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"Occupational Therapy in Broome"

About: Allied Health

(as a parent/guardian),

We have recently had a really positive experience getting some OT support for our three year old daughter in Broome. I was able to do a parent referral to Allied Health services to join the waitlist for an OT appointment. While I was waiting for an appointment, I was booked in to the advice clinic to spend an hour with an OT, Jayden. Jayden was amazing - so helpful even in that one session with helping to identify our daughter's specific needs and suggest strategies to help. He followed up with an email summarising our session and including lots of helpful resources. Jayden ran a parent workshop to discuss sensory needs for children, which was very helpful for my husband to attend and understand more about what we could do to help our daughter. We then had another appointment with Jayden to check in on our progress and guide us moving forward. 

Jayden has been incredible to work with - he is extremely knowledgeable and so supportive, it's obvious to me that he really wants the best for the child and their family. Our daughter loved going to her OT sessions, Jayden has such a great manner with children. As she said as we left her last session, "thank you for the fun!"

I was so impressed at how easily and quickly I was able to access these services as a parent in Broome. It was only a few weeks to wait for an appointment and it was so helpful to book in to the advice clinic and get some support in the meantime. 

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Response from Chris Hart, Acting Population Health Director, Population Health, WACHS Kimberley 3 days ago
Chris Hart
Acting Population Health Director, Population Health,
WACHS Kimberley
Submitted on 26/08/2025 at 3:49 PM
Published on Care Opinion Australia at 4:22 PM


Dear Karrathalocal,

Thank you for sharing your experience with our Child Development Service (Occupational Therapy) in Broome. It brings me great joy to hear how supported you and your daughter have felt throughout your journey with us.

We’re especially pleased to hear that our early access strategies - such as the Advice Clinic and Parent Workshops - have made a meaningful difference while families are waiting for ongoing appointments. These initiatives were designed to ensure timely support and empower parents with practical tools, and it’s wonderful to see them working as intended.

Jayden’s dedication and compassionate approach truly reflect the values we strive for in Allied Health. I’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him - he’ll be pleased to know the impact he’s had on your family.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps us continue to improve our services to meet the needs of our community. Thank you again for taking the time to share your story, and we wish your daughter all the best on her journey.

Kind regards,

Chris Hart

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