FAQs
PHYSIOTHERAPY
A physiotherapist can help address issues such as muscle spasms, poor posture, strains, or injuries. Physiotherapy supports pain management, improves mobility, and equips patients with the knowledge to prevent future injuries, reducing discomfort and downtime.
Physiotherapists are first-contact practitioners, so a GP referral isn’t needed for private consultations.
For Medicare claims, a GP Care Plan is required, and for Veterans Affairs claims, a medical exam and approval letter are necessary.
Your first session begins with a discussion about your concerns, followed by questions to identify the source of the issue. A physical assessment is then conducted to evaluate the injury and create a personalised treatment plan, which is reviewed with you before treatment begins.
Please bring any relevant referrals and diagnostic reports, including X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, or ultrasounds. If you take multiple medications or have a complex medical history, please provide a detailed list.
We recommend wearing appropriate clothing that allows clear access to the area of concern for assessment through various positions and movements.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that supports individuals with physical, mental, or emotional challenges in completing everyday activities such as self-care, school tasks, play, and social participation. Through specialised interventions, OT helps children develop confidence, independence, and overall well-being.
An Occupational Therapist helps children build the skills they need and want to use at home, at school, and in their communities.
If you have concerns about your child’s development or feel they may not be meeting milestones, consult an Occupational Therapist. Referrals can come from General Practitioners, Paediatricians, Speech Pathologists, Teachers, Early Learning Centre staff, or other Allied Health Professionals.
Common areas of difficulty include:
Everyday living skills: dressing, using utensils, organising tasks
School tasks: reading, writing, spelling, cutting, drawing
Motor skills: participating in sports, balance, coordination, clumsiness
Play skills: building with toys, puzzles, games, beading
Attention and behaviour: fidgeting, difficulty sitting still, following instructions, maintaining focus
Sensory sensitivities: aversion to motion, playground equipment, or specific sounds, smells, touches, or tastes
Occupational Therapists also support children with diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, and Global Developmental Delay.
A medical referral is not required to see an Occupational Therapist. Contact us to make an inquiry or an appointment.
The Occupational Therapist will use a mix of gross and fine motor activities to assess the skills your child needs to achieve their goals. These tasks such as obstacle courses, drawing, or board games are designed to be engaging and fun while the OT observes key abilities noted in your child’s intake form and initial assessment. This approach ensures your child feels safe and supported in a new environment.