Occupational Therapy for Children Group

What Occupational Therapy for Children Group does

Occupational Therapy for Children Group (OTFC) is an Australian paediatric occupational therapy practice operating 8 purpose-built clinics across South Australia, Victoria, and Queensland. Founded in 2004 by Dino and Michelle Mennillo from a small cottage in the Adelaide CBD, OTFC has grown over 20+ years to serve 11,209+ young people aged 0-18 with developmental delays, sensory processing difficulties, learning challenges, behavioural concerns, and neurodevelopmental conditions including ASD and ADHD. The company operates sub-brands OTFC+ (adolescents and young adults) and CampEVOLVE (therapeutic camps), and accepts NDIS funding (Capacity Building - CB Daily Activity), private health insurance rebates, and self-pay.

OTFC's clinical approach is grounded in the Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) framework and its proprietary SENSES Model, which integrates sensory integration, functional skills, and mental health supports. Service delivery is built around purpose-built sensory gyms equipped with rock climbing walls, foam pits, rope swings, and flying foxes, alongside 1:1 therapy rooms and dedicated assessment rooms. The product portfolio spans core clinical services (Meet & Greet consultations, assessments, 1:1 therapy, group therapy, in-community therapy, teletherapy), support offerings (NDIS navigation, parent education), and specialty lines (CampEVOLVE, Sensory Room Design consultation, Professional Development for allied health professionals).

OTFC's go-to-market is sales-led with a freemium entry point (free Meet & Greet consultations), complemented by referrals from paediatricians (notably via a co-location with Moorabbin Paediatrics), educators, and allied health professionals. Marketing is driven through digital channels including the company website with online booking via PracSuite, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook, plus content marketing through educational blog articles and resources. Revenue is generated predominantly through recurring NDIS-funded clinical sessions, supplemented by professional development services and sensory room design consultation. The business is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Occupational Therapy for Children Group

Legal name

Occupational Therapy for Children Pty Ltd

Website

https://otfcgroup.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Occupational Therapy for Children Group is an Australian paediatric occupational therapy practice operating 8 purpose-built sensory gym clinics across South Australia, Victoria, and Queensland, serving children aged 0-18 with developmental, sensory, and behavioural needs through NDIS-funded clinical therapy, assessments, and sub-brands OTFC+ and CampEVOLVE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric/School-Based Occupational Therapy (OT) (EDAKAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Intervention OT (Birth–3) / Preschool OT (EDAKAFAJ), OT Evaluations, Assessments & IEP/504 Planning Support (EDAKAFAM), Tele-Occupational Therapy (Telehealth OT) (EDAKAFAL), Outpatient Occupational Therapy (OT) Clinics (HLADAJAE), Autism Sensory & Occupational Support (School-Based) (EDAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Pediatric occupational therapy
• Sensory integration therapy
• Child developmental services
• NDIS therapy providers
• Sensory room design

Headquarters

HQ city

Unley

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Clinical Occupational Therapy Services: Fee-for-service occupational therapy sessions including 1:1 therapy, group therapy, school-based therapy, and teletherapy. Revenue is generated through NDIS funding (Capacity Building - CB Daily Activity), private health insurance rebates, and self-funded payments.
2. Assessments: Comprehensive assessment services including initial assessments (standardised or observational), Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs), sensory processing assessments, handwriting assessments, school-based assessments, and review assessments.
3. Professional Development Services: Supervision for occupational therapists, professional development training, workshops for educators and allied health professionals, screening programs for schools, and business mentoring.
4. Sensory Room Design: Consultation services for designing scientifically informed sensory rooms for homes and schools.
5. CampEVOLVE Programs: Therapeutic overnight and day camp programs featuring activities like flying foxes, laser skirmish, canoeing, arts and crafts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Occupational Therapy for Children Group (OTFC) delivers pediatric occupational therapy services for young people aged 0–18 years across 8 clinic locations in Australia. Core services include 1:1 therapy, comprehensive assessments, group therapy, in-community (home/school) therapy, teletherapy, and the proprietary CampEVOLVE therapeutic camp program. All clinical work is grounded in Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) therapy and OTFC's proprietary SENSES Model, delivered through purpose-built sensory gyms.

