D.O.T.S. Occupational Therapy for Children

  1. About this service

    At D.O.T.S. we pride ourselves on providing a family centred, evidence based approach to therapy which can be provided in the home, kindergarten/school, another community setting or at one of our many clinic locations. Our Occupational Therapy team consists of a range OT's who are all fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). ​ We are registered providers under Medicare, including both Mental Health Care Plans and Chronic Disease Management plans and helping children with Autism, NDIS and private health care providers. Families can also claim through their private health insurances.

      • Service name

        D.O.T.S. Occupational Therapy for Children

      • Service address

        275 Princes Highway, Werribee, Vic, 3030
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      • Phone

        03 8256 2484/03 82562484

      • Urgency levels

        Help, Looking for Support, Looking for Information

      • Service area

        Wyndham, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Brimbank

      • Service hours

        Other Mon to Fri 8am - 5pm

      • Age group

        Maximum age 16 years

      • Additional age criteria

        D.O.T.S. provides Occupational Therapy services to children 0-18 years. We work on anything your child needs help with. This might seem very broad but if your child's struggling, we can help. We work on handwriting, dressing, catching the bus, attention in the classroom, challenging behaviours and sensory processing, play skill development, being able to do sports, really anything you can think of we can help with. We are very family centered and have the parents or carers in the sessions so you can practice what we teach each session. We have a great team to match our therapists to your needs. We can't wait to hear from you.

      • Eligibility criteria

        We work with a range of children who may have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Challenges, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Handwriting Difficulties, Attention and Learning Challenges, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder or Motor Planning Challenges as well as General Developmental Delays or challenges with any area which impacts on their ability to complete tasks they need or want to do.
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        We are registered providers under Medicare including Mental Health Care Plans, DSS (previously FaHCSIA) funding under both Better Start and Helping Children with Autism packages and NDIS. Families can also claim through their private health insurances.

      • Interpreters

        Yes but requires booking in advance

      • Service type

        INDIVIDUAL

      • Costs

        Fee Involved - D.O.T.S. Occupational Therapy for Children is governed by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pricing arrangements. This ensures our service rates are in line with NDIS standards, providing transparent and consistent pricing for

      • Languages (other than English)

        No

      • Disability access

        Yes

      • Drop in service

        No

      • Outreach

        Yes

    More information for teachers, wellbeing staff and service professionals
      • Participation length

        Ongoing

      • Participation type

        At D.O.T.S. Occupational Therapy for Children, we provide inclusive, family-centered therapy services that encourage active involvement from both children and their caregivers. Through personalized, goal-oriented interventions, we support children in developing essential skills for daily life, learning, and social participation. Families are key partners in the therapeutic process, and our therapists work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and educators to create a supportive environment that fosters each child’s potential across home, school, and community settings.

      • Secondary consult

        Yes

      • Staff profile

        Qualified Staff

      • Who can refer

        Anyone

      • Referral mode

        Yes - https://www.dotschildot.com.au/waitlist-requests

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