Business Details
Expert Paediatric Therapy Services
At Therapy & Learning Centre, we are dedicated to empowering children through a unique integration of physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Our team of highly qualified professionals collaborates to address developmental challenges, offering tailored programs that enhance fine and gross motor skills for infants, preschoolers, and adolescents. With NDIS registration and school visit capabilities, we prioritise holistic care, combining clinical expertise with practical strategies to support children in achieving their full potential. Our evidence-based approach identifies underlying issues impacting function, delivering interventions through engaging, play-based methodologies. As a trusted practice across multiple locations, we maintain strong partnerships with families and educators to optimise developmental outcomes.Our therapists possess specialised knowledge in paediatric assessment tools like the BOT-2, ensuring accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment planning. Through continuous professional development and in-service training for educators, we extend our impact beyond clinical settings. Committed to accessibility, we offer telehealth services and flexible appointment options. Our rigorous assessment process includes comprehensive reporting for NDIS applications and school collaborations. With over a decade of collective experience, our directors and senior clinicians lead a client-centred practice focused on long-term developmental success.
Services
Paediatric Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
NDIS Services
School Readiness Programs
Handwriting Improvement
Lower Limb Alignment Treatment
Telehealth Consultations
Parent Education Sessions
School Visits
Developmental Assessments
Highlights and features
- Our combined physiotherapy and occupational therapy approach provides comprehensive assessments
- Specialised paediatric expertise across all developmental stages from infancy to adolescence
- NDIS registered practice with experience in plan management and reporting
- School visit programs optimising classroom learning environments
- Evidence-based interventions using assessment tools like the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test
Associations and certifications
- NDIS Registered Provider
Services
Paediatric Physiotherapy
Our paediatric physiotherapy services address motor development delays and postural challenges in children. Specialising in tummy time difficulties, gait abnormalities, and lower limb alignment issues, we employ play-based interventions to improve core strength and coordination. Treatment programs focus on foundational motor skills that impact academic performance through enhanced brain hemisphere integration.
Occupational Therapy
We provide targeted occupational therapy for handwriting difficulties, fine motor skill development, and self-care task mastery. Our therapists assess visual perceptual skills and organisational abilities to create individualised programs that enhance school readiness and daily living independence through structured, engaging activities.
NDIS Services
As a fully registered NDIS provider, we deliver comprehensive therapy for children with autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. Our services include plan management support, progress reporting, and tailored interventions that align with NDIS goals while maintaining flexibility for self-managed and plan-managed participants.
School Readiness Programs
Our school readiness initiatives develop essential motor and organisational skills for preschoolers. Through core strength training, pencil grip development, and coordination exercises, we prepare children for classroom success while addressing common challenges like poor posture and delayed motor milestones.
Telehealth Consultations
We offer flexible telehealth services for remote assessments and therapy sessions. This option maintains treatment continuity for families in different locations or during illness periods, allowing therapists to observe home environments while delivering evidence-based interventions through digital platforms.
People
Emma De Pomeroy
Director & Physiotherapist
Emma leads our physiotherapy team with specialist knowledge in paediatric motor development. She designs clinical programs integrating postural control and fine motor skill development while overseeing therapist training and quality assurance processes.
Alexandra Lance
Supervising Physiotherapist
Allie coordinates physiotherapy services with expertise in developmental milestone assessment. She supervises clinical placements and ensures treatment programs align with current research in paediatric biomechanics and motor learning.
Nyree Beattie
Senior Occupational Therapist
Nyree specialises in handwriting difficulties and visual perceptual skill development. With advanced training in school readiness assessments, she leads occupational therapy interventions that bridge classroom requirements with therapeutic outcomes.
Tamara Sharps
Clinical Supervisor & OT
Tamara oversees therapy quality assurance while managing complex cases involving NDIS participants. Her expertise spans both physiotherapy and occupational therapy domains, ensuring cohesive treatment approaches for children with multiple developmental challenges.
Joan Fairweather
Educator
Joan delivers professional development programs for teachers and health professionals. She specialises in translating clinical findings into classroom strategies that improve learning environments for children with motor development difficulties.
Questions
How do I schedule an initial assessment?
Complete our contact form or call 9476 0766 (Hornsby) to discuss your child's needs with our reception team who will coordinate appointment availability.
What happens during a combined assessment?
A 2-hour session with both physiotherapists and occupational therapists evaluates motor proficiency, followed by a detailed report outlining findings and individualised therapy recommendations.
Can I use NDIS funding for services?
Yes, we accept all NDIS funding types including self-managed, plan-managed, and agency-managed plans for both assessment and ongoing therapy sessions.
Are parent consultations available?
We offer parent consultations as part of treatment programs, including home exercise recommendations and strategies for supporting developmental progress between sessions.
Do you provide school-based therapy?
Yes, we conduct school visits to assess classroom environments and deliver therapy within educational settings, though availability for these services is limited.
What should we bring to appointments?
Bring previous allied health reports, handwriting samples for OT assessments, and comfortable clothing for physiotherapy evaluations to ensure comprehensive treatment planning.
