Earlysteps

Unit 4/4 High St, Bayswater VIC 3153

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About Earlysteps

Earlysteps is a unique private Occupational Therapy and Podiatry Practice located in the Outer Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne with a focus on paediatric health for children and adolescents. We aim to provide a fun, enthusiastic and supportive environment to help your child achieve healthy foot development, walking patterns and skills for life, enhancing a child's developmental potential and learning skills across all environments and purposeful activities.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Earlysteps lists

Occupational Therapy
Comprehensive assessment and intervention for children and adolescents to support developmental potential, learning skills, and functional abilities across all environments.
Podiatry
Assessment and intervention for children's foot health, walking patterns, and lower limb concerns.
Sports Podiatry
Podiatry services focused on sports-related injuries and performance issues affecting children and adolescents.
Telehealth
Remote consultation and therapy services available for children.

Get to know Earlysteps

From Earlysteps's website.

  • Our approach

    Earlysteps provides comprehensive assessment and intervention in a fun, enthusiastic and supportive environment. The practice focuses on helping children achieve healthy foot development, walking patterns and skills for life across occupational therapy and podiatry. Sessions aim to enhance each child's developmental potential and learning skills in all environments and purposeful activities. Whether addressing physical challenges like walking difficulties or lower limb pain, or developmental concerns like school struggles or social interactions, the approach is tailored to support children and adolescents in reaching their goals.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Earlysteps a registered NDIS provider?

Earlysteps 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 Earlysteps provide?

Earlysteps provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Earlysteps cover?

Earlysteps is based in Bayswater, VIC.

How do I connect with Earlysteps?

You can call +61 3 9733 0833 and visit their website.

What ages does Earlysteps work with?

Earlysteps works with children, adolescents and young adults.Based on Earlysteps'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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