Something feels off. Let's figure out why.
You've noticed your child is struggling — but you're not sure what they need, or where to start. That's exactly where we come in. Our children’s occupational therapy assessment process gives you a clear picture, an honest conversation, and a plan you can actually use.
Experienced OTs — Sunshine Coast & Telehealth QLD
Assessment first, a clear therapy path second
Clear pricing, no surprises
Medicare rebates available
No GP referral required
You don't need all the answers. You just need somewhere to start.
The families we work with usually come to us with one of these feelings. If any of these land, you're in the right place.
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You've raised it with teachers, GPs, even other parents. You just want clarity — and a plan.
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You have a label, but not a roadmap. You want to understand what this means for your child day-to-day.
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You need documentation your school will actually use — not a report that sits in a drawer.
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Getting dressed. Mealtimes. Homework. Friendships. You want strategies that work at home, not just in a clinic.
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We get it. That's why we always start with assessment — so therapy is targeted, evidence-based, and time-efficient.
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Our experienced team works with complexity every day. If things haven't fitted before, we'd love to hear why.
Meet · Know · Grow
Before therapy begins, we assess. Assessment is how we understand your child — their strengths, their challenges, and what's actually going on beneath the surface. It's what makes therapy meaningful rather than generic.
We offer three assessment packages. They differ in depth, not quality. Your therapist will recommend the right fit after your intake form is reviewed and your first session — but these options give you a clear picture of what's possible.
All three packages include goal-setting with you, an assessment session with your child, verbal feedback, and a written summary.
The difference is in how far we go — and how much detail you receive.
Know — $1,485
1 - 2 concerns, wants documentation
You want a clearer understanding of where your child is at — with something written to share with their school, GP, or support team. We use standardised assessments to build that picture. Your summary OT report can be shared with school, your GP, or used to support an NDIS application
What's included:
60 min goal-setting session with you
1 - 2 standardised assessment sessions
(90 min each)Assessment materials included
Summary OT report —assessment results and key recommendations (shorter format than Grow)
School ready documentation
30 min parent feedback Telehealth call
Written email summary
Meet — $570
One clear goal, ready to begin
You have a single priority and you're ready to get moving. Your therapist gets to know your child, sets goals with you, and gives you verbal feedback and a written summary the same week.
What's included:
60 min goal-setting session with you
30 min in-session observation of your child
Verbal feedback and next steps — same session
Written email summary of goals and plan
30 min parent feedback call
Grow — $2,035
Multiple concerns, detailed guidance
You want a thorough, personalised clinical picture with specific strategies your family, school, and support team can actually use. Ideal when your child's needs are complex or layered. The comprehensive OT report includes individualised strategies your school and support team can use from day one.
What's included:
60 min goal-setting session with you
Two assessment sessions (90 min each)
Assessment materials included
Comprehensive OT report with individualised strategies
Home and school recommendations
Low-cost equipment and activity suggestions
30 min parent feedback Telehealth call
Written email summary
What's included in every package:
A dedicated goal-setting conversation with you
At least one session with your child
Written summary and feedback from your therapist
Clear, honest recommendations for next steps
Not sure which is right for you?
You don't need to decide before we meet. Once your intake form is in and your therapist has had a chance to chat with you, they'll walk you through which package fits your child's needs — and why. There's no pressure to know in advance.
What comes after assessment?
Assessment and therapy are two separate things — and that's intentional. Assessment gives us the picture. Therapy is what we build from it.
For most children, therapy follows assessment. Your therapist will talk through what that looks like for your child; the frequency, format, and how long they'd expect to see meaningful progress before you commit to anything..
Ongoing therapy with Kids + Co.Lab — Therapy sessions are booked separately after your assessment is complete. We recommend a minimum of 10 sessions to see real progress toward most goals — though frequency and duration vary by child and family.
Sessions are $200 per session (45 min F2F + therapist notes)
From enquiry to goals -
How it works:
Simple, unhurried, and always in your hands. Here is what joining Kids + Co.Lab actually looks like.
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Fill in a short enquiry form and you're on the list. Our client support team will send you a welcome pack with everything you need to know while you wait — including this guide.
Takes 5 minutes · You're in the queue
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Tell us about your child — their strengths, the things they find tricky, your family's priorities. Your therapist reviews this before you meet so your time together is focused from the start.
