Mobile OT in Bend of Islands

Occupational Therapy at Home in Bend of Islands

We visit adults and children at home across Bend of Islands (3097) and the wider Shire of Nillumbik. Nillumbik's semi-rural suburbs have larger blocks, sloping land, long driveways and plenty of bushland.

Outdoor access, getting safely to and from the car and planning ahead for high fire-danger days are common parts of our OT work in Nillumbik.

Coming home from Maroondah Hospital or Wantirna Health? 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 Bend of Islands.

Adults

Adult Occupational Therapy in Bend of Islands

Most of the people we see in Bend of Islands 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 45-year-old in Bend of Islands with an intellectual disability wants to shop on his own. Our OT uses a picture shopping list and practises the trip to the local shops each week, fading support over time.

More about adult occupational therapy →

Older people

Support at Home OT in Bend of Islands

For older people in Bend of Islands 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 Bend of Islands

We also see children and teenagers in Bend of Islands, 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 Bend of Islands

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 Bend of Islands

  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 Bend of Islands 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 Bend of Islands: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a waitlist for OT in Bend of Islands?
No. We have no waitlist in Bend of Islands, so we can book your first visit as soon as your details and funding are confirmed.
How often can your OT visit in Bend of Islands?
Bend of Islands is within our regular in-home therapy area, so we can offer ongoing weekly or fortnightly sessions as well as one-off assessments.
Can I see an OT in Bend of Islands if I'm not on the NDIS?
Our OT services in Bend of Islands 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 Bend of Islands?
Yes. While most of our Bend of Islands clients are adults, we also provide paediatric OT for children and teenagers, at home, kinder or school.
What areas near Bend of Islands do you cover?
We also provide occupational therapy in nearby Watsons Creek, Wonga Park, Chirnside Park and Kangaroo Ground and across Melbourne's north-east, east, south-east and inner suburbs.