Little Buds OT
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Profile Summary
At Little Buds OT we love helping children who are struggling with everyday life skills, whether these are at home, kinder or at school. We also focus on preparing children for the best possible transition to school.
Therapy is never as effective when it is forced or not fun. We let the child lead so that they feel like they are the most important and valued person in the room. When we truly get to know each other and therapy becomes meaningful to the child, that's when we see them flourish.
We know that parents/caregivers are the expert on their child and we value the importance of parental involvement in therapy sessions. Therefore whenever possible we work with you and your child to achieve the best outcomes. If you can't be at therapy sessions, we make sure to provide you with progress notes, photos and sometimes videos, so that you can follow-up on what we are working on, at home.
All our therapists are registered to practice as Occupational Therapists through Allied Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA) and are members of their professional association Occupational Therapy Australia.
Our Story
Little Buds OT was started by Kat Peters in 2009 to provide much-needed therapy services within the areas of Casey and Cardinia. After going solo for about 10 years, Kat realised that for her to help as many children on her waitlist as possible, she could no longer do it on her own. She needed help! With a lot of hard work, determination, and adaptability, Little Buds OT has grown and blossomed to the thriving and highly respected practice it is today.
Our close team of caring, fun, and motivated therapists work hard, support one another, and provide therapy to many families. Each team member is cherished, valued, and respected.
As the team has grown, it has become vital that the same level of professionalism and care continues with each new team member, and therefore Kat now focuses on teaching, mentoring, and supporting her clinicians. She loves her role as Director and mentor to her team, and it's not uncommon to see her coming along to therapy sessions to witness a clinician's great work and to provide feedback and advice.
Therapy is never as effective when it is forced or not fun. We let the child lead so that they feel like they are the most important and valued person in the room. When we truly get to know each other and therapy becomes meaningful to the child, that's when we see them flourish.
We know that parents/caregivers are the expert on their child and we value the importance of parental involvement in therapy sessions. Therefore whenever possible we work with you and your child to achieve the best outcomes. If you can't be at therapy sessions, we make sure to provide you with progress notes, photos and sometimes videos, so that you can follow-up on what we are working on, at home.
All our therapists are registered to practice as Occupational Therapists through Allied Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA) and are members of their professional association Occupational Therapy Australia.
Our Story
Little Buds OT was started by Kat Peters in 2009 to provide much-needed therapy services within the areas of Casey and Cardinia. After going solo for about 10 years, Kat realised that for her to help as many children on her waitlist as possible, she could no longer do it on her own. She needed help! With a lot of hard work, determination, and adaptability, Little Buds OT has grown and blossomed to the thriving and highly respected practice it is today.
Our close team of caring, fun, and motivated therapists work hard, support one another, and provide therapy to many families. Each team member is cherished, valued, and respected.
As the team has grown, it has become vital that the same level of professionalism and care continues with each new team member, and therefore Kat now focuses on teaching, mentoring, and supporting her clinicians. She loves her role as Director and mentor to her team, and it's not uncommon to see her coming along to therapy sessions to witness a clinician's great work and to provide feedback and advice.
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Why work with us
Our Vision
Nurture every child to blossom and all our clinicians to be exceptional.
Our Mission
Provide personalised and meaningful therapy services to make positive impacts for the children we see and the parents, teachers, schools and organisations who support them. To do this, we must educate, support, and care for our clinicians so they can be highly skilled, compassionate, and confident therapists.
Everyone at Little Buds OT strives to make a difference for every child we come into contact with.
Our Values
Compassion & Respect
Empathy for our clients, their families and significant others is ingrained in our history and inspires our future. We do more than treat the child; we practice family-centred care and respect each child’s individual differences as the cornerstone of everything that we do.
Genuine Relationships
We strive to get to know each child, to understand their worries, passions, and dreams. This builds connection and true relationships which in turn allows safety and trust to grow and the child to blossom.
Honesty
We are open and honest with families from their very first interaction with us right through to the last. We will give you as much information as possible so that you can make an informed choice about using our service, or if Occupational Therapy is not appropriate, we will happily guide you in the right direction. During your time with us, as we get to know your child, we will be open, transparent, and give you our honest opinion, even if sometimes it is difficult to hear.
Being Exceptional
We aim to be better every day. We value, nurture and encourage our clinicians to become exceptional therapists so they can be their best selves and make the most impact. Our Occupational Therapists know that learning doesn’t stop when they finish their degree, it is an ongoing opportunity to continue growing, both professionally and personally. When they are confident in their skills, the sky really is the limit!
Nurture every child to blossom and all our clinicians to be exceptional.
Our Mission
Provide personalised and meaningful therapy services to make positive impacts for the children we see and the parents, teachers, schools and organisations who support them. To do this, we must educate, support, and care for our clinicians so they can be highly skilled, compassionate, and confident therapists.
Everyone at Little Buds OT strives to make a difference for every child we come into contact with.
Our Values
Compassion & Respect
Empathy for our clients, their families and significant others is ingrained in our history and inspires our future. We do more than treat the child; we practice family-centred care and respect each child’s individual differences as the cornerstone of everything that we do.
Genuine Relationships
We strive to get to know each child, to understand their worries, passions, and dreams. This builds connection and true relationships which in turn allows safety and trust to grow and the child to blossom.
Honesty
We are open and honest with families from their very first interaction with us right through to the last. We will give you as much information as possible so that you can make an informed choice about using our service, or if Occupational Therapy is not appropriate, we will happily guide you in the right direction. During your time with us, as we get to know your child, we will be open, transparent, and give you our honest opinion, even if sometimes it is difficult to hear.
Being Exceptional
We aim to be better every day. We value, nurture and encourage our clinicians to become exceptional therapists so they can be their best selves and make the most impact. Our Occupational Therapists know that learning doesn’t stop when they finish their degree, it is an ongoing opportunity to continue growing, both professionally and personally. When they are confident in their skills, the sky really is the limit!
Team Size
11
Employed Allied Health Professionals
Employed Admin and Management Professionals
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