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Children & Families

You’ve come to the right place.

 

We work alongside children and families to understand what’s happening, build on strengths and support the parts of everyday life that matter most.

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Our Approach

Therapy that meets your child where they are.

Every child is different, and so is the support that works for them. We start by getting to know your child, their strengths, interests, everyday experiences and the things your family would like support with. From there, we work together to understand what may be happening beneath the surface and shape support around what matters most.

You know your child best. Our role is to bring our understanding of child development, sensory processing, regulation and participation alongside everything you know about your child and family.

Our therapy is grounded in evidence-informed practice and may draw on specialised approaches including Ayres Sensory Integration, DIR Floortime and trauma-informed practice.

Our Services

How we can support your child.

Support can look different for every family. Explore the different ways we can work alongside your child at our Broadview studio, at home and within their learning environment.

  • Individual Therapy One-to-one occupational therapy shaped around your child’s strengths, goals and everyday life. Explore Individual Therapy
  • Functional Capacity Assessments Understand your child’s strengths, everyday support needs and the supports that may help them at home, school and in the community. Learn About Our FCA'S
  • Assessments Build a deeper understanding of your child through specialised assessments, with practical recommendations to help guide what comes next. Explore our range of Assessments
  • Holiday Workshops Fun, therapist-led workshops designed to strengthen social, emotional, sensory, and motor skills during the school holidays. Explore School Holiday Workshops
  • Mealtime Therapy Supporting children to build confidence with food while helping families create calmer, more positive mealtime experiences. Learn about Mealtime Support
  • Intensive Therapy Short, concentrated therapy programs for children who may benefit from more frequent support around a particular goal. Find out about Intensive Therapy

The Children We Walk Alongside

Every child’s journey is different. That’s something we embrace.

Who We Support

The children we work with.

Children and young people come to Motivate Kids with different strengths, ways of experiencing the world and reasons for seeking support.  Some families come to us with a clear idea of what they’re looking for. Others simply know there are parts of everyday life where their child could use some support. You don’t need a diagnosis, or to have everything figured out, before getting in touch.

No diagnosis or referral needed.
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What We Support

The areas we help children grow in.

Our OTs support children across many parts of everyday life, including regulation, sensory processing, movement, learning, play, independence, daily routines and mealtimes.  We take the time to understand your child’s strengths, needs and experiences, and consider what may be influencing their participation across home, school and everyday life.

A whole-child, whole-life approach.
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Common Questions

The questions families ask us most.

It’s completely normal to have questions when you’re considering OT for your child. Here are a few of the things families often want to know before getting started.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can contact Motivate Kids directly, without a referral from a GP or another health professional.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to access Medicare rebates with an eligible GP referral. Our team can help you understand the options available to you.

Does my child need a diagnosis?

No. Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to access occupational therapy at Motivate Kids.

Some children come to us with a diagnosis, while others come because their family has noticed something they’d like to better understand or support. We start with your child, their strengths, their everyday experiences and what matters to your family.

How do I know if OT might help my child?

You don’t need to know for certain before getting in touch.

You might be noticing that some parts of everyday life feel harder for your child, perhaps around regulation, sensory experiences, movement, learning, play, mealtimes, independence or daily routines. Or you may simply have questions about your child’s development and want to understand what could be helpful.

Tell us a little about what you’re noticing. Our team can help you work out whether OT may be a good fit and what the next step could look like

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Funding & Rebates

Pathways to support your family.

We support families through NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed), Medicare with a GP referral, private health insurance and private payment. Whatever your situation, we’ll help you understand the pathways available for your child.

  • NDIS Self-Managed
  • NDIS Plan-Managed
  • Medicare
  • Private Health
  • Private Payment
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Be a part of our Community

We believe it takes a village and we’re honoured to be part of yours.

We’d love to hear from you.

Get Started Or call us: (08) 7200 2431
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Let’s talk about your child.

Tell us a little about what you’re noticing and we’ll be in touch. No referral needed, no diagnosis required.

Let’s talk about your service.

Tell us about your setting and what you’re working through, and we’ll be in touch to find the right fit.

Let’s talk about your school.

Tell us about your setting and what you’re working through, and our Schools Co-ordinator will be in touch.

Refer a child, or ask us a question.

Tell us what the child needs and we’ll take it from there. We’ll keep you in the loop throughout.