Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapist aims to enable people who are disabled or frail aged to live in their home environment safely and independently.

Occupational Therapy is a health profession concerned with a person’s performance of daily activities.

Occupational Therapy aims to enhance a person's level of functioning and independence:

What we do

Assess the ability of a person to complete everyday tasks in their home and community
Provide rehabilitation so that people can perform daily tasks the best that they can
Advise on home modifications in conjunction with the client and / or family eg. Ramp, rails, bathroom modifications to increase safety and independence.
Liaise with appropriate organisations to implement recommendations eg. Home modification services
Liaise with other health professionals and community support services
Provide education to assist people to manage the impact of disability on their daily life
Assist safe early discharge from hospital
Prescribe and / or recommend equipment (eg. Wheelchairs) and assistive devices (eg. Adapted cutlery) to maximise safety and independence

American Phsyical Therapy Association
www.apta.org

Australian Department of Health and Aged Care
www.health.gov.au

Department of Health & Ageing
www.health.gov.au/issues.htm

Department of Veteran Affairs
www.dva.gov.au