Is OT Country Care a registered NDIS provider?

Yes — OT Country Care is a registered NDIS provider, approved to deliver Therapeutic Supports and Home Modification. You can use NDIS funding for eligible supports.

What services does OT Country Care provide?

OT Country Care provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does OT Country Care cover?

OT Country Care is based in KOLENDO, SA.

How do I connect with OT Country Care?

You can call +61 427 455 004 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

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.

OT Country Care · Occupational Therapy · KOLENDO, SA

Our approach

OT Country Care believes that engagement in everyday occupations and activities is essential for health and well-being. Sessions are collaborative and client-centred, with therapists working alongside you to identify and achieve your goals. The team listens to clients and families, recognising you as the experts in your own health needs and encouraging active participation throughout therapy. Services are flexible and accessible—therapy can happen in the clinic, your home, school, or workplace, removing barriers to care for country South Australians. The approach emphasises enablement and holistic support, helping children develop independence and participate meaningfully in their daily lives.

Working with families

The team strongly values family involvement and partnership. They believe parents and carers are the experts when it comes to their child's needs and goals, and encourage active participation in all aspects of therapy planning and decision-making. Communication is ongoing, with therapists listening carefully to family perspectives and building strong rapport with both the child and their family members. The team works collaboratively with you to understand what matters most, tailoring services to fit your family's priorities and circumstances. Regular discussion ensures therapy goals remain meaningful and aligned with your child's everyday life at home and school.

Meet the team

OT Country Care is led by two accredited occupational therapists, Kathy Relihan and Lana Bagshaw, who together bring over 40 years of experience in country South Australia. Kathy holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy (2003) and is an accredited Assessment of Motor and Process Skills assessor, with extensive experience across paediatrics, aged care, rehabilitation and home modifications, including remote and Aboriginal communities. Lana graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy (2008) and is also an accredited AMPS assessor, with expertise in paediatrics, community care, home safety assessments and equipment prescription. Both therapists are dedicated to client-centred practice and building strong relationships with children and families, prioritising independence and wellness.

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