Done at home · No right or wrong answers
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A 60-minute Telehealth conversation — just you and your therapist. You'll talk through your child's goals and what matters most to your family. By the end, your therapist will have a recommended assessment pathway for you, and you'll decide together how to proceed.
60 min · Telehealth · Medicare rebate may apply
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Your therapist works with your child through your chosen assessment package — observation, standardised tools, and clinical reasoning. This is where the picture gets built.
1–2 sessions depending on package · F2F or Telehealth
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You receive a written summary and a feedback call with your therapist. You'll understand what was found, what it means, and what the options are from here.
Written OT report + 30 min feedback call
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If therapy is the right next step, sessions are shaped by exactly what we learned in your assessment. No guesswork, no one-size-fits-all programmes.
Booked separately · Your decision
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We check in regularly against your child's goals. When something's working, we celebrate it. When the picture changes, we adapt. You're always in the loop.
Built into every therapy block
Optional extras
Some children benefit from being observed or supported in their natural environment — at home, at school, or in the community. These can be added to any package.
Community observation
We observe your child in a real-world setting — playground, classroom, or home — to see how they're actually going in context.
Travel to you
If we come to your home, school, or community setting, a flat travel fee applies. Your therapist will confirm this at booking.
Additional assessment tools
If your child's assessment requires more than two standardised tools, each additional tool is charged at a flat materials rate.
GP referral letter
If you have a Medicare referral, we send a brief clinical summary back to your GP after assessment. No extra charge.
We're not a high volume clinic.
We work with a small, carefully chosen caseload of children many with complex, overlapping needs.
That means your child gets a therapist who genuinely knows them, not whoever's next available.
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Our team are experienced clinicians, not new graduates. You're getting hard-won expertise — especially relevant for children with complex presentations.
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We never start therapy blind. Assessment is how we understand your child properly — and it's what makes the therapy that follows actually work.
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You're the expert on your child. We're the experts in child development. We work together — and we'll never push you toward something that doesn't feel right.
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We explain everything in plain language. You'll never walk away from a session unsure of what was decided, why, or what comes next.
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We work with families across Queensland and nationally via Telehealth — with in-person sessions available on the Sunshine Coast.
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Everything is upfront. No hidden fees, no surprise bills. We tell you exactly what each session or package costs before you commit.
FAQs
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In most cases, yes — and we think you'll be glad you did. Assessment helps us understand your child properly so therapy is targeted, not generic. Occasionally, if one goal is very clear, your therapist may complete a brief observation in your first session and begin therapy from there.
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That's completely okay, and it happens. If during assessment we discover your child needs more depth than originally planned, your therapist will speak with you first — explain what they've found, what they recommend, and what any cost difference looks like — before anything changes. You're always in control.
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Absolutely. Many families choose the Know or Grow package to get a clear clinical picture — to share with a school, support a funding application, or simply to understand their child better — without committing to ongoing therapy. The report is yours to use however you need it.
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Once your enquiry is in, our admin team will let you know our current wait times. If you're waiting, you're already in the queue. We don't forget about you — and we'll send you information to help you prepare while you wait.
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Our prices reflect the full time your therapist invests in your child — not just the hours you're in the room together. Preparation, assessment scoring, clinical reasoning, and report writing all happen between sessions. Our team are experienced clinicians, and we believe that experience matters — especially for children with complex needs.
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Of course. Some families come to us purely for assessment — to get a clinical picture, a report, or a better understanding of their child. That's a completely valid reason to work with us. Your therapist will give you honest recommendations, and the decision about next steps is always yours.
Using Medicare
If your GP has provided a referral under a Chronic Disease Management Plan (GPMP or TCA), you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate on some of your sessions.
No GP referral is required to access our services — you can self-refer directly. A referral does, however, allow you to access Medicare rebates for eligible sessions.
What you need to know:
Medicare rebates apply to sessions where your child is present — including your initial goal-setting session and assessment sessions with your child.
Non-contact time (preparation, report writing, scoring) and parent-only sessions are charged at our standard private fee.
A standard referral covers up to 5 sessions. This usually covers your initial assessment — but it's unlikely to complete a full therapy journey.
Your therapist will be upfront about this so you can plan ahead financially.
We always let you know before a session whether it attracts a rebate. No surprises.
Ready to take the first step?
Enter some basic information and we'll be in touch to talk through the next steps. If you'd like to ask a question first, just reach out — we're happy to chat before you commit to anything.