Occupational Therapy – NDIS Allied Health
Qualified Occupational Therapy from an NDIS provider
At Bloom Healthcare we provide a wide range of in-home and community-based services, tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. Our Occupational Therapists aim to focus on supporting our clients to achieve their participation based goals, with a strengths and interest based approach. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to identify the direction of their therapy and be supported to authentically progress towards their goals to live their idea of a ‘good life.’
Our Occupational Therapists have a variety of clinical backgrounds and expertise to support individuals across the lifespan. We provide a range of Occupational Therapy interventions that focus on supporting your physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being, and promoting health.
We can support individuals in developing their independence in self-care, self-management (domestic tasks), community access through identifying the underlying challenges impacting function. Our paediatric clinicians can support families using a keyworker (transdisciplinary) model to coordinate services for your child in assisting with increasing their independence in daily tasks, emotional regulation, sensory processing, school engagement and building meaningful peer relationships.
Why Choose Us?
Achieve your goals
We deliver a wide range of NDIS services and support to help you achieve your NDIS goals. We work with you to understand your needs and build and deliver tailored outcomes to help you achieve these goals.
We are local
We have local clinicians near you. Check our location guide to see if we have a specialist clinician in your local area. Then you can call or click the BOOK AN APPOINTMENT button below to make an appointment – simple and easy.
Low to no wait times
Depending on where you are and what services you require we offer little to no wait times. Our occupational therapists work on getting you the very best services you need in the shortest time possible, with little to no wait times.
Some of the Services our Occupational Therapists provide
Neurodiversity Affirming Approach
We work in a way that validates and hears neurodivergent people so we can provide supports that empower our clients. We are constantly evaluating and re-shaping our assessment, reporting and intervention to maintain best-practice and evidence-based whilst staying true to a neurodiversity affirming approach.
Therapy Services
Capacity building approach – our team aims to build the capacity of the individual and their supports (informal/formal) to support progress towards client goals. We aim to work within the social model in exploring ways we can adapt tasks or environments to support successful and meaningful engagement. Our aim is to support the implementation of therapeutic strategies outside of direct therapy sessions, ‘we teach you to do what we do’.
Our team is skilled in providing evidenced based interventions aligned to client/family centred goals in a strengths based manner. The OT will complete a thorough assessment at commencement of therapy to support the individual (and family) in breaking down the goals into achievable steps.
Early Intervention
Our team is developing their skills in working within the early childhood space to provide family centred and capacity building approaches to facilitate meaningful engagement in daily activities
Functional Capacity Assessments by a Qualified Occupational Therapist
A Functional Capacity Assessment can be used for a plan review. If it’s your first NDIS plan and can be used to set therapy goals, or if you have had a change in circumstances/situation, our assessments will provide you with the necessary evidence to take back to the NDIA to negotiate your plan funding. Our assessments can also be used for access to the NDIS or for the purposes of attending the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
Assistive Technology & Wheelchair Prescription
Our assessors are capable of reviewing your function to match what suitable Assistive Technology (AT) is best fitted to your needs. This may include a wheelchair prescription, determining if a bed is suitable, what type of hoist/sling to use etc. Assistive Technology comes in many forms and can be either low, mid or high cost. Low cost items may be something as simple as a grab rail, pick up stick or four wheeled walker. Mid cost items may include scripted manual wheelchairs, a scooter, a bed or a pressure reduction mattress. Whereas high cost items are generally scripted power chairs. A suitable clinician will always be allocated to you depending on your individualised needs. Regardless of your requirements, we can assist.
Housing Assessment (ILO/SDA/SIL)
The NDIS has many options within it to allow you to be supported with a particular residence. Our Occupational Therapists are competent in being able to assess your function and ensuring that the housing option that is recommended for you, is the one that is most likely to be approved by the NDIA. The assessment will look at your function, align it with the relevant housing hierarchy and determine what supports and environmental features are the most appropriate to allow you to live independently, safely and sustainably.
Complex Home Modifications
Our assessors have a great strike rate of getting complex home modifications approved. An assessment will include a review of your function, your current home environment and ensuring that the recommendations align with your function and the Reasonable and Necessary criteria. Home modifications help to allow you to live more independently whilst living in your home. We have the capability to assess multiple rooms. No matter how complex, we can help.
