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Growing Occupational Therapy

Level 2/8 Keilor Rd, Essendon North VIC 3041

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About Growing Occupational Therapy

Growing Occupational Therapy aims to support children aged up to 12 years thrive through personalized, neuroaffirming care that enhances their everyday skills, confidence and wellbeing. They pride themselves on embracing neurodivergent minds through a lived-experience and strengths-based approach, believing children do not need to change who they are in order to thrive.

What's offered

  • Home or school visits

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Growing Occupational Therapy lists

Assessment and Reports
Initial OT Assessments, NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA), NDIS Review Reports, and Sensory Profile Assessments to identify child's strengths, differences and areas of support.
Ongoing Therapy Support
OT sessions designed to meet unique needs of each child and family, covering areas such as fine and gross motor skills, self-care, play and leisure, sensory processing, emotional regulation, and school readiness.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision and mentoring for graduates, early career therapists or those transitioning to Paediatrics, provided online via Teams with a neuroaffirming, lived-experience lens.
Professional Learning
Professional development workshops in practice areas such as Sensory Processing and the Disability Inclusion Profile, conducted online or in person and tailored to team needs.

Get to know Growing Occupational Therapy

From Growing Occupational Therapy's website.

  • Our approach

    The service uses a neuroaffirming, child-centred approach that prioritises personalised care and collaboration with families. Therapy sessions are designed to meet each child's unique needs and goals, often incorporating evidence-based strategies like DIR Floortime® and the CO-OP approach. In Floortime sessions, the therapist follows the child's lead through play, building communication, emotional regulation, and confidence in a natural, relationship-based way. For children suited to CO-OP, the therapist acts as a coach, asking reflective questions to help children discover their own problem-solving strategies rather than providing constant instruction.

  • Working with families

    Parents and carers are central to the service's approach. The therapist gathers input from you about your child's history, goals, and daily challenges, and communicates regularly to keep you informed throughout assessment and therapy. You're encouraged to support your child's learning at home using strategies from sessions—such as asking reflective questions and celebrating problem-solving efforts. The service provides guidance in navigating NDIS processes and offers practical support for parenting neurodivergent children alongside therapy for your child.

  • Your first visit

    The first appointment begins with an initial discussion to gather background information about your child's history, current supports, and goals. The therapist then completes standardised assessments and clinical observations to identify your child's strengths, differences, and areas where support would help. This information-gathering process sets the foundation for a customised therapy plan tailored to your child and family's specific needs.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Growing Occupational Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

Growing 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 Growing Occupational Therapy provide?

Growing Occupational Therapy provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Growing Occupational Therapy cover?

Growing Occupational Therapy is based in Essendon North, VIC.

How do I connect with Growing Occupational Therapy?

You can email them and visit their website.

What ages does Growing Occupational Therapy work with?

Children aged up to 12 years.Based on Growing 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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