Our Mindful Youth

374 Pakington St, Newtown VIC 3220

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About Our Mindful Youth

Our Mindful Youth is a queer-owned, neurodiverse-affirming mental health occupational therapy clinic in Melbourne and Geelong. All staff are proud LGBTQIA+ advocates and allies.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Our Mindful Youth lists

Mental Health Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy services focused on mental health support for children and young people.
OT Supervision
Occupational therapy supervision services for practitioners.

Get to know Our Mindful Youth

From Our Mindful Youth's website.

  • Our approach

    Our Mindful Youth takes a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and person-centred approach to occupational therapy. Sessions are tailored to each individual's goals and may include conversation, creative activities, practical skill building, sensory strategies, and collaboration with families and other support team members. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, the therapist explores how challenges are impacting everyday life and works collaboratively to find practical, individualised solutions. The approach recognises that wellbeing is shaped by the interaction between a person, their environment, and the activities they engage in each day, aiming to help young people better understand themselves, build the skills they need, and engage in a life that feels fulfilling and authentic.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Our Mindful Youth a registered NDIS provider?

Our Mindful Youth 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 Our Mindful Youth provide?

Our Mindful Youth provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Our Mindful Youth cover?

Our Mindful Youth is based in Newtown, VIC.

How do I connect with Our Mindful Youth?

You can call +61 407 818 925 and visit their website.

What ages does Our Mindful Youth work with?

Our Mindful Youth supports adolescents and young adults, particularly young women and gender-diverse people.Based on Our Mindful Youth'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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