

Helping families to discover their 'just right'!
We support young people and families with open hearts, curious minds, and a deep
commitment to genuine connection.
We celebrate neurodiversity, embrace uniqueness and empower young people to master their universe and beyond.
At GoldilOTs, we’re more than therapists, we’re teammates, cheerleaders, and co-explorers on every young person’s unique path. Our highly experienced therapy team helps young people harness their strengths, grow with confidence, and shine in their own way. We're here for the journey, every step of the way.

EMPOWERING EVERYDAY MOMENTS
At GoldilOTs, our experienced team supports young people and their families to thrive in everyday life, from building brave to navigating routines and learning at home, kinder, school and in the community. Play, movement, nature and hands-on exploration are at the heart of what we do because we know learning happens best when kids feel safe, curious, and engaged.
We take a strengths-based, family-centred approach to assessment and support, grounded in deep clinical experience and a genuine understanding of each young person’s unique needs, abilities, and developmental stage.
We focus on what your child can do now, recognise the uniqueness and potential within, and work together to take meaningful steps toward their goals.
We proudly collaborate with families, educators, health professionals, and carers because we know real progress happens when everyone’s on the same team. Our therapy is flexible,
creative, and goal-driven, tailored to fit real life across a variety of environments.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupational Therapists at GoldilOTs provide support in the following areas:
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Routines at home, school & in the community
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School and Kinder Readiness
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Handwriting
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Provide education and coaching to families and educators - We love working within our local schools!
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Movement, fine and gross motor skills, balance & coordination
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Understanding Emotions
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Self- Regulation and Building Brave
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Sensory Processing
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Social Participation & Play
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Toileting and Self Care Skills


Awesome things happen here.

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
We provide the following support in schools, kindergartens, daycare and other educational settings:
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Student participation and independence: Supporting engagement in classroom activities, play, social participation and everyday school routines.
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Group programs: Interactive programs to build social skills and regulation, encouraging positive engagement at school with peers.
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Environmental adjustments: Identifying practical changes to tasks, routines and environments to improve accessibility and independence.
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Staff support and coaching: Working alongside teachers and ESOs to understand students, problem-solve challenges and develop practical strategies.
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Professional development and workshops: Providing staff training, workshops and ongoing professional support to build confidence and capacity in supporting students with diverse needs.

GROUP THERAPY PROGRAMS
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR OUR AWESOME GROUP THERAPY PROGRAMS AT GOLDILOTS
Our group programs have a point of difference, they are interactive, fun and super creative. We provide an opportunity for children, teens and families to work on their goals in a happy and safe social setting.
Please speak to our team if you would like to learn more about our next program.





ASSESSMENTS / REPORTS
Our team provides a range of assessments and reports, i.e. Sensory and Movement
Assessments, MYSET, Functional Capacity Assessments, Handwriting Assessments and more.
Reports may be required for transition to kinder/school, support learning in educational settings, support the young person in their natural settings or assist with the multidisciplinary diagnoses of ASD, Dysgraphia, Motor Coorindation Disorder etc.
GoldilOTs assists families to navigate their own journey, to find the supports they need and work towards achieving their goals.
NATURE - PLAY - MOVEMENT
CONTACT US
135 Mitchell Street, Bendigo, 3550
97 Wills Street, Bendigo, 3550
445-447 High Street, Echuca, 3564
We welcome phone calls for assessments and group programs, alternatively fill in the form below so we can assist you as soon as possible.
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