At Apricus Health, we recognise that every child is unique, with their own strengths, challenges, and ways of learning.
Apricus Health provides paediatric therapy services in the areas of hand therapy, burns management, handwriting, neurological rehabilitation, and upper limb rehabilitation.
We work closely with families, schools, healthcare providers, and other services to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.
For children requiring broader paediatric occupational therapy support, we are pleased to work alongside Coastal Kids Allied Health and can assist families with referral pathways where appropriate.
How Apricus Health Can Support Your Child
We can support children and young people with:
Hand and upper limb injuries and conditions – Assessment and rehabilitation following fractures, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, sporting injuries, and other conditions affecting hand and arm function.
Congenital hand and upper limb differences – Assessment, therapy, splinting, and support for children with congenital differences affecting hand and upper limb function, with a focus on participation, independence, and achieving individual goals.
Splinting and casting – Custom splinting, serial casting, and upper limb positioning programs to support function, recovery, and participation.
Burns management and scar therapy – Ongoing rehabilitation to support healing, scar management, range of motion, and participation in everyday activities following a burn injury.
Handwriting difficulties – Assessment and intervention for children experiencing challenges with handwriting legibility, speed, endurance, pencil grasp, and written output.
Neurological rehabilitation – Occupational therapy for children and young people with neurological conditions impacting upper limb function, participation, and independence.
Functional independence –Assessment and support to understand a child's strengths, challenges, support needs, and participation across home, school, and community environments. This may include Functional Capacity Assessments and recommendations to support funding, equipment, therapy, and participation goals where appropriate.
Getting Started
We’re here to support your family. You can contact us directly to discuss how we can help. Please use the web enquiry form at the bottom of this page, email hello@apricushealth.com.au, or call us on (07) 4755 2337.
Funding Options
We understand that navigating funding options can be confusing. Our team can help you determine the most appropriate funding pathway for your child.
Private Clients – Many families access our services privately, with or without private health insurance. In some circumstances, therapy services may be partially covered by Medicare with a GP referral.
Private Health Insurance – Depending on your level of cover, you may be eligible for a rebate for services and splints/aids. Please check with your health fund for details.
NDIS Participants – We can provide services under self-managed and plan-managed NDIS funding where the requested supports align with our areas of practice.
ADF Family Health Program – If your child is a recognised dependant of an ADF member, this program may assist with the cost of eligible allied health services.