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Occupational Therapy in Bendigo
OTs help children develop the skills they need for everyday activities.
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About Bendigo
About 5,700 people live in Bendigo, roughly 500 of them children under 10. The median personal income locally is $821 a week. Beyond English, the languages most often spoken at home are Mandarin, Punjabi and Malayalam. Population, age and language data: ABS Census 2021.
Cost & funding
Fees depend on the service, the provider and the length of the session. Ask each provider for their fees before the first visit.
Medicare pays a rebate for some OT sessions when your GP writes a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan and a referral first. Some private health extras policies pay part of the cost of OT. For a child with autism, a paediatrician's treatment plan opens up to 20 more rebated sessions.
If your child has an NDIS plan that includes these supports, you can use it. If your plan is self-managed or plan-managed, you can also use providers that are not NDIS registered. If the NDIA manages your plan, you must use registered providers.
NDIS price limit
$193.99 an hour
OT, 2026–27.
Medicare rebate
$63.40 a session
Up to 5 sessions a year with a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan.
Note: NDIS price limits are the national maximums for NDIA-managed and plan-managed plans (NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026–27); remote areas have higher limits. Medicare rebates are from MBS Online, 1 July 2026. Providers can charge more than the rebate. Assessment fees come from provider websites in April 2026.
Work out what you might pay: cost calculatorWhere to start in VictoriaRead our guide to NDIS early intervention fundingWhat to expect at the start
Background
The OT asks about your child's health, development and the everyday tasks they find hard.
Assessment
They watch your child do tasks and complete an assessment. Bring recent school reports and any other reports.
Goals together
You agree on goals and options together. Sessions may be one-to-one or in a group.
Sources: NSW Health; Raising Children Network.
Frequently asked questions
Common areas include handwriting and fine-motor skills, sensory sensitivities, daily routines (dressing, eating, sleep), coordination, and self-regulation.
Not to see an OT privately. A GP referral and care plan are required only to access Medicare rebates or certain funded pathways.
Yes, typically under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living when it aligns with your child's plan goals.
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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