Is Great Southern OccuPlay a registered NDIS provider?

Great Southern OccuPlay 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 Great Southern OccuPlay provide?

Great Southern OccuPlay provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Great Southern OccuPlay cover?

Great Southern OccuPlay is based in Kojonup, WA.

How do I connect with Great Southern OccuPlay?

You can call +61 493 114 464 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 Great Southern OccuPlay work with?

Play therapy is appropriate for children aged 2–12 years old, as well as teenagers and adults.

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.

Great Southern OccuPlay · Occupational Therapy · Kojonup, WA

Our approach

Play therapy uses toys and play as the language through which children express what troubles them, especially when they don't have the words to express their thoughts and feelings. Sessions are person-directed and age-appropriate, focused entirely on each child's individual experience. The therapist facilitates therapeutic play without directly teaching play skills, allowing children to feel free to express themselves. Over time, regular participation helps children develop social skills, self-confidence, independence and a stronger sense of self, leading to better engagement with peers and in school settings. The approach helps children learn to experience emotions, develop empathy, become more responsible for their actions, and discover creative solutions to challenges.

Working with families

The therapist discusses the stages of the play therapy process with you as they relate to your child and talks with you about themes emerging in sessions. You will be given guidance on ways you can assist your child, linked with the play therapy approach. Progress reports can be provided on goals identified and recommendations for further support, and progress will be visible as your child's social skills, self-confidence, independence and engagement improve. Regular communication keeps you informed of your child's development throughout therapy.

Meet the team

The practice is locally owned and operated by Alice Schinzig, a Registered Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) degree from Curtin University (2006) and post-graduate training in Child Centred Play Therapy (2021). Alice holds AHPRA registration, is a registered member of the Play Therapy Practitioners Association, and holds a current Working with Children Card. She has extensive experience working across community health, disability and aged care in the Great Southern region since her graduation.

Your first visit

An initial consultation is arranged to discuss your family's needs and goals. The therapist uses standardised assessments, face-to-face observation, qualitative observational assessment, and interviews to understand how your child is managing day-to-day and what will help them achieve their goals. A therapy plan is then developed, and fees are determined in accordance with NDIS guidelines or other funding arrangements based on a written agreement. A 7-day invoice will be provided for each session, and payment methods will be discussed before the first appointment begins.

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