FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES · MELBOURNE
Occupational therapy at home, school or kinder. We get to know your child and work on the everyday things that matter to your family.
No referral needed. We’ll reply within two days.
We come to youHome, school, kinder & community
Therapist-led careAHPRA-registered OTs
NDIS & private familiesSelf-managed and plan-managed
WHAT WE CAN WORK ON
Getting dressed. Joining in play. Finding a way through a busy school day. Occupational therapy looks at what your child needs to take part in everyday life.
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Looking at the steps your child finds difficult, from using their hands to managing the feel of clothing.
Stopping a game or leaving for school can be difficult. We look at what makes these moments hard and what might help.
Building on your child’s interests as they explore, move and connect with other people.
Support with using hands, managing classroom tasks and taking part at school or kinder. For older students, a focused school handwriting & DASH assessment with a written report.
Noticing what your child seeks out or finds uncomfortable, and adapting activities and surroundings.
Exploring what helps your child feel settled, with support from the adults around them.
We work with autistic children, children with ADHD, developmental delay or other support needs, and children without a formal diagnosis. Tell us what you’re noticing; we’ll talk about whether Seeds is a suitable fit.
We look at the small parts of a routine: the steps to remember, how it feels and the help around your child. Together, we try a useful starting point and adjust it to fit your family’s day.
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Your child’s interests give us a place to start. We can adapt play, support classroom routines and share what helps with educators, with your permission.
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GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER
You don’t have to know what support you need before you contact us. Start with what you’ve noticed and what matters to your family.
Send an enquiry with your suburb and what you’d like help with. No referral is needed. We’ll reply within two days.
Send an enquiryNisha Bal, our founder and principal OT, reviews new enquiries. We consider your child’s needs, your location and therapist availability. Our admin team gets back to you about suitable options.
Once you’ve decided to go ahead with therapy, your OT gets in touch to introduce themselves and plan your first visit. You can share what helps your child feel comfortable.
The first visit helps us understand your child’s strengths and what they find difficult. We hear from you and observe how they play, move and take part.
At home, school or kinderSessions focus on your child’s goals. We talk with you about what we’re noticing and adapt sessions as your child’s needs change. We can work with teachers and other providers, with your consent.
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THE PRACTICAL DETAILS
Our therapists work in different parts of Melbourne. We’ll check who can visit your suburb and whether they’re a suitable match for your child.
Availability varies by area and therapist. If your suburb isn’t listed, you’re welcome to ask.
FEES FOR FAMILIES · AUD
Plus travel time & kilometres
Each billed hour includes therapy, time to pack up and finish the visit, and 10–15 minutes to write clinical notes.
We work with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, and privately funded families. We can’t currently accept agency-managed NDIS bookings.
Your OT will discuss the expected session and travel charges with you before the first visit.
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We follow your child’s interests while working towards practical goals.
We pay attention to how your child communicates, what interests them and when they need a change of pace.
We look at the activity, the skills involved and what is happening around it — from sensory demands to routines and relationships.
We explain what we’re noticing and why we’re trying an activity. Together, we consider what could be useful between visits.
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THE PEOPLE AT SEEDS
Seeds brings together independent, AHPRA-registered occupational therapists in a practice led by our founder and occupational therapist, Nisha Bal. Your OT plans support with you; Seeds handles enquiries, referrals and billing.
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL OT
Bachelor of Psychology · Master of Occupational Therapy
“I started Seeds because I wanted therapy to happen in the places children actually live.”
Nisha has more than 15 years’ experience in paediatric OT. She reviews new enquiries and provides clinical support and mentoring for our team.
Read about NishaTHE SEEDS WAY OF WORKING
Our OTs work with Seeds as independent subcontracted practitioners. Each chooses their caseload and plans support with you. We look for a therapist whose experience, approach and availability could be a good fit for your child and family over time.
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There are no weekly billing targets or minimum caseloads. Your OT uses their professional judgement to plan support around your child. Seeds handles enquiries, referrals and billing.
Your therapist can draw on mentoring, supervision and conversations with Nisha and other Seeds OTs. You have a relationship with your own OT, supported by a wider team.
Seeds prioritises fair remuneration, putting as much as we can towards the OTs doing the work while keeping the practice sustainable. Supporting our therapists is part of how we support families.
Get to know the people who visit our families.
Read about their backgrounds and interests.
A FEW COMMON QUESTIONS
If your question isn’t here, you can include it in your enquiry.
No referral is needed to contact Seeds, and your child doesn’t need a formal diagnosis. Tell us what you’re noticing and what you would like help with. Funding requirements can differ, so we can discuss those separately.
Yes. Sessions can take place at home, school, kinder or in the community. Your OT will discuss a suitable setting with you and coordinate with the school or kinder where needed.
Some children need longer to get to know a new person. We follow your child’s interests and adjust how we introduce activities. Tell your OT what usually helps and what your child finds hard.
Yes. Your observations help shape therapy. You can ask why we’re trying an activity, discuss what’s changing, or tell us when an idea doesn’t fit your family’s routines.
It depends on your suburb, your child’s needs and therapist availability. We’ll reply to your enquiry within two days and let you know about suitable options and expected timing.
View current availabilityYes. We see privately funded families and self-managed or plan-managed NDIS participants. We can’t currently accept agency-managed NDIS bookings. Our session and travel fees are listed above.
IF YOU’D LIKE TO READ MORE
START WITH A CONVERSATION
Tell us your suburb and what you’re noticing about your child. We’ll talk with you about whether our service fits your child’s needs.
Enquire about OTWe’ll reply within two days.
