About Cornerstone Occupational Therapy Services

Building strong foundations for children, families, clinicians and organisations through expertise, education, mentorship and innovation.

Our purpose

Supporting children, families and occupational therapists

At Cornerstone Occupational Therapy Services (COTS), our purpose is to deliver excellence in paediatric occupational therapy by supporting children, families, and occupational therapists through high-quality clinical services, education, and professional development.

Our services are founded on evidence-based practice, family-centred care, clinical excellence, and a commitment to building a confident and competent occupational therapy workforce.

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A child exploring sensory play

Our mission

To deliver exceptional paediatric occupational therapy through clinical excellence, compassionate partnerships, and professional leadership, empowering children to reach their fullest potential, equipping families with knowledge and confidence, and developing skilled, reflective clinicians who provide safe, evidence-based, and meaningful care.

Our vision

To be a trusted centre of excellence in paediatric occupational therapy, recognised for transforming the lives of children, strengthening families, and developing clinicians who practise with confidence, competence, integrity, and purpose.

We envision

  • Children achieving their highest level of participation, independence, and quality of life.
  • Parents and caregivers feeling informed, supported, respected, and empowered throughout their child's journey.
  • Occupational therapists who are grounded, professionally fulfilled, passionate about their work, and committed to lifelong learning.
  • Clinical services that exemplify excellence, innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care.
  • A professional community where every interaction reflects dignity, respect, hope, and service.
What guides us

Our values

Clinical Excellence

We pursue the highest standards of professional practice through evidence-based assessment, thoughtful clinical reasoning, continuous learning, and a commitment to quality in everything we do.

Compassion

We care for every child, family, and colleague with kindness, empathy, patience, and genuine respect, recognising the unique journey of each individual.

Integrity

We act with honesty, humility, accountability, and professionalism, earning trust through ethical practice and consistent actions.

Partnership

We believe the best outcomes are achieved when children, families, educators, healthcare professionals, and communities work together toward shared goals.

Empowerment

We equip parents with knowledge, practical strategies, and confidence, recognising that they are the most important people in a child's development.

We nurture clinicians through supervision, mentoring, education, and reflective practice so they can grow into confident, capable, and resilient professionals.

Purposeful Service

We approach every interaction with a spirit of service, seeking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families, and the professionals we support.

Growth

We embrace curiosity, innovation, reflection, and lifelong learning, continually striving to improve our practice and the services we provide.

Respect and Dignity

We honour the inherent worth of every person, creating welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environments where individuals feel heard, valued, and safe.

Hope

We believe every child has strengths to build upon, every family deserves encouragement, and every clinician has the capacity to grow. We focus on possibilities rather than limitations and celebrate progress in all its forms.

Our commitment

A lasting foundation on which people can thrive

At Cornerstone Occupational Therapy Services, we are committed to building strong foundations for children, families, and clinicians.

We strive to deliver care that is clinically excellent, deeply compassionate, and centred on meaningful outcomes. We seek to cultivate a workplace where clinicians are supported, valued, professionally grounded, and inspired to flourish. We partner with families so they feel heard, understood, and confident in supporting their child's development.

In every decision we make and every relationship we build, we are guided by enduring principles of wisdom, integrity, compassion, stewardship, and service—creating a lasting foundation on which children, families, clinicians, and communities can thrive.

Let's build strong foundations together

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