves parents and carers as central partners in all work. The provider commits to listening to and honouring what parents value, respecting their understanding of their child, and supporting them to access their own inner wisdom rather than relying solely on expert advice. Communication includes sharing knowledge as a way to empower families, with resources, articles and training made available to help parents harness their own expertise. The approach recognises that parents know their children best and are nearly always the most committed to their wellbeing, even when they feel stressed or overwhelmed.

Meet the team

Connected Children is led by Sarah Broderick, an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience who graduated from the University of Queensland in 1999 and established the practice in 2015. She holds a Psychosocial OT qualification and has completed extensive professional development in attachment, resilience, sensory processing, sensory integration, sensory attachment intervention, floor time, play-based interventions and family-based interventions. Sarah is recognised within the professional community for identifying meaningful client priorities and navigating systems around children including families, schools and government agencies. She prioritises accountability to children and families, maintaining a child-focused lens with ongoing commitment to contemporary, effective practice.

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