DREAM - BELIEVE - ACHIEVE
Empowering Children, Teens and Families with Family Centered Occupational Therapy Services Across West Melbourne
OUR APPROACH
At EquipKids, we believe that every child and teen has the potential to thrive when supported through the right tools, strategies, and relationships. Our team provides personalised occupational therapy in clinic, online, within the community and through professional mentoring to help children, families, and therapists grow with confidence.
From early years to teens, we focus on practical, evidence based interventions that strengthen skills for learning, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Whether you come to us, we visit you in person or connect via telehealth, EquipKids ensures therapy feels meaningful, achievable, and life changing.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOUR CHILD
Fine Motor Skills
Mastering tasks like using a pencil, utensils, buttoning up, and tying shoelaces.
Gross Motor Skills
Learning activities such as riding a bike, maintaining balance, and catching or throwing a ball.
Sensory Processing
Promoting optimal alertness and readiness for learning and play.
Cognitive Skills
Enhancing problem-solving abilities, memory, and attention span.
Self Care
Developing independence in activities like eating, dressing, hygiene, and toileting.
School Readiness
Preparing for school by improving concentration, organization, and independence.
Play Skills
Enhancing and building on functional play skills, cooperation, and friendship-building.
Social Skills/Emotional Regulation
Establishing and maintaining relationships with peers. Managing energy levels and emotions effectively.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOUR TEEN
Daily Living & Independence
Developing practical life skills, from cooking and managing personal care to navigating public transport and community activities.
Executive Function & Organisation
Supporting planning, time management, and task initiation to help teens stay on top of schoolwork, routines, and responsibilities.
Emotional Regulation & Resilience
Helping teens understand emotions, manage stress, and respond calmly to challenges at home, school, or with peers.
OUR MISSION
Our mission at EquipKids is to empower children and teens to thrive for the best through personalized, holistic occupational therapy services. We aspire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients and referrals by fostering growth, development, and confidence in every child we work with.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Individualised Therapy
Tailored occupational therapy sessions addressing specific needs of your child. Assessment and therapy provided at our clinic, at home, childcare, or school, focussing on fine motor skills, sensory processing, cognitive development, self-regulation, and more.
School-Based Therapy Services Collaborative Partnerships with Educational Institutions
Partnering with schools, kindergartens, and childcare centers to provide comprehensive therapy services. Conducting individual therapy sessions, assessments, and screenings tailored to each child's needs. Offering informative talks, workshops, and presentations to educators, parents, and students on various topics related to child development and occupational therapy.
Group Therapy
Discover our diverse range of group therapy sessions aimed at enhancing your child's development and social skills. From Lego Therapy to School Readiness programs, our group sessions offer fun and interactive experiences tailored to support children of all abilities.
Telehealth Therapy
Accessible, flexible, and designed for real life. Our telehealth occupational therapy sessions bring professional support straight to your home, no travel, no stress. Using secure online platforms, we help children and teens continue therapy seamlessly, whether they are working on fine motor skills, emotional regulation, or daily routines. Same personalised care from EquipKids, delivered wherever you are.
Teens Therapy
Supporting teens through life’s changes with confidence and independence. Our occupational therapy for teens helps young people strengthen emotional regulation, organisation, and daily living skills through engaging, goal focused sessions. Whether building motivation, managing school routines, or developing self-awareness, EquipKids provides practical, evidence based support designed to help teens thrive at home, at school, and in the community.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Contact Us
Get in touch with us either by phone or by filling in our booking form online, and one of our dedicated team members will be in touch to provide you further information regarding our booking process. No referral is needed to schedule an appointment with one of our Occupational Therapists.
Secure Your Child' Session
Once we've collected all the necessary information to onboard your child, we collaborate with you to schedule a convenient time and location for your child's therapy to begin with us.
Welcome Onboard
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome your child onboard!
At EquipKids, we understand the importance of finding the right support for your child's journey. They will soon meet their dedicated therapist, who will guide them through personalised therapy sessions tailored to their unique needs.
Rest assured, your child's growth and development are our top priorities, and we're excited to embark on this transformative journey together!
Information and resources
What It’s Really Like Supporting a Child with Sensory Challenges at School
Understanding the Teenage Shift
Starting School: Helping Your Child Build Calm Routines & Confident Habits
Does Your Child Have Difficulty with Handwriting?
Holding the Pencil – When and How?
Handwriting and Prewriting – How Do Children Learn to Write?
Contact us
If you would like further information about our services, how to enrol your child or want to make a booking, send us a message using the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
OUR LOCATION (Map Below)
EquipKids Occupational Therapy,
Level 2, Unit 211A/ 2 Infinity Drive, Truganina,
VIC 3029
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