Role OT
About Role OT
Role OT is a paediatric occupational therapy service specialising in functional assessments, assistive technology, family coaching, and mentoring for children and young people with physical disabilities. Their vision is to provide equipment and functional assessments that support participation in important activities, and to help parents and families understand their options and learn how to help their loved ones thrive in daily activities.
Services provided
Role OT lists
- Functional Assessments
- Professional functional assessment and report to help plan for the future and inform NDIS plans, outlining current performance, potential for change, and future support needs.
- Assistive Technology
- Assessment, trials, funding and fitting of equipment including specialised seating, positioning systems, beds, hoists, change tables, and wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Family Coaching
- Working with parents and carers to devise plans for addressing everyday issues such as toilet training, teeth brushing, and sleep in the home environment.
- Mentoring
- Professional mentoring for early years occupational therapists including case-based supervision, coaching, and support in completing functional assessments and NDIS applications.
Get to know Role OT
From Role OT's website.
Our approach
Role OT believes that with the right supports—including people, equipment, technology and environment—children with disabilities can thrive, face challenges, and achieve their goals. The service takes a person-centred approach focused on helping each child fulfil their valued roles in life, whether as a player, learner, artist or adventurer. Therapy isn't always direct skill-building with the child; it often involves coaching parents and carers to help devise plans for addressing everyday issues like sleep, eating and toileting in the home environment. The philosophy recognises that children learn best when they feel comfortable, with the people who love them, and at the right time for them. Sessions are designed to build parents' capacity to support their children, incorporating moments of learning into daily routines rather than relying on isolated weekly practice.
Working with families
Parents and carers are central to the Role OT approach. Rather than working only with the child, the service often partners with parents to devise plans for addressing everyday challenges at home when they naturally arise. Role OT recognises that parents are a child's first and best teacher, and that children learn best when supported by the people who love them in their comfortable home environment. Communication and coaching help families understand what supports and equipment options are available to them, allowing them to make informed decisions about their child's needs. The service supports families to learn how to best help their loved one thrive in daily activities, building confidence and capability alongside professional guidance.
Meet the team
Anna Everett is the Principal OT at Role OT, bringing over 20 years of experience working with hundreds of children and families across community and hospital settings. Anna holds special interests in babies, children and young adults with physical disability, assistive technology, functional assessment and parent coaching. Her expertise is supported by a passion for building parents' capacity to support their children and helping them learn, grow and thrive with the right support from loved ones. She provides case-based supervision, coaching and mentoring, and leads the completion of professional functional assessments and NDIS funding applications. The service is underpinned by her deep knowledge and approachable, experienced clinical reasoning.
Your first visit
At a first appointment, Role OT conducts a functional assessment to help work out what the child or young person needs now and in the future. The assessment is designed to clearly outline current performance, potential for change with the right supports, and future support needs including core and capital supports. This professional, evidence-based assessment informs NDIS planning and helps the family understand what supports will allow their child to live the life they want to live. The assessment report provides concrete recommendations to guide decision-making and access to essential equipment and supports. This initial process establishes a clear picture of the child's abilities and the supports required to help them thrive.
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