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Adult & Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services to Bayside, Kingston and parts of the Mornington Peninsula.

29/10/2026

💚 OT WEEK 2026 | PARTICIPATION MATTERS 🧡

This week we're celebrating the wonderful people who make up our Therapy4Life OT team!

This year's theme, Participation Matters, is a beautiful reminder of what occupational therapy is really about. Helping people connect, find purpose, build independence and participate in the things that make life meaningful to them.

And just as participation looks different for everyone we support, it looks different for us too!

So, we thought we'd share a little glimpse into the people behind the profession. What inspires us, what we love, what we've learnt and a few things you might not know about us!

From the clinic to the farm, out in the community and everywhere in between, we're lucky to have a team that brings so much passion, creativity, compassion and personality to what we do.

Because at the heart of OT, it's not just about what people can do. It's about what matters to them. 💚

Happy OT Week to our amazing team and all the OTs making a difference every day!

✨ Swipe through and get to know us a little better!

26/10/2026

OT Week 2026 | Celebrating the heart of Occupational Therapy 💚

What a wonderful way to kick off OT Week, with the inspiring Rhiannon Crispe joining our Therapy4Life team!

Rhiannon took us back to the heart of occupational therapy, reminding us that what we do is about so much more than function. It’s about people, their stories, their identity, their connections and the everyday occupations that make life meaningful.

Two messages really stayed with us:

✨ It’s never just an activity. It’s someone’s life. Behind every therapy goal is a person and something that matters to them.

🔥 Nurture your own flame, and recognise the spark in others. Our passions, individuality and unique strengths are what make us who we are, both as people and as occupational therapists.

It was a beautiful reminder to reconnect with the foundations of our profession, celebrate the diversity of OT and appreciate the wonderful individuals who make up our team.

A huge thank you to Rhiannon for sharing her wisdom, energy and passion with us. Such a meaningful way to celebrate OT Week! 🙌⭐️❤️🙏

18/10/2026

Leroy comes running 3 paddocks away for a bite of my Apple!! 🍎

17/10/2026

🌿 IN GOOD COMPANY – A Women’s Retreat

✨ CALLING COLLABORATORS! ✨

We’re planning something special at our beautiful farm in Somerville this November!

A women’s retreat day bringing together connection, nature, self-care and wellbeing, alongside our beautiful therapy animals. 🐴🌸

We’re looking for creative, passionate and like-minded people who have something unique to bring to the day.

Whether it’s yoga, mindfulness, sound healing, breathwork, creative workshops, women’s wellbeing or something completely different, we’d love to explore your ideas!

Do you have something special to share?

💌 Send us a DM introducing yourself, what you offer and how you’d like to be involved.

📍 Somerville, Mornington Peninsula
🌿 **IN GOOD COMPANY – A Women’s Retreat**

✨ **CALLING COLLABORATORS!** ✨

We’re planning something special at our beautiful farm in Somerville this November!

A women’s retreat day bringing together connection, nature, self-care and wellbeing, alongside our beautiful therapy animals. 🐴🌸

We’re looking for creative, passionate and like-minded people who have something unique to bring to the day.

Whether it’s yoga, mindfulness, sound healing, breathwork, creative workshops, women’s wellbeing or something completely different, we’d love to explore your ideas!

**Do you have something special to share?**

💌 Send us a DM introducing yourself, what you offer and how you’d like to be involved.

📍 Somerville, Mornington Peninsula
📅 Late November 2026

Good company. Good conversations. Good for the soul.

Let’s create something beautiful together! 🌿

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**Good company. Good conversations. Good for the soul.**

Let’s create something beautiful together! 🌿

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17/10/2026

Finished my Mental Health Practitioner training through OTA, finally. It adds another layer to our team’s OT, equine and animal‑assisted therapy work. Always learning, always growing and grateful to bring this into what I love doing 🫏🐎🐄🐑🌱🥰

12/09/2026

School holidays are coming and we have two fun social groups happening at the Therapy4Life Farm 🌿🐴

🏉 Footy Fun at the Farm | Ages 5–11
Come dressed in your team colours for a fun morning of footy games, decorating T-shirts, making cheer squad signs and enjoying a hotdog together
Thursday 24th Sept 1pm-2:30pm at Somerville Farm 🌭🎨

🎨 Teen Farm Social | Ages 12–18
A relaxed, no-pressure group with fun icebreakers, a collaborative mural, Aussie damper, roasted marshmallows and hot chocolate to finish
Monday 28th Sept 1pm-3:30pm at Somerville Farm 🔥☕️

Both groups are all about having fun, getting creative and connecting with others in a comfortable and supportive space.
Book online at our website www.therapy4life.com.au to save your place 💛

12/09/2026

🎒 READY, SET, SCHOOL! ✏️🌟

Starting school is a big transition, and there is so much more to school readiness than knowing letters and numbers.

