Service 07
Therapy Assistant Programs
Accelerating your child’s progress through high-frequency, motivating therapy practice led by Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) under qualified Senior Occupational Therapist supervision.
Who it helps
Therapy assistant programs help when…
- Frequent repetition is neededskills like handwriting, shoe tying, or motor routines that benefit from multiple practice sessions weekly.
- Optimising NDIS fundingassistant rates allow your therapy budget to stretch further for more hours of direct support.
- Reinforcing OT therapy planspracticing established OT exercises in home, school, or clinic settings.
Supervised excellence
“Therapy assistants work strictly under a treatment plan designed and continuously reviewed by your Senior OT.”
All Allied Health Assistants undergo rigorous clinical orientation and direct supervision.
Areas of focus
Areas of practice with an assistant
Structured skill drills and play-based practice designed by your primary occupational therapist.
Buttons, zippers, shoes, handwashing, and morning dressing routines.
Handwriting practice, scissor skills, and fine motor dexterity exercises.
Obstacle courses, balance practice, ball skills, and coordination games.
Carrying out established sensory diets and calming routines.
The process
How AHA support works
A collaborative care model ensuring high quality and seamless continuity of care.
- 01OT Assessment & Goal Setting
Your Senior Occupational Therapist conducts assessments and designs the therapy program.
- 02Assistant Skill Sessions
The Allied Health Assistant conducts regular, engaging practice sessions with your child.
- 03Clinical Review & Progress
Your OT regularly monitors progress, updates goals, and refines the therapy plan.
Let's support your child's next step.
Tell us a little about your child and our senior clinical team will connect with you to talk through the best supportive pathway for your family.
- No GP referral needed
- Ages 0–12 supported
- Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park & Mobile