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As of July 2026, 1 of 44 listed paediatric occupational therapy clinics in VIC report taking new clients, and 9 list NDIS funding. 1 of 44 listing was last checked this week. Availability is self-reported and can change — confirm directly with the clinic.
44 paediatric OT clinics listed in Across VIC.
1 open to new clients — status checked in the past 31 days
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1 listing last checked this week.
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Paediatric occupational therapy in Victoria supports children with a wide range of developmental and functional needs. Families in this area commonly seek OT services when their child is experiencing difficulties with everyday activities like self-care, school participation, fine motor skills, sensory processing, or social interaction. Some children benefit from OT after diagnosis of conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, or developmental delay, whilst others are referred when teachers or health professionals notice challenges that affect learning or play.
When searching for an occupational therapist in Victoria, it helps to understand what the process typically involves. Most clinics will begin with an initial assessment to understand your child's strengths, challenges, and goals. The therapist will usually observe how your child manages daily tasks and may ask detailed questions about their development and home environment. From there, a therapy plan is developed tailored to your child's needs. Sessions may focus on building skills, adapting environments, or teaching strategies that make everyday activities easier.
Many Victorian families access paediatric OT through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). If your child has an NDIS plan, OT services may be funded as part of your supports. It is worth checking your plan details and speaking with your planner about whether occupational therapy is included. Some clinics are registered NDIS providers, whilst others may work with families on a private basis. Funding arrangements vary, so it is reasonable to ask clinics directly about their payment options and any rebates through private health insurance.
Choosing the right clinic involves considering several practical factors. Think about location and whether appointment times suit your family's schedule. Consider whether the therapist's experience aligns with your child's needs, and whether the clinic environment feels comfortable for your child. It can help to ask about the therapist's qualifications, their approach to therapy, and how they communicate progress with families. Trust your instincts about whether the clinic feels like a good fit.
If you are having difficulty finding availability in your immediate area, occupational therapists are also located in nearby suburbs and regions across Victoria. Exploring options in surrounding areas may expand your choices. OTWaitlist can help you locate paediatric OT services in your region and understand what is available locally.
Before starting therapy, it is sensible to speak with your child's GP if you have concerns about their development or functioning. A GP can provide referrals and help clarify whether occupational therapy is the right support for your child's situation.
| Clinic | Status | Reported wait | NDIS | Telehealth | Home visits | Ages | Last checked |
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| Blackburn Speech & Paediatric Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | Yes | — | — | infants, toddlers, preschoolers +2 | — |
| Building Blocks Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | teenagers | — |
| Bumble Bea Occupational Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | 2–12 | — |
| D.O.T.S. OT for Children | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | 0–18 | — |
| Everyday Independence | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | children | — |
| Foundations Therapy & Support | Status unconfirmed | — | — | Yes | Yes | children | — |
| Gippsland Paediatric OT Services | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | school-aged children, children | — |
| Happy Kids Occupational Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Hop & Learn Children's Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | Yes | — | — | primary-school children | — |
| Hope Kids OT | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | 0–17 | — |
| Hughespot | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Inspire Kids Occupational Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | Yes | — | — | 0–13 | — |
| Inspiring Possibilities | Status unconfirmed | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | — |
| IPC Health Occupational Therapy for Children | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Katie Stokes Occupational Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | 3–18 | — |
| Kids+ | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Little Stepping Stones | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Little Wins Occupational Therapy | Waitlist | — | — | — | Yes | — | — |
| Melbourne Occupational Therapy 4 Kids | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | 0–12 | — |
| Melbourne Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | children, adolescents | — |
| Mind Australia - NDIS Occupational Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | — | Yes | — | 16–18 | — |
| Monash Health Community Child and Family Occupational Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | 0–12 | — |
| Natalie B Paediatric Occupational Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | children | — |
| Offspring Health | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paediatric People | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | 0–18 | — |
| Peninsula Kids OT | Status unconfirmed | — | Yes | — | — | 0–8 | — |
| Physio Inq | Status unconfirmed | — | — | Yes | Yes | toddlers, teenagers | — |
| Physio Inq | Status unconfirmed | — | — | Yes | Yes | toddlers, teenagers | — |
| Physio Inq | Status unconfirmed | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | toddlers, teenagers | — |
| Play Partners | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | children | — |
| Roaming Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | Yes | children | — |
| Sensory Health Matters | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | 2–12 | — |
| Splash Paediatric Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| St John of God Bendigo Hospital Occupational Therapy | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steps OTkids | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | 0–17 | — |
| Tashacare | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| The LEAP Centre | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | — | infants, children, adolescents | — |
| The Spark Therapy Services | Currently full | — | Yes | — | — | — | this week |
| Total Health Choice | Status unconfirmed | — | Yes | — | — | 3–18 | — |
| VMCH | Status unconfirmed | — | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Wonder Kids OT | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | Yes | — | — |
| Wonder Kids OT | Status unconfirmed | — | — | — | Yes | — | — |
| WONDER KIDS OT | Taking new clients | — | — | — | Yes | — | 1 week ago |
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Across VIC NDIS
Ages infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, children
We provide Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese to help bilingual children grow in communication, emotion, and independence.
