Occupational Therapy in Newcastle for Children, Families and NDIS Participants

Helping children and families across Newcastle and the Hunter build confidence, independence and everyday life skills through personalised Occupational Therapy.

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Occupational Therapy (OT) supports children and families to develop the skills needed for everyday life.

At Hunter Coast Therapy in Newcastle, our Occupational Therapists work alongside families to build confidence with daily routines, school participation, movement, sensory needs and independence at home and in the community.

What is Occupational Therapy?

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Our Occupational Therapy services include:

  • Early Interventions

  • DIRFloortime

  • Interoception

  • School Readiness Skills

  • Posture and Core Conditioning

  • Gross Motor Skills

  • Self Care Skills including dressing, feeding,
    grooming and toileting

  • Meditation and Mindfulness

  • Home Therapy Planning

  • Sensory Integration

  • Neurodiversity & Affirmation Education

  • Nature Based OT

  • Energy Regulation

  • Transition Planning

  • Visual Perceptual Skills

  • Breathing Skills

  • Equipment Prescription

  • Functional Capacity Assessment

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Hunter Coast Therapy provides paediatric Occupational Therapy from our space in Adamstown, supporting families across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the wider Hunter region. Our Occupational Therapists work with children to develop school readiness skills, sensory processing, motor development and independence with everyday routines.

  • Yes. Hunter Coast Therapy is a registered NDIS provider and supports NDIS participants across Newcastle and the Hunter region. Our NDIS Occupational Therapy services are designed to improve independence and participation in everyday life. Our team can assist with providing NDIS requested assessments such as Functional Capacity Assessments, progress reports or supporting evidence for eligibility requests. Our therapist provide individual goal-based support aligned to your NDIS plan. Your therapist will provide regular communication on your progress throughout your plan to assist with NDIS planning and reviews.

  • Occupational Therapy can help children and parents build the skills they need for everyday life. At our Newcastle space, this may include school readiness skills, emotional regulation, parent coaching, sensory integration, gross motor development, posture and core strength, self-care skills such as dressing and feeding, and support with transitions between home, school and community activities.

  • Yes. Our Occupational Therapists provide Functional Capacity Assessments in Newcastle for NDIS participants who require detailed reporting about their daily functioning, independence and support needs. These assessments help guide therapy recommendations and support planning.

  • Yes. Hunter Coast Therapy supports children preparing for school with Occupational Therapy programs focused on social skills, regulation, energy management, motor coordination, visual perceptual skills and independence with school routines. Our therapists work with children, parents, teachers, and other caregivers from our space in Newcastle or come to you in the home, classroom, school or community. 

Contact Us

To get started with Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Physiotherapy at Hunter Coast Therapy, please complete our intake form.

This will provide all the information we need to accept and allocate your referral for Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Physiotherapy.

Our team will review your details and be in touch to discuss the most suitable therapy options for you or your child.