About Us
Empowering You to
Support Your Child's Development
Empower Paediatric Occupational Therapy is an occupational therapy service that supports children in maximising their participation in everyday activities at home, school, and in the community. We believe in empowering parents and caregivers with the tools to support their child in their unique developmental journey. We are committed to being family centred, evidence-based and functional in our approach to achieve the best outcomes for you and your child.
Based in Boronia, we provide mobile occupational therapy services to the Eastern suburbs in Melbourne, Victoria. Suburbs we travel to include (but are not limited to): Wantirna, Ferntree Gully, Boronia, Bayswater, Vermont, Heathmont, Croydon, Kilsyth, Ringwood, Mooroolbark, Glen Waverley and Mitcham. We also provide services via Telehealth for families living in rural areas. Contact Us to find out more if we travel to your area.
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Languages available: English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
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Suitable funding plans include:
- Self or Plan-managed NDIS funding
- Private Health Insurance (Please speak with your healthcare provider to determine if your health fund covers occupational therapy services)
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We also provide services to private paying clients should they not be eligible for any of the funding above. Bulk billing is not available for this service.
How can we help?
Self-Care and Independence
Assist in improving functionality of daily routines including:
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Toileting
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Dressing
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Grooming
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Eating
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Sleeping
Fine Motor Skills
Support your child in developing hand strength, dexterity and coordination to do things such as:
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Drawing
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Colouring in
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Writing
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Using the scissors
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Using both hands in play
Play Skills
Encourage the development of play skills, such as:
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Imaginative play
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Social play
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Functional play with toys
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Independent play
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We can help with
Sensory Processing
Assist you to understand your child's unique sensory profile and support your child in coping with daily routines in various environments
School Readiness
Advocate for you and your child in the big transition to school including;
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Environmental and material modifications
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Working alongside teachers to implement strategies to support attention and learning
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Supporting the development of relationships and friendships with peers
Implementing Strategies in Real-life Settings
We are a mobile occupational therapy service, which means we go to where you and your child are. This maximises the transfer of strategies and skills to your child's natural learning environments, including:​
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Home visits
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Kinder visits
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School visits
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Community visits (e.g. to the park)
About Wendy
Wendy is a registered practicing occupational therapist and has more than a decade of experience working with children in community health within a paediatric hospital setting, early intervention, and within schools and kinders. She enjoys working with families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and has experience working with children diagnosed with autism, developmental delay, ADHD, and sensory processing differences. Her special interests are feeding (picky eating), handwriting, and working with pre-verbal autistic children. Wendy is passionate about supporting parents and children to cope better within their everyday routines, and to be able to use therapy strategies within their home in a meaningful way. She strives to be neuro-affirming in her practice and is keen to continue learning in this area. Wendy graduated with Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with First Class Honours from La Trobe University.
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Get in Touch
Please contact us through email, phone, or this form if you would like to book in an initial consult or make any enquires. We look forward to supporting you and your child collaboratively.
Please note that we are currently at capacity and will contact you if a time becomes available, thank you. ​
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0481 262 936
Boronia, VIC 3155