Paediatric occupational therapy in Melbourne

Wherever your child is at, we’ll meet them there.

AT HOME, AT SCHOOL, AT THEIR OWN PACE.

Building strong foundations for brighter futures.

We deliver strengths-based, family-centred therapy that helps children build confidence, independence and the skills that matter most to them.

Our team visits homes, schools and kinders across inner Melbourne…

So therapy happens in the places your child already lives, learns and plays.

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Individual sessions and group programs are completed within real-life environments such as home, school, kinder or even at the park.

Throughout the entire therapy process, we are committed to providing evidence-based care and we endeavour to ensure that both the children and their families feel safe, comfortable, heard and advocated for.

We work across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, including Prahran, Toorak, South Yarra, Windsor, Richmond, Abbotsford, Fairfield, Kew, Hawthorn, Elwood, St Kilda and Malvern.

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

We believe every child's journey is unique, and by delivering therapy in familiar surroundings, we can foster a sense of security and confidence. We are here to help your child thrive in the comfort of their own community.

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GROUP SESSIONS

Bringing together children with similar goals and requirements in a group setting with our OTs.

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PARENT & TEACHER EDUCATION

Comprehensive educational sessions for parents and educators, empowering you with the knowledge and tools to support your child’s growth and development.

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SCHOOL & KINDERS

One OT team for your whole school: in-class support, group and lunchtime programs, embedded OT days and teacher PD.

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Group programs and school holiday programs

Small-group OT built around sport, play and friendship. We run termly groups in Box Hill, Elwood and Prahran, lunchtime groups in schools, and school holiday programs. New programs are announced each term and spots fill quickly.

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SCHOOL LUNCHTIME GROUPS

KINDER GROUPS

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

SENSE RUGBY & AFL

Therapy that fits your child’s world

Children learn best in the places they already know. That’s why our sessions happen at home, at school, at kinder or even at the park, wherever your child feels most themselves.

Led by people who get kids

Our team of occupational therapists is led by founder Jake Du Chateau. We get to know your child first, then build therapy around what they love. Families, teachers and other health professionals are part of the team too, so everyone is working towards the same goals.

Evidence-based, and a lot of fun

Every session is grounded in evidence and built to feel safe, comfortable and heard. The aim is simple: more skills, more independence, more participation, and plenty of laughing along the way.

Meet the team behind Foundations

Founded by paediatric OT Jake Du Chateau, Foundations has grown into a team of occupational therapists and allied health assistants who share the same approach: get to know the child first, then build therapy around what they love. Every family is matched with the clinician who suits their child best.