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Gymworks OT

1/100 Walters Dr, Osborne Park WA 6017

  • Clinic
  • Comes to you

About Gymworks OT

At Gymworks, we believe the best way to learn is by actively doing. Our unique, sensory-motor gym-based programme aims to help children in areas such as gross motor skills, fine motor skills, sensory processing and social interaction in a dynamic and stimulating environment. We believe that giving support as early as possible ensures the best outcomes for your child, and often means less need for intervention at school age.

What's offered

  • Home or school visits

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Gymworks OT lists

Group Occupational Therapy Sessions
Tailored 8-week programs with weekly one-hour sessions in small groups of four children with two specialised occupational therapists. Sessions focus on sensory, motor, perceptual and cognitive-based activities.
Individual Occupational Therapy Sessions
Individualised support and tailored programs to suit a child's specific needs.
School Holiday Programs
One-week occupational therapy programs run during school holidays.
School Visits
Occupational therapist visits to liaise with teachers about a child's struggles at school.
School-based Therapy
Tailored school-based therapy programmes designed in conjunction with the child's school.
Case Conferences
Attendance at case conferences for children with complex needs involving multiple agencies.

Get to know Gymworks OT

From Gymworks OT's website.

  • Our approach

    Gymworks uses a combined sensory-motor and PRPP approach (Perceive, Recall, Plan, Perform) to help children develop fundamental skills through active movement and problem-solving. Sessions take place in small social groups of four children with two therapists in a multi-sensorial state-of-the-art gymnasium that features suspended equipment, trampolines, foam pits and balance beams. Each week the gym is set up completely differently and themed sessions (animals, space, fairy tales) make therapy interactive and engaging while building listening, attention, memory and motor planning skills. The program embeds continuous feedback and encourages children to think for themselves, work independently and apply skills at home and school.

  • Working with families

    Parents are welcome to stay during sessions, particularly initially until the child feels comfortable with the new setting. Gymworks strongly recommends observing as many sessions as possible so you understand how they work with your child and can learn to apply their methods at home. Therapists provide continuous feedback to parents at the end of each session. Once your child has settled in, you can choose to stay in the air-conditioned waiting room with large viewing windows, or wait elsewhere while other children play in a designated area.

  • Meet the team

    Gymworks has a team of fully qualified occupational therapists registered as Medicare Enhanced Primary Care Providers who undertake continuous professional development. The team includes Helen Cooper (BAppSc OT 1989), Sue Beurteaux (BAppSc OT 1984), Victoria Callaghan (BSc 2015, MOT 2017), Meg Cameron (BAppSc OT 2021 Honours), Julia Dagleish (BESS 2016, Grad Dip Clin Ex Phys 2016, MOT 2021), Katy Rutter (BAppSc OT 2001), Tegan Codd (BSc OT 2022 Honours), Cooper Hamilton (BAppSc Physiology, Exercise and Health 2019, MOT 2022), Jessie Camilleri-Seeber (BA MOT 2024), Christy Barron (BAppSc OT 2019), Lara Young (BSc OT 2025 Honours), Margaret Messiha (BSc OT 2019 Honours), Cindy McDonald (BSc OT 2015 Honours), Rebecca Sojan (BAppSc OT 2009), Shana Bargiev (Practice Manager, Part-time) and others. All therapists are specially trained to use a problem-solving approach and are passionate about helping children learn to think for themselves.

  • Your first visit

    The first step is a detailed developmental assessment to identify your child's specific needs and determine how occupational therapy can help them. The assessment is clinic-based at the multi-sensorial gymnasium. If occupational therapy is recommended after the assessment, you'll be offered a choice of several session times. If your child has already been assessed by another occupational therapist, Gymworks can use their report instead.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gymworks OT a registered NDIS provider?

Gymworks OT 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 Gymworks OT provide?

Gymworks OT provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Gymworks OT cover?

Gymworks OT is based in Osborne Park, WA.

How do I connect with Gymworks OT?

You can call +61 8 6164 9631, email them and visit their website.

What ages does Gymworks OT work with?

Gymworks works with children from early years through to high school, with specific programs for school years 1–6 and individual sessions for high school students.Based on Gymworks OT'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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