OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

About

Occupational Therapy services provide assessment and treatment for children who are having difficulty with everyday activities such as play, self-care, handwriting and other fine motor activities.

What age groups do you see?

Children from birth – 12 years of age.

How can I access your service?

Telephone the Child Health Information Link (CHIL) on 9562 5400 (select option 2).

Where can I access your service?

Our services are mostly provided in Community Health Centres and some Early Childhood Health Centres in Sydney Local Health District.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Please bring your child’s:

• Blue Book (Personal Health Record)
• Occupational therapy questionnaire. This will be sent to you by your occupational therapist before your appointment
• Any reports or documents from other health professionals (like your local doctor) or your child’s school

What can I expect for my appointment?

When you arrive at the Community Health Centre, you will be greeted by the receptionist. This person will let your occupational therapist know that you have arrived.

During the appointment, your occupational therapist will have a chat with you about your child's strengths and difficulties. Then they will complete an assessment with your child and talk to you about your child’s goals and treatment options.

Who will I meet at my appointment?

You will meet your occupational therapist.

Sometimes your occupational therapist will be accompanied by a student. This student is studying occupational therapy at university.

Our Occupational Therapists are registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. For more information visit https://www.occupationaltherapyboard.gov.au/

 

IMPORTANT:YOU CAN ACCESS OUR CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES IF YOUR CHILD LIVES OR ATTENDS SCHOOL IN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT. FOR A MAP OF SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT CLICK HERE