Blossom Rural provides rural families with accessible Occupational Therapy services that aren’t limited by location.
An Occupational Therapist (OT) supports children to develop the everyday skills they need to participate confidently at home, school, and in their community. Blossom Rural OT’s work with paediatric clients across Australia via teletherapy, making allied health services more accessible for rural and remote families.
- Access therapy from home
- Flexible appointments
- Less travel and stress
- Fun and interactive sessions
- Family-friendly approach
What therapy looks like
Our Approach
At Blossom Rural, we understand that therapy doesn't just happen in a session, it happens in the everyday moments at home, at school, and in the community. That's why our OTs and Speechies work closely with families to build confidence and capacity that lasts beyond our therapy sessions.
Family Coaching
Our OTs utilise a family coaching approach for many of our goal areas. This means that parents and caregivers are active participants in the therapy process and in some cases, sessions may not require your child to be present at all.
At Blossom Rural, we believe that parents are the experts in their child. Our team works to use your knowledge to develop strategies and support that are practical, meaningful, and easy to carry into daily life. Because you're the one spending the most time with your child, building your confidence to support them between sessions and beyond the conclusion of therapy is just as important to us as the sessions themselves!
Direct Approach
Our OTs also utilise a direct, one-on-one therapy approach for many goal areas. One of the advantages of working with Blossom Rural is that our OTs are able to see your child in their natural environments, whether that's at home, at school, or in the community. Your therapy may recommend direct therapy for goals such as handwriting, fine motor development, and executive functioning - goals where hands-on, targeted support can make a real difference. If your therapist sees your child outside of the home environment where you are present, your therapist will remain in contact with you, booking in regular times to catch up and review progress, to ensure your child’s skills are making a meaningful difference outside of the therapy sessions.
We can help with...
Handwriting
Fine motor skills
Executive functioning skills
Sensory processing
Social and emotional skills
Begin with Blossom
‘Begin with Blossom’ is a free 10-minute phone call with one of our Speech Pathologists or Occupational Therapists.
We understand that navigating and starting allied health supports can feel overwhelming. At Blossom Rural, we want families to feel supported from the very beginning.
‘Begin With Blossom’ is our early support process, designed to help families feel confident, informed, and connected as they start their therapy journey with us.
This process is perfect for you, if:
- You are wondering if Blossom Rural can help your child
- You have questions regarding telehealth and how this could support your family
- You need a helping hand with your child’s development but are unsure where to start
Book a Chat
How does it work?
Contact us
Reach out to us using the contact details provided and let us know how we can help. After you have contacted Blossom Rural, a Case History form and Service Agreement will be sent to you, via email.
Initial Consultation
A clinician will hold an Initial Consultation with the child's parent/caregiver. This will provide us the opportunity to discuss your concerns in depth and ensure we are taking the most appropriate pathway for your child.
During this session, an Initial Planning Document will be created for your child, to provide you an overview of the discussion held and some information regarding the assessments planned.
Assessment
If required, your clinician will begin the relevant assessments with your child. If you require a detailed Assessment Report, this can be written on completion of assessment. Assessment Reports include the findings of the assessment, goals for intervention and recommendations for your child's school and home.
Therapy begins!
Therapy is great fun! We use evidence-based intervention approaches to work on achieving your child’s individualised goals, determined from their assessment.
Our clinicians also use a parent coaching approach, to work alongside families and provide evidence-based strategies to implement in the household.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teletherapy
We catch-up for our sessions via online video call. We conduct all assessment and therapy via teletherapy, therefore you can be located anywhere in Australia and still access a quality Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Service!
What age groups do you work with?
We are currently seeing paediatric and young adult clients in the areas of Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology.
How long do appointments go for?
During the Initial Consultation, your Speech Pathologist/Occupational Therapist will develop an individualised plan for your child and discuss an appropriate time length for sessions. This will vary depending on the age of your child and their goals however sessions are usually 30-60 minutes in length.
Does my child need a referral to see a speech pathologist or occupational therapist?
We do not require you to have a written referral letter. If you have concerns regarding your child’s development please contact us.
Does my child need any resources or devices for their appointment?
To make the most of our teletherapy sessions, it is crucial for clients to have access to a computer or iPad, with microphone and camera. We have experienced and overcome many challenges with poor internet connection, so please enquire and we can try and figure out a plan!
Am I able to access funding or rebates for speech pathology or occupational therapy?
Private Health
Please get in touch with your private health insurer, to see whether Speech Pathology/Occupational Therapy sessions delivered via teletherapy are listed as an extra.
NDIS
Blossom Rural is not currently a registered NDIS provider. However, we can still provide assessment or therapy to self-managed and plan-managed clients.
Medicare – GPCCMP (previously CDMP)
To claim a Medicare Rebate, clients must have a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP -previously CDMP), which can be obtained from your GP.