Mobile OT in Blackburn

Occupational Therapy at Home in Blackburn

Blackburn is a leafy suburb known for Blackburn Lake Sanctuary and the Blackburn Creeklands, with a shopping strip near Blackburn station. We visit clients at home across Blackburn.

Bushy blocks and older homes mean outdoor access, steps and bathroom safety are common OT goals, while the lake and creek trails suit community walking goals.

Coming home from Box Hill Hospital or the Peter James Centre? 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 Blackburn.

Adults

Adult Occupational Therapy in Blackburn

Most of the people we see in Blackburn 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 70-year-old in Blackburn on a Support at Home plan has stopped walking to the shops after a fall. Our OT checks her home for hazards, reviews her walking aid and practises the route to Blackburn's shops with her.

More about adult occupational therapy →

Older people

Support at Home OT in Blackburn

For older people in Blackburn 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 Blackburn

We also see children and teenagers in Blackburn, 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 Blackburn

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 Blackburn

  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 Blackburn 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 Blackburn: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a waitlist for OT in Blackburn?
No. We have no waitlist in Blackburn, so we can book your first visit as soon as your details and funding are confirmed.
Can OT help me get out walking again in Blackburn?
Yes. Our OT can review your mobility aids, plan safe routes and practise them with you. Our exercise physiologist can also build your strength and balance.
Can I see an OT in Blackburn if I'm not on the NDIS?
Our OT services in Blackburn 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 Blackburn?
Yes. While most of our Blackburn clients are adults, we also provide paediatric OT for children and teenagers, at home, kinder or school.
Do you offer exercise physiology in Blackburn too?
Yes. We provide both occupational therapy and exercise physiology in Blackburn, so you can have both from one team with shared goals. See exercise physiology in Blackburn →
What areas near Blackburn do you cover?
We also provide occupational therapy in nearby Blackburn North, Nunawading, Blackburn South and Forest Hill and across Melbourne's north-east, east, south-east and inner suburbs.