Evidence-based, family-centred and neuroaffirming support helping children build confidence, independence and everyday skills.
Arise Kids OT is a mobile paediatric occupational therapy service based in Marsden Park. We support children in the places where everyday life happens, including at home, school, daycare and through teletherapy.
Using a neuroaffirming, family-centred approach, we work with each child’s strengths, individual needs and meaningful goals to build confidence, independence and participation in everyday life.
We support families across Marsden Park, Box Hill, Riverstone, Schofields, Quakers Hill, Glendenning, and surrounding suburbs.
Every child has their own strengths, needs and goals. We provide practical occupational therapy support in the areas that influence participation, confidence and independence in everyday life.
We support children with diverse developmental and learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, Tourette syndrome, global developmental delay, Down syndrome and intellectual disability.
Sensory regulation
Interoception awareness
Gross motor skills
Fine motor skills
Cognition
Visual perception
Self-care
Emotional regulation
Social skills
Play skills
We provide individualised occupational therapy services shaped around each child’s strengths, needs and everyday goals.
Assessments
Reports
Therapy
Resources
Arise Kids OT accepts a range of funding and payment options. Select an option below to learn more about eligibility, referrals and what you may need before getting started.
We support families who are self-managed or plan-managed through the National Disability Insurance Scheme. If your child has NDIS funding that includes occupational therapy, we’re able to provide services that align with your goals and funding plan.
We can also help with documentation, progress reports, and session planning to support your child’s NDIS reviews. Just let us know what you need and we’ll guide you through the process.
Your child may be eligible for Medicare rebates through a referral from your GP under a Chronic Disease Management Plan. This plan provides access to a limited number of subsidised allied health sessions, including occupational therapy.
We’ll provide invoices and documentation that meet Medicare requirements. Please check with your GP to confirm if this option is available for your child.
You may be able to claim a rebate for occupational therapy services depending on your private health insurance policy. Each provider is different, so it’s best to check with yours to see what’s covered.
We can issue invoices with the details your insurer may require. If you need help understanding what to ask your provider, we’re happy to assist.
If you don’t have access to NDIS, Medicare, or private health funding, you’re still welcome to access our services by paying out of pocket. We aim to keep our fees transparent and flexible to support families in getting the help they need.
We’ll provide clear invoices and payment options, and you’re welcome to contact us at any time if you’d like to discuss pricing or book sessions that work for your family’s needs.
Thriving Kids is an emerging Australian Government support pathway for children aged 8 and under with developmental delay and/or autism who have low to moderate support needs. Services are expected to begin rolling out from 1 October 2026.
Arise Kids OT is monitoring developments as further information about services and access becomes available.
Donna Varghese
Founder and senior occupational therapist
Donna brings more than 15 years of occupational therapy experience and a warm, neuroaffirming approach to supporting children and families.
She founded Arise Kids OT to provide thoughtful, practical support that respects each child’s strengths and fits meaningfully into everyday family life.
Tell us a little about your child, your current priorities and the support you are looking for. We’ll review your enquiry and contact you to discuss availability and the next steps.
