Out of Home Care
Balance to Bloom offers trauma informed services designed for children in out of home care. While all of our individual and group services are appropriate, we have designed a number of specific supports for children who are living in out of home care. Supports are appropriate for children with or without formal diagnosis or disability.
We provide individual therapy, group programs, environmental set up and support for transition to adulthood. Our supports focus on building skills and encouraging participation in everyday activities. See below for more information.
Balance to Bloom therapists have additional training in providing child-safe, trauma-informed, and culturally safe supports. We aim to co-design programs where possible.
Therapeutic Intervention
Therapy services for children and their support networks across several domains including emotional regulation, play, learning, socialising, school participation and performance, feeding and other self-care. Individual therapy includes assessment, goal setting, intervention and follow up. We work closely with all formal and informal supports to help children thrive.
Group Program
Balance to Bloom offers occupational therapy group programs designed specifically for children and young people living in out-of-home care. These small group programs focus on building the everyday skills needed for independence, wellbeing, and participation in daily life.
READY Futures Program
The READY Futures Program is an occupational therapy assessment designed for young people aged 15–17 living in out-of-home care who are preparing to transition to adulthood. This comprehensive assessment evaluates a young person’s daily living skills, independence, executive functioning, community participation, and readiness for adult life, identifying both strengths and areas where additional support may be needed. A detailed report provides clear recommendations for skill development and support planning to help create a smoother pathway from care into independent living.
Set Up for Success Program
This program supports children and young people to co-design their home environment, routines, and daily supports to better meet their sensory, regulation, and functional needs. Designed for children living in out-of-home care, the program helps create home spaces and routines that promote safety, predictability, and independence. Occupational therapists work collaboratively with the child and caregivers to identify sensory supports, daily routines, and practical strategies that help the child feel settled and succeed in everyday activities. Each program is individualised to the child’s strengths, needs, and living environment, ensuring strategies can be implemented consistently within the home.
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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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