Frequently Asked Questions
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Occupational Therapy can support children in a variety of areas, including gross and fine motor skills, self-care, social skills, self-regulation, prewriting, handwriting, memory, and more. Assessments can help identify each child’s areas of need, which then inform an individualised therapy plan tailored to their strengths and goals.
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Speech Pathologists assess and support children with a range of communication needs, including speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social communication, and stuttering. They work collaboratively with other allied health professionals to provide a holistic and individualised approach tailored to each child’s needs.
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You do not need a referral to contact us. If you have any concerns about your child’s development, you are welcome to reach out at any time. If you have been referred, please provide any referral information prior to your child’s first appointment. General Practitioners (GPs) can also assist by providing an Enhanced Care Plan or a Mental Health Care Plan if needed.
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Any previous assessment information will be valuable. Please send any information you are happy to share prior to your child’s first appointment.
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Yes, if required we can arrange a home or school visit. We are also available to discuss any issues with your child’s teacher by phone or email.
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There is a rebate available through Medicare and private health funds. Please contact your health fund provider to find out how much rebate you can claim per visit. The Medicare rebate is available through the Enhanced Primary Health Care Plan or Mental health care plan. Please contact your doctor to find out if your child is eligible for an EPC plan.
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For your child’s first visit we allow one hour. However, it may be a little longer or shorter depending on the individual child and circumstances. If you do require additional reports we normally allow up to two more sessions to complete.
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Cancellation fees help us ensure business continuity, we may not be able to replace your booking if late notice is given. Late notice and no show cancellations will incur a fee of 100% of the session cost or as per consent form. We are human and understand things do happen, please contact our admin team via phone or email as soon as you can.

