OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Enhancing Quality of Life and Independance

Our OT's will collaborate with clients of all ages, to determine their individual goals, and provide a tailored service to reach them. Our reputable therapist can provide a service within our Beulah Park clinic, in your home environment or in the community (i.e. education setting) depending on your individual goals and needs.

Sessions may involve fostering the skills and ability to complete activities of daily living (dressing, showering, toileting etc.), independent living skills (meal preparation, cleaning, laundry etc.), participation in leisure activities (hobbies, social events, play etc.) and participation in work, study or volunteering. OTs use a holistic approach, considering the person, their environment and the activity to support participation, enjoyment and success.

Additional OT Services

  • Functional Capacity Assessments

    Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) are a comprehensive, holistic and objective assessment of a person's current functional status. An FCA will assess and identify a person's areas of strength, as well as any areas a person may require support, assistance or assistive technology solutions. 

    FCAs may include face-to-face information gathering, an assessment of your home or community environments, a mixture of standardised and/or non-standardised assessments and communication with relevant key-stakeholders (with consent). A comprehensive report, including detailed recommendations, is then written, provided to and discussed with the individual.  

    FCAs can be valuable for NDIS participants to provide evidence of the type and level of support and funding they require to achieve their goals. 

  • Equipment Prescription

    You may wish to add the following information to the Equipment Prescription sub-heading:

    Our Occupational Therapists are qualified to support with the assessment, trial and recommendation process for assistive technology solutions that can increase your safety, independence and dignity within your natural environments. 

    It is important to be assessed by a suitably qualified health professional, to ensure the assistive technology chosen is the best fit for you. Our Occupational Therapists are qualified to support you with assessment and recommendations for the following assistive technology solutions: 

    - Beds & mattresses 

    - Mobile shower commodes

    - Bathing equipment

    - Toileting equipment

    - Hoists & slings 

    - Strollers

    - Booster Seats & accessories

    - Aids & devices (i.e. long handled combs, thick handle cutlery, self-tipping kettle etc.)

    - Switches & mounting

  • Home Modifications

    You may wish to add the following information to the Home Modifications sub-heading:

    Our Occupational Therapists are qualified to support with the assessment and recommendation process for minor and major home modifications that can increase your safety, access and independence within your natural environments. 

    It is important to be assessed by a suitably qualified health professional, to ensure recommendations for home modifications are the best fit for you and your environment. Our Occupational Therapists are qualified to support you with assessment and recommendations for the following home modifications:

    - Grab rails

    - Shower platforms

    - Handheld shower hose

    - Platform steps

    - Ramps

    - Door widening 

    - Ceiling hoists

    - Bathroom modifications

    - Kitchen modifications  

Our Occupational Therapist

Amelia Romeo

Senior Occupational Therapist

Who Can Benefit from OT?

Occupational Therapy can benefit individuals of all ages who would like support to participate in activities that are meaningful to them, improve their independence or improve their quality of life.

Occupational Therapy can be particularly beneficial for individuals living with

  • Developmental Delay

  • Neurological and/or physical condition (i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome etc.)