On Site Support: Satellite OT Clinic
Onsite therapy support that makes early intervention easier for children, families, and educational settings. Brisbane based program.
What this service is about
Satellite Clinic is an onsite service that allows children to access, where appropriate, occupational therapy within their school, kindergarten, or daycare setting. It creates a practical pathway for children who have been identified through educator concerns, classroom observations, or screening as needing further support.
Rather than asking families to manage extra appointments across different locations, this service brings support into the child’s usual setting — helping early intervention feel more accessible, consistent, and manageable for families.
The goal
The goal of Satellite Clinic is to make specialist support easier to access while strengthening continuity between the child’s learning environment, therapy, and family routines.
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Create a clear pathway from educator concern to further support
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Improve access to formal assessment and therapy
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Reduce barriers for families by delivering services onsite
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Support earlier intervention when developmental, sensory, motor, or participation concerns are identified
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Strengthen communication between families, therapists, and the educational setting
Educational Settings
Schools, kindergartens, and daycares wanting easier, integrated access to therapy support for their students.
Early Intervention
Settings wanting stronger pathways to support children when developmental, sensory, or participation concerns arise.
Tailored support for learning environments & families
The Satellite Clinic is designed to support various pillars of the education and development ecosystem.
Integrated Care
Centres wanting more integrated support around learning, motor skills, and functional participation in natural environments.
Who it’s for
Identified Students
Children identified by educators through observations or screening as needing formal therapy support.
Onsite Therapy
Families who would benefit from formal assessments and therapy sessions being available in their child's usual setting.
Streamlined Pathways
Reducing travel demands and practical pressure for families by delivering specialist services where children learn every day.
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Formal assessment is arranged
Parents can request a formal assessment to better understand the child’s sensory profile & needs before starting therapy.
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Therapy can be delivered onsite
If therapy is recommended, sessions can take place onsite within the child’s educational setting.
How it works
Satellite clinics are the natural next step to screenings, they are about supporting the children early on with tailored Occupational Therapy on site.
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Concern is identified
Families can be part of the process
A child may be identified through educator observations, classroom concerns, or screening as needing further support.
Parents can attend sessions where appropriate, and communication is maintained around goals, progress, and outcomes.
For families
- Access support earlier
- Reduce barriers to therapy attendance
- Create smoother pathways from concern to assessment and intervention
- Strengthen consistency between therapy, home, and education
- Support participation, regulation, and learning in more connected ways
- Make intervention more practical for everyday family life
For educators
- Children move more smoothly from concern to support
- Therapy is closer to the learning environment
- Communication between educators and therapists is more connected
- Early intervention becomes more practical and timely
- Services support continuity around participation, regulation, and learning
Access and family engagement
A key strength of the Satellite Clinic model is accessibility. Services are delivered onsite to improve ease of access for families. Support is provided only with informed consent, and families are communicated with clearly about goals, progress, and outcomes. Parents can also be supported to engage actively in their child’s intervention.
Funding & Eligibility
Services may be funded through:
- NDIS
- Private arrangements