ORS Pakenham
- Registered NDIS provider
- Medicare Better Access
- Privately funded
About ORS Pakenham
ORS Pakenham is an NDIS provider working with children, teens and adults from Officer, Beaconsfield, Berwick, Narre Warren and Koo Wee Rup. Our team includes behaviour support practitioners, early childhood Key Workers, psychologists, occupational therapists and other clinicians.
Our psychologists offer therapy, counselling and psychological assessments, including ADHD and autism assessments. You can see a psychologist for therapy and counselling under Medicare Better Access (opens in new tab) .
Our occupational therapists, speech pathologists and dietitians can see you under a Medicare GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. Our dietitians can also see you under an Eating Disorder Plan.
ORS is a registered NDIS provider (National Disability Insurance Scheme). We welcome NDIS and privately funded referrals.
Services Available at ORS Pakenham
Who We Support
Depending on the service, this may include:
- Building independence and daily living skills
- Communication and swallowing
- Managing emotions and mental wellbeing
- Understanding and responding to behaviour
- Eating and nutrition
- Early childhood development
- Taking part at home, school and in the community
Where more than one service is involved, your clinicians work together around shared goals. For example, a young child may see both a Key Worker and a behaviour support practitioner.
Getting to Our Pakenham Office
Driving
Drive in via the Princes Highway and Main Street in the town centre, then turn into Roger Street.
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Walking
850 m, about an 11 minute walk from Pakenham Station, heading north-west into the town centre.
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Public Transport
Take a Pakenham line train to the station. Local buses connect at the station bus interchange.
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Parking
Street parking is nearby, with accessible parking close to the main entrance.
Please call 1800 000 677 or your clinician upon arrival for help with parking.
Closest Service Centre
Services Australia Pakenham, for Medicare and Centrelink.
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Timetables
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Meet the ORS Pakenham Team
Areas We Serve from Pakenham
ORS Pakenham serves Cardinia Shire and the eastern side of the City of Casey, reaching about a 25 minute drive from our office. That takes in everything from Cranbourne and Clyde North in the west to Bunyip in the east and Emerald in the north.
Below are some of the suburbs people travel from. If yours is not listed, call 1800 000 677 or enquire online, and we will confirm whether we can reach you, arrange Telehealth, or connect you with your closest ORS office.
- Pakenham
- Officer
- Pakenham Upper
- Beaconsfield
- Berwick
- Koo Wee Rup
- Nar Nar Goon
- Tynong
- Clyde North
- Narre Warren
- Narre Warren South
- Cranbourne North
- Garfield
- Bunyip
- Cranbourne East
- Emerald
- Cranbourne
Other ORS Offices Nearby
ORS Mount Waverley
40 km · East Melbourne
View ORS Mount Waverley
ORS Coburg
70 km · Inner north Melbourne
View ORS Coburg
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the office wheelchair accessible?
Yes. There is wheelchair accessible entry, with accessible parking close to the main entrance. See Getting here for parking and directions, or call us if you would like anything checked before you visit.
Can I be seen at home or by Telehealth?
Yes, depending on the service and your circumstances. We can see you at our Pakenham clinic, in your home, out in the community or by Telehealth, though not every service is available in every format. We will confirm what is available when you enquire.
Does ORS Pakenham work with children as well as adults?
Yes. Our Pakenham child psychologists work with children and teens, and our psychologists also see adults. They work alongside our behaviour support practitioners, occupational therapists and speech pathologists. Our psychologists also provide ADHD and autism assessments, and our Key Worker Early Childhood Supports service is specifically for young children.
Do I need a referral to book an appointment?
Not always. You do not need a referral to get in touch. Privately funded and many NDIS clients can book directly by calling 1800 000 677 or enquiring online.
For Medicare psychology sessions under Better Access, you need a mental health treatment plan (opens in new tab) and referral from your GP, or a referral from a psychiatrist or paediatrician. Medicare occupational therapy, speech pathology and dietetics sessions need a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan.
Does ORS Pakenham service my suburb?
We see clients across Melbourne’s south-east, within about a 25 minute drive of our Pakenham office. You can check the suburb list under Areas we serve. If your suburb is not listed, call 1800 000 677 or enquire online, and we will confirm whether we can help, arrange Telehealth, or connect you with your closest ORS office.
Is ORS Pakenham a registered NDIS provider?
Yes. ORS is a registered NDIS provider (registration 4050000976), and registered supports are delivered from our Pakenham office. You can check our registration on the NDIS Provider Register (opens in new tab) . Registration covers specific support types, so ask us which supports you need. If you are new to the NDIS, see how to check your eligibility (opens in new tab) .
ORS is not a crisis service. If you or someone you care for is in immediate danger, call 000. For 24/7 crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or see our crisis contacts.
Find Us
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entry, with accessible parking close to the main entrance.
