Mobile OT in Essendon

Occupational Therapy at Home in Essendon

We visit adults and children at home across Essendon (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.

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

Adults

Adult Occupational Therapy in Essendon

Most of the people we see in Essendon 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 Essendon 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 Essendon

For older people in Essendon 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

We also see children and teenagers in Essendon, 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

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

  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 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: Frequently Asked Questions

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