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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
(Individual)
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.
Set Up for Success (Individual)
This program was created to support children in taking ownership through the co-design of their space and routines. Whether a child needs additional sensory supports in the home, has experienced a number of transitions or caregivers are wanting support to develop routines and expectations, this program is individualised to meet the needs of each child.
Life Skills for Transition
(Individual)
Transitioning to adulthood is tricky. Support across the preparation phase - typically starting at age 15 - and transition phase is imperative for children's future success. Balance to Bloom offers therapeutic support including assessment, recommendations, and intervention across key life skills such as meal preparation, budgeting, safety and home management.
Gardening Programs
(Group)
Expressions of interest now open for our Swan View location.
Our community garden program aims to combine the therapeutic benefits of nature with the fun of a social group. Our therapists guide kids as they cultivate the garden, learn about nutrition, and engage in the community. Skills developed will include emotional regulation, self-care and socialising skills, fine and gross motor skills and more.
Life Skills for Transition
(Group)
Expressions of Interest now open.
This group focuses on developing everyday life skills important for children to develop independence. This group is co-designed with participants to meet their needs and support them with development of life-long skills. Group focus may include meal-time management, budgeting, safety, home-management skills such as laundry and cleaning, building sustainable routines, and more.
Art Making Programs
(Group)
Coming soon...
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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.