Mobile OT in Essendon West

Occupational Therapy at Home in Essendon West

We visit adults and children at home across Essendon West (3040) and the wider City of Moonee Valley. Moonee Valley's suburbs sit just north-west of the city, close to the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Essendon Private Hospital, with Edwardian homes, units and newer apartments.

Front steps, older bathrooms and getting around by tram and train are common OT goals for our Moonee Valley clients.

Coming home from Footscray Hospital or the Royal Melbourne 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 Essendon West.

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

Adults

Adult Occupational Therapy in Essendon West

Most of the people we see in Essendon West 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 52-year-old in Essendon West with an acquired brain injury wants to cook for herself. Our OT breaks meals into simple steps, sets up a visual recipe system and practises in the Essendon West kitchen until it becomes routine.

More about adult occupational therapy →

Older people

Support at Home OT in Essendon West

For older people in Essendon West 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 Essendon West

We also see children and teenagers in Essendon West, 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 Essendon West

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 Essendon West

  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 Essendon West 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 Essendon West: Frequently Asked Questions

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