School Partnership Program

Collaborative OT for Australian Education

The Willow Tree School Partnership Program is a dedicated initiative designed to bring paediatric occupational therapy directly into the heart of the learning environment. By embedding our services within schools, we foster a deep, consistent collaboration between therapists, educators, and families to support students precisely where they grow and learn.

STEP 01

Initial Partnership & Setup

We begin by meeting with school leadership to align goals. The school provides a dedicated space, and we establish the service agreement, identifying families and students who may benefit from the program.

How It Works

A Step-by-Step Partnership Throughout the School Year

STEP 02

Assessment & Integration

The OT observes students in their natural classroom and playground environments. We conduct assessments and hold initial 'Team Around the Child' meetings with families and teachers.

STEP 03

Ongoing Support & Review

Therapy sessions run weekly or fortnightly during school hours. We provide regular teacher coaching, classroom modifications, and progress reviews at the end of each school term.

Services for Schools

Classroom Support

Direct OT intervention within the learning environment. We support students with regulation, fine motor skills, and sensory processing during their natural school routines.

Teacher Coaching

Empowering educators with practical, child-led strategies. We provide professional guidance on classroom modifications and inclusion techniques that benefit all learners.

Student Groups

Targeted small-group sessions focusing on social participation, emotional regulation, and school readiness. These programs foster connection and collective growth.

Capacity & Expectations

Student Numbers

Maximum of 20 fortnightly places available per school partnership
Sessions may happen in groups or individually depending on the childs needs.
Consistent progress monitoring for every child

School Commitments

Provide a private onsite space for individual and group therapy sessions.
Facilitate classroom access for observations and integration.
Commit to a minimum engagement of 2 school terms.
Maintain active communication with Learning Support Team.
Participate in collaborative holistic care.

What Schools Can Expect

Regular communication with leadership and teachers.
Collaborative session planning to align with term goals.
Clear, concise progress reporting for students.
Consistent onsite therapist presence and support.
Immediate response to classroom-based needs.

Sustainable Funding Models

Who Pays?

We aim to keep our school partnership program accessible and transparent. Fees for individual student therapy are typically covered through one of the following arrangements:

NDIS Funding

Private Arrangements

The majority of our families utilise NDIS funding (Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living) to cover on-site therapy sessions and collaborative consultations.

Families may also choose to pay privately. Many private health funds provide rebates for occupational therapy services, depending on your level of cover.

Enquire About Costs

Partnership Package of Support Options

Willow Support Partnership

$450 per term

Suitable for schools wanting introductory collaborative occupational therapy support.

Priority access to school-based OT days
1 teacher consultation check-in per term
General classroom strategy recommendations
Collaborative communication where required
Access to OT resources and handouts

Willow Growth Partnership

$850 per term

Suitable for schools wanting increased collaboration and classroom support.

Priority access to school-based OT days
2 teacher consultation check-ins per term
Practical classroom strategy recommendations
Brief classroom observations where appropriate
Resource recommendations
One staff mini-training session per term

Willow Collaborative Partnership

$1,400 per term

Suitable for schools wanting more embedded occupational therapy collaboration and ongoing support.

Priority access to school-based OT days
3 teacher consultation check-ins per term
Classroom observations and participation recommendations
Regulation and sensory environment support
Ongoing collaborative communication
Staff professional learning session per term
Priority support during allocated school therapy days

Important Information

Individual occupational therapy sessions are billed separately to families through NDIS or private funding arrangements.

School partnership fees contribute toward collaborative consultation, teacher support, classroom recommendations and embedded school-based occupational therapy support throughout the term.

Willow Tree Occupational Therapy currently accepts:
• NDIS self-managed participants
• NDIS plan-managed participants
• Private clients

willowtreeoccupationaltherapy@outlook.com

0475680139

Willow Tree

School-Based