Is Playworks OT a registered NDIS provider?

Playworks OT 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 Playworks OT provide?

Playworks OT provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Playworks OT cover?

Playworks OT is based in Kilsyth, VIC.

How do I connect with Playworks OT?

You can call +61 493 285 834 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 Playworks OT work with?

Playworks OT works with children and young people aged 10 to 21 years.

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.

Playworks OT · Occupational Therapy · Kilsyth, VIC

Our approach

Playworks OT uses a Neurodiversity Affirming approach that is child-led and client-centred, combining evidence-based practice with lived experience perspectives. Sessions focus on acceptance, understanding and accommodation for neurodivergent children and young people. A combination of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools inform therapy recommendations. The team delivers support through individual occupational therapy sessions and allied health assistant programs, with regular professional development in emotional regulation, interoception, sensory processing and behaviour.

Working with families

The team works closely with families and care teams, integrating their input into therapy planning and delivery. Assessment reports are provided to support decision-making around schooling and funding applications, keeping families informed about findings and recommendations. Services include both clinic-based sessions and community visits to home or school settings, allowing for flexible engagement with families in different environments. The practice is committed to maintaining accessible and user-friendly communication with families throughout their journey.

Meet the team

Jessica, the founder and occupational therapist, brings extensive experience in neurological rehabilitation and paediatrics since 2021, with a special interest in neurodiversity affirming practice and educating young people about self-advocacy. Bella is an Allied Health Assistant who completed her Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance in 2024 and brings experience in disability support work. Isabelle provides administrative support and brings previous experience as a customer service manager and group leader for neurodivergent youth. The team works collaboratively to deliver child-led, evidence-based support in a warm and neurodiversity affirming setting.

Your first visit

Initial appointments begin with a comprehensive occupational therapy-based assessment that combines both standardised and non-standardised assessment tools. The assessment explores areas such as handwriting, sensory processing, executive functioning and occupational performance. Following the assessment, detailed reports are provided that can assist with schooling, funding applications and include personalised recommendations for therapy moving forward. This information helps the team understand each young person's unique needs and goals.

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