Everything parents ask us first.

A referral is not strictly required to begin private or NDIS occupational therapy at LOTS4KIDS. However, Medicare rebate schemes (such as the Chronic Disease Management / EPC plan) do require a specific GP referral. We are happy to guide you through what applies to your family when you enquiry.

Availability varies depending on session type, location (clinic vs mobile school/home visits), and time of day. We recommend sending a quick enquiry — our team will immediately update you on our current intake availability and upcoming openings.

Simply use our simple online enquiry form. Share your contact details and a brief note on what you've noticed with your child. Our clinical team will review your message and reach out to discuss the best first step.

We specialise exclusively in paediatric care, supporting babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary school children from birth to 12 years of age.

Our paediatric therapists support a broad range of developmental conditions and participation goals, including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & neurodivergent profiles
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) & executive functioning
• Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
• Sensory processing and self-regulation challenges
• Fine motor skills, pencil grasp, and handwriting difficulties
• Gross motor coordination, balance, and whole-body confidence
• School readiness and classroom transition skills
• Self-care routines (dressing, mealtimes, hygiene, sleep)
• Social connection and cooperative peer play

We accept a variety of payment and funding pathways:

• NDIS (Self-Managed): Families pay directly and claim reimbursement through the NDIS portal.
• NDIS (Plan-Managed): We invoice your chosen Plan Manager directly.
• Medicare: Eligible children under a GP Chronic Disease Management (CDM/EPC) plan receive Medicare rebates.
• Private Health Insurance: Rebates apply depending on your extras cover for occupational therapy.
• Direct Private Paying: Self-funded therapy without any referral required.

Yes. We prepare comprehensive clinical reports including NDIS Plan Review Reports, Initial Access Requests, Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA), and Assistive Technology evaluations. Learn more about our report services.

Bring any existing diagnostic reports, paediatrician letters, or NDIS plans. Dress your child in comfortable clothing suitable for play and floor movement. Bringing a favourite toy or comfort item is always encouraged to help your child feel relaxed and safe.

Absolutely. Family partnership is a cornerstone of LOTS4KIDS. We actively encourage parents and caregivers to participate so you can see strategies in real-time and confidently carry them into home routines.

We provide therapy in clinic across Craigieburn and Roxburgh Park, via mobile visits at home, at your child's school, in kindergarten or childcare, and online through telehealth. Learn more about mobile therapy.

Therapy assistants deliver high-frequency, cost-effective practice sessions that reinforce the specific strategies formulated by your child's OT. All assistant sessions operate under direct clinical supervision from our Senior Occupational Therapist. Learn more about OTA programs.

We ask for 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. This allows us to offer the allocated session time to another child who may be waiting for care.

We are based in Northern Melbourne, primarily supporting Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park, Mickleham, Greenvale, Wollert, Kalkallo, and surrounding northern suburbs, alongside telehealth for families Victoria-wide.

Yes. Multidisciplinary collaboration is one of our seven core values. We actively partner with teachers, integration aides, GPs, paediatricians, speech pathologists, and psychologists to ensure strategies are consistent across every environment.