Mobile OT in Sassafras

Occupational Therapy at Home in Sassafras

We visit adults and children at home across Sassafras (3787) and the wider Shire of Yarra Ranges. The Yarra Ranges suburbs we visit have hilly streets, sloping blocks and bushland, with Maroondah and Angliss hospitals nearby.

Access around the home, steps and outdoor safety and bushfire planning for people with disability are often part of our OT work here.

Coming home from the Angliss Hospital or Maroondah 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 Sassafras.

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

Adults

Adult Occupational Therapy in Sassafras

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

More about adult occupational therapy →

Older people

Support at Home OT in Sassafras

For older people in Sassafras 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 Sassafras

We also see children and teenagers in Sassafras, 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 Sassafras

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 Sassafras

  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 Sassafras 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 Sassafras: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a waitlist for OT in Sassafras?
No. We have no waitlist in Sassafras, so we can book your first visit as soon as your details and funding are confirmed.
Do you offer ongoing OT in Sassafras?
We offer functional capacity assessments and other OT assessments across all our service areas, including Sassafras. Ongoing in-home therapy in Sassafras depends on our OTs' availability, so contact us and we'll confirm what we can offer.
Can I see an OT in Sassafras if I'm not on the NDIS?
Our OT services in Sassafras 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 Sassafras?
Yes. While most of our Sassafras clients are adults, we also provide paediatric OT for children and teenagers, at home, kinder or school.
Do you offer exercise physiology in Sassafras too?
Yes. We provide both occupational therapy and exercise physiology in Sassafras, so you can have both from one team with shared goals. See exercise physiology in Sassafras →
What areas near Sassafras do you cover?
We also provide occupational therapy in nearby Ferny Creek, Olinda, Mount Dandenong and The Basin and across Melbourne's north-east, east, south-east and inner suburbs.