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Children’s occupational therapy

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We routinely measure height and weight in all children as part of a child’s health assessment.

 

​​​​​​​​​​​​Paediatric Occupational Therapy services are provided across the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) in several locations.

About our service

Please contact your local service for information on how to refer your child for Paediatric Occupational Therapy in your area.

 

How can paediatric occupational therapy help?

The NSLHD Paediatric Occupational Therapy services are based on a family centred approach where therapists work with other team members to develop a comprehensive service for your child.

Paediatric Occupational Therapy may assist if there are concerns with a child reaching their developmental milestones, fine motor and play skills or self care. Therapy is based on the development of the child's functional skills and may be offered as either individual or group sessions depending on the needs of the child.

Raising Children Network: Why your child might see an Occupational Therapist (OT)

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How can I refer my child?

The service is free for all Medicare card holders and a doctor's (GP) referral is not required. Parents and carers can contact their local service. Please see below for your local contact details.

 

Am I eligible for a service?

All clients must meet the following criteria to access the Occupational Therapy services throughout NSLHD:

  • Aged between 0-18 years
  • Eligible for Medicare
  • Reside within the relevant local government area
  • Not eligible for other funding such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI)

 North Shore / Ryde

Clients must reside in the North Shore or Ryde Local Government Areas.

REFER YOUR CHILD BY CALLING:

RNSH Community Health Centre

Phone: 9462 9294

Level 2 / 2C Herbert Street

St Leonards, NSW 2065

 

Ryde Community Health Centre

Phone: 9951 0260 or to cancel an existing appointment Phone: 9926 5844

51 Blaxland Road

Ryde, NSW 2112

 Hornsby Kuring-gai

Clients must reside in the Hornsby or Ku-ring-gai Local Government Areas.

REFER YOUR CHILD BY CALLING: 9951 0260​

Hornsby Child and Family Health Centre

Palmerston (Building 17) -  please enter via Gate 5 Derby Road

Hornsby NSW 2077

 Northern Beaches

Clients must reside in the Northern Beaches Local Government Area.

REFER YOUR CHILD BY CALLING: 9951 0260

Dalwood Child & Family Health Services Building

21 Dalwood Avenue

Seaforth NSW 2092

Mona Vale Community Health Centre

Coronation Street

Mona Vale NSW 2103​