Cullen & Co is a dedicated team of Occupational Therapists and a Speech Pathologist providing services throughout the Newcastle region.

Our Occupational Therapists support individuals aged 16 years and over, while our Speech Pathologist works with children and young adults aged 3 to 25 years. We have extensive experience supporting people with complex, psychosocial, developmental, and disability-related needs, delivering high-quality, person-centred services that place each individual’s goals, strengths, and aspirations at the centre of our practice.

We work collaboratively with participants, families, and support networks to develop meaningful goals, enhance functional skills, and promote greater independence across home, community, education, and work environments.

At Cullen & Co, we combine clinical expertise with practical, real-world strategies to create lasting outcomes. Our approach extends beyond traditional therapy, integrating functional support with an understanding of mental health, communication, and everyday participation to help people build confidence, overcome barriers, and engage more fully in the activities that matter most to them.

We provide services to NDIS participants who are self-managed, plan-managed, and agency-managed.

Integrity

We do what we say we will do. We provide honesty and transparency, remaining ethical, and are guided by the best interests of our participants.

ADVOCACY

We advocate for the supports., services, and opportunities people need to achieve their goals and participate fully in their communities.

COLLABORATION

We work closely with participants, families, support networks, and other professionals. We bring together different perspectives to develop meaningful, powerful, and effective outcomes for each participant.

Your

Questions,

Answered

  • Occupational Therapists help people build skills and supports to participate more independently in everyday life. This may include developing routines, improving daily living skills, supporting community access, recommending assistive technology, and working towards personal goals identified in an NDIS plan.

  • You might benefit from a Mental Health OT if you’re finding it hard to keep up with daily life because of things like anxiety, depression, overwhelm, or difficulties with focus and organisation. OTs help you build routines, break tasks into manageable steps, and develop strategies so you can participate in the things that matter to you.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • We work predominately with NDIS participants. For funding allocations, your Support Coordinator can assist in making the referral, however, this can be done by anyone involved with consent. If you’re unsure, feel free to get in touch and we can help guide you through the process!

  • We follow the NDIS price guide of $193.99 per hour. We ensure this is all set out in our service agreement and provide a copy to you to refer to at any time.

  • Your first appointment usually focuses on getting to know you and understanding your goals. We’ll talk about the activities that are important in your life and what challenges you may be experiencing.

    Together, we will identify areas you would like support with and begin developing practical strategies. This might include building routines, improving organisation and time management, developing coping strategies, or working on skills that support participation in study, work, or daily life.

    Occupational therapy is collaborative, meaning we work alongside you to develop strategies that are realistic, practical, and tailored to your needs.

    We aim for appointments to be non-clinical and more a friendly chat!

  • Speech Pathologists support people who have difficulties with communication, language, speech, or swallowing. This can include challenges with understanding or expressing language, speaking clearly, social communication, or using alternative ways to communicate.

    Speech therapy focuses on building skills and strategies that help people communicate more effectively in everyday life, such as at home, in education, at work, and in the community.

  • Someone may benefit from speech therapy if they have difficulty understanding language, expressing their thoughts, speaking clearly, or communicating with others. Speech Pathologists can also support people with social communication, literacy, voice difficulties, or swallowing concerns.

    Therapy focuses on developing skills and strategies that improve communication, confidence, and participation in everyday activities.

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