Help Your Child Feel
Calmer, More Confident,
and Cope Better at School
Paediatric Occupational Therapy in Ballarat
If mornings are tense, school feels hard, or your child seems to be falling behind despite your best efforts, paediatric occupational therapy (OT) can help
without labels, pressure, or long-term commitments.
This first step is about clarity, not escalation.
Takes just a minute. A team member will confirm your booking and next steps.
If Everyday Life Has Started to Feel Harder Than It Should
Most families arrive here after months of coping, adjusting, and hoping things improve.
You might be noticing:
Big emotions or meltdowns around daily routines
School feedback about attention, behaviour, or handwriting
Sensory overwhelm (noise, clothing, busy environments)
Avoidance of tasks other children seem to manage
A growing worry that your child’s confidence is slipping
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone - and it doesn’t mean you’ve missed something or failed to act sooner.
Why Families Choose Us
Parents often come to us after trying:
Waiting it out
Online advice
School strategies that didn’t quite fit
What they tell us feels different here is:
Clear explanations without judgement
Practical strategies that fit real family life
A focus on confidence and function, not just “fixing problems”
We also work collaboratively with teachers, GPs, and NDIS coordinators when needed, so everyone is aligned.
What Paediatric OT Actually Helps With
We support children to function more comfortably in everyday life at home, at school, and in social settings.
That includes helping your child:
Regulate emotions and cope with overwhelm
Build attention, focus, and classroom confidence
Improve handwriting, pencil grip, and fine motor control
Develop independence with dressing, lunch boxes, and routines
Understand and manage sensory sensitivities
Our approach is play-based, practical, and personalised - not generic programs or one-size-fits-all strategies.
What Happens in the First Appointment
Parents often tell us the biggest relief is finally understanding why things are hard.
In your child’s first session, we:
Talk with you to understand your concerns and priorities
Complete a play-based assessment with your child
Explain what’s going on in clear, everyday language
You’ll leave knowing:
What’s driving your child’s struggles
What actually helps (and what you can stop doing)
Whether ongoing therapy would be useful or not
Even if you choose not to continue, the session stands on its own.
Identify key emotional, sensory, or motor patterns
Give you 2–3 practical strategies you can start using immediately
Important to Know Before You Book
Many parents hesitate because they’re worried about what booking means. So let’s be clear.
You don’t need a diagnosis or referral
We don’t label children
There are no lock-in therapy packages
The goal of the first appointment is to understand, not to commit you to months of therapy.
You’re always in control
of next steps
NDIS, Medicare & Private Appointments
We accept:
NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed)
Medicare EPC referrals (with GP referral)
Private bookings
We keep a limited number of appointments each month for families who want to start sooner rather than sit on a long waitlist.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Many parents book to gain clarity - not because something is ‘wrong’. Understanding often reduces worry.
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Only if it’s helpful. We review progress regularly and there’s no obligation to continue.
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Many families notice small but meaningful shifts within a few weeks, especially with the right strategies in place.
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You’re welcome to attend together, and we help you explain your child’s needs clearly at home.
Book Your Child’s Occupational Therapy Initial Session
If you’re ready to understand what’s going on - and what would actually help - the next step is simple.
Prefer to Talk First?
If you’d like to ask a quick question before booking, that’s completely fine.
A short call can help you decide whether this is the right fit for your child.