About us

Life-Changing Fun for young people, from birth through to 18 years and beyond.

At OTFC, we use evidence-based Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) Therapy to help young people effectively process everyday sensory experiences and build foundational skills for learning, movement, and behaviour. Guided by best-practice guidelines and ongoing professional development, our therapists tailor this core approach, alongside other proven frameworks, to maximise your child’s development and independence. 

For over 30 years, we have walked alongside the young people of Australia and been their trusted leader in occupational therapy, delivering evidence-based care and supporting, challenging, and celebrating their growth.


OTFC offers occupational therapy for children based in Adelaide, Melbourne and on the Gold Coast.

We support young people aged 0 – 18 years with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• AD/HD​
• Developmental Delay
• Genetic disorders​
• Sensory Processing difficulties​
• Learning difficulties​
• Behavioural concerns​
• Coordination challenges
• Mental health challenges, including anxiety  and depression
  
   

We are pioneers in Sensory Integration – it is at the heart of what we do and the lens through which we view each young person’s challenges and potential. In 2018 we extended our model to support working with older clients with more complex presentations, expanding into mental health and community-based therapy models. This shift enabled us to support clients across the lifespan and continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in occupational therapy.
 

• Play-Centred Therapy: Children learn best when they are engaged. We turn evidence-based occupational therapy into purposeful play using world-class sensory gyms featuring rock-climbing walls, foam pits, and indoor obstacle courses.
   
• Tailored Support (Ages 0–18): Whether your child has developmental delays, behavioural concerns, learning difficulties, or specific diagnoses, our team creates personalised care plans.
   
• Holistic & Connected Care: We don't just work in the clinic—we collaborate with families, schools, and health professionals to ensure continuous, real-world progress.

• Comprehensive Assessments: Robust diagnostic evaluations to understand where your young person’s physical, cognitive, or sensory challenges stem from.
   
• Individualised Therapy: High-engagement, play-based sessions designed to address challenges discovered in the assessment phase. This may include improving fine and gross motor skills, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.
   
• Skill-Building Groups: Social and practical life-skill development through interest-based group activities such as cooking, basketball, and dance.
   
• CampEVOLVE: Action-packed, inclusive therapeutic camps featuring flying foxes, canoeing, laser skirmish, and creative arts.
   
• In-Community Therapy: On-site support provided directly in home or school environments for seamless skill application.
   
• Parent Education & Masterclasses: Online and in-person workshops giving parents practical tools to support their children.
   
• NDIS Support: Clear, step-by-step assistance with navigating National Disability Insurance Scheme funding and planning.
   
• Professional Development & Sensory Design: Tailored training for educators and health professionals, alongside expert sensory room consultations for homes and commercial spaces.

We operate state-of-the-art sensory clinics across Australia:

• South Australia: Parkside | OTFC+ Mile End | Campbelltown | Findon
• Victoria: Moorabbin | Camberwell
• Queensland: Gold Coast