Independent Milestones

Bellarine VIC 3223

  • Clinic
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About Independent Milestones

A licensed paediatric occupational therapist and mother with a background in early education who is passionate about the holistic well-being of youth. The approach integrates OT seamlessly into everyday life, finding practical ways to make life easier for clients and their families, breaking down barriers to accessing services and fostering well-being, development, and positive impact anytime, anywhere.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Independent Milestones lists

Sleep Support
Expert guidance and strategies to address sleep-related challenges in children, including developing healthy sleep habits, creating bedtime routines, and addressing sleep disturbances.
NDIS Support
Assessment and report writing for NDIS requests and ongoing therapy for current participants who are either self or plan managed, with collaborative work across care teams.
Routines
Expert guidance in establishing effective, structured yet flexible routines that cater to a child's unique developmental needs, promoting stability and success in daily activities.
Parent Self-Care
Dedicated support for parental well-being, offering strategies and resources to empower parents and ensure a balanced and nurturing environment.
Development Assessments
Assessments and targeted interventions to support developmental milestones, focusing on fine motor skills, sensory needs, and overall developmental progress.
Feeding Support
Specialised support for children facing feeding difficulties, including strategies to address picky eating, texture aversions, and other feeding issues.

Get to know Independent Milestones

From Independent Milestones's website.

  • Our approach

    Independent Milestones integrates occupational therapy seamlessly into everyday life, focusing on finding practical ways to make life easier for clients and their families. The approach breaks down barriers to accessing services and fosters well-being, development, and positive impact. Rather than isolating therapy to clinic sessions, this provider turns therapy into meaningful everyday progress by identifying practical strategies that support daily life. The philosophy emphasises empowering families to apply therapeutic strategies in real-world settings, anytime and anywhere.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Independent Milestones a registered NDIS provider?

Independent Milestones 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 Independent Milestones provide?

Independent Milestones provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Independent Milestones cover?

Independent Milestones is based in BELLARINE, VIC.

How do I connect with Independent Milestones?

You can call +61 468 353 394 and visit their website.

What ages does Independent Milestones work with?

Services are provided for children and teens.Based on Independent Milestones'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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