Tortoise and Hare Health
Mount Compass SA 5210
- Clinic
About Tortoise and Hare Health
Tortoise and Hare Health is an occupational therapy provider supporting South Australian families and children with disabilities.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Tortoise and Hare Health lists
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational therapy services for children with disabilities in South Australia.
Locations & areas served
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tortoise and Hare Health a registered NDIS provider?
Tortoise and Hare Health 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 Tortoise and Hare Health provide?
Tortoise and Hare Health provides Occupational Therapy.
Which areas does Tortoise and Hare Health cover?
Tortoise and Hare Health is based in MOUNT COMPASS, SA.
How do I connect with Tortoise and Hare Health?
You can email them and visit their 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.