Individual Occupational Therapy Support
Children and young people in Out of Home Care often experience complex developmental, emotional, sensory and functional challenges that impact their ability to participate successfully at home, school and in the community.
Balance to Bloom provides 1:1 occupational therapy therapeutic intervention for children and young people aged 2–18 years in Out of Home Care across the Perth region, supporting safety, regulation, independence and everyday life participation.
Our clinicians are experienced in working within trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and system-aware frameworks, collaborating closely with carers, residential staff, caseworkers and schools to ensure therapy is meaningful, consistent and embedded into daily environments.
Mobile Therapy Delivered Where Children Live and Learn
Therapy is delivered in natural environments to maximise real-world skill development and reduce barriers to engagement. Sessions may occur in:
This approach allows occupational therapists to observe routines, environmental demands and relational dynamics, ensuring supports are practical and sustainable.
What Therapeutic Occupational Therapy May Support
Intervention is individualised and goal-focused, and may include:
Emotional Regulation and Behavioural Support
Routines and Daily Structure
Daily Living and Self-Care Skills
Life Skills and Functional Independence
Social Skills and Participation
Supporting the Whole Care System Around the Child
Effective therapy in Out of Home Care extends beyond individual sessions. Balance to Bloom provides:
Carer coaching and modelling of strategies
Collaboration with caseworkers and multidisciplinary teams
Environmental and sensory recommendations for placement stability
Functional assessments and progress summaries to guide decision making
Expertise in Complex Care and System Navigation
Balance to Bloom has extensive experience working alongside Department of Communities, Out of Home Care agencies and foster care providers across Perth, understanding the unique pressures, transitions and systemic factors impacting children in care.
Therapy is delivered with strong awareness of:
Placement instability and relational trauma
Neurodevelopmental differences including Autism, ADHD and FASD
Common behaviour presentations
Educational disengagement and participation challenges
Mobile Therapy Delivered Where Children Live and Learn
Therapy is delivered in natural environments to maximise real-world skill development and reduce barriers to engagement. Sessions may occur in:
This approach allows occupational therapists to observe routines, environmental demands and relational dynamics, ensuring supports are practical and sustainable.
What Therapeutic Occupational Therapy May Support
Intervention is individualised and goal-focused, and may include:
Emotional Regulation and Behavioural Support
Routines and Daily Structure
Daily Living and Self-Care Skills
Life Skills and Functional Independence
Social Skills and Participation
Supporting the Whole Care System Around the Child
Effective therapy in Out of Home Care extends beyond individual sessions. Balance to Bloom provides:
Carer coaching and modelling of strategies
Collaboration with caseworkers and multidisciplinary teams
Environmental and sensory recommendations for placement stability
Functional assessments and progress summaries to guide decision making
Expertise in Complex Care and System Navigation
Balance to Bloom has extensive experience working alongside Department of Communities, Out of Home Care agencies and foster care providers across Perth, understanding the unique pressures, transitions and systemic factors impacting children in care.
Therapy is delivered with strong awareness of:
Placement instability and relational trauma
Neurodevelopmental differences including Autism, ADHD and FASD
Common behaviour presentations
Educational disengagement and participation challenges
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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We pay respect to the wisdom of elders, children and families and thank the land we gather on that provides for all.
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