Building Blocks Therapy is a Paediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic dedicated to helping children reach their full potential, providing tailored therapy programs for children and young people.
A safe, strengths-based space where children feel seen, heard and supported through play. We support neurodivergent children with therapy delivered in comfortable and familiar settings.
D.O.T.S. provides Occupational Therapy services to children 0-18 years focusing on developing key skills to better engage, participate, and enjoy life. We work with children facing a range of challenges including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Challenges.
Everyday Independence provides community-based NDIS occupational therapy focusing on building skills for greater independence in children, teenagers, and adults with disabilities.
Foundations Therapy & Support is a mobile paediatric Occupational Therapy service operating in the inner suburbs of Melbourne, providing family-centred therapy for children with various needs.
We assist children in developing necessary skills to grow into confident and independent adults. We currently have an experienced team of qualified Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants. We provide services to preschool/school aged children and their families. We c
We provide outreach services around Upwey, Belgrave, Tecoma, Ferntree Gully, and surrounding areas, offering tele-health sessions Australia-wide.
Warm, playful therapy that helps kids build real-world skills at home, school, and in the community.
Hope Kids OT provides compassionate and comprehensive paediatric occupational therapy in Blackburn, focusing on various developmental and functional needs of children from birth to adolescence.
Finding fun and motivating ways to develop your child's skills and build independence.
Inspire Kids Occupational Therapy provides a home, school and clinic based service offering comprehensive assessment and intervention to support children with everyday life skills.
Inspiring Possibilities offers occupational and speech therapy for children, focusing on their unique challenges and providing a comfortable environment for development.
Occupational therapy for children provides practical support to help them with the activities they need to get through their busy days independently.
Helping you and your family to thrive. Experienced in working with children with sensory processing challenges, developmental delays, motor skills challenges and fussy eating.
Occupational Therapists at Kids+ specialise in working with children from birth, during childhood, and adolescence with the aim of improving their play, independence skills and overall participation in their everyday activities.
Family-focused, evidence-based occupational therapy for children with various challenges.
We work with babies, children and adolescents, providing holistic and evidence-based OT for children with neurological disabilities and complex health needs. We work in the home and in the community as a mobile service, providing paediatric OT in the South Eastern suburbs and Out
Melbourne Occupational Therapy 4 Kids is a paediatric Occupational Therapy mobile private practice. We provide Occupational Therapy to children aged 0 - 12 years at home, childcare, preschool, and primary school.
Paediatric and Youth Occupational Therapists work with children, adolescents and young adults to gain confidence and independence through supporting their development.
Mind offers NDIS Occupational Therapy services in Victoria, Queensland, and via telehealth Australia-wide. They support clients in developing skills for daily living and improving routines.
Community-based Child and Family Occupational Therapy services at Monash Health aiming to support the development of children’s daily functional skills.
We are a small but passionate team with one aim, which is to support children and adolescents to experience success in their everyday lives.
Offspring Health provides pediatric occupational therapy services to manage conditions like developmental delay, cerebral palsy, and autism spectrum disorder. They offer assessments, therapy, and family support.
A team-based model for paediatric care providing comprehensive treatment and support for children and teenagers, specializing in a range of health needs.
Paediatric Occupational Therapy service, for children aged 0-8 on the Mornington Peninsula. Providing assessment & treatment in various developmental areas.
Paediatric occupational therapists support children and adolescents to build the everyday skills they need to feel more confident and capable at home, at school and in the community.
Paediatric occupational therapists support children and adolescents to build the everyday skills they need to feel more confident and capable at home, at school and in the community. They focus on practical, achievable goals that help families thrive.
Physio Inq offers paediatric occupational therapy to help children build confidence, independence, and developmental skills to thrive in everyday life. Our OTs provide evidence-based, playful therapy focused on children’s development and school readiness.
Play Partners is a Melbourne-based paediatric occupational therapy service providing assessment and therapy for children aged 5 and under. Our aim is to empower families with a core focus on building strong connections with both children and their caregivers.
Mobile occupational therapy services designed for children with ADHD, providing support in their home environment.
Sensory Health Matters provides paediatric occupational therapy services focusing on sensory processing and emotional well-being for children and their families.
