Is Little Big Minds Occupational Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

Little Big Minds 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 Little Big Minds Occupational Therapy provide?

Little Big Minds Occupational Therapy provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Little Big Minds Occupational Therapy cover?

Little Big Minds Occupational Therapy is based in LALOR, VIC.

How do I connect with Little Big Minds Occupational Therapy?

You can call +61 448 804 403 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

What ages does Little Big Minds Occupational Therapy work with?

Little Big Minds supports children from birth to 18 years old.

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

Therapy sessions focus on supporting children with activities of daily living skills in their natural environments. Parent involvement is central to the approach—families are encouraged to participate in sessions because they know their child best and can provide valuable insight. The occupational therapist teaches families practical skills and strategies that can be implemented daily at home, recognising that lasting change comes through consistent support beyond the fortnightly sessions. The service draws on evidence-based training including DIR Floortime, Zones of Regulation, and specialised approaches for autism, sensory processing, executive functioning and dysgraphia. Sessions are delivered in the home, school, kindergarten or community settings across Melbourne's Northern Suburbs.

Working with families

Families are central to the therapy model at Little Big Minds OT. Parents and carers are expected to be present during sessions because they know their child best and provide essential insight into their needs. The therapist teaches families the specific skills and strategies to support their children, with the understanding that meaningful change occurs when these approaches are practised daily at home rather than only during fortnightly therapy visits. The service offers additional family support through telephone consultations, recorded webinars and parent information sessions alongside 1:1 therapy. Families can contact the service at littlebigminds.ot@gmail.com for further information about how the team can support them.

Meet the team

Elysia is the senior Occupational Therapist and Director of Little Big Minds OT, having completed her degree at La Trobe University. She has extensive experience working with children of all ages and abilities across a diverse caseload, with particular expertise in the autistic community including school readiness, self-care skills, emotional regulation and handwriting. Elysia holds numerous professional qualifications including training in DIR Floortime, Zones of Regulation, Hanen SPARK, Kelly Mahler Interoception and specialised approaches for neurodivergence, dysgraphia and executive functioning. She is AHPRA registered and a member of Occupational Therapy Australia, ensuring compliance with professional standards and ongoing professional development.

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