Our Services

At Meaningful Moments in Occupational Therapy we provide Occupational Therapy services within your home to enhance your independence and participation in daily tasks and activities of your choice. We work with the individual client, family members & carers, support workers, service partners including aged care / home care providers, suppliers and builders to support your goals.

  • Comprehensive assessments and equipment trials for adults only to ensure that the assistive technology is suitable for your needs and goals. We can also assist with the correct set up within your home and ensure adequate education and carer training for safe use.

    Examples of assistive technology that we can assist with includes:

    • Mobility aids: Walking aids, wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs, mobility scooters

    • Transfer aids including sara steady, hoists

    • Hygiene aids: Bathroom and toileting equipment

    • Adjustable beds

    • Seating: Suitable chairs, electric lift and recliner chairs

    • Pressure injury management and prevention including cushions and mattresses

    • Adaptive aids and equipment to help you complete daily tasks such as meal preparation, eating and personal care such as dressing and grooming. 

  • Review of your home environment with recommendations to support the following:

    • Promoting your confidence and independence in the home

    • Identifying hazards and potential falls risks

    • Safety Strategies to reduce your risk of falls

  • Assessments, measurements and diagrams for minor home modifications. We consider physical, cognitive, and emotional factors that can impact day to day function and how your needs may change in the future. Temporary solutions can also be explored and recommended.

    Examples of minor home modifications includes:

    • Grab rails

    • Ramps

    • Automatic door openers and home automation

    • Electronic bidets

    • Stair climbers

  • Timely and thorough reports that encompass an initial assessment, functional review, appropriate standardised assessments and collateral reports (if additional evidence required). These assessments are invaluable for accessing the NDIS or insurance claims, plan reviews, changes in circumstance, or funding appeals.

    • NDIS Access Request Report

    • NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments

    • NDIS Disability Housing Reports for Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation.

    • Insurance and / or Medico-legal Reports

  • Education specifically aimed at informal and formal carers including but not limited to:

    • Manual Handling Education

    • Communication strategies for clients with acquired brain injuries or cognitive deficits including dementia

    • Pressure area prevention and management

    • Prompting occupational engagement including task simplification / modification

    • Caring for palliative patients including preparation and symptom management strategies to support comfort in the home

  • Administration of cognitive screens, standardised assessments and functional cognitive reviews as required to support care need recommendations.

  • Telehealth and online occupational therapy services are available for individuals living in rural or remote areas, or where access to local services is limited.

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