Mobile OT in Watsons Creek

Occupational Therapy at Home in Watsons Creek

We visit adults and children at home across Watsons Creek (3097) and the wider Shire of Nillumbik. Nillumbik's semi-rural suburbs have larger blocks, sloping land, long driveways and plenty of bushland.

Outdoor access, getting safely to and from the car and planning ahead for high fire-danger days are common parts of our OT work in Nillumbik.

Coming home from Maroondah 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 Watsons Creek.

Adults

Adult Occupational Therapy in Watsons Creek

Most of the people we see in Watsons Creek 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 24-year-old in Watsons Creek 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 Watsons Creek kitchen until it becomes routine.

More about adult occupational therapy →

Older people

Support at Home OT in Watsons Creek

For older people in Watsons Creek 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 Watsons Creek

We also see children and teenagers in Watsons Creek, 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 Watsons Creek

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 Watsons Creek

  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 Watsons Creek 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 Watsons Creek: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a waitlist for OT in Watsons Creek?
No. We have no waitlist in Watsons Creek, so we can book your first visit as soon as your details and funding are confirmed.
How often can your OT visit in Watsons Creek?
Watsons Creek 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 Watsons Creek if I'm not on the NDIS?
Our OT services in Watsons Creek 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 Watsons Creek?
Yes. While most of our Watsons Creek clients are adults, we also provide paediatric OT for children and teenagers, at home, kinder or school.
What areas near Watsons Creek do you cover?
We also provide occupational therapy in nearby Bend of Islands, Panton Hill, Kangaroo Ground and Smiths Gully and across Melbourne's north-east, east, south-east and inner suburbs.