Occupational therapists work with children, their families and community to develop skills in order to help them participate and engage better in their home, school/kinder and community.
Focussing on key areas such as developing confidence with their self-care skills, productivity (learning at school or kinder), and leisure (social, emotional and behavioural development) services offered include:
- Fine Motor Skills (drawing, cutting and writing, etc.)
- Handwriting (letter formation, number formations, and pencil grasp).
- Handwriting assessments
- Gross motor skills (Postural control, coordination and motor planning i.e., playing on playground equipment)
- School readiness skills
- Self-care skills (using cutlery, dressing, sleep routines and toilet training)
- Listening and following instructions at school/kinder, sitting, attending and concentrating
- Play skills and social skills (playing with other children, sharing and turn taking)
- Organising self and keeping track of belongings
- Sensory difficulties (sensory sensitivities to touch, sounds and smells, difficulties sitting for meals, seeking movement more than others, etc.)
Eligibility Criteria
This service is for children (0-12 years) who:
- present with mild-moderate needs requiring short-term services
- live, work, study or attend pre-school or child-care in the City of Greater Dandenong, City Of Casey or Cardinia Shire
This service is not for children who:
- come from a high income family
- are eligible for, or currently accessing:
- Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA)
- Local Area Coordination (LAC) or have a NDIS plan have a diagnosis that would enable them to get NDIS
- attend Specialist Schools as they should be able to receive therapy support through school.
Referral Method(s)
Referrals should be sent by eReferral through Healthlink or by email.
Phone: 03 8572 5631 (Option 3)
Email: referrals.childandfamily@monashhealth.org
Eligible Postcodes
- City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey or Cardinia Shire
Additional information required
Include all patient demographic and clinical details as well as relevant investigation results
Service contact details:
Service Enquiries: 03 8558 9000
Service Enquiries Email: childandfamilyprogram@monashhealth.org
Contact hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
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Please review the eligibility criteria before submitting a referral.