General Questions
What is occupational therapy for children?
Each child’s needs are different so each child is treated as an individual throughout their treatment, with a personalised care plan and approach.
How does occupational therapy benefit children?
What age range of children do you work with?
What natural therapies and holistic approaches do you incorporate?
Our practitioners are also GAPS experts. We work with families to uncover the connection between gut health and mental/physical wellbeing, and identify pathways to improvement.
We have a Certified GAPS Practitioner on our team who is passionate about natural approaches.
How do you collaborate with families and other professionals?
The Whole Child values collaboration and actively involves families in the therapy process. We provide support, education and resources to empower families to continue therapeutic activities at home.
What conditions or challenges do you address?
The Occupational Therapists at The Whole Child address a wide range of conditions and challenges, including sensory processing disorders, fine and gross motor delays, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and emotional regulation difficulties.
Do you offer teletherapy services?
How often will my child need therapy sessions?
The frequency of OT sessions depends on your child’s needs and goals. After an initial evaluation we will work with you to develop a personalised plan that outlines the recommended frequency of sessions.
How can I schedule an appointment or learn more about your services?
Are your services covered by insurance or included in my NDIS plan?
Is my appointment covered by Medicare or Private Healthcare?
Do I need a GP referral for an occupational therapist appointment?
For privately funded clients it can be helpful to have a GP referral as it may mean you can access Medicare Rebates for privately funded sessions. As well, it can be helpful to include the GP in your therapy journey.
How long is your wait list?
The waitlist varies. Please submit an enquiry and we will let you know when we can schedule an appointment.
Funding for Services
Can I access funding for therapy services at The Whole Child?
Yes, there are various ways you might access funding for therapy services.
- NDIS – we provide services to clients with NDIS packages who are plan managed or self managed.
- Private funding – you can pay privately for sessions according to our current private fee schedule
- Private funding with rebates from GP if they have provided a Medicare Referral
- Private funding with rebates from Private Health Fund
- CheckUp subsidizes services for clients of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to access bulk-billed services with a GP referral.
- Medicare rebates (if GP has provided a Medicare Referral).
Initial Assessments for New Clients – School Holiday Clinic
What is the School Holiday Clinic for Initial Assessments?
Processes, Assessment, Reports
What is the process when you see a client?
During our initial session, we’ll explore your main concerns with you and your child, prioritize building rapport, and plan further assessments or therapy sessions.