Occupational Therapy Townsville

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Empowering Children Through Playful and Purposeful Occupational Therapy

Our university-trained Occupational Therapists (OTs) based in Townsville use playful, strengths-based therapy that helps children feel capable, confident, and in control. We also help families understand their child’s needs and put strategies in place that make a real difference at home and school.

Our OTs will work with you to understand your child’s strengths and goals, and create a individualised therapy plan that builds towards achieving those goals. We review your child’s progress with you regularly  and can update and change our goals as often as you need.

We work closely with families, teachers, and other professionals to help your child participate the best way that they can.

Occupational Therapy at Coastal Kids Townsville

Our occupational therapists help children do the things that are important to them in everyday life — from getting dressed and using cutlery to staying calm and focused in the classroom.

We can help your child to

Occupational therapists teaching child to brush teeth independently

Build practical skills like getting dressed, using cutlery, and managing personal care routines, supporting greater independence at home.

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Develop strategies for staying calm, managing big emotions, and processing sensory information in a way that feels safe and comfortable.

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Improve attention, concentration, and classroom participation so they can engage more confidently in learning and social activities.

Our Support

Supporting children’s daily life skills

We support children with fine and gross motor skills, emotional regulation and sensory processing, handwriting and school skills, self-care and independence, as well as play and attention.

Fine and gross motor skills
Handwriting and school skills
Play and attention
Emotional regulation and sensory processing
Self-care and independence

Want to know more?

Want to know more about our Occupational Therapy services for kids?

Get in touch with our friendly team based in Townsville to talk about how we can support your child. We’re here to help!

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Got Questions About Our OT Services?

Got questions about our Occupational therapy services or what therapy might look like? Here are some of the most common questions our new clients have:

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No referral is needed! You can contact us directly to get started. However, if you’re using a Medicare plan (like a Chronic Disease Management Plan), you will need a GP referral.

Yes — we are a registered NDIS provider and can support NDIA-managed, plan-managed, and self-managed clients.

Yes! We offer sessions at our clinic as well as in homes, schools, childcare, and community settings — depending on your child’s needs and goals.

It’s simple! Just contact our team, and we’ll walk you through the process. We’ll ask a few questions about your child and match you with the right therapist. You can also join our waitlist if we don’t have immediate availability.

It’s simple! Just contact our team, and we’ll walk you through the process. We’ll ask a few questions about your child and match you with the right therapist. You can also join our waitlist if we don’t have immediate availability.

It’s simple! Just contact our team, and we’ll walk you through the process. We’ll ask a few questions about your child and match you with the right therapist. You can also join our waitlist if we don’t have immediate availability.

This varies for each child. Some families attend weekly sessions, others fortnightly or as needed. We’ll work with you to develop a plan that fits your child’s goals and your family’s routine.

Absolutely. We welcome and encourage parent involvement, especially in early sessions. You’re a key part of your child’s progress.

We understand things happen! Just let us know as early as possible. We have a cancellation policy, which we’ll explain when you book your first session, or you can check out our Policies section.

Yes — we can provide detailed assessments and written reports for NDIS, schools, kindergartens, or medical providers upon request.

Got Questions About Our OT Services?

Got questions about our Occupational therapy services or what therapy might look like? Here are some of the most common questions our new clients have:

Occupational therapists help children develop the skills needed for everyday tasks — dressing, handwriting, play, and self-regulation.

If your child struggles with fine motor skills, attention, sensory sensitivities, or independence at home or school, an OT assessment can help.

Yes — our OTs regularly visit schools, early learning centres, and homes throughout the Townsville region.

Sensory processing therapy helps children understand and respond appropriately to sensory input (touch, sound, movement, etc.).

Yes — we support children in developing pre-writing, writing, and classroom participation skills.

Yes — OTs are recognised providers under NDIS, Medicare, and private health.

For families outside Townsville, telehealth options are available when appropriate.

They collaborate to address overall development—communication, motor, play, and self-care—through joint therapy plans.

Yes — we run holiday intensives and small group programs for motor skills, self-regulation, and school readiness.

Comfortable clothes, schoolwork samples (if relevant), and any assistive tools your therapist recommends.