Mobile OT in Heidelberg West

Occupational Therapy at Home in Heidelberg West

Heidelberg West includes the former 1956 Olympic Village, with post-war homes, units and newer developments close to the Olympic Leisure Centre and Malahang Reserve. We visit clients at home across Heidelberg West.

Homes range from post-war houses to units and new townhouses, so our OT recommendations are tailored to each home.

Coming home from the Austin Hospital or the Bundoora Centre? 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 Heidelberg West.

Adults

Adult Occupational Therapy in Heidelberg West

Most of the people we see in Heidelberg 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 55-year-old in Heidelberg West with vision loss is struggling with cooking and medication. Our OT marks the kitchen with high-contrast labels, sets up a medication routine and recommends talking kitchen aids.

More about adult occupational therapy →

Older people

Support at Home OT in Heidelberg West

For older people in Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg West

We also see children and teenagers in Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg West: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a waitlist for OT in Heidelberg West?
No. We have no waitlist in Heidelberg West, so we can book your first visit as soon as your details and funding are confirmed.
Do you see older people in Heidelberg West?
Yes. Our OT supports older people on Support at Home plans with home safety, falls risk, equipment and home modifications, with no client contribution.
Can I see an OT in Heidelberg West if I'm not on the NDIS?
Our OT services in Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg West?
Yes. While most of our Heidelberg West clients are adults, we also provide paediatric OT for children and teenagers, at home, kinder or school.
What areas near Heidelberg West do you cover?
We also provide occupational therapy in nearby Heidelberg Heights, Bellfield, Rosanna and Heidelberg and across Melbourne's north-east, east, south-east and inner suburbs.