The Village Hive
Caulfield East VIC 3145
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About The Village Hive
The Village Hive provides occupational therapy services based in Melbourne, nurturing families to feel supported and empowered to live thriving and meaningful lives. They provide mental and emotional health services that support children to better understand themselves and establish connections, while working with parents to build and strengthen family units through understanding family dynamics, attachments, and communication skills.
What's offered
Home or school visits
Services provided
The Village Hive lists
- Occupational Therapy
- Sessions designed to empower and support individuals to live a thriving and meaningful life by helping build skills, confidence, and independence. Services include emotional regulation, sensory support, communication development, and family connectedness.
- Parent Coaching
- Personalised coaching sessions to guide and support through the joys and challenges of raising children, fostering deeper connection and more peaceful family dynamics.
- The Early Space
- 1:1 check-in sessions for parents of children under 2 with developmental concerns, exploring early signs across play, movement, social interaction, communication, and sensory responses.
- Maternal Mental Health Sessions
- Supportive space for mothers and parents to explore emotional, mental, and nervous system wellbeing during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Fees
Occupational Therapy (NDIS)
$193.99/hour
$193.99
Maternal Mental Health Sessions
$210 per session
$210
Occupational Therapy (Medicare with Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder)
$210/hour; Medicare rebate $87.25; gap $122.75
$210
Occupational Therapy (Private)
$210/hour
$210
Parent Coaching (6 sessions over 12 weeks)
$210 per session
$210
Parent Coaching Session
$210 per session
$210
The Early Space (1:1 sessions, max 6)
$210 per session
$210
Occupational Therapy (Medicare with GPCCMP rebate)
$210/hour; Medicare rebate $61.80; gap $148.20
$210
From The Village Hive's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.
Get to know The Village Hive
From The Village Hive's website.
Our approach
The Village Hive's occupational therapy approach centres on empowering individuals to engage meaningfully in activities that matter to them, with a focus on emotional regulation, well-being, and mental health. Sessions are designed to build skills, confidence, and independence while honouring each child's unique nervous system and story. The team creates a collaborative space where children feel safe, understood, and supported, using play, warmth, and curiosity to foster deeper connections with family and community. Rather than quick fixes, therapists work alongside families to help children develop awareness of their emotions and sensory preferences, communicate their needs, and discover joy and purpose in daily life.
Working with families
Family involvement is central to the approach; the team believes true growth happens when families feel empowered and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. Parents are supported through personalised coaching sessions, and therapists work collaboratively to strengthen family units by understanding attachment patterns, communication, and empathy skills. The Village Hive walks alongside families throughout their journey, creating personalised plans together and fostering deeper family connectedness through play and effective communication. All referrals are carefully managed to ensure the best clinician match, and carers remain the primary contact for appointments and updates throughout the process.
Meet the team
The Village Hive is led by Jess Curran, a Senior Occupational Therapist and Founder who brings deep clinical knowledge and a warm, human-centred approach to practice. The team consists of occupational therapists described as thoughtful professionals who value relationships over quick fixes and work collaboratively with families, schools, and communities. Administration support is provided by Abby Curran. The team is dedicated to holistic, person-centred care with a focus on connection, community, and creating safe, inclusive environments where families feel understood, supported, and valued.
Locations & areas served
Caulfield East
Caulfield East VIC 3145
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