Services

Support and assistance for people living with a disability

Services we offer

We provide occupational therapy interventions for individuals of all ages who are neurodiverse and/or have a physical disability. Whatever the goals, we can design pathways that help people become successful at whatever task is at hand.

Whether it’s cooking dinner, making friends, or graduating from school, we’re there to help facilitate more of life’s special moments, big and small.

Our therapists provide both telehealth and in-person sessions across the western suburbs of Melbourne. Our service is mobile – we come to you!

We service self and plan-managed clients through the NDIS.

Fine motor skills

Most of our daily tasks involve using our hands. Our OTs work on strengthening the fingers, hands and wrists, as well as developing better dexterity and fine function. We also work on building hand-eye coordination so that individuals are better able to feed themselves, use technology, communicate their needs, and other important activities.

  • Using computer keyboards
  • Handwriting
  • Fastening buttons and zips
  • Eating with cutlery
  • Personal hygiene tasks

Developing better dexterity & function

Access to technology

Assistive technology helps people living with disability to connect and communicate with the world. Changing the way the device runs to suit the person’s learning style rather than teaching the person to learn how to use a stock standard device is a game-changer in helping them access community, build independence, and more fully participate in life.

Our therapists are trained in AAC and can modify your technology to provide better access to language and communication.

  • PODD, simPODD and Proloquo2Go
  • Text to speech and dictation
  • Assistive programs and apps
  • Laptop, keyboard, and tablet modification

Connect & communicate with the world

Life skills

Successfully completing everyday activities such as shopping, making friends, and doing household activities helps build confidence and independence in people – whatever their age or level of ability! We help individuals build their ability to participate in everyday life activities, building their capability and self-esteem.

  • Public transport navigation
  • Preparing and cooking meals
  • Using search engines and email
  • Organising outings with friends
  • Using online forms
  • Budgeting within the community

Build confidence and independence

Equipment prescription

It’s important that individuals are properly assessed by a trained professional to ensure that the equipment chosen is the best match and the right tool for the task. Our occupational therapists have the skills, qualifications and experience to carry out assessments for specialised equipment prescription that will help improve functional capability.

  • High low beds
  • Wheelchairs and mobility aids
  • Wheelchair accessible vehicles
  • Car seats
  • Commodes and shower chairs
  • Second Skins

Proper assessment for appropriate equipment

Professional development

We offer ongoing professional development, mentoring, and peer support through our partnership with the Therapy Education Hub. It’s a place where entire support networks can come together and share their expertise to deliver better holistic outcomes, both for people living with disability and their families.

  • Further education and training
  • Mentoring services
  • Networking and collaboration

Ongoing professional development, mentoring

Adult day services

Day services provide a great range of activities that help individuals living with disability to have fun new experiences, make new friends, and enjoy life! Our occupational therapists can work with your chosen day centre to support individuals throughout their day’s activities, providing a nourishing experience for them and growing their activity base.

  • Communication skill development
  • Group activity participation
  • Daily personal tasks
  • Respite for families

Helping individuals
enjoy life!

Fees

We offer different options depending on how we work together. Our services are subsidised by the NDIS. We service self and plan-managed individuals.

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Where do we work?

We offer face-to-face and telehealth intervention across the western and north western suburbs of Melbourne.

Our therapists are mobile – we come to you. This allows us to support the individual in their usual environment and gain a fuller understanding of where support is needed and how it can be delivered.

It also means that we can create strategies using familiar items around the home, which makes it easier for the individual to transfer the lessons they’re learning into everyday life.

Our in-home intervention service also saves busy families from a few trips in the car each week – which we’re sure you’ll appreciate!

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  • Sunshine
  • Derrimut
  • Airport West
  • Deer Park
  • Avondale Heights
  • Burnside
  • Caroline Springs

Become part of the team

Are you an OT looking for incredible job satisfaction working with an amazing team? We’re looking for creative thinkers that are ready for an exciting new chapter in their career.

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The Therapy Education Hub

We are also part of a growing community of OTs, teachers, and families caring for people with special needs. Come and see how we can help support you.

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