Occupational Therapy - Adult

Our Occupational Therapists help people be independent and safe in their everyday lives. This is being independent in their Activities of Daily Living. We help people over the age of 18 years old.

We want to help you keep a routine of activities that make you happy. These activities are meaningful to your everyday life.

 We will talk with you about what is important in your life. Then we will help you be a part of your community and be independent in your home.

We can help people who are:

• Injured
• Unwell
• Have a disability.

We can help you to be independent in:

• Household jobs
• Hygiene
• Getting dressed
• Cooking
• Getting around the community

We can suggest

• Aids
• Equipment
• Home modifications
• Leisure activities
• Community activities

You can use our service if you are a part of:

• My Aged Care
• Home and Community Care - Program for Younger Persons
• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
• Or are self-funded.

What to expect

We will do an individual assessment with you. This is a one-to-one session to help us understand how we can help you.

We usually come to people’s homes. We can do a home visit if you live in:

• Mitchell Shire
• Murrindindi Shire
• Southern part of Strathbogie Shire

We will write a Care Plan with you. We will help you write some goals.

We will talk to you about ways to overcome problems.

We can refer you to other services, if you need it. We can also give you ongoing therapy if you need it.

We can give you:

• Education
• Demonstrate aids
• Demonstrate equipment
• Organise home modifications

Teams

Our team includes:

• Occupational Therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Speech Pathologists
• Allied Health Assistants

Referral process

You can call us on 1300 77 33 52 to talk to us about a referral.

Related services

• Nutrition and Dietetics - Adult
  
• Occupational Therapy - Children
  
• Physiotherapy - Adult
  
• Counselling Services
  
• Exercise Physiology
  
• District Nursing
  
• Speech Pathology - Adult