Occupational therapy

Simplifying daily tasks

Occupational therapists assist people who are frail, aged or have a disability to maintain maximum independence, live in their home safely and participate in everyday activities.

Occupational therapy can assist you with:

• recommendations for equipment or modifications to simplify tasks such as showering, dressing or preparing meals
• strategies or education to prevent falls, make life easier when you have arthritis or limited mobility, or difficulty remembering things
• home modifications if you have limited mobility or need to use a wheelchair
• prescribing wheelchairs, including pressure care
• applying for funding assistance for equipment or home modifications.

Occupational therapists will often need to come to your home to assist you.

Eligibility

Public occupational therapy services are available to people who work, live or study in Latrobe City. We prioritise our services for people on low-medium incomes and holders of concession cards.

Private occupational therapy services are available for people with allied health MBS referrals, eligible DVA referrals and those with private health insurance.

Claims under TAC and WorkCover are not eligible