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Adelaide's newest paediatric allied health service
Expert occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and exercise physiology for children with disabilities and developmental needs. Real capacity. Genuine care. A partner you can count on from toddlerhood to adulthood.
Whether you're a parent desperately searching for a paediatric Occupational Therapist with actual appointments, or a support coordinator with regional clients who've hit yet another waitlist, we built Little Fuzzies because we've been there too.
Finding quality Occupational Therapy for kids in Adelaide shouldn't feel impossible. So we're creating something different: a service with capacity, compassion, and genuine availability.
Experience across the spectrum
Our team has extensive experience supporting children with a diverse range of conditions
Our specialist therapy team supports children to learn, play, and thrive:
Occupational Therapy
Supporting children to master daily activities, develop fine motor skills, process sensory information, build self-care independence, and succeed at school. From learning to hold a pencil to managing buttons, from tolerating new textures to sitting still in class, we help kids participate in life. Play-based, child-led, evidence-backed.
Building strength, coordination, balance, and mobility. Supporting gross motor development, postural control, gait training, equipment prescription, and pain management. From learning to sit independently to mastering the monkey bars, we help kids move with confidence.
Structured exercise programmes designed for children with disabilities and chronic conditions. Improving fitness, endurance, strength, and functional capacity. Exercise as medicine, tailored to each child's abilities and goals, delivered through play and fun.
Our Glen Osmond clinic features a warm water pool for therapeutic aquatic activities. Water therapy that reduces pain, increases range of movement, and builds strength in a supportive, low-impact environment. Perfect for children who find land-based therapy challenging. Plus, kids absolutely love it.
Starting with cuddles. Evolving with competence. Supporting your family for life.
3clinics across Adelaide and the north
4therapies under one roof
24hrreferral response, guaranteed
0"we'll call you when something opens up"
What makes us different
Occupational therapy-led expertise
Occupational Therapy is our foundation and speciality. We're building a team of experienced paediatric Occupational Therapists who understand sensory processing, developmental milestones, and what it takes for kids to thrive at home and school.
We actually have capacity
We're building our team with availability in mind. No 12-month waitlists. No "we'll call you when something opens up." Real appointments for real kids who need help now.
Regional reach, specialist care
Gawler families deserve the same access as metro Adelaide. We're bringing quality paediatric physical therapy to you, no three-hour round trips required.
A pathway that grows with them
Little Fuzzies isn't just early intervention. As your child grows, they transition seamlessly to our adult services at Fuzzys Allied Health. Same trusted providers, evolving support. From toddlerhood to adulthood, we're in it for the journey.
We communicate (properly)
Regular updates. Transparent reporting. Calls returned. Emails answered. Carers included. Support coordinators kept in the loop. Imagine that.
Complex cases welcome
Multiple diagnoses? Sensory processing challenges? High support needs? We've got the experience, patience, and genuine desire to support every child, not just the "easy" ones.
Families and coordinators say it best
Example quotes for layout. Real ones to come.
"We'd been on waitlists for most of a year. Here we had a first appointment within weeks, and our son actually looks forward to going."
Parent nameParent, Gawler
"I always know what they worked on and why. The updates after each session make a huge difference at home."
Parent nameParent, Glen Osmond
"Referrals are acknowledged the next day and the reports are ones I can actually use at plan review."
Coordinator nameSupport coordinator
Your reliable regional partner
We know what you need from a provider: responsive communication, actual capacity, and outcomes you can trust.
Genuine availabilityWe're building our team with capacity in mind. We'll tell you honestly if we can take a referral, and when we can, we move quickly.
Regional coverageGlen Osmond and Gawler locations. Occupational therapy, physio, and exercise physiology at both clinics. Water therapy available at Glen Osmond.
24-hour response guaranteeReferrals acknowledged. Questions answered. No chasing. Your time is valuable, and we respect that.
Complex case experienceHigh support needs? Multiple diagnoses? We won't ghost you when it gets tricky. We've got the skills and the patience.
Compliant, useful reportingProgress notes you can actually use. NDIS-compliant documentation. Reports that show real outcomes, not just box-ticking.
We make you look goodBecause when kids develop new skills, families feel supported, and funding is used well, everyone wins.
You're not just choosing a therapist. You're choosing a partner
We know you're exhausted: decision fatigue, appointment juggling, constant advocating. Worrying if you're doing enough.
You're part of the teamWe don't just talk to your child. We listen to you. You know them best, and we value your expertise in every decision.
Celebrating winsEvery milestone (buttoning a shirt, sitting through dinner, writing their name) we share the joy. You deserve to hear the good news too.
Updates, not silenceRegular progress reports via your preferred method (call, text, email). You'll never wonder what's happening in sessions.
Flexibility when life gets messySick days happen. Meltdowns happen. Medical appointments clash. We get it, and we work with you, not against you.
Transparent goalsWe set goals with you, not for you. You'll understand exactly what we're working on and why it matters to your family.
Dignity and respect, alwaysYour child will be treated with warmth, patience, and genuine care. Every single session. No exceptions.
We're building our team with availability in mind. No 12-month waitlists, and no "we'll call you when something opens up." Join the waitlist and you'll be first in line when we open our doors.
Which therapies do you offer, and where?
Occupational therapy, physiotherapy and exercise physiology at our Glen Osmond and Gawler clinics. Hydrotherapy is available in the warm water pool at Glen Osmond.
Is it covered by the NDIS?
Our therapies typically fall under Improved Daily Living and Capacity Building. We work with plan-managed and self-managed funding, and we'll help you understand your plan and make the most of it.
What if we're not NDIS-funded?
Private pay options are available. Let's talk about what works for your family.
How will I know how my child is going?
You'll get regular progress reports by call, text or email, whichever you prefer. We set goals with you, not for you, so you'll always know what we're working on and why.
What happens when my child gets older?
Little Fuzzies is part of the Fuzzys Allied Health family. As your child grows they move across to our adult services with familiar faces and the same care philosophy.
I'm a support coordinator. How do I refer?
Use the referral form and we'll acknowledge it within 24 hours. We'll tell you honestly whether we can take the referral, and when we can, we move quickly.
Where you'll find us
Glen Osmond
Suite 22/548 Portrush Rd, Glen Osmond SA 5064
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Gawler
Shop 8/49-51 Cheek Ave, Gawler East SA 5118
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Hamley Bridge
Hamley Bridge Mem Hospital, 19 Albert St, Hamley Bridge SA 5401
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