Is Sensory Gym a registered NDIS provider?

Yes — Sensory Gym is a registered NDIS provider, approved to deliver Therapeutic Supports and Early Childhood Supports. You can use NDIS funding for eligible supports.

What services does Sensory Gym provide?

Sensory Gym provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Sensory Gym cover?

Sensory Gym is based in Hobartville, NSW.

How do I connect with Sensory Gym?

You can call +61 2 4578 9799 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 Sensory Gym work with?

The service works with children from birth to 18 years of age.

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.

Sensory Gym · Occupational Therapy · Hobartville, NSW

Our approach

Therapy is delivered through a developmental, sensory integration, and relationship-based approach that prioritises the therapeutic use of self and playfulness as key ingredients for engaging children. Sessions draw on a comprehensive range of evidence-based interventions including Sensory Integration Therapy, DIR®/Floortime®, and many specialised sound and movement therapies. The team values honouring each child's individuality and gifts, looking for their strengths and beauty rather than focusing on challenges. Staff receive ongoing mentoring from international leaders in the field through on-site training and Zoom sessions to maintain cutting-edge practice. The service is committed to supporting each child in showing and being all that they really are.

Meet the team

The team is led by clinical directors Colleen Hacker (MS, OTR with over 35 years' experience in paediatric occupational therapy) and Lynette Burke (OTR/L, trained since 1984). They are supported by a team of experienced paediatric occupational therapists including Leah Saunders, Monika Kamalaneson, Sinead Elliott, Chloe Petterson, Liss Walker, Parvathi Subramaniam, and Joel Zahra. The team receives individual weekly mentoring from the clinical directors and ongoing mentoring from international leaders in the field. Admin staff Ann Thomson and Monika Oates provide support.

Your first visit

To access treatment, families need to call the office to be placed on the wait list for either regular weekly sessions or school holiday intensives. New clients applying for intensive programs must complete the Referral Questionnaire, Sensory History Form, and Risk Management Document, along with having the child's teacher complete the appropriate School Questionnaire. You will also need to provide a copy of your child's current NDIS plan if applicable and a current photo. Once documents are ready, you complete the application when booking opens for your chosen intensive date.

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