Splash Paediatric Therapy supports children and their families to grow, develop and connect within their community with personalized, evidence-based therapy.
Occupational therapy teaches you different ways to go about your daily activities like showering, dressing and personal hygiene. We take a patient-focused approach to our rehabilitation programs, making sure your health care plan fits with your health needs.
A boutique paediatric OT service that supports each child’s unique path with warmth, insight, and step-by-step care, helping them grow into their strengths.
Tashacare occupational therapists work with children and adolescents to address issues affecting their participation in everyday life, particularly in the aspects of self-care, productivity, and leisure.
Specialised children’s disability services for families living in the Albury Wodonga Region.
The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne provides paediatric occupational therapy support for families across VIC. Listed services include occupational therapy, paediatric-ot. NDIS registration status not confirmed in the directory dataset.
A Melbourne-based paediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) team supporting children and their families.
Total Health Choice provides mobile paediatric occupational therapy services as well as clinic-based sessions tailored to meet the needs and goals of children aged 3 to 18, focusing on development, independence, and participation in daily life.
Across VIC NDIS
Supporting your child's development through evidence-based therapies.
Wonder Kids OT is a pediatric occupational therapy provider dedicated to helping children build the skills they need for everyday success through a flexible, family-centred approach, offering clinic-based and mobile OT services.
Wonder Kids OT offers tailored paediatric occupational therapy and speech pathology services in Melbourne, aiming to empower children through confidence, independence, and joy in learning.
Expert paediatric occupational therapy specially tailored to help children build essential life skills, improve their independence and thrive at school, home, and in the community.
Suburb listings last refreshed on 7 July 2026. Sourced from public clinic listings. Confirm directly with each clinic before booking.
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44 clinics are listed in VIC on OTWaitlist.
1 VIC clinic is listed as taking new clients. Filter by 'Taking new clients' above to see them.
Yes — 9 of the 44 listed VIC clinics are listed as accepting NDIS funding.
6 clinics offer telehealth and 10 offer home visits in VIC.
1 of the 44 listings were last checked this week. Older entries may be out of date — confirm directly with the clinic.
Wait times for paediatric OT in Victoria vary considerably depending on the clinic, funding source, and your child's priority level. Public services through the NDIS or state-funded programs may have longer waits, sometimes several months. Private clinics often have shorter wait times but vary widely. Contacting clinics directly for current wait estimates is the most reliable approach. Some families choose to access services through multiple pathways to reduce waiting periods.
Initial appointments typically include a conversation between the therapist and parent about your child's development, daily routines, and any concerns. The therapist observes your child during play or activities to understand their strengths and challenges. They may ask about school, home, self-care tasks, and social interactions. This assessment helps the therapist understand your child's needs and create a plan. Appointments usually last 45 to 60 minutes, though this varies by clinic.
If your child has an NDIS plan, occupational therapy is often listed as a support. You can choose any registered NDIS provider or self-manage that budget line. To find NDIS-registered OT providers in Victoria, search the NDIS provider finder on the NDIS website. Discuss therapy goals with your planner during plan reviews. If OT isn't in your plan but you believe it's needed, you can request it be added at your next plan meeting or review.
Paediatric OTs in Victoria commonly support children with fine motor skills, handwriting, self-care routines like dressing and eating, play development, and sensory processing. Many also work with school readiness, coordination, and social participation. Some specialise in areas like autism, developmental delay, or physical disabilities. Services may include one-to-one therapy, group programs, school consultations, and home visits. Specific offerings vary by clinic, so asking about their focus areas helps match your child's needs.
If you're concerned about your child's development, daily functioning, or participation in activities, speaking with your GP is a good starting point. They can discuss whether an OT assessment might be helpful. Common reasons families seek OT include difficulties with handwriting, coordination, self-care tasks, play skills, or managing sensory experiences. An OT assessment can clarify whether therapy would benefit your child. Trust your instincts—early support often helps children develop confidence and independence.
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NDIS funding
Using NDIS funding for paediatric occupational therapy in Victoria
If your child has an approved NDIS plan, occupational therapy is often funded under the 'Therapy and Supports' or 'Core Supports' budget categories. Check your plan document to see what amount has been allocated.
You can manage your NDIS funding in three ways: self-managed (you pay and claim back), plan-managed (a registered plan manager handles payments), or NDIA-managed (the NDIA pays providers directly).
Different occupational therapy clinics accept different plan types. Before booking, contact the clinic directly and ask: 'Do you accept [self-managed/plan-managed/NDIA-managed] plans?' They'll let you know if they're set up to work with your arrangement.
Keep your plan documents handy when making enquiries. If you're unsure whether occupational therapy is right for your child, speak with your GP or paediatrician first.