Seb Della Maddalena 3/10/26 Seb Della Maddalena 3/10/26

One Child's Play, Another's Trauma: Our Session at the Network Teach Early Childhood Conference 2026

Today our co-director Seb Della Maddalena (Haven OT and Play Matters Collective) presented with Dr Ruyi Tong (RT Speech and Hearing) at the Early Childhood Conference 2026, Future Ready Begins with Play, hosted by Network Teach at Murdoch University…

Soofia Faridi, Occupational Therapist 27/7/26 Soofia Faridi, Occupational Therapist 27/7/26

Why Occupational Therapists Ask About Sleep: A 24-Hour Perspective

"Sleep is not just what happens at night—it is influenced by everything we do throughout the day."

At Haven OT, we know that quality sleep is fundamental to health, wellbeing and participation in everyday life. Whether it's managing emotions, concentrating at work or school, engaging in meaningful activities, or maintaining physical health, sleep plays an essential role in how we function each day….

Rhys Graham 8/6/26 Rhys Graham 8/6/26

Telehealth OT is Here — and It's Changing How NDIS Participants Access Support

Beyond the obvious convenience, Telehealth offers some real practical advantages — especially when you're working within an NDIS plan. Here's what we hear from participants who've made the switch…

Seb Della Maddalena 28/10/25 Seb Della Maddalena 28/10/25

OT in Action at Haven OT

It’s OT Week (27 October - 2 November), and this year’s theme, OT in Action, celebrates the many ways occupational therapy makes a difference in everyday life. In these images, you will see examples such as cooking, playing with playdough, and talking. Each moment reflects the everyday skills, trust, and meaningful connections that are at the core of occupational therapy.

Rhys Graham 25/8/25 Rhys Graham 25/8/25

Join the team!

Join the team! Haven OT is growing and we're looking for passionate Occupational Therapists to join our team in Perth, South Metro!

Seb Della Maddalena 27/6/25 Seb Della Maddalena 27/6/25

Important Client Update

From 01 July, the NDIS has released a new Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) guide. At Haven OT, we strictly adhere to the rules and rates outlined in this document.

Seb Della Maddalena 16/6/25 Seb Della Maddalena 16/6/25

Occupational Therapy Across the Ages

Occupational Therapists work with people across the entire life span and in a wide range of settings. Under the NDIS, the scope of practice can be incredibly broad. Early in my career, I worked with children who were blind or vision impaired.

Rhys Graham 30/5/25 Rhys Graham 30/5/25

Meet the Haven OT Team

Time flies!

In April we welcomed Jima and Claire to the Haven OT Team and we are so glad we did . We’re already receiving great feedback from their client’s…

Rhys Graham 21/1/25 Rhys Graham 21/1/25

Haven Hamper Announcement

We have let the successful entries know and we will be booking in the sessions (and writing recommendations) soon. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared - we hope to do the same this year - but BIGGER!

Rhys Graham 20/12/24 Rhys Graham 20/12/24

Haven OT: New Year New Us

Yes, there are some big changes coming for us. We are now Haven OT! As we focus on Occupational Therapy we’ll be updating our look. We also thank our Support Coordination clients (who we will continue to support until we have found a new support coordinator together)…

Seb Della Maddalena 22/11/24 Seb Della Maddalena 22/11/24

Hump Day Highlights: Collaborative Training at Yappara House

This Wednesday evening, Yappara House hosted a transdisciplinary training session led by speech pathologist Ruyi Tong from RT Speech and Hearing and occupational therapist Seb Della Maddalena from Haven. Staff came together after hours to deepen their understanding of how to support communication, sensory processing needs, and play.