Is Flourish Occupational Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

Flourish Occupational Therapy 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 Flourish Occupational Therapy provide?

Flourish Occupational Therapy provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Flourish Occupational Therapy cover?

Flourish Occupational Therapy is based in Brisbane, QLD.

How do I connect with Flourish Occupational Therapy?

You can call +61 402 424 642 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

What ages does Flourish Occupational Therapy work with?

The provider works with children from pre-school through to Year 12, including exam provisions for school-aged students.

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

Sessions are child-focused and engaging, designed so children enjoy and actively participate in therapy. Suzanne uses a variety of approaches including cognitive behavioural strategies (such as CO-OP) and sensory integration to address functional issues. She works closely with parents using a coaching model to build their capacity to problem-solve issues at home and school. Treatment extends across all areas of the child's life—classroom, home and social settings—by collaborating with the child, parents and teachers. Sessions can be arranged at your child's school, allowing direct coordination with teachers.

Working with families

Parents are viewed as experts in their own children, and the therapist uses a coaching model to build parental capacity to solve functional problems at home and school. The initial assessment includes a detailed parent interview and feedback session where findings are discussed. Regular collaboration happens between the therapist, parents and teachers, particularly when sessions are held at school. This partnership approach ensures therapy addresses real-world challenges across all areas of the child's life.

Meet the team

Suzanne Dawson is the Principal Occupational Therapist, having graduated from the University of Queensland in 1996 with over 20 years of experience working exclusively with children. She has worked internationally in the USA (Miami), the UK (London NHS), and Australia across various settings including the Cerebral Palsy League, Education Queensland, and Queensland Health. Her specialties include handwriting development, sensory integration, play therapy, school skills and working memory, with expertise across many childhood diagnoses.

Your first visit

The initial assessment includes a parent interview, 90 minutes of assessment using standardised and observational tests, and a 60-minute parent feedback session. You will receive a comprehensive written report (taking approximately four hours to prepare) that details findings and recommendations. The total cost is $648, billed as two payments of $324. This thorough assessment provides a clear picture of your child's strengths and areas for development, and guides the direction of any ongoing therapy.

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