Treehouse Paediatrics

What Treehouse Paediatrics does

Treehouse Paediatrics is a privately held, family-centred allied health practice based in East Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, delivering neurodiversity-affirming paediatric services to children aged 0–16 across the Bendigo region and surrounds. The practice provides a multi-disciplinary service portfolio spanning physiotherapy (including baby physio and aquatic therapy), occupational therapy, speech pathology, art therapy, exercise physiology, podiatry, allied health assistants, casting, and group programs, delivered in-home, in-clinic (78 Beischer St, East Bendigo), and in community settings such as parks, pools, childcare, and kindergartens. It also runs an extensive assessment suite including Speech and Language (CELF-5/CELF-P3), Diagnostic Speech and Language, BOT-2, Bayley-4, Functional Capacity Assessment, Handwriting, Sensory Profile, Feeding, Literacy, Hammersmith Infant Neurological, and ADOS assessments, plus a Neurodiversity Affirming Practice professional development workshop program and a downloadable Neurodiversity Affirming Language Handbook. The practice is autistic-led, with Director Ashlee Lance (2023 Anne McCoy Award and RWAV Rural Allied Health Professional of the Year) setting the clinical and cultural direction.\n\nThe business monetises through three primary revenue streams: (1) private fee-for-service at $213/hour for direct clinical sessions, (2) NDIS-billed services priced per the NDIS price guide (below the private rate), and (3) bundled assessment packages priced from $958.50 (Sensory Profile) to $3,195 (Functional Capacity Assessment), plus Medicare rebates via GP Management Plans and paediatrician Item 135 plans, and private health insurance. A secondary revenue stream is B2B/B2Professional training through paid neurodiversity affirming practice workshops sold to clinicians, schools, kinders, and businesses. The go-to-market is sales-led and referral-based, supported by organic digital channels (website, Facebook, Instagram) and a public waiting list, with no disclosed paid acquisition.\n\nStrategically, the firm is deepening its neurodiversity-affirming brand IP (handbook, workshops), extending its ecosystem through a partnership with Freedom Solutions Australia for adaptive mobility trials, and leveraging regional clinical reputation (Bendigo Business Excellence Awards 2022) and individual clinical awards. Headcount is small (1–10 firmographic band, with ~15 named clinicians and support staff visible publicly), the business is geographically concentrated in Central Victoria, and there is no disclosed external capital, parent company, or institutional ownership. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Treehouse Paediatrics

Legal name

Treehouse Paediatrics

Website

https://treehousepaediatrics.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Treehouse Paediatrics is a privately held, autistic-led allied health practice in Bendigo, Victoria delivering neurodiversity-affirming physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, art therapy, exercise physiology, and podiatry services to children aged 0–16 across the Bendigo region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paediatric Allied Health Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Child and Youth Services (624110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Home Health & Pediatric Private Duty Nursing (HLAFAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Paediatric allied health
• Paediatric physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy children
• Speech pathology services
• Neurodiversity affirming care

Headquarters

HQ city

Kennington, Victoria

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Fee-for-Service: Hourly rate of $213 per hour for allied health services. Appointments include face-to-face time plus dedicated clinician time for planning, documentation and communication. NDIS participants are priced according to NDIS price guide (lower than private rate) and include necessary non-face-to-face time.
2. Assessment Services: Comprehensive assessments including Speech & Language Assessment ($1,278), Diagnostic Speech & Language Assessment ($1,704), BOT-2 Assessment (~$1,065), Bayley-4 Assessment ($1,533.60), Functional Capacity Assessment ($3,195), Handwriting Assessment ($1,917), and Sensory Profile Assessment ($958.50).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Treehouse Paediatrics is a family-centred, Autistic-led paediatric allied health practice delivering neurodiversity-affirming physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, art therapy, exercise physiology, podiatry, allied health assistance, casting, group therapy, and standardised developmental/diagnostic assessments for children aged 0–16 in Bendigo and Central Victoria. Services are delivered in-home, in-clinic at East Bendigo, or in community settings (parks, pools, childcare, kinders), with funding accepted via NDIS, Medicare rebates, and private health insurance.

