Occupational Therapy

Provides assessment and treatment for children with physical or developmental dysfunction which interferes with their ability to engage in their daily activities of play, school and self care. Service may include developmental assessment, individual or group therapy, home/school visits, home therapy programs, provision of equipment, and home and school modifications.

Due to long waiting lists, community occupational therapy departments do not provide services for children who are eligible for other public services such as DADHC.

Cessnock

Location:	Hospital, View St
Phone:	4991 0446
Fax:	4991 0531
Hours:	8am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Kurri Kurri

Location:	Hospital, Lang St
Phone:	4936 3218
Fax:	4936 3239
Hours:	8am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Maitland

Location:	Hospital, High St
Phone:	4939 2235
Fax:	4939 2514
Hours:	8am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Muswellbrook

Location:	Community Health, Brentwood St
Phone:	6542 2050
Fax:	6542 2005
Hours:	8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday

New Lambton Heights

Location:	John Hunter Children's Hospital, Lookout Rd
Phone:	4921 3700
Fax:	4921 3599
Hours:	8am-4pm, Monday to Friday
Referral needed:	Yes - a referral from a Hunter New England Health professional is required for children with physical disabilities. Children with other difficulties (eg: coordination) must be referred by their school counsellor

Wallsend

Location:	Child & Family Health, Longworth Ave
Phone:	4924 6400

Waratah

Location:	Hunter Orthopaedic School, Harriet St
Phone:	4985 3122