Occupational Therapy Assessments

Adelaide, Gawler, Mount Barker, Adelaide Hills, Murray Bridge, Morphett Vale, Victor Harbor any all surrounding areas.

What is Occupational Therapy?

Holistic Approach

OTs take a holistic approach by considering the physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors that impact a participant’s life, ensuring all aspects of their well-being are addressed in their NDIS plan.

Capacity Building

OTs focus on building participants’ skills, confidence, and independence, empowering them to manage daily tasks, engage in their communities, and achieve their personal goals.

Advocacy

OTs act as strong advocates for participants, ensuring their needs and rights are understood and met within the NDIS and other systems, while helping them access the right supports and services.

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The Role of Occupational Therapists in the NDIS

Occupational Therapists (OTs) help people with disabilities engage in meaningful activities and build independence in their daily lives. Within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), OTs assess functional capacity, provide therapy interventions, and recommend assistive technology to support participants in achieving their goals. Their focus is on improving a person’s ability to perform daily tasks at home, in the community, and at work or school.

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My Aged Care

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MAC Referral Form

NDIS

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NDIS Referral Form

All Other

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Private Client Form

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy is a healthcare profession that supports individuals in developing, recovering, or maintaining the skills needed for everyday life. OTs work with people of all ages who experience physical, cognitive, sensory, or psychosocial challenges, helping them participate in essential activities such as:

Personal care (e.g., showering, dressing, eating)
Household tasks (e.g., cooking, cleaning, shopping)
Mobility and transfers (e.g., getting in and out of bed, using a wheelchair)
Community access and social engagement
Work, study, and leisure activities

Key Responsibilities of OTs in the NDIS

OTs assess a participant’s ability to complete daily tasks and identify barriers to independence.
FCA reports guide NDIS funding decisions for therapy, assistive technology, and home modifications.
OTs prescribe mobility aids (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers), daily living aids (e.g., shower chairs, kitchen modifications), and communication devices.
Justifications are provided to ensure AT is reasonable, necessary, and aligned with the participant’s needs and goals.
OTs deliver therapy to improve mobility, fine motor skills, coordination, and cognitive function.
Strategies are developed to increase independence in self-care, household management, and community participation.
OTs assess a participant’s home environment to identify accessibility barriers.
Recommendations for home modifications (e.g., ramps, handrails, bathroom modifications) are made to support safety and independence.

Our Services

We provide a wide range of Occupational Therapy interventions and assessments across NDIS, My Aged Care, and the Workplace.
Click on each to find out more.

Assistive Technology
Home Modifications
Functional Capacity Assessments
Needs-Assessment Evidence Packs
My Aged Care / Home Care Package
Falls / Home Safety Assessments
Carer Training / Manual Handling
Reablement / Functional Plans
Return to Work / Ergonomics Assessments

NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment Adelaide

Our Location

capacoty is located in Unley, South Australia services metropolitan Adelaide, Gawler, Murray Bridge, Mount Barker, Riverland, Adelaide Hills and surrounding country areas.

We also accept referrals Australia-wide via TeleHealth*. Contact us to find out whether this is suitable for you.

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