Lara Breaker-Rolfe: Occupational Therapy

01/06/2026

💬 Did you know Medicare offers additional support for children with autism?

Through the Medicare Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) program (now part of the Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders items), children under 13 may be eligible for up to 20 Medicare-rebated therapy sessions (including Occupational Therapy) to support assessment and early intervention.

✨ Here’s a simple breakdown:
• Up to 4 sessions can be used for assessment
• Up to 20 therapy sessions are available overall
• A referral from a paediatrician or psychiatrist is required
• Medicare contributes around $60 per session
• Sessions can be shared across allied health providers (e.g. OT, speech)

These sessions can be really helpful for:
✔️ Building everyday skills
✔️ Supporting regulation and participation
✔️ Developing practical strategies for home and school

💛 Timeframes and eligibility criteria do apply, so it’s important to get the right referrals in place early.

If you’re wondering whether your child might be eligible, feel free to reach out — I’m always happy to help guide you through the process.

01/06/2026

💬 Did you know Medicare can help with the cost of Occupational Therapy?

If your child has a GP (Chronic Disease Management) care plan, they may be eligible for up to 5 allied health sessions per year, including OT.

Medicare currently contributes around $60 per session, which can help reduce the overall cost.

✨ A few helpful things to know:
• The 5 sessions are shared across all allied health providers (e.g. OT, speech, physio)
• A referral from your GP is required
• There is usually a gap fee, depending on the clinic

These sessions can be really valuable for things like:
✔️ Initial assessment of needs
✔️ NDIS applications
✔️ Practical strategies to support your child at home or school

If you’re unsure whether this is right for your child, feel free to reach out — I’m always happy to help guide you 💛

15/05/2026

Here are some more heavy work ideas …

13/05/2026

Highly recommend for any child with suspected auditory processing difficulties!

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

✨ What is a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)? ✨

A Functional Capacity Assessment is a comprehensive assessment completed by an Occupational Therapist to better understand a person’s everyday functioning, strengths, challenges, and support needs across areas such as:

✔️ Self-care and daily living skills
✔️ Emotional regulation and behaviour
✔️ Sensory processing
✔️ Social participation and communication
✔️ Community access and mobility
✔️ School, work, or home functioning
✔️ Independence and safety

The assessment helps identify what supports, therapy, equipment, or funding may be required to improve independence and quality of life. FCA reports are often used to support NDIS funding reviews, change of circumstances requests, and access to appropriate supports and services.

At Lara Breaker-Rolfe Occupational Therapy, we provide thorough, neuroaffirming, and individualised Functional Capacity Assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults.

📍Immediate availability now available
📍Mobile service across the Gold Coast and surrounding areas
📍NDIS participants welcome

If you would like more information or would like to book an assessment, please send us a message or email us today.

30/04/2026

Highly recommended ⭐

Daily visual and voice guided routines for kids 4 to 12. Set checklist tasks, reminders, timers and star rewards to reduce nagging. Free shipping in Australia.

27/04/2026

Immediate availability on the GC