Product overview

OTFC Group is a multi-location occupational therapy practice for children aged 0-18 years, offering a unified set of services delivered across 8 clinics in South Australia, Victoria, and Queensland. Their service portfolio centres on core therapy offerings (Assessments, 1:1 Therapy, Groups, In-Community Therapy, CampEVOLVE) complemented by support services (NDIS Support, Parent Consults & Education) and specialty offerings (Sensory Room Design, Professional Development). All services are grounded in Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) therapy and the proprietary SENSES Model, with an overarching approach of 'play-based therapy' that makes therapy feel like fun. The entry point for new families is the free Meet & Greet Consultation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CampEVOLVE: An inclusive, action-packed camp where young people can build skills and create lasting friendships while engaging in activities like flying foxes, canoeing, laser skirmish, and arts and crafts.
• OTFC+

Products and services

• Meet & Greet Consultations A free introductory consultation for new families to explore whether occupational therapy is the right fit for their young person, including a facility tour and initial discussion with a therapist.
• Assessments A comprehensive assessment process involving an intake session and one to two clinic sessions using standardised assessment tools and clinical observations to identify challenges and inform tailored therapy plans.
• Therapy Individualised therapy sessions including 1:1 therapy in purpose-built clinics, group therapy, school-based therapy, or teletherapy for remote and rural support, delivered through play-based approaches grounded in ASI and the SENSES Model.
• CampEVOLVE An intensive, therapeutically informed overnight and day camp experience featuring activities like flying foxes, laser skirmish, bonfires, arts, crafts, and disco parties, helping young people improve skills while interacting with peers.
• Groups Group therapy sessions focused on developing social, communication, and life skills through activities such as dance, basketball, and cooking, run by experienced occupational therapists.
• In-Community Therapy Therapy delivered at home or in school settings to complement clinic-based therapy, enabling continuity of care and practical strategies in real-life environments.
• Parent Consults & Education Online masterclasses, webinars, and in-person information events designed to empower parents and caregivers to better support their young person's development.
• Sensory Room Design Expert consultation on sensory room design for residential and commercial spaces, creating tailored environments to support the sensory needs of young people, led by Dino Mennillo.
• NDIS Support Assistance and resources to help families navigate the NDIS, including help accessing NDIS, documentation such as carer allowance forms, assistive technology requests, and tailored reports.
• Professional Development Tailored training and workshops for educators and allied health professionals including supervision, professional development, training workshops, school screening programs, OTFC-U learning modules, and business mentoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,209 young lives changed

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Moorabbin PaediatricscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaediatrician Martin Tuszynski from Moorabbin Paediatrics consults from the OTFC Moorabbin location, ensuring comprehensive care for clients. This co-location partnership provides families with integrated access to both occupational therapy and paediatric services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Everyday Independence: Australian NDIS-registered allied health provider delivering occupational therapy, speech pathology, and behaviour support across multiple states. Closely comparable multi-site paediatric-focused NDIS model with therapist-led delivery.
• Better Rehab: Australian allied health practice offering occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech pathology under NDIS funding. Comparable multi-state clinic footprint and NDIS-aligned paediatric therapy model.
• Leapfrog Occupational Therapy: Australian paediatric occupational therapy practice offering clinic-based and mobile OT services to NDIS participants. Direct comparable on paediatric sensory and developmental OT under NDIS funding.
• Therapy Focus: Western Australia-based NDIS provider offering paediatric occupational therapy, speech pathology, and physiotherapy. Direct comparable on multi-disciplinary paediatric allied health under NDIS funding.
• Life Skills Occupational Therapy: Australian paediatric occupational therapy practice serving children with developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, and learning difficulties. Direct comparable on sensory-integration-based paediatric OT delivery.
• Connect Allied Health: Australian allied health provider offering paediatric and adult occupational therapy, speech pathology, and psychology. Comparable multi-disciplinary paediatric OT delivery across NDIS and private clients.

Broad incumbents

• Northcott: Australian NDIS-registered disability services provider offering paediatric therapy, accommodation, and respite. Comparable on paediatric OT services within an NDIS framework, but broader service portfolio.
• Cerebral Palsy Alliance: Large Australian disability services non-profit operating therapy clinics, accommodation, and research. Overlapping paediatric OT and allied health delivery but at much greater scale and breadth.
• Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia): National autism-specific service provider operating schools, therapy clinics, and assessments. Comparable on paediatric therapy for ASD and sensory needs, but as a broader autism-specialist incumbent.

Regional players

• Novita Children's Services: South Australia-based disability and paediatric allied health provider offering OT, physio, and speech. Direct comparable on paediatric OT delivery; regionally focused in SA where OTFC is headquartered.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OccupationalTherapyForChildren
• Facebookfacebook.com/otfcgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/occupational-therapy-for-children-pty-ltd-otfc
• Instagraminstagram.com/otfcgroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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