What is occupational therapy?
Occupational therapists look at the whole picture: your abilities, the activities that matter to you and the environment you live in. After an assessment, an OT works with you on practical goals. That might mean building skills, finding easier ways to do a task, recommending equipment, or suggesting changes at home, school or work.
At Psych Connect, occupational therapy is delivered by a registered occupational therapist on our team. For NDIS participants, OTs often complete functional assessments and reports that describe daily living needs and support requests.
Who it can help
Occupational therapy can help:
- People with disability, including NDIS participants
- Children with developmental, sensory or fine motor difficulties
- Adults recovering from injury or illness
- People living with a mental health condition who want to rebuild daily routines
- Older adults who want to stay safe and independent at home
How sessions work
OT may take place at a clinic, at home, at school or in the community, depending on the goal. Some sessions, such as planning or parent coaching, can be done by telehealth. When you call, we will talk about current availability for occupational therapy and where sessions can be held.
Fees and funding
OT is commonly funded through NDIS plans, usually under capacity building supports, or paid privately. Some private health extras policies also pay rebates. Please call us about fees, rebates and availability.
How to get started
- Call us on 0410 029 886 or send the short form on this page.
- Tell us about your goals and how the service will be funded.
- We confirm availability and the next steps with you.
Referring a client or family member? Refer someone for occupational therapy.
Prefer to see where we are first? Visit our locations page, or meet our team.