Is Growing Kids Occupational Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

Growing Kids 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 Growing Kids Occupational Therapy provide?

Growing Kids Occupational Therapy provides Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does Growing Kids Occupational Therapy cover?

Growing Kids Occupational Therapy is based in ARCADIA VALE, NSW.

How do I connect with Growing Kids Occupational Therapy?

You can call +61 466 770 627 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 Growing Kids Occupational Therapy work with?

Growing Kids Occupational Therapy supports children aged 2–12 years old and their 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

Growing Kids Occupational Therapy uses a compassionate, neurobiology-informed approach grounded in understanding child development, attachment theory, sensory processing and the impact of early adverse experiences. The foundation of all work focuses on building safety, regulation and relationships—essential stepping stones before children can learn new skills and develop resilience. Sessions address sensory processing, emotional regulation, social support and challenging behaviours, with the philosophy that children, like flowers, need just the right environment to bloom. The occupational therapist works with individual children in therapy while also equipping parents, carers and teachers with practical tools and strategies they can use to support their child's growth.

Working with families

Parents and carers are core to the therapy process at Growing Kids Occupational Therapy. In addition to individual child therapy, the service offers dedicated Parent/Carer Consultation sessions available both in person and via telehealth, ensuring families can engage in a way that suits them. The occupational therapist provides parents, carers and teachers with practical tools and strategies they need to support their child's development. Communication happens through direct consultation and ongoing collaboration, with the aim of equipping families to reinforce learning and support their child's growth outside of formal therapy sessions.

Meet the team

Bronwen Micallef is a Paediatric Mental Health Occupational Therapist with many years of experience in paediatric mental health. She works as the primary therapist and brings a personal perspective as a parent of four children, combining professional expertise with lived understanding of the joys and frustrations of raising kids. The service operates as a mobile practice, visiting families and schools across Lake Macquarie and Upper Central Coast areas, offering both individual therapy and parent/carer consultation.

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