Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps Therapy)

1-3 Thames Blvd, Werribee VIC 3030

  • Clinic
  • Comes to you
  • Online sessions
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About Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps Therapy)

Jelm Allied Health provides strengths-based, neuro-affirming therapy for children, youth, and young adults since 2021. They offer support across home, school, work, community, and life transitions, with therapy plans tailored to individual goals and real-life environments. Every young person deserves to feel seen, understood, and supported.

What's offered

  • Telehealth sessions

  • Home or school visits

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps Therapy) lists

Occupational Therapy
Ongoing and short-term OT support for building everyday skills, confidence, and independence across home, education, work, and community settings.
Functional Capacity Assessments
Comprehensive functional assessments with written reports and recommendations for supports, used for NDIS planning and reviews.
Therapy Assistant Services
Hands-on practice and support guided by primary therapists, providing real-world skill practice in clinic, home, school, work, and community settings.
Group Sessions
OT-led groups designed to build social, emotional, and life skills, including holiday and interest-based programs.
Online Therapy
Interactive, research-supported telehealth sessions for children, teens, and young adults, with access to a therapy app for between-session activities.

Get to know Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps Therapy)

From Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps Therapy)'s website.

  • Our approach

    Sessions are grounded in strengths-based, neuro-affirming approaches tailored to each child's goals, interests, and real-life environments. Therapy happens wherever it's most meaningful—in the clinic, at home, at school, or in the community—so skills can be practiced in everyday contexts. The team focuses on building confidence and independence through skill-development across home, education, work, and community settings. Plans evolve as the young person grows and changes, rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. Whether through occupational therapy, therapy assistant support, or group programs, the focus is on practical, real-world application.

Locations & areas served

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps Therapy) a registered NDIS provider?

Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps 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 Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps Therapy) provide?

Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps Therapy) provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps Therapy) cover?

Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps Therapy) is based in Werribee, VIC and also offers online / telehealth sessions. Ask Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps Therapy) which areas they cover online.

How do I connect with Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps Therapy)?

You can call +61 3 8750 3127 and visit their website.

What ages does Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps Therapy) work with?

Services are available for kids, youth, and young adults.Based on Jelm Allied Health (previously Early Leaps 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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