Mobile OT in Cockatoo

Occupational Therapy at Home in Cockatoo

We visit adults and children at home across Cockatoo (3781) and the wider Shire of Cardinia. Cardinia's growth-corridor suburbs combine new estates with semi-rural properties, close to Casey Hospital.

New estates often suit simple, practical equipment and modifications, while rural properties need careful planning for outdoor access.

Coming home from the Angliss Hospital or Casey Hospital? 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 Cockatoo.

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

Adults

Adult Occupational Therapy in Cockatoo

Most of the people we see in Cockatoo 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 Cockatoo is struggling with the steps at the front door. Our OT recommends a handrail, a step-edge strip and a ramp and supports the home modification funding request.

More about adult occupational therapy →

Older people

Support at Home OT in Cockatoo

For older people in Cockatoo 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 Cockatoo

We also see children and teenagers in Cockatoo, 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 Cockatoo

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 Cockatoo

  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 Cockatoo 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 Cockatoo: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a waitlist for OT in Cockatoo?
No. We have no waitlist in Cockatoo, so we can book your first visit as soon as your details and funding are confirmed.
Do you offer ongoing OT in Cockatoo?
We offer functional capacity assessments and other OT assessments across all our service areas, including Cockatoo. Ongoing in-home therapy in Cockatoo depends on our OTs' availability, so contact us and we'll confirm what we can offer.
Can I see an OT in Cockatoo if I'm not on the NDIS?
Our OT services in Cockatoo 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 Cockatoo?
Yes. While most of our Cockatoo clients are adults, we also provide paediatric OT for children and teenagers, at home, kinder or school.
Do you offer exercise physiology in Cockatoo too?
Yes. We provide both occupational therapy and exercise physiology in Cockatoo, so you can have both from one team with shared goals. See exercise physiology in Cockatoo →
What areas near Cockatoo do you cover?
We also provide occupational therapy in nearby Emerald, Menzies Creek, Monbulk and Beaconsfield Upper and across Melbourne's north-east, east, south-east and inner suburbs.