As we age, staying independent, comfortable, and safe at home becomes increasingly important. Through My Aged Care and Home Care Packages, older Australians can access professional Occupational Therapy (OT) assessments that identify the right supports, home modifications, and assistive technology to make everyday life easier and safer.
At Capacoty, our Occupational Therapists specialise in helping older adults maintain independence through evidence-based assessments, practical recommendations, and guidance in navigating the Home Care Package system.
🧠 What Is an Occupational Therapy Assessment?
An Occupational Therapy assessment is a professional evaluation that looks at how someone manages their activities of daily living (ADLs) — such as showering, dressing, cooking, and moving safely around the home. The goal is to identify barriers that may be affecting independence and recommend practical solutions to enhance quality of life.
Our assessments at Capacoty include:
- Functional assessments to determine strengths, challenges, and goals.
- Home safety assessments identifying risks such as slips, falls, and access issues.
- Assistive technology and equipment recommendations — from mobility aids to adaptive kitchen tools.
- Home modification recommendations — such as grab rails, ramps, step-free showers, and stair rails.
Each report is written in clear, goal-focused language that aligns with My Aged Care and Home Care Package provider requirements, ensuring supports can be approved and implemented efficiently.
🛠️ Home Modifications: Creating a Safer, Accessible Living Environment
For many older Australians, the home can become increasingly difficult to navigate as mobility or balance changes over time. Capacoty’s home modification assessments help to create safe, accessible, and functional spaces.
Common home modification recommendations include:
- Installing grab rails, ramps, and handheld showers.
- Replacing steps with level access or gentle gradients.
- Adjusting bathrooms, kitchens, and entrances to reduce falls risk.
- Recommending height adjustments for benches, chairs, or beds to improve comfort and safety.
All modifications are recommended in accordance with Australian Standards (AS 1428) and current good practice in aged care design, ensuring safety, durability, and compliance.
🦽 Assistive Technology and Equipment Assessments
Assistive technology can make daily tasks simpler, safer, and more comfortable. Capacoty’s OTs are experts in prescribing the right equipment to match individual needs and funding levels within Home Care Packages.
We assess and recommend items such as:
- Mobility aids: walkers, wheelchairs, or transfer aids.
- Bathroom aids: shower chairs, over-toilet frames, bath boards.
- Bedroom and seating supports: adjustable beds, pressure cushions, or recliner chairs.
- Kitchen and daily living aids: jar openers, reachers, and adaptive cutlery.
Our team also provides quotes, supplier coordination, and documentation to support your Home Care Provider’s funding approval process — ensuring no unnecessary delays.
💡 How Capacoty Helps You Get the Most from Your Home Care Package
Capacoty’s Occupational Therapists don’t just complete assessments — they act as advocates for your independence. We:
Write comprehensive, goal-based reports that align with My Aged Care and Home Care Package requirements.
- Provide clear clinical justification for funding requests.
- Liaise directly with Home Care Providers to help secure timely approval of supports.
- Ensure recommendations represent value for money, balancing cost, durability, and long-term benefit.
Whether you’re new to My Aged Care or want to review your existing supports, our team ensures you receive the right equipment and home adjustments to live independently and confidently.
🌿 Why Choose Capacoty?
Capacoty is an Australian provider specialising in NDIS and My Aged Care assessments, focusing on helping individuals achieve their independence, safety, and wellbeing goals. Our therapists combine clinical expertise with practical problem-solving, ensuring every recommendation is personalised, evidence-based, and meaningful.
We understand that ageing is a natural process — not a barrier to living well. With the right home modifications and assistive technology, older adults can continue doing the things they love, safely and confidently, in the place they call home.
💬 Get Started Today
If you or someone you care for could benefit from an Occupational Therapy assessment, home modification report, or assistive technology recommendation, contact Capacoty today.
👉 Visit www.capacoty.com.au to click here to book an appointment.
