Occupational Therapy For Improved Daily Living In Hamilton, NSW
Our occupational therapists provide support for children in many areas. They work closely with Nest psychologists to ensure they provide the best possible care.
A team of occupational therapy professionals who are committed to your best interests
Nest Health Hub takes a client-centred approach to occupational therapy for children and teens. Our occupational therapists support children and teens in areas such as anxiety, trauma and behavioural difficulties, sleep problems, sensory processing, and other issues. We aim to make it as easy as possible for young people to live their everyday lives.
These challenges can have a significant impact on a person's mental health. For children and teens already going through changes in their lives, it can be even more challenging to navigate these difficulties. Our occupational therapists are sensitive to the needs of young people and will work with them to offer additional support where needed.
If your child has difficulty doing everyday tasks similar to their peers, an occupational therapist may be a good option. It could be because of one or more reasons, such as mental, emotional, and/or developmental delays or intellectual disabilities. No matter the reason, we treat your child individually and work closely with the Nest psychologist to ensure their well-being.
Meet The Team
Rhiannon Pilgrim is part of our occupational therapy team as our Clinic's Director. She's extremely proud of her work for children, ensuring they have the same opportunities to live an enjoyable and fulfilled life. Rhiannon is particularly keen on play therapy. It supports children to feel safe, have fun during their time, and develop new skills.
Our occupational therapy team also includes Claire Bathgate and Bronwen Mikallef, along with Ally Schmidt. Our team collaborates with parents and families to support youngsters and teens. We assist in enriching the lives of children by engaging them in meaningful ways.
The team of health professionals are committed to establishing the foundations of children's lives. They assist children and adolescents build enthusiasm, self-esteem, social abilities, and overall well-being.
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Rhiannon Pilgrim
Director
Rhiannon is proud of her work for children, ensuring that they have the chance to live an enjoyable life and participate in daily activities. Rhiannon is particularly keen on play therapy as it supports children to feel safe, have fun during their time, and develop new skills.
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Claire Bathgate
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Claire loves supporting kids and their families and is always looking for innovative ways to support children to reach their full potential. Claire is dedicated to supporting children to develop and regulate their authentic connection with their environment. She also enjoys having fun!
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Bronwen Micallef
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Bron is compassionate when it comes to understanding children and their behaviour. This is due to her knowledge of neurobiology and attachment theory. Bron also has a deep understanding of the sensory processing process and the impact of negative experiences in the early years on the brain.
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Ally Schmidt
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Ally is passionate about supporting children with challenging behaviours as well as their parents. These include Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and childhood trauma.
Our Approach
You'll be able to see the difference between us and other clinics at the Nest Health Hub from your very first session. Each client is treated as an individual, and we ensure that the right therapy or therapies are selected to support them. Instead of focusing on individual behaviours and challenges, we focus on the developing brain needs that underlie behaviour problems.
To gain a better understanding of your child's development (play, schoolwork, self-care), our occupational therapists use a client-centred evaluation process. Your child's ability to meet daily demands and reach their full potential will be chosen by their occupational therapist.
Your occupational therapist will create an intervention plan that reflects your child's unique needs and goals.
The Nest Health Hub works closely with your child’s Nest Psychologist to provide a comprehensive and integrated treatment plan. This holistic approach allows us to better understand your child's progress and development.
We Can Help With
Our team at Nest Health Hub can aid you in determining if your child would benefit from an occupational therapist. Children and adolescents with sensory processing difficulties, such as oversensitivity to touch and taste, sound, smells, or other sensory processing issues, may benefit from occupational therapy. It’s also beneficial for children who have difficulty with fine and challenging motor skills or are achieving age-appropriate developmental milestones, such as crawling or walking.
Our occupational therapists support children and teens in many areas.
Behavioural difficulties
Sensory processing challenges
Anxiety
Sleep difficulties
Trauma
Contact Nest Health Hub
We are proud to play a part in your child's lives and offer the therapeutic support they require to feel at their best, both at school and at home. The Nest Health Hub offers a variety of allied health services to support your family, including occupational therapy, Psychology and access to speech pathology, physiotherapy, and speech pathology. Our compassionate and caring team encourages anyone who might benefit, NDIS participants included, and their families, to contact us today.