Mobile OT in Cottles Bridge

Occupational Therapy at Home in Cottles Bridge

We visit adults and children at home across Cottles Bridge (3099) 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 the Bundoora Centre or the Northern 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 Cottles Bridge.

Adults

Adult Occupational Therapy in Cottles Bridge

Most of the people we see in Cottles Bridge 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 Cottles Bridge 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 Cottles Bridge

For older people in Cottles Bridge 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 Cottles Bridge

We also see children and teenagers in Cottles Bridge, 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 Cottles Bridge

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 Cottles Bridge

  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 Cottles Bridge 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 Cottles Bridge: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a waitlist for OT in Cottles Bridge?
No. We have no waitlist in Cottles Bridge, so we can book your first visit as soon as your details and funding are confirmed.
How often can your OT visit in Cottles Bridge?
Cottles Bridge 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 Cottles Bridge if I'm not on the NDIS?
Our OT services in Cottles Bridge 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 Cottles Bridge?
Yes. While most of our Cottles Bridge clients are adults, we also provide paediatric OT for children and teenagers, at home, kinder or school.
What areas near Cottles Bridge do you cover?
We also provide occupational therapy in nearby Hurstbridge, Panton Hill, Nutfield and Arthurs Creek and across Melbourne's north-east, east, south-east and inner suburbs.