Occupational Therapy For Improved Daily Living In Valentine, NSW
Our occupational therapists can support children in many different areas. Nest psychologists also work closely with us so that we provide the best care.
An Occupational Therapy team that is devoted to your best welfare
Nest Heath Hub is an organisation that provides occupational therapy to young people.
People's mental health or behavioural problems can have a huge impact on their daily lives. These issues can be more challenging for teens and young people who have already experienced major life changes.
If your child has trouble with daily tasks, you may want to consider an occupational therapist. We view your child as an individual, and we work closely with your Nest psychologist to make sure they have the best possible experience.
Meet The Team
Rhiannon Pilgrim, our Director, is part of the occupational therapy team. It makes children feel safe and enables them to enjoy their time and learn new skills.
Claire Bathgate, Bronwen Mikallef, and Ally Schmidt make up our occupational therapy team. They work with families and children to support them. By encouraging meaningful engagement, we support enriching the lives of children.
This team of professionals is committed to providing foundations for young adults in their daily lives.
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Rhiannon Pilgrim
Director
Rhiannon is proud to be a part of children's lives. She’s an advocate of play therapy because this can support children to feel secure, and comfortable, have fun, and learn new skills.
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Claire Bathgate
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Claire loves working with kids and their families and is passionate about supporting them find creative ways to reach their full potential.
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Bronwen Micallef
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Bron is deeply compassionate for children and their behaviour. This empathy is supported by evidence. This empathy is rooted in Bron's understanding of attachment theory and neurobiology. She’s a professional on sensory processing and the effects of negative experiences on the brain in the early years.
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Ally Schmidt
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Ally is passionately committed to supporting children with complex behaviour and their families. These include Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and childhood trauma.
Our Approach
The first time you meet with Nest Health Hub, you will notice the differences. We don't focus on individuals or their problems. Our focus is always on the brain and its evolving needs.
Our occupational therapists use a client-centred assessment approach to support parents understand their child's growth. The occupational therapist will support you in determining what factors are affecting your child's ability to respond to the demands and responsibilities of daily living.
Based on the unique characteristics of your child, an occupational therapist will create an intervention plan. The Nest Health Hub team is closely connected to your child's Nest Psychologist. This ensures that your child receives a comprehensive and integrated treatment plan.
We can support you
Nest Health Hub professionals will support you decide if your child would be a good candidate to receive occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is an option for teens and children who have sensory processing complications. It is useful for children who struggle to use fine motor skills or who reach age-appropriate developmental milestones such as walking and crawling.
Our occupational therapist has undergone training to support children and teens in many different areas.
Behavioural difficulties
Sensory processing difficulties
Anxiety
Sleep difficulties
Trauma
Contact Nest Health Hub
Being a part of your child’s life is something we are proud to do. We give them the support they need at home, school and at play. Nest Health Hub offers many allied healthcare services to your family. These services include access to speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and psychological therapy. Our compassionate and caring team is available to all NDIS participants, as well as their family members.