Outside The Box Education

Avalon VIC 3212

  • NDIS registered
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About Outside The Box Education

Outside The Box is a Geelong-based, award winning disability organisation that aims to empower community members with additional needs in order to work on their goals, build independence and develop life skills.

What's offered

  • NDIS registered provider

    • Household Help
    • Personal Care
    • Community Participation
    • Life Skills
    • Group Programs
    • Transport
    • Therapy
    • Employment Support
    • Life Transitions
    • Daily Living

Services provided

Outside The Box Education lists

1:1 Community Access
Supports that work on participant's specific goals while developing independence and life skills. Activities include accessing therapy and community groups, facilitating friendships, general respite, learning new life skills, learning to use public transport, and having fun.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy support services offered as part of their service suite.
Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching
Support coordination and psychosocial recovery coaching services.
Overnight and Emergency Accommodation
Overnight and emergency accommodation services.
Young Adult Day Programs
Day programs for young adults.
School Holiday Group Programs
Group programs during school holidays.

Get to know Outside The Box Education

From Outside The Box Education's website.

  • Our approach

    Outside The Box Education delivers person-centred programs designed to empower participants to work towards their goals, build independence and develop life skills. The sessions across different programs focus on fun, engagement and learning in a supportive environment—whether that's fishing, cooking, crafting, gardening or physical activity. Each program offers flexible support ratios (1:1, 1:2 or 1:3) tailored to individual needs. The organisation collaborates with local schools, businesses and skilled professionals to provide valuable, innovative opportunities. All staff have extensive training and experience within the disability and additional needs sector.

Locations & areas served

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Frequently asked questions

Is Outside The Box Education a registered NDIS provider?

Yes — Outside The Box Education is a registered NDIS provider, approved to deliver Household Tasks, Assist-Personal Activities, Innov Community Participation, Development-Life Skills, Group/Centre Activities, Assist-Travel/Transport, Therapeutic Supports, Assist Access/Maintain Employ, Assist-Life Stage, Transition, Daily Tasks/Shared Living and Participate Community. You can use NDIS funding for eligible supports.

What services does Outside The Box Education provide?

Outside The Box Education provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Outside The Box Education cover?

Outside The Box Education is based in AVALON, VIC.

How do I connect with Outside The Box Education?

You can call +61 480 293 555, email them and visit their 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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