Action Occupational Therapy
3/14 Garnett Rd, East Maitland NSW 2323
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About Action Occupational Therapy
Action Occupational Therapy is a mobile occupational therapy service based in East Maitland offering clinic, home and community based assessments and therapy for clients in the Hunter Region. They focus on providing OT that is evidence based, best practice and client centred.
What's offered
Home or school visits
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Action Occupational Therapy lists
- Functional Assessments
- Assessment of functional abilities and independence in daily activities.
- Cognitive and Perceptual Assessments
- Assessment of cognitive and perceptual functioning.
- Accommodation Assessments
- Assessments for Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Independent Living Options (ILO).
- Daily Living Interventions
- Interventions to maintain and/or improve independence in personal care, mobility, falls prevention, home safety, meal preparation, shopping, medication and financial management.
- Home Modifications
- Environment modifications including minor and complex home modifications.
- Seating and Assistive Technology
- Seating, positioning, wheelchair prescription and assistive technology prescription.
- Pressure Care and Upper Limb Management
- Pressure care and upper limb management services.
- Task Analysis and Functional Assessment
- Perceive, Recall, Plan, Perform (PRPP) system of task analysis and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) assessment.
- Family/Carer Training
- Training and support for families and carers.
Locations & areas served
East Maitland
3/14 Garnett Rd, East Maitland NSW 2323
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Opening hours
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
Not sure where to start?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Action Occupational Therapy a registered NDIS provider?
Action Occupational Therapy is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).
What services does Action Occupational Therapy provide?
Action Occupational Therapy provides Occupational Therapy.
Which areas does Action Occupational Therapy cover?
Action Occupational Therapy is based in East Maitland, NSW.
How do I connect with Action Occupational Therapy?
You can call +61 2 4028 6225, email them and visit their website.
What does a paediatric OT actually help with?
Common areas include handwriting and fine-motor skills, sensory sensitivities, daily routines (dressing, eating, sleep), coordination, and self-regulation.
Do we need a referral?
Not to see an OT privately. A GP referral and care plan are required only to access Medicare rebates or certain funded pathways.
Can OT be funded by the NDIS?
Yes, typically under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living when it aligns with your child's plan goals.
How is OT different from physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy focuses on gross-motor movement and physical function; OT focuses on participation in everyday tasks, including fine-motor, sensory, and self-care skills.