Does Your Child Need Support With Communication, Regulation, Participation, or Independence?
Allied Health Support That Feels Safe, Supportive, and Engaging
If your child is finding communication, emotional regulation, social connection, learning, sensory experiences, feeding, or everyday independence challenging, you’re not alone.
Phoenix Project provides creative, strengths-based Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology for children and young people in Canberra.
Our therapy is designed to feel like play — while still delivering meaningful, real-world outcomes.
Current availability: Occupational Therapy is currently at capacity and new OT referrals will be placed on our waitlist. Speech Pathology continues to accept new referrals with a 1-2 week wait!
How Our Allied Health Team Can Help
Our Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology services help children and young people develop the skills they need to communicate, participate, and thrive in everyday life, including:
- Managing emotions and anxiety
- Building friendships and social confidence
- Developing speech, language, communication, and literacy skills
- Coping with sensory sensitivities
- Improving school participation and learning readiness
- Developing independence in routines and daily tasks
- Increasing confidence and self-regulation
Our goal is to help your child feel more capable, connected, and understood.
Our Creative, Interest-Led Approach
At Phoenix Project, we don’t believe therapy should feel clinical or forced.
We use:
- Play-based activities for communication, movement, regulation, and everyday skills
- Tabletop games and role-playing
- AAC and practical communication supports where appropriate
- Structured social and skill-building activities
- Real-life practice in home, school, and community settings
This helps children feel safe and engaged while working toward meaningful communication, developmental, participation, and functional goals.
Who We Work With
We support children, adolescents, and young adults aged 4–25 years.
We work with:
- NDIS-funded participants
- Private paying families
- Children and young people needing support with communication, regulation, development, or participation
- Families seeking mobile or in-clinic support across the ACT, Queanbeyan, and surrounding areas
What the First Appointment Looks Like
Your child’s first appointment is a chance for us to understand their strengths, everyday needs, communication, and goals. The process is tailored to whether they are accessing Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology.
During the first appointment, we:
- Listen to your concerns and priorities
- Learn how your child communicates, participates, and manages everyday activities
- Discuss relevant home, school, clinic, and community contexts
- Recommend next steps, including whether any formal assessments are needed
- Agree on practical goals and a plan for therapy
For Speech Pathology, onboarding begins with a one-hour initial consultation. Your Speech Pathologist will then explain any recommended formal assessments before proceeding and will prepare a tailored therapy plan. Occupational Therapy assessment and planning is tailored to your child’s referral goals and everyday needs.
We discuss recommendations, expected time, and costs clearly before any additional assessment or clinical work proceeds.
Funding Options
We support both NDIS and private families.
You can view our current rates and fee structure on the Fees & NDIS page.
If you are unsure which funding or payment option applies, send a referral or contact us and our team will help you understand the next steps.
Make a Referral
Phoenix Project Allied Health provides mobile and in-clinic Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology across the ACT, Queanbeyan, and surrounding areas.
To register your child for support, complete the referral form below.
Speech Pathology is now open and places are expected to fill quickly, so we encourage families to enquire early.
Common Questions
Do I need an NDIS plan?
No. We work with both NDIS-funded and private clients.
Where does therapy take place?
We offer mobile therapy in homes, schools, and community settings, as well as appointments in our clinic.
Can my child receive both Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology?
Yes. Where both services are appropriate, our team can coordinate support around your child’s individual needs and goals.
Is your service suitable for neurodivergent children?
Yes. Our approach is strengths-based, child-safe, and designed for genuine connection and outcomes.
When will therapy begin?
Services have commenced. Please see the Current availability notice above for the latest estimated wait time.