Do you have an NDIS plan? Lifestart supports children and young people through tailored Occupational Therapy delivered by passionate and qualified experts who have helped countless children and young people reach their full potential.
Does your child need help to:
- do everyday things, for example feed themselves, dress themselves, wash themselves and go to the toilet?
- take part in activities at home, school or preschool, work or in the community?
- participate in play and leisure activities?
- take part in everyday routines, for example getting ready in the morning, traveling to school, or bedtime and sleep routines?
- access the right equipment to allow them to be more independent?
An occupational therapist can help your child to:
- develop independence in everyday activities such as feeding, dressing, bathing and toileting
- develop fine and gross motor skills
- develop skills in thinking, emotions, sensory processing and social interactions
- have their unique needs met to be more included in school, preschool, work or in the community
- participate in play and leisure activities
- participate in family routines and activities
- access specialised equipment, including wheelchairs, shower and bath aids, hoists or car seats
Services can be provided at home, school or early childhood centre, Lifestart premises, online or in the community (e.g. park or shops).
To help us match you with the right available support, we need you to answer a few questions by filling out the simple web enquiry below. One of our Customer Experience Specialists will match these answers against current availabilities and be in touch.
Services for schools
Lifestart occupational therapists are available to work within schools and early childhood settings to assist with participation and inclusion in routines and classroom activities, equipment, sensory processing, play and social interactions, emotional regulation, fine motor skills, seating and positioning, and self-care activities.
The Lifestart Difference
We not only work directly with your child or young person to build their skills and confidence, we also work with the important people in your child’s life, such as parents, siblings, educators, coaches and extended family, so that you have the knowledge, skills and confidence to support your child and their development everyday.
Meet some of our passionate therapists!
Larisa
- Graduated from Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.
- Experienced in providing tailored support to children, young adult and their family across home, school, community and clinic settings, addressing areas such as sensory processing and integration, developing fine and gross motor coordination, enhancing emotional self-regulation, fostering social engagement, and promoting independence in daily activities like self-care, play, and productivity tasks.
- Passionate about working closely with parents and caregivers, helping them build confidence and strategies to support their child and young person’s progress at home and in everyday life.
- Completed training in the Foundation Coach Approach and the Keyworker Approach to provide a holistic, person- and family-centred support and therapy.
- Outside of work, I enjoy reading, watching movies, and spending quality time with friends and family.
- Languages: Fluent in English and Vietnamese
- Location: Inner West and Western Sydney areas
Libby
- Graduated from University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Over 3 years working with children and young people and their families
- Dedicated to empowering clients through meaningful activities.
- Completed training in Foundation Coach Approach and the Keyworker Approach
- Outside of work enjoys baking and playing the piano.
- Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
- Location: Rhodes and surrounding areas
Chloe
- Graduated from Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Passionate about supporting young people and their family in reaching their full potential through improving their independence and participation in meaningful activities.
- Insight and empathy from personal experience of supporting a family member living with a disability, it enriches my ability to understand clients’ challenges on a deeper level.
- Experience delivering community and clinic-based occupational therapy services to children experience challenges in fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care skills, play skills and social interaction.
- Chloe enjoys baking, cooking, swimming, traveling, spending time with family and friends.
- Language: English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Alex
- Master of Occupational Therapy from University of Sydney
- Professional interest areas: play skills, self-care, fine motor skills and sensory regulation.
- Dedicated to family-centred and strength-based approach, aiming to support the young person and families to achieve the goals they want in a way that suits their individual needs
- Alex enjoys rock climbing, BBQ nights with friends, and cooking
- Languages: English, Mandarin and Cantonese
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