Neighbourhood Care provides specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapy services for children referred through the Ronald McDonald Learning Program (RMLP).
We support school-age children aged 4 to 18 years who may be experiencing learning, developmental or physical challenges.
We’ve partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities, to provide educational support for K–12 students with serious illnesses or injuries, addressing learning gaps caused by hospitalisation. Through this partnership, we ensure that you have access to a seamless, personalised allied health services tailored to your unique needs.
Our qualified allied health professionals are trained to deliver personalised support with respect to your autonomy and preferences.
Our goal is to empower you to maintain your independence. Our occupational therapists work with you to improve and maintain independence.
We strive to maintain clear, timely communication with referrers and insurers on progress and outcomes so you can focus on recovery.
Who We Support
We support school-age children aged 4 to 18 years who may be experiencing learning, developmental or physical challenges. Referrals are accepted for children with any diagnosis or those who are yet to receive a formal diagnosis.
Common diagnoses include:
- Developmental Delay and Learning Difficulties
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Epilepsy
- Post-Oncology Rehabilitation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Cerebral Palsy
- Post-operative Rehabilitation
Our Occupational Therapy Services
Our paediatric occupational therapists focus on helping children build confidence, independence, and participation in school and daily life.
Services include:
- Comprehensive Assessment & Personalised Goal Setting Collaborative planning to identify strengths, challenges and meaningful therapy goals.
- Liaison with Schools Working closely with teachers and school teams to support each child’s functional, educational and social participation.
Direct Intervention
Cognitive Skills: Attention, working memory and organisation strategies.
Play-Based Therapy: Supporting skill development through purposeful play.
Emotional and Sensory Regulation: Strategies to manage emotions, focus and behaviour.
Parent and Caregiver Coaching: Empowering families with practical tools for daily routines.
Reporting and Documentation:
Progress updates and final reports tailored for families, schools and the RMLP.
Liaison with Other Services
: Coordination with NDIS providers and other allied health professionals to ensure consistent, holistic care.
What is the Ronald McDonald Learning Program (RMLP)?
The Ronald McDonald Learning Program (RMLP) is an evidence-based early childhood intervention designed to support children with developmental delay or disability.
RMLP focuses on building early learning, communication, social, emotional and functional skills through structured, play-based activities. The programme is family-centred and aims to empower parents and carers with practical strategies they can use in everyday life.
How is Neighbourhood Care working with RMLP?
Neighbourhood Care delivers RMLP through our small, consistent, and self-managed teams, in line with the Buurtzorg model of care.
Our trained practitioners work closely with children and their families to deliver RMLP sessions in familiar environments (such as the home or community). We tailor strategies to the child’s individual needs and strengths while supporting parents and carers to confidently continue learning activities between sessions. Our allied health therapists also collaborate with other professionals involved in the child’s care when needed.
How can I access RMLP services?
RMLP services through Neighbourhood Care can be accessed by:
- Contacting us directly to discuss your child’s needs
- Using NDIS funding, where RMLP aligns with your child’s plan and goals
Being referred by a health professional, early childhood service, or support coordinator
We offer a no-obligation conversation to help you understand whether RMLP is suitable and how it can be integrated into your child’s support plan.
