Occupational therapy (OT) promotes a person’s wellness and independence within their everyday living environment. The goal of occupational therapy is to work closely with people to maximise their independence and enhance quality of life.

Our skilled team of occupational therapists are committed to working with people of all ages with a wide range of neurological conditions to achieve their goals.

Our occupational therapists provide:

• Comprehensive functional assessment and retraining of daily living skills such as personal care, meal preparation, budgeting, accessing the community and managing daily routines.

• Home modifications – assessment and modification of a client's home environment to improve safety and independence.

• Assistive Technology (AT) assessment and equipment prescription from low cost/low risk equipment to complex wheelchairs and seating. Training in use of equipment to improve independence and safety in everyday tasks.

• Assessment of the impact of cognitive function such as memory, concentration and problem solving on a person’s capacity to perform daily tasks. Introduce a retraining program or strategies to maximise independence and safety.

• Assessment and therapeutic intervention to maximise upper limb and/or hand function.

• Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) assessments to assist with the application for NDIS SDA and SIL funding.

• Education on work simplification and energy conservation techniques.

• Education on relaxation and stress management.

• Education on pain management.

• Advice to carers and/or family members on lifting and transferring techniques, including prescription of transfer equipment (e.g. hoists).

• Advice on managing chronic health conditions.

SENSe Program

SENSe is the Study of the Effectiveness of Neurorehabilitation on Sensation. NeuroRehab’s SENSe program is suitable for anyone whose sensation has changed after a stroke, at any age. It is proven to be effective even many years after a stroke. NeuroRehab’s SENSe program runs from our Deer Park and Bulleen clinics. You will be seen by a SENSe trained therapist twice weekly for 8 weeks.

Occupational Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation. Click the link to download the flyer.

Somatosensory Rehabilitation

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