Occupational Therapy for Children
Welcome to Inspire Kids! We are a caring team of Occupational Therapists in Geelong who are dedicated to supporting children's development and well being through helping children build the foundations they need to develop confidence, life skills, and independence through personalised therapy programs.
Building Strong Foundations for Life !
What is Occupational Therapy (OT)?
Occupational Therapy helps children to build the everyday skills they need to grow, learn, and feel confident in their world. For children, their “occupations” include play, learning, socialising, and developing independence, and sometimes they just need a little extra support along the way.
An Occupational Therapist works alongside your child to strengthen skills such as fine motor development (including holding a pencil or using scissors), emotional regulation, sensory processing, and managing everyday routines such as getting dressed, transitioning between activities and participating in daily life with greater ease.
Through fun, engaging, and personalised sessions, we meet your child where they are at and gently support them toward greater confidence, independence, and success, at home, at school, and beyond.
Our Services
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists support children to build the skills they need for everyday life—from fine motor development and sensory processing to self-care and school readiness. Each program is tailored to your child, helping them to grow in confidence, independence, and participation.
Parent Coaching
Our parent coaching supports families with practical strategies, guidance, and education to help children thrive. Delivered by our occupational therapists, sessions focus on building confidence in daily routines, strengthening relationships, and navigating challenges with tailored, real-life solutions.
Empowering Educators
We work alongside educators to provide practical, neuro-affirming strategies that support student self-regulation, social connection, and organisation. The focus is on creating inclusive classrooms that promote wellbeing, engagement, and positive learning outcomes.
Group Programs
Our group programs offer fun, interest-based opportunities for children to connect with peers and build meaningful friendships. Through play-based activities, we support the development of social, motor, and self-regulation skills in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment.
Working Together
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We believe that parents and caregivers play a vital role in their child’s therapy journey. We offer a dedicated parent consultation for the first appointment this allows us to work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to discuss key strengths, areas for growth, create meaningful goals, and develop a customised therapy plan that aligns with your family's values and priorities.
Throughout the therapy block, we schedule additional parent consultations as needed to review progress, reflect on goals, and adapt our approach where required. Parent consults can be done in-person at our clinic or via teams online, whichever is most convenient for your family.
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We understand that every child is unique, and that's why we start with a comprehensive, play-based and child-led assessment that takes into account your child's strengths, challenges, and individual needs. Our assessments are designed to put your child at ease and help them feel comfortable exploring in a supportive and nurturing environment. Building rapport with you child is a key part of therapy success.
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Our therapy sessions are play-based, relationship-focused, and designed to be engaging, enjoyable, and supportive. We follow your child’s natural interests and motivation to play, using this as a foundation for developing important skills in a way that feels meaningful and safe. Building a trusting relationship with your child is central to our approach, helping to create an environment where they feel comfortable to explore, learn, and grow.
Sessions are typically 45 minutes in length and are held weekly or fortnightly either in a clinic or at kinder/school. We also partner closely with parents and caregivers, offering guidance and practical strategies to help carry over therapy goals into everyday routines and environments.
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We know that not everyone can access therapy in a clinic setting, which is why we are delighted to be able to offer mobile therapy. This flexible option allows for therapy to occur in schools, homes or kindergarten’s to meet clients where they are, as well as offering telehealth therapy for people further abroad or who aren't able to access our clinic.
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At Inspire Kids we believed that parent coaching is a key part of the support we offer families. Delivered by our Occupational Therapists, this service is designed to empower parents and caregivers with practical strategies, education, and guidance to support their child’s growth and development.
Parent coaching focuses on strengthening parent–child relationships, building confidence in everyday routines, and helping families navigate challenges in a way that aligns with their values. Our therapists work collaboratively with you, offering tailored advice and problem-solving strategies that can be easily applied at home or in other daily environments.
By partnering with parents in this way, we aim to create lasting, positive outcomes for both children and their families, fostering skills, independence, and wellbeing that extend beyond the therapy room.
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At Inspire Kids, we understand that every child experiences the world in their own unique way. A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) provides a detailed picture of your child’s strengths, challenges, and support needs across everyday activities, at home, at school, and in the community.
A FCA helps identify what your child needs to participate more independently and confidently in daily life. The report can also be used to support NDIS funding, school planning, and long-term goal setting.
Funding
How do I access this funding?
To commence services under a Medicare plan a GP or Paediatrician referral for one of the above plans is required. Your GP or Paediatrician will determine whether your child meets the eligibility criteria for these plans. There are out of pocket costs when using a Care Plan.
Private Health
Inspire Kids provides services under Private Health insurance. There are out of pocket costs when using Private Health insurance.
To obtain a copy of a full fee schedule including rebate amounts and additional information regarding Medicare plans please email Inspire Kids Occupational Therapy at enquiries@inspirekidstherapy.com.au
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Inspire Kids currently accepts Self and Plan Managed NDIS clients. To commence services with NDIS funding, Inspire Kids requires an approved NDIS Plan and signed service agreement.
Medicare
Inspire Kids provides services under the Medicare Benefits Scheme. Inspire kids is registered to provide Occupational Therapy under the following plans:
Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan (Formerly EPC)
Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)
Helping Children with Autism
Get to know us
At Inspire Kids Therapy, we empower children and families to reach their full potential through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Get in Touch
We’re here to support your family. Contact us to book a consultation or learn more about our therapy programs.
Please fill in the online form, or contact us via email enquiries@inspirekidstherapy.com.au or 0431 500 283.
