Occupational Therapy

Our occupational therapists focus on your child’s goals and aspirations!

St.Giles Occupational Therapists have experience working with children on a variety of functional goals aimed at increasing independence and participation, which includes support within the home, school, place of employment and/or community settings. An Occupational Therapist can help your child to build skills and confidence to take part in everyday activities. They can help develop independent living skills and participation in school. Occupational Therapists also help children and young people to play and participate to their full potential and reach their goals.

Our Occupational Therapists can help your child to:

  • Be more independent at home, school or work
  • Look after their own personal care
  • Manage their emotions
  • Be able to use cutlery and eat meals without assistance
  • Learn how to cook
  • Learn to use their hands to hold and use everyday objects [e.g., pen or pencil] 
  • Get through big changes such as moving from kindergarten to school
  • Be a part of their community
  • Participate in group activities
  • Access specialist equipment
  • Sleep better and manage fatigue

Our occupational therapists can also teach parents and carers:

  • How to help their child be more independent in everyday tasks
  • How to help their child use specialist equipment
  • How they can help their child complete therapy activities at home
Contact Us
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Get informed

Visit our STATEWIDE THERAPY SERVICES page to see what services, programs and support StGiles can offer. Remember, for more information and advice on how StGiles can support in your situation anytime, please…

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Get organised

You may have a number of different appointments with doctors and specialists – so start a notebook of all conversations and appointments. Keep all documents together in a single folder – you will need to keep receipts, invoices, forms etc…

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Review funding options

Every case is unique. StGiles can help you identify the services to meet your needs and the best funding option available for your situation.

Funding options include:

  • Medicare plans
  • Private health
  • NDIS
  • Self-funded: you can pay the full fee without any funding.
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NDIS Support Coordination

If you are eligible for the NDIS, it may take several months for your funding and Plan to be approved. StGiles can assist you with NDIS plan co-ordination and management (including some or all of the funding including financial, legal and administrative requirements).

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NDIS service provider

Once you have an approved NDIS Plan, it is up to you to choose a Disability Service Provider(s). StGiles offers an extensive range of services for both adults and children living with disability. Our services can be tailored to meeting individual needs, delivered individually or as a package, and can change as your needs evolve.

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At StGiles, we see the ability within. The best outcomes are achieved when we focus on your potential and your goals.

Start your journey with StGiles today..

ABN: 79 067 523 335
ACN: 614 663 526
NDIS Provider Number: 4050000087

In the spirit of reconciliation, St Giles Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country
throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.