Product overview

Treehouse Paediatrics is a family-centred Allied Health service for children aged 0-16 in Bendigo and surrounds, Victoria, offering a comprehensive suite of therapeutic services and assessments. The organisation is autistic-led with a neurodiversity-affirming approach across all service delivery. Core therapeutic services include Physiotherapy (including Baby Physio and Aquatic Therapy), Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Art Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Podiatry, Allied Health Assistants, Casting, and Groups. The organisation also offers an extensive assessment portfolio including Speech and Language Assessment (CELF-5/CELF-P3), Diagnostic Speech & Language Assessment, BOT-2, Bayley-4, Functional Capacity Assessment, Handwriting Assessment, Sensory Profile Assessment, Feeding Assessment, Literacy Assessment, Hammersmith Infant Neurological Assessment, and ADOS. Additional offerings include the Freedom Wheels Program (partnership with Freedom Solutions Australia for adaptive bikes/trikes), Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Workshops for professionals, and a downloadable Neurodiversity Affirming Language Handbook.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paediatric Physiotherapy Paediatric physiotherapy supporting children's physical development, movement, and motor skills using neurodiversity-affirming approaches; delivered in-home, in-clinic, or in community settings for children 0-16 in Bendigo and surrounds.
• Paediatric Occupational Therapy Paediatric occupational therapy supporting children to develop skills for daily living, sensory processing, and participation across environments using neurodiversity-affirming practice.
• Paediatric Speech Pathology Paediatric speech pathology supporting children's communication, speech sound development, and language skills using neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
• Art Therapy Masters-qualified art therapy using person-centred, child-led approaches and neuroscience-informed creative practices for self-expression, regulation, and development.
• Paediatric Exercise Physiology Paediatric exercise physiology helping children achieve physical goals and become stronger, healthier, and more confident through play-based and/or structured exercise.
• Paediatric Podiatry Specialised paediatric podiatry for children's lower leg and foot management, providing local treatment options that would typically require families to travel to metropolitan centres.
• Baby Physio Physiotherapy specifically designed for infants and toddlers supporting gross motor skill development using gentle, evidence-based and play-based approaches.
• Aquatic Therapy Therapy services conducted in swimming pools to support children's physical development and skill practice in aquatic environments.
• Allied Health Assistants Support services delivered by allied health assistants under clinician supervision to help children engage in fun, therapeutic activities.
• Casting Casting services for children requiring orthopaedic support or post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Group Therapy Group therapy sessions providing opportunities for children to develop skills in collaborative settings.
• Speech and Language Assessment (CELF-5 / CELF-P3) Comprehensive speech and language assessment using CELF-5 or CELF-P3, including assessment session, scoring, interpretation, and report writing (up to 6 hours; $1,278).
• Diagnostic Speech and Language Assessment Comprehensive diagnostic assessment for speech and language diagnosis, including background information session, assessment session, observations, scoring, and interpretation (up to 8 hours; $1,704).
• BOT-2 Assessment Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency for children ages 4-12 assessing gross and fine motor proficiency (approximately 5 hours; ~$1,065).
• Bayley-4 Assessment Developmental assessment for children ages 0-3.7 years, assessable by OT, Speech, or Psychology (approximately 7.2 hours; $1,533.60).
• Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) Comprehensive assessment of a child's daily functioning, support needs, and participation across environments including parent/carer consultations, school/kinder input, observations, standardised assessments, and comprehensive report (from 15 hours; $3,195).
• Handwriting Assessment Comprehensive handwriting assessment including parent consultation, assessment sessions, scoring, report writing, feedback, and optional follow-up (up to 9 hours; $1,917).
• Sensory Profile Assessment Neuro-affirming assessment to understand a child's sensory preferences and support needs (up to 4.5 hours; $958.50).
• Feeding Assessment Assessment of children's feeding skills and needs.
• Literacy Assessment Assessment of children's literacy development and needs.
• Hammersmith Infant Neurological Assessment Neurological assessment for infants to evaluate motor development and neurological status.
• ADOS Assessment Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule assessment for autism diagnosis.
• Freedom Wheels Program Partnership with Freedom Solutions Australia providing adaptive bike, trike, and frame runner trials in Central Victoria for children and adults with disability.
• Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Workshops Professional development workshops for clinicians, schools, kinders, and businesses covering neurodiversity affirming language, goal setting, report writing, social communication support, behaviour support, autistic communication styles, mental health support, and creating affirming environments; all workshops are autistic co-developed and co-facilitated.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Freedom Solutions AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTreehouse Paediatrics partners with Freedom Solutions Australia to provide adaptive bike, trike and frame runner trials in Central Victoria. Freedom Solutions offers customised mobility aids designed to help children and adults with disability experience the joy of riding safely, comfortably, and independently. Trials are available for the Greater Bendigo region at times that suit families and therapists.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National 360: Australian NDIS allied health provider offering OT, speech, physio and behaviour support with a multi-site model across QLD, NSW, VIC and SA. Comparable on NDIS funding mix, multidisciplinary paediatric services, and regional coverage strategy.
• Better Rehab: NDIS-registered allied health provider with a significant paediatric caseload offering OT, speech, physio and behaviour support across Australia. Comparable on NDIS funding model, multidisciplinary paediatric delivery, and multi-site growth strategy.
• Therapy Pro: Australian NDIS-registered paediatric allied health provider delivering multidisciplinary therapy (OT, speech, physio, psychology) across multiple states. Closest direct comparable to Treehouse on service mix, funding channels, and paediatric/neurodiversity focus.
• Lizard Centre: Melbourne-based paediatric allied health practice offering multidisciplinary therapy with a strong neurodiversity-affirming and evidence-based focus. Directly comparable on paediatric specialty, NDIS funding, and Victorian geographic footprint.
• Everyday Independence: NDIS-funded paediatric and adult allied health provider operating across eastern Australia with a key worker model and therapy-based intervention. Comparable on NDIS funding reliance, multidisciplinary allied health delivery, and Australian geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Yooralla: Long-established Victorian disability and paediatric allied health provider offering therapy, early intervention, and support coordination across metro and regional VIC. Comparable on Victorian paediatric disability/early intervention delivery, but at significantly larger scale and scope.
• Plena Healthcare: Large Australian allied health provider spanning paediatrics, aged care, and disability with hundreds of clinicians nationally. Overlaps on paediatric allied health delivery and NDIS funding but operates at much broader scale and across multiple segments.
• Life Without Barriers: National disability, aged care, and child and family services provider with allied health offerings including paediatric therapy. Comparable on NDIS-funded paediatric allied health and Australian geographic footprint, but operates across many service lines beyond therapy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/treehousepaediatrics
• Instagraminstagram.com/treehousepaediatrics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/treehousepaediatrics

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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