Is In-School Occupational Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

In-School 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 In-School Occupational Therapy provide?

In-School Occupational Therapy provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does In-School Occupational Therapy cover?

In-School Occupational Therapy is based in ASCOT PARK, SA.

How do I connect with In-School Occupational Therapy?

You can call +61 400 183 011 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for 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

In-School Occupational Therapy is passionate about providing services within the school setting, believing that close collaboration with educators is vital for supporting student engagement and learning. Sessions focus on fine and gross motor skills, self-regulation (including sensory processing, executive functioning and emotional regulation), and independence in self-care activities. Debbie is present at Westminster School on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the year, and available by phone during the remainder of the week, making therapy both effective and convenient. After each session, detailed feedback is provided to caregivers outlining completed activities and home program recommendations, ensuring parents stay fully informed of their child's progress.

Working with families

Parents are kept fully informed throughout their child's therapy journey through detailed feedback provided after each session. Feedback outlines the specific activities completed during sessions and includes recommendations for home programs, ensuring parents understand their child's progress and can support skill development at home. This approach means parents are actively involved in understanding and contributing to their child's therapy outcomes.

Meet the team

Debbie Phipps is the sole practitioner at In-School Occupational Therapy, bringing over 20 years of experience in paediatric occupational therapy. She worked for 9 years in an OT clinic in Adelaide before transitioning to Westminster School, where she has supported students for the past 11 years. She is currently pursuing a research master's degree focused on self-regulation in education, further developing her expertise in sensory processing, emotional regulation and executive functioning.

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