Is Occupational Therapy Services Group a registered NDIS provider?

Yes — Occupational Therapy Services Group is a registered NDIS provider, approved to deliver Specialised Driver Training, Therapeutic Supports, Home Modification and Custom Prosthetics. You can use NDIS funding for eligible supports.

What services does Occupational Therapy Services Group provide?

Occupational Therapy Services Group provides Occupational Therapy.

How do I connect with Occupational Therapy Services Group?

You can call +61 8 9332 1783 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

What ages does Occupational Therapy Services Group work with?

The service supports people with disability and other health-related changes of all ages and needs.

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.

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What Occupational Therapy Services Group helps with

OT Driving Assessment

Comprehensive assessment conducted by Occupational Therapists with post-graduate driver training qualifications to evaluate fitness to drive following medical illness, injury or disability.

Driver Rehabilitation

Specialty rehabilitation services with driver rehabilitation therapists to help people return to driving safely and legally.

Vehicle Modifications & Aids

Assessment and prescription of vehicle modifications and driving controls to enhance safety and independence for people with disabilities or medical conditions.

Capacity Skill Building & Rehabilitation

People-centred rehabilitation services following medical illness, neurological disorder, disability or injury, including remediation, neuro-rehab and capacity skill building with goal-directed interventions.

Home Environmental Assessment

Assessment of home environment to identify equipment, aids and rehabilitation needs to enhance safety and independence.

Complex Home Modifications

Assessment and recommendations for changes to the home environment — such as ramps, grab rails and bathroom modifications — to improve safety and independence for people with disability or reduced mobility. Usually carried out by an occupational therapist.

Assistive Technology Assessment

Assessment, recommendation and training in tools, devices or software that help people with disability participate more independently in daily life. This can range from communication apps and adaptive cutlery to wheelchairs and environmental controls.

NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments

Comprehensive functional capacity assessments to identify and document funding needs for NDIS plans, including equipment, therapy, home modifications and other capacity building supports.

Falls Prevention

Identification of falls hazards around the home and provision of falls education and prevention strategies.

ADL & Self-Care Retraining

Training and support to help individuals relearn and improve activities of daily living and self-care tasks.

Stroke & Neurological Rehabilitation

Specialized rehabilitation services for people recovering from stroke or neurological conditions.

Seating Assessment

Assessment and prescription of appropriate seating solutions including manual and power wheelchair assessment.

Cognitive Retraining

Programs to develop planning, organisational and memory strategies to enable independence in day-to-day tasks.

Community Access & Public Transport Training

Training to support community mobility and use of public transport.

Our approach

The service uses a person-centred, holistic approach focused on enabling clients to achieve independence, safety and an active lifestyle through meaningful occupational therapy interventions. Therapy is practical and goal-directed, tailored to individual needs and integrated into everyday life—therapists often come to clients in their homes or communities. Sessions involve thorough assessment, development of individualised goals, and involvement of family and carers to ensure strategies fit into daily routines. The team emphasizes using existing skills, developing new abilities, and implementing compensation strategies where appropriate, with education and support provided to help people cope with physical and psychological effects of their conditions.

Working with families

Family and carers are actively involved throughout the therapy process to maximise the success of interventions and ensure strategies integrate into the person's day-to-day routines. The organisation believes clients and families should be involved in decisions regarding healthcare and treatment, and encourages confident feedback in the belief that comments will be acted upon to support continuous improvement. Communication and collaboration with family members is emphasized as important to tailoring programs that work in real life, and therapists work with families to develop strategies that fit into their existing routines and lifestyle.

Meet the team

The team comprises multiple registered occupational therapists with diverse specialties and experience levels, including managers, clinical leads and senior practitioners. All therapists are registered with the Australian Board of Occupational Therapy and members of professional bodies including OT Australia. Many hold post-graduate qualifications in specialist areas such as driver rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation and other advanced practice areas. The organisation also employs OT assistants, occupational therapy managers, and support staff including services coordinators and clinical supervisors. The team is described as experienced, dedicated, passionate and person-centred, with continuous professional development embedded in the service culture.

Your first visit

At an initial assessment, experienced occupational therapists conduct a thorough evaluation to understand the client's specific needs, limitations and goals. The therapist will assess motor, sensory, cognitive, psychological or social factors that may impact function, then work collaboratively with the client and family to set realistic, person-centred goals. Based on this assessment, a tailored, individualised program is developed with practical interventions designed to address the client's specific circumstances and desired outcomes. The assessment process is designed to identify needs for equipment, therapy, home modifications, aids and appliances, and other supports necessary to help the person achieve independence and participate in chosen daily activities.

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