Mobile OT in South Yarra

Occupational Therapy at Home in South Yarra

We visit adults and children at home across South Yarra (3141) and the wider City of Stonnington. Stonnington's suburbs are close to the Alfred Hospital and Cabrini Malvern, with a mix of period homes, townhouses and apartments.

Stairs, small bathrooms and apartment access are common reasons for OT home assessments in Stonnington.

Coming home from The Alfred or St Vincent's 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 South Yarra.

Adults

Adult Occupational Therapy in South Yarra

Most of the people we see in South Yarra 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 45-year-old in South Yarra with a psychosocial disability wants more structure in the week. Our OT builds a daily routine, supports meal planning and practises getting to a local community class.

More about adult occupational therapy →

Older people

Support at Home OT in South Yarra

For older people in South Yarra 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 South Yarra

We also see children and teenagers in South Yarra, 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 South Yarra

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 South Yarra

  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 South Yarra 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 South Yarra: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a waitlist for OT in South Yarra?
No. We have no waitlist in South Yarra, so we can book your first visit as soon as your details and funding are confirmed.
How often can your OT visit in South Yarra?
South Yarra is within our regular in-home therapy area, so we can offer ongoing weekly or fortnightly sessions as well as one-off assessments.
Can I see an OT in South Yarra if I'm not on the NDIS?
Our OT services in South Yarra 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 South Yarra?
Yes. While most of our South Yarra clients are adults, we also provide paediatric OT for children and teenagers, at home, kinder or school.
Do you offer exercise physiology in South Yarra too?
Yes. We provide both occupational therapy and exercise physiology in South Yarra, so you can have both from one team with shared goals. See exercise physiology in South Yarra →
What areas near South Yarra do you cover?
We also provide occupational therapy in nearby Cremorne, Prahran, Windsor and Richmond and across Melbourne's north-east, east, south-east and inner suburbs.