Occupational Therapy
Our experienced Occupational Therapists specialise in providing services to children.
· Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
· Autism Spectrum Disorder
· Chromosomal Disorders
· Developmental Delays
· Hypotonia
· Intellectual Impairment
· Neurological Disorders
· Sensory Processing Disorder
Interventions
Occupational Therapy provides the following interventions:
· Behaviour and Attachment Support
· Classroom Environmental Modifications
· Cognitive Therapies
· Emotional Regulation (e.g. Alert Program and Zones of Regulation)
· Environmental Modification
· Equipment Prescription
· Fine-Motor Development and (e.g. handwriting programs)
· Gross-Motor Development (e.g. core strength, balance, coordination)
· Self-Care Skills
· Sensory Integration Therapy
· Social and Play Skills
· Visual Motor and Visual Perception
Funding Options
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Chronic Disease Management Plan (formally Enhanced Primary Care)
Chronic Disease Management Plan (formally Enhanced Primary Care)
The NDIS provides support to people with disability, their families and carers. It is jointly governed and funded by the Australian and participating states and territory governments. The NDIS funds reasonable and necessary supports to help you reach your goals, and take part in activities to increase your community participation.
We currently take referrals for self-managed and plan-managed participants.
Chronic Disease Management Plan (formally Enhanced Primary Care)
Chronic Disease Management Plan (formally Enhanced Primary Care)
Chronic Disease Management Plan (formally Enhanced Primary Care)
The GP can provide you or your child with a referral to Lotus Therapy if assessed as being eligible, to claim a Medicare rebate for up to 5 allied health sessions per calendar year. The therapist will communicate with your GP after the initial and final session. The session is paid in full, then the Medicare rebate is actioned.
Private Health Care
Private Health Care
Private Health Care
Depending on your private health policy, you may be entitled to receive allied health support under your extras cover for Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy sessions. The amount and frequency that rebates can be claimed varies between providers, so please check with your private health provider to see if your policy includes these services.
Self Funded
Private Health Care
Private Health Care
You can choose to fund for Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assessments and interventions privately. Please email or call us to discuss fees and options for ongoing support.