Other Services
- Beds & Mattresses Prescription
- Shower Chairs & Commode Chairs Prescription
- Hoist & Sling Assessments & Prescription
- Stroke & Neurological Therapies
- SDA/SIL Assessment
- Cognitive Assessment
Our Locations
We are always close to where you are
Need support for your NDIS allied health needs?
At Bloom Healthcare, we provide in-home therapy, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, exercise physiology and physiotherapy to help you recover or improve your physical and mental health, and quality of life.
We guarantee that we will have an available location within 30 minutes of your residence.
Queensland
- Gold Coast
- Caboolture
- Sunshine Coast
- Ipswich
- North Lakes
- Redland Bay
- Brisbane
- Springfield
- Logan
- Townsville
- Learn more about our South East Queensland Services
New South Wales
- Campbelltown
- Hornsby
- Liverpool
- Northern Beaches
- Parramatta
- Penrith
- Sydney
- Tweed Heads
- Wollongong
- Learn more about our NSW Services
Victoria
- Craigieburn
- Cheltenham
- Glen Waverley
- Melbourne
- Melton
- Werribee
- Frankston
- Dandenong
- Learn more about our Victoria Services
South Australia
- Adelaide
- Salisbury
- Mawson Lakes
- Magill
- Highbury
- Seaton
- Henley Beach
- Blackwood
- Morphett Vale
- Seaford
- Stirling
- Learn more about our South Australia Services
Tasmania
- Launceston
- Devonport
- Learn more about our Tasmania Services
Western Australia
- Perth
- Rockingham
- Mandurah
- Baldivis
- Canning Vale
- Joondalup
- Midland
- Osborne Park
- Ellenbrook
- Learn more about our Western Australia Services
Occupational Therapy – FAQs
You can find answers to common questions about our Occupational Therapy services and how we support skill-building and independence.
What is NDIS Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy is a client-centred profession that assists you in improving your day-to-day function through participation in occupations of life. Occupational Therapists work in various settings, including hospitals, schools, and private practices, to support individuals in improving their day-to-day function.
What‘s the difference between Occupational Therapy services and Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy generally focuses on physical function, whereas Occupational Therapy is more holistic and focuses on physical, psychological and emotional well-being. OT will also focus on equipment prescription and function across all domains of daily living, including domestic, personal and community activities of daily living.
Why would a child need Occupational Therapy?
OT may assist a child in building emotional regulation skills and gross or fine motor capacity. Equipment may also be prescribed to help with community access or to ensure a child’s safety while travelling.
What can Occupational Therapy help with?
Occupational Therapy may help build capacity across all domains of daily living, including domestic, personal and community. Equipment may be prescribed, or recommendations to modify the home environment may be made. Therapy may also assist in developing a better routine and better-managing emotions. An occupational therapist can assess your needs and goals, providing tailored interventions to enhance your independence.
Who is eligible for NDIS-funded Occupational Therapy services?
Generally, most clients with an NDIS plan will have some capacity-building funding. Occupational Therapy is often included in capacity-building supports and, as it stands, is the NDIS’ preferred therapy to assist in building functional capacity.
Can Occupational Therapy help with mental health and sensory processing needs?
Yes. Depending on the clinician’s skills, these are likely to be set goals.
Are Occupational Therapy sessions available at home or in a clinic?
Both. Bloom Healthcare primarily delivers sessions in the community. The evidence suggests that capacity building in natural environments is most effective. However, a clinic can be arranged if necessary. Occupational Therapists work across different environments, including community health centers and mental health facilities, to provide comprehensive care.
If you, or you know someone who could use the support of our NDIS allied health service, book an appointment or make a referral with our qualified Occupational Therapy team today.
NDIS Supported – Occupational Therapy
At Bloom Healthcare, we understand that living with any disability (be it an intellectual disability, mental health problems, physical disability, etc.) can be challenging, which is why we are dedicated to providing support and care to individuals under the National Disability Scheme (NDIS) in Australia. The NDIS is a life-changing initiative that provides people with disabilities the opportunity to receive the necessary support and services to live independently and achieve their goals. As a registered private practice NDIS provider, we work tirelessly to ensure our clients receive the highest level of care and support tailored to their individual needs. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities by helping them achieve their aspirations and live their best lives. At Bloom Healthcare, we are proud to be part of the NDIS community and look forward to continuing to provide quality care and support to our clients.
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