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SALT Occupational Therapy

Inside Coastlife Families, 4/1-7 Goshawk Blvd, Buderim QLD 4556

  • Clinic
  • Comes to you
  • Online sessions
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About SALT Occupational Therapy

Based on the Sunshine Coast, SALT Occupational Therapy specialises in perinatal and early intervention paediatric occupational therapy services. Their mission is to empower women during the transition to motherhood (matrescence) and support families with young children. They blend sensory and attachment-based perspectives to create a holistic, strengths-based intervention, believing in understanding each individual and harnessing the power of relationship to achieve meaningful, fulfilling goals for families—especially during life transitions like motherhood and the perinatal period.

What's offered

  • Telehealth sessions

  • Home or school visits

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

SALT Occupational Therapy lists

Developmental and functional capacity assessments
Assessments and reports for NDIS and for diagnostic support.
Sensory assessments and strategies
Assessments for the child, parent and analysis of the dyad/family, with strategies provided.
Home and community-based therapeutic intervention
Skill development and adaptive strategies to support optimum engagement in activities of daily living (ADLs), including at kindy, daycare and school.
Circle of Security parenting workshops
Available in individual and group formats.
Perinatal support
Support for transition to motherhood and adaptation to significant role changes.
Telehealth services
Online consultations available nationally for ease of access and timely intervention.

Get to know SALT Occupational Therapy

From SALT Occupational Therapy's website.

  • Our approach

    The approach blends sensory and attachment-based perspectives to create holistic, strengths-based intervention tailored to each family's needs. Sessions are trauma-informed, client-centered, and focused on understanding the individual while harnessing the power of the parent-child relationship. The service creates a nurturing environment where both children and parents feel comfortable and supported. Sessions can be delivered flexibly in the clinic room at Sippy Downs, at home, in the community (including kindy, daycare and school), or via telehealth, with a core focus on skill development and adaptive strategies to support engagement in daily living activities.

  • Working with families

    Parent and carer involvement is central to the approach, with a strong focus on supporting both the child and the parent as a unit. The service emphasises nurturing strong connections and promoting well-being for the entire family through collaborative goal setting and review. Circle of Security parenting workshops are offered (both individual and group formats) to support parents directly. Communication occurs through the intake process, ongoing consultation, and regular progress reviews, with the practitioner acting as a compassionate partner offering professional guidance, knowledge, tools and strategies to help families thrive.

  • Meet the team

    The service is led by Hayley, a paediatric occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience specialising in perinatal mental health and early intervention. She holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from The University of Queensland, is SIPT certified in Sensory Integration, and has completed further study including a Perinatal and Infant Mental Health intensive course through the Perinatal Training Centre. She previously worked on the psychosocial team at the Mater Mothers' Hospital in Brisbane and brings both professional expertise and personal experience as a parent.

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Frequently asked questions

Is SALT Occupational Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

SALT Occupational Therapy 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 SALT Occupational Therapy provide?

SALT Occupational Therapy provides Occupational Therapy and Early Intervention.

Which areas does SALT Occupational Therapy cover?

SALT Occupational Therapy is based in Buderim, QLD and also offers online / telehealth sessions. Ask SALT Occupational Therapy which areas they cover online.

How do I connect with SALT Occupational Therapy?

You can call +61 431 147 595, email them and visit their website.

What ages does SALT Occupational Therapy work with?

Services are provided for children aged 0-6 years, with specialisation in early intervention and perinatal support.Based on SALT Occupational Therapy'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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