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Group Programs
Balance to Bloom offers group occupational therapy programs focussing on developing children's skills and providing an opportunity for children to make friendships and families to find support networks.
Our group programs have been developed based on need with a focus on neurodiversity affirming and trauma-informed supports.
Groups are run weekly during term or as an intensive across school holidays. Both formats focus on building and practicing skills that are meaningful to your child.
Interoceptive Detective
Interoception is the ability to sense and understand what's happening inside our bodies. This 10-week group focuses on tuning into body's signals to better understand physical and emotional needs. A great group for children struggling with toileting, feeding or who can't seem to access their emotional regulation strategies.
Discovering Me
All About Me is an 8-week self-advocacy group that aims to help kids understand and accept themselves and to develop the skills they need to advocate for their own and others needs and interests. Children are supported to explore their own identity while being offered an opportunity to understand others.
Beyond Discovery
This program is a continuation of Discovering Me. Designed to further develop children's self-advocacy skills and foster ongoing self-understanding and growth. The program dives deeper into problem solving and decision making skills and includes building relationships understanding our own and other needs.
Little Hands, Big Skills
This fine motor program is designed to support kids having difficulty with fine motor skills in the classroom and beyond. We focus on classroom skills such as handwriting and scissor skills without forgetting about our everyday activities like shoelaces and cutlery use. This program will support children to develop the strength and skills for everyday.
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Do I need a referral?You do not require a referral for services at Balance to Bloom. Dependent on your funding source, information from your GP may be required. Refer your child or family for our services here.
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Does my child need a diagnosis?No, at Balance to Bloom we work with children and families for several reasons. Whether your child is yet to be diagnosed, has a diagnosis, or just needs a helping hand, we are here for you.
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What does our process look like?Balance to Bloom was born out of the need to personalised, family-centred services. Our initial processes include information gathering, collaborative goal setting, and assessment followed by therapeutic intervention. For more information, we have put together a short document that outlines our process and costs attached.
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What funding sources can I use?Clients privately funding therapy may be able to partially fund up to 5 sessions through Medicare, in consultation with their GP, or through private health insurance. Balance to Bloom accepts clients through NDIS who are self- or plan-managed.