Paediatric Occupational Therapy in Mandarin and Cantonese — Melbourne Eastern Suburbs
普通話 • 廣東話 • English
Supporting children and families in the language they're most comfortable in.
Mandarin & Cantonese Paediatric OT
At Hope Kids OT, we believe every child deserves support delivered in the language their family calls home. Our multilingual team includes eleven occupational therapists who speak Mandarin (普通話), Cantonese (廣東話) or both — serving families across our Melbourne clinic locations with the same award-winning standard of care for every child we see.
Whether your child is navigating an autism diagnosis, managing sensory differences, developing motor skills, or building confidence in daily life, our experienced clinicians can work with your whole family — without a language barrier.
Why Language Matters In Children's Therapy
When children receive therapy in their home language, and when parents can discuss their child's goals, progress and strategies without needing to translate everything — outcomes improve. Our Chinese-speaking clinicians don't just communicate in Mandarin and Cantonese. They understand the cultural context that shapes how families experience disability, development and the therapy process. That means better goal-setting, stronger family involvement and more meaningful progress.
This matters especially for:
- Families who are more comfortable expressing concerns in Mandarin or Cantonese
- Children who are bilingual or primarily speak Chinese at home
- Parents who want to carry therapy strategies into daily life at home — and need to understand them clearly to do so
- Newly arrived families navigating Australia's NDIS and allied health systems for the first time
Meet Our Mandarin And Cantonese Speaking Occupational Therapists
Our multilingual team includes eleven occupational therapists who speak Mandarin, Cantonese or both, serving families across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Jane Chan
OT Team Leader Languages: English, Cantonese (廣東話), Mandarin (普通話)
Cherry Tang
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Languages: English, Cantonese (廣東話), Mandarin (普通話)
Joanna Iong
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Languages: English, Cantonese (廣東話), Mandarin (普通話)
Bebe Liang
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Languages: English, Cantonese (廣東話), Mandarin (普通話)
Aiggie Yu
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Languages: English, Cantonese (廣東話), Mandarin (普通話)
Fiona Leung
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Languages: English, Cantonese (廣東話), Mandarin (普通話)
Catherine Luah
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Languages: English, Mandarin (普通話), Cantonese (廣東話)
Gladys Wong
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Languages: English, Cantonese (廣東話), Mandarin (some)
Jin Xin Lee
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Languages: English, Mandarin (普通話), Malay
Vienna Chu
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Languages: English, Cantonese (廣東話), Mandarin (普通話)
Grace Lam
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Languages: English, Mandarin (普通話), Cantonese (廣東話)
What Our Chinese-speaking OTs Help Children With
Our bilingual clinicians support children aged 0–17 with a wide range of developmental and functional challenges, including:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD / 自閉症) Structured, individualised support for communication, sensory processing, social skills and daily routines.
ADHD (注意力不足過動症) Strategies for self-regulation, attention, organisation and managing big emotions in everyday settings.
Sensory Processing Differences Helping children understand and respond to sensory input in ways that support participation at home, school and in the community.
Fine and Gross Motor Delays Handwriting, coordination, balance, self-care skills and play development.
School Readiness and Learning Support Supporting children to build the foundational skills they need to participate and thrive at school.
Global Developmental Delay Comprehensive, evidence-based assessment and intervention across all areas of development.
Dyspraxia and Dyslexia Targeted programs addressing motor planning, coordination and learning-related challenges.
We also support children without a formal diagnosis who need a little extra help building confidence and independence in daily life.
How To Fund Your Child's OT With Hope Kids OT
We accept the following funding options:
NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) We are a registered NDIS provider. We work with self-managed, plan-managed and agency-managed participants. NDIS can fund paediatric OT under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living.
NDIS Early Childhood (EC Approach) Children under 9 who have a developmental concern or early signs of a disability may be eligible for NDIS Early Childhood supports — without needing a formal diagnosis.
Medicare GPCCMP (GP Chronic Condition Management Plan) Previously known as an EPC plan. Your GP can refer your child for a limited number of allied health sessions with a Medicare rebate applied.
Private Health Insurance Many health funds cover occupational therapy. Check with your provider to confirm your level of cover.
Private (Self-Funded) Families are welcome to self-fund sessions without a referral or funding plan. No referral is required to book at Hope Kids OT.
Where To Find Us
Our Mandarin and Cantonese speaking clinicians are available across our Melbourne clinic locations:
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Ready To Get Started?
Book an appointment with one of our Mandarin or Cantonese speaking occupational therapists today. Contact us to tell us about your child and we will match you with the right clinician. No referral needed.
We are open Monday to Friday and offer flexible appointment times across our four Melbourne clinic locations.