Disability services

Disability assessment and support

As OTs we are able to work with and support you to find out what you need help with, to increase your satisfaction with your life. We are experienced with supporting people with physical, psychosocial and intellectual disability.

Expert Services

Spinal cord injury

Acquired brain injury

Degenerative neurological condition

Spina Bifida

Intellectual disability

Disabilities related to genetic disorder

Amputees

Cerebral palsy

CVA

Areas serviced

We are able to accept referrals from

North East Melbourne metropolitan region and surrounds (Nillumbik, Banyule and Darebin)
East Melbourne metropolitan area (Boroondara, Manningham and Whitehorse)
Mornington Peninsula and surrounds (Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Casey and Kingston)
West Gippsland Area (Warragul, Poowong, Longwarry, Neerim, Moe, Yarragon, Trafalgar, Willow Grove, Bunyip and surrounds)

NDIS

Our OT’s are very experienced in working with NDIS and can help you understand NDIS language

and your plan, so you are able to make best use of it to work towards your goals. We are also very experienced at the functional

capacity assessments that NDIA use to establish your needs and to build your plans.

Other NDIA specific work includes comprehensive SDA and SIL assessments, assistive technology

assessments, vehicle modification assessments, minor home modifications (and connections to

refer out for complex home modifications).

Adult OT: Some services to make your journey easier

Future needs assessment & forward planning to maximise independence & maintain dignity
Motorised mobility device (wheelchair & scooter) assessment, prescription & training, with expertise in complex seating
Activities of daily living assessment & training
Recommendations for vehicle modification (driver &passenger)
Complex care program support & manual handling training for carers
Strategies & intervention for participants & family, to support living a ‘best life’
Developing programs for Support Workers
Assessment, prescription & training in use of Complex AT (assistive technology) ensuring a “good fit” between client, family & environment
Assessment & management of pressure care & 24-hour positioning
Integration into the community including connecting to recreational and leisure-based activities & public transport training
Prescription of environmental control units and IT, using alternative access options where needed (eg. switches)

Service enquiry form

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