Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Assistance Dogs Australia Occupational Therapy is based at ADA’s Allied Health Centre at 1800 Princes Highway, Waterfall NSW.

Assistance Dogs Australia has two full time paediatric occupational therapists, Claire Dickson, and Lauren Bellamy.

Occupational therapy services are provided at the centre and in the local area within a 30-minute radius, services can also be provided via Telehealth Australia-wide.

For more information or to refer for occupational therapy, please contact occupational therapy admin assistant Hayley at [email protected] or call (02) 9548 3355.

Claire Dickson – Bachelor of Arts, Master of Occupational Therapy, Medicare Provider: 5368785F, AHPRA registration: OCC0002089458

Lauren Bellamy – Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Master of Occupational Therapy, Medicare Provider: 5239776A, AHPRA registration: OCC0002061174

Claire are Lauren can also provide occupational therapy sessions with a trained dog involved if indicated to help a client reach their goals. Animal assisted therapy at Assistance Dogs Australia is provided in accordance with the Animal Assisted Intervention International Standards of Practice, Animal Therapies Ltd Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.

To schedule an appointment please call (02) 9548 3355.