Is Role OT a registered NDIS provider?

Role 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 Role OT provide?

Role OT provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Role OT cover?

Role OT is based in WETHERILL PARK, NSW.

How do I connect with Role OT?

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

What ages does Role OT work with?

Role OT supports children and young people aged 0–20 years with physical disabilities.

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.

Role OT · Occupational Therapy · WETHERILL PARK, NSW

Our approach

Role OT believes that with the right supports—including people, equipment, technology and environment—children with disabilities can thrive, face challenges, and achieve their goals. The service takes a person-centred approach focused on helping each child fulfil their valued roles in life, whether as a player, learner, artist or adventurer. Therapy isn't always direct skill-building with the child; it often involves coaching parents and carers to help devise plans for addressing everyday issues like sleep, eating and toileting in the home environment. The philosophy recognises that children learn best when they feel comfortable, with the people who love them, and at the right time for them. Sessions are designed to build parents' capacity to support their children, incorporating moments of learning into daily routines rather than relying on isolated weekly practice.

Working with families

Parents and carers are central to the Role OT approach. Rather than working only with the child, the service often partners with parents to devise plans for addressing everyday challenges at home when they naturally arise. Role OT recognises that parents are a child's first and best teacher, and that children learn best when supported by the people who love them in their comfortable home environment. Communication and coaching help families understand what supports and equipment options are available to them, allowing them to make informed decisions about their child's needs. The service supports families to learn how to best help their loved one thrive in daily activities, building confidence and capability alongside professional guidance.

Meet the team

Anna Everett is the Principal OT at Role OT, bringing over 20 years of experience working with hundreds of children and families across community and hospital settings. Anna holds special interests in babies, children and young adults with physical disability, assistive technology, functional assessment and parent coaching. Her expertise is supported by a passion for building parents' capacity to support their children and helping them learn, grow and thrive with the right support from loved ones. She provides case-based supervision, coaching and mentoring, and leads the completion of professional functional assessments and NDIS funding applications. The service is underpinned by her deep knowledge and approachable, experienced clinical reasoning.

Your first visit

At a first appointment, Role OT conducts a functional assessment to help work out what the child or young person needs now and in the future. The assessment is designed to clearly outline current performance, potential for change with the right supports, and future support needs including core and capital supports. This professional, evidence-based assessment informs NDIS planning and helps the family understand what supports will allow their child to live the life they want to live. The assessment report provides concrete recommendations to guide decision-making and access to essential equipment and supports. This initial process establishes a clear picture of the child's abilities and the supports required to help them thrive.

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