This November, our Therapy4Life OTs are running a 6-week School Readiness Group at our Mordialloc clinic for children preparing to start school in 2027.

With only 4 children in the group, we can keep things small, supportive and fun while practising real-life school skills such as:

✨ Following routines and instructions
🎒 Managing bags and belongings
🧩 Moving between activities and spaces
✏️ Fine motor and classroom skills
💬 Asking for help and communicating with others
💛 Emotional regulation
🤝 Turn taking, sharing and group participation
🛝 Playground games and social confidence
🍎 Snack time routines and independence

Our final session will head to the park, where children can bring their school bag and snack, practise playground and social skills, and celebrate the end of the group together with their families.

📅 Mondays, 9 November – 14 December
⏰ 9:30am – 10:30am
📍 Therapy4Life Mordialloc
👧🧒 Maximum 4 children

Places are very limited.

Send us a message or contact the Therapy4Life team to express your interest. 💛

01/09/2026

Something new is coming to Therapy4Life 💙

We’re excited to introduce Therapy4Life Connect.

Therapy4Life Connect is a new way for us to share the knowledge, experience and areas of special interest within our Occupational Therapy team with families and our wider community.

Through workshops, practical resources and real-life strategies, we want to make trusted OT knowledge easier to access, easier to understand and, most importantly, useful in everyday life.

We’ll explore a range of OT topics, translating the clinical knowledge behind them into practical information that families can understand and use within everyday routines and experiences.

We’re only at the beginning and will be building Therapy4Life Connect gradually, listening to our community and adding new learning and resources along the way.

There’s lots in the pipeline and we can’t wait to share more soon. 💙

Therapy4Life Connect
Connecting OT knowledge with everyday life

01/09/2026

🌿 A peaceful place to grow

Therapy doesn’t always need to happen between four walls.

At the Therapy4Life Farm, nature, animals, movement, play and everyday experiences become part of the therapeutic environment, creating opportunities for children to regulate, connect, build confidence, practise new skills and explore at their own pace.

Our OTs thoughtfully use the whole farm as part of therapy. That might look like spending quiet time with the guinea pigs, caring for an animal, digging in the garden, getting messy with sensory play, moving on the giant swing, cooking, creating, exploring the paddocks or connecting with our horses.

Each session is shaped around the individual child, their goals, sensory needs, interests, strengths and preferences.

And sometimes, something special happens when therapy feels less like *therapy*.

A child who finds conversation difficult may talk while brushing an animal.
A child who needs movement can learn while their whole body is engaged.
A child who feels overwhelmed indoors may find space to breathe outside.
A child building independence can practise real jobs, responsibilities and everyday skills in a meaningful environment.

Our animals are a big part of that experience too, bringing opportunities for connection, empathy, responsibility and confidence. Each one has their own personality and gentle presence on the farm.

For children who participate in equine therapy, our approach is connection, not riding. Sessions take place from the ground and may involve grooming, leading, observing, communication, boundaries and regulation, guided by our equine trained therapists.

At its heart, our farm is about creating a place where children and families can **slow down, feel safe, connect with nature and experience therapy in a way that feels meaningful, joyful and real.

🌱 Therapy4Life Farm & Nature-Based Therapy
📍 Somerville, Victoria

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08/05/2026

MEDICARE FUNDING OPTIONS
(HCWA / CDM / Better Mental Health)

Did you know there are three different Medicare pathways that may help fund Occupational Therapy for children and teens?

Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand what’s available:

1️⃣ Autism Assessment & Treatment Items (HCWA-style / Neurodevelopmental Medicare items)

For children with autism or developmental concerns.
Referred by a pediatrician or psychiatrist.
Up to 4 assessment sessions
Up to 20 treatment sessions (lifetime)
Supports OT, speech and psychology
Provides a Medicare rebate (gap fees usually apply)

2️⃣ Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan

Created by your GP for children with ongoing developmental, behavioral or health needs.
Up to 5 allied health sessions per calendar year
Can be used for OT, speech or physio
Great option for children not yet diagnosed
Rebate applies per session

3️⃣ Better Access / Better Mental Health

A Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP can help children, teens and adults access mental-health allied health supports under Medicare.
Up to 10 sessions per year (psychology or mental-health OT)
For anxiety, emotional regulation, behavior, stress, trauma & more
Review required after first 6 sessions

How OT can help across all pathways:

Emotional regulation
Sensory processing
School participation
Daily routines & independence
Behavioural support
Social + play skills
Executive functioning
Confidence in everyday life

Need help choosing the right funding option?

We can guide you through the process, help you understand eligibility and make the steps simple for your family.

Call us to book or ask questions, we’re here to help. 13007244 66 or make a referral: www.therapy4life.com.au

Address

Suite 2B/222 Beach Road Mordialloc
Mordialloc, VIC
3195

Telephone

+611300724466

Website

http://www.therapy4life.com.au/

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