Mobile OT in Balaclava

Occupational Therapy at Home in Balaclava

We visit adults and children at home across Balaclava (3183) and the wider City of Port Phillip. Port Phillip's bayside suburbs are close to the Alfred Hospital, with many residents living in apartments and older flats.

Lift access, small bathrooms and getting around by tram are common focus areas for our Port Phillip clients.

Coming home from Caulfield Hospital or The Alfred? Our OT can check home safety, equipment and daily routines so you settle back in safely.

Exercare's occupational therapists help adults, older people and children do more for themselves at home and in the community. We have no waitlist and we work with NDIS participants and Support at Home clients in Balaclava.

Assessments anywhere: functional capacity assessments and other OT assessments are available in Balaclava. Ongoing in-home therapy depends on OT availability, so contact us to confirm.

Adults

Adult Occupational Therapy in Balaclava

Most of the people we see in Balaclava are adults. We help with personal care, cooking and home tasks, routines and memory supports, fatigue management, community access, returning to work or study and home safety.

Example: A 58-year-old in Balaclava with a psychosocial disability wants more structure in the week. Our OT builds a daily routine, supports meal planning and practises getting to a local community class.

More about adult occupational therapy →

Older people

Support at Home OT in Balaclava

For older people in Balaclava on a Support at Home plan, our OTs help with home safety, falls risk, equipment and home modifications, including prescriptions under the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) scheme. Allied health is a clinical support under Support at Home, so there's no client contribution. More about Support at Home OT →

Children

Paediatric OT in Balaclava

We also see children and teenagers in Balaclava, at home, kinder or school. Paediatric OT helps with sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine motor skills, self-care routines and school readiness. More about paediatric OT →

Assessments and reports

OT Assessments Available in Balaclava

Functional capacity assessmentNDIS FCAs, including self-funded FCAs for NDIS access requests Home modification assessmentRails, ramps, bathrooms and complex modification reports Assistive technology assessmentEquipment assessment, trial and prescription Sensory assessmentSensory profiles and practical plans for kids and adults
Getting started

Getting Started With OT in Balaclava

  1. Complete our online intake form and select occupational therapy or call us on 0413 827 232.
  2. We confirm your funding (NDIS or Support at Home) and your goals. No referral is needed.
  3. Your OT visits you at home in Balaclava for an initial assessment. We have no waitlist.
  4. We agree on goals and start therapy, assessments or equipment trials.

Funding: OT is funded through the NDIS (usually Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living Skills, Category 15) or through Support at Home for older Australians (allied health is a clinical support, fully funded with no client contribution). We also provide self-funded functional capacity assessments for people applying for the NDIS.

FAQ

OT in Balaclava: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a waitlist for OT in Balaclava?
No. We have no waitlist in Balaclava, so we can book your first visit as soon as your details and funding are confirmed.
Do you offer ongoing OT in Balaclava?
We offer functional capacity assessments and other OT assessments across all our service areas, including Balaclava. Ongoing in-home therapy in Balaclava depends on our OTs' availability, so contact us and we'll confirm what we can offer.
Can I see an OT in Balaclava if I'm not on the NDIS?
Our OT services in Balaclava are funded through the NDIS or Support at Home. If you're applying for the NDIS, we provide self-funded functional capacity assessments to support your application.
Do you see children in Balaclava?
Yes. While most of our Balaclava clients are adults, we also provide paediatric OT for children and teenagers, at home, kinder or school.
What areas near Balaclava do you cover?
We also provide occupational therapy in nearby Ripponlea, Elwood, St Kilda East and St Kilda and across Melbourne's north-east, east, south-east and inner suburbs.