Mobile OT in Footscray

Occupational Therapy at Home in Footscray

We visit adults and children at home across Footscray (3011) and the wider City of Maribyrnong. Maribyrnong's inner-west suburbs are close to Western Health's Footscray Hospital, with workers' cottages, weatherboards and new apartment developments.

Narrow older homes with step-up entries, small bathrooms and getting around by train and bus are common OT goals for our Maribyrnong 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 Footscray.

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

Adults

Adult Occupational Therapy in Footscray

Most of the people we see in Footscray 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 Footscray is finding it harder to shower safely. Our OT assesses the bathroom, trials a shower chair and handheld shower and recommends grab rails, so he can shower independently again.

More about adult occupational therapy →

Older people

Support at Home OT in Footscray

For older people in Footscray 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 Footscray

We also see children and teenagers in Footscray, 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 Footscray

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 Footscray

  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 Footscray 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 Footscray: Frequently Asked Questions

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