EquipKids Occupational Therapy

Unit 211A/2 Infinity Dr, Truganina VIC 3029

  • Clinic
  • Comes to you
  • Online sessions
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About EquipKids Occupational Therapy

EquipKids believes that every child and teen has the potential to thrive when supported through the right tools, strategies, and relationships. They provide personalised occupational therapy in clinic, online, within the community and through professional mentoring, focusing on practical, evidence-based interventions that strengthen skills for learning, independence, and emotional wellbeing from early years to teens.

What's offered

  • Telehealth sessions

  • Home or school visits

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

EquipKids Occupational Therapy lists

Individualised Therapy
Tailored occupational therapy sessions addressing specific needs of children, including fine motor skills, sensory processing, cognitive development, and self-regulation. Assessment and therapy provided at clinic, home, childcare, or school.
School-Based Therapy Services
Collaborative partnerships with schools, kindergartens, and childcare centers providing individual therapy sessions, assessments, screenings, and informative talks and workshops to educators, parents, and students.
Teens Therapy
Occupational therapy for teens supporting emotional regulation, organisation, and daily living skills through engaging, goal-focused sessions designed to help teens thrive at home, school, and in the community.
Telehealth Therapy
Online occupational therapy sessions delivered via secure platforms, providing flexible support for fine motor skills, emotional regulation, and daily routines without travel.
Group Therapy
Small group therapy programs including Food Group, Lego Therapy, and School Readiness programs designed to develop social, emotional, and functional skills while building confidence in a supportive peer environment.

Get to know EquipKids Occupational Therapy

From EquipKids Occupational Therapy's website.

  • Our approach

    At EquipKids, therapy is built on the belief that every child and teen has the potential to thrive when given the right tools, strategies, and relationships. Sessions focus on practical, evidence-based interventions that strengthen skills for learning, independence, and emotional wellbeing, whether delivered in the clinic, at home, in the community, or online. The team works with children from early years through to teens, tailoring support across fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, cognitive development, self-care, social skills, and emotional regulation. Therapy is designed to feel meaningful, achievable, and life-changing, with the flexibility to meet families where they are—ensuring sessions fit into real life rather than adding stress.

  • Working with families

    EquipKids places family at the centre of its approach, collaborating with parents and carers from the initial contact through to ongoing therapy planning and scheduling. The team provides access to digital resources created by occupational therapists to help parents support their child's skills at home, offering practical and gentle guidance. Parents are also invited to informative talks, workshops, and presentations on child development and occupational therapy topics. Throughout the journey, the focus is on partnership, with regular communication to ensure therapy supports the whole family and creates meaningful change across home and school settings.

  • Your first visit

    To get started, you can contact EquipKids by phone or through the online booking form, and a team member will provide information about the booking process—no referral is needed. Once the necessary information is collected to onboard your child, the team collaborates with you to schedule a convenient time and location for therapy to begin. You'll then be welcomed and your child will meet their dedicated therapist, who will guide them through personalised sessions tailored to their unique needs. The focus from the start is ensuring your child's growth and development are prioritised as you embark on this journey together.

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Frequently asked questions

Is EquipKids Occupational Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

EquipKids Occupational 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 EquipKids Occupational Therapy provide?

EquipKids Occupational Therapy provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does EquipKids Occupational Therapy cover?

EquipKids Occupational Therapy is based in Truganina, VIC and also offers online / telehealth sessions. Ask EquipKids Occupational Therapy which areas they cover online.

How do I connect with EquipKids Occupational Therapy?

You can call +61 3 9913 7826, email them and visit their website.

What ages does EquipKids Occupational Therapy work with?

EquipKids works with children from early years through to teens.Based on EquipKids Occupational 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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