OUR SERVICES
Little Ripples Kids Therapy was founded to provide children in the northern suburbs of Melbourne with an opportunity to access water-based occupational therapy services in a way not previously offered. Aquatic occupational therapy is unique, with a focus on using the sensory benefits of water immersion to help children achieve their goals. For many of our families accessing pools can be challenging and we aim to make aquatic participation accessible. At Little Ripples Kids Therapy we use the therapeutic benefits of water along with other therapy interventions to support children achieve their goals in the pool. We want to help every child achieve their potential.
Aquatic
Occupational
Therapy
Paediatric Aquatic Occupational Therapy:
Paediatric occupational therapy (OT) aims to help children be able to do the tasks they want to or need to be able to do. Our occupational therapists work in an aquatic setting and use the therapeutic benefits of water to help children achieve their goals. Some of the common goals for aquatic OT include sensory and emotional regulation, increasing attention to tasks, fine and gross motor skills, communication and following instructions. We currently work with children aged 12 years and below
Here are some frequently asked questions
How do I access Aquatic Occupational Therapy?
No referral is required to access our occupational therapy services. Simply contact us via phone, email, social media or web form on the ‘contact us’ page. We are always happy to discuss our services to see if we are the most appropriate support for your child. If our service is appropriate for your child we will place your child on our wait list until a place is available.
What will service look like?
When a place is available you will be offered an initial telehealth appointment. During this appointment we will discuss your child’s goals, their strengths and interests, and a plan will be developed. After the initial appointment we will commence sessions in the water. Our sessions are fun and engaging. Our in-water time is generally approximately 45 minutes per session.
Fees and Funding:
We charge at the NDIS therapy rate of $193.99 per hour. We are not an NDIS registered provider so are only able to use NDIS funds if you are plan managed or self-managed (not NDIA managed). We also accept private payment, which is charged at the same rate. Parents are responsible for paying pool admission fees for their child and this cost will not be funded by NDIS.
Where are sessions held?
All of our sessions are run through local swimming pools. We prefer to work from pools which have multiple spaces available so that we can work in the most appropriate environment to support each child’s individual goals.
This can include a warm water therapy pool, children’s pool or splash zone, or deeper lap pool.
Sessions are currently offered at the following locations:
- Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre (Craigieburn)
- Mill Park Leisure Centre (Mill Park)