Occupational Therapy | Ability Health Solutions

Improving independence, safety and quality of life

At Ability Health Solutions, our experienced Occupational Therapists will assist you to maintain and maximise your ability to perform everyday tasks independently and safely. We work with people who have a medical condition, disability or are experiencing the impact of ageing that may make daily tasks more difficult.

We will help you reach your goals using high quality client-centred therapy services. Whether you are seeking support with preventing falls, disability equipment assessment and prescription, or assessing your home for safety modifications, Ability Health Solutions can assist.

Services are completed in your own home or facility with carers and family as required.

Services

Equipment Assessment and Prescription

Wheelchairs, scooters, bathing / showering, toileting aids, seating, beds, pressure care, hoists, daily living aids, and more

Wheelchair/ Scooter Assessment and Training

Specialist assessments, driving skills assessment and retraining, seating and positioning, community access

Home Safety Assessments

Assessing the home environment to improve safety and independence including falls prevention, using mobility aids at home, rails, equipment, daily living skills

Home Modifications Assessment – Minor and Major

Rails, platform steps, bathroom modifications (ie. level entry showers), ramps

Activities of Daily Living Assessments and Retraining

Personal care and showering, meal preparation, domestic tasks, community access, shopping, mobility

Care Needs Assessments and Carer Training

Reviewing level of care and support requirements, educating and training care workers, consultation with care agency providers

Falls Prevention and Education

Reviewing the home environment, equipment requirements, education and training, daily living skills training

Community Access

Working to improve your ability to access your community, including using mobility aids in the community, accessing shops, public transport

Manual Handling Consulting

Individual client handling and risk assessments, handling training, mobility and functional transfers intervention

Ergonomic Assessments

We can complete ergonomic seating and workstation assessments at work or home.

Housing OT Assessments

Assessment of housing and support needs, including SDA OT Reports for NDIS.

How we work?

Occupational Therapists
All our Occupational Therapists are professionally qualified and registered:
- University degree qualified
- Registered to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Clients
Our highly experienced Occupational Therapists provide services for a wide range of conditions and disabilities:
- Aged Care (including ageing conditions, falls risks, dementia)
- Orthopaedic Conditions (including arthritis, hip and knee conditions, amputees)
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Acquired Brain Injuries
- Neurological Conditions (including stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Cerebral Palsy)
- Cardiac Conditions
- Plus many more
Funding
Options include:
- Private / self-funded
- Funding agencies – eg. TAC, NDIS, Medicare/ CDM, DVA
- Private health insurers – Note: any rebate is dependent on your insurer and level of cover
Referrals
Occupational Therapy referrals are accepted from a number of sources. These may include:
- Self-referral
- GP or Medical Professional
- Allied Health Professionals
- Care Providers
- Funding Agency
Go to Referrals to download the relevant referral form for our services.
Registered Agencies
- Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
- Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
- WorkCover
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- Medicare / Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Program – Formerly Enhanced Primary Care (EPC)
- State Equipment Program (SWEP)