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National NDIS Registered Provider — Occupational Therapy Across Perth — Children, Teens, Adults
Looking for a Perth occupational therapist?
Everyday Independence provides NDIS occupational therapy across Perth for children, teenagers and adults with disability. Our paediatric occupational therapists and broader therapy team help people build practical skills, increase independence and participate more fully in everyday life.
As a community-based provider, our Perth occupational therapists support people in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities. By delivering therapy where everyday life happens, we help create meaningful and lasting change.
What does a Perth occupational therapist do?
An occupational therapist helps people develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for everyday life. Occupational therapy can support children, teenagers and adults to participate more fully at home, school, work and in the community.
Support may focus on self-care, daily routines, sensory processing, emotional regulation, school participation, employment, assistive technology, community access and independent living skills.
At Everyday Independence, occupational therapy is delivered as part of a connected team. Depending on your age and goals, your support may be delivered by an occupational therapist, key worker or youth lead practitioner. They work alongside speech pathologists, physiotherapists, behaviour support practitioners and habit coaches to provide coordinated support tailored to your needs.
For children, paediatric occupational therapy can help build the skills needed to participate more fully at home, childcare, school and in the community. This may include supporting the development of play skills, emotional regulation, sensory processing, self-care, school readiness, social participation and greater independence in everyday activities.
How Perth occupational therapy helps
Occupational therapy may help to:
Develop daily living skills such as dressing, showering, cooking and managing routines
Build confidence and independence at home, school, work and in the community
Improve emotional regulation and develop strategies to manage challenges
Understand sensory preferences and create environments that support participation
Strengthen social skills, relationships and community connections
Access and use assistive technology, equipment and mobility aids
Increase participation in education, employment and recreational activities
Navigate important life transitions, including starting school, moving into adulthood or finding employment
Build skills for greater independence in decision-making and self-advocacy
Develop meaningful hobbies, interests and routines that support wellbeing
Achieve goals that are important to you and your family.
In Perth and ready to start occupational therapy?
Who are you seeking services for? Select an option below to begin your enquiry.
Every person is different. We take the time to understand your strengths, goals and what’s important to you.
Step 2
We’ll match you with the right team
Depending on your age and circumstances, this may be an occupational therapist, key worker or youth lead practitioner.
Step 3
You’re ready to start building skills and confidence
Support takes place in the environments where you live, learn, work and socialise, helping you achieve meaningful outcomes in everyday life.
Why people choose Everyday Independence
Here’s some of the reasons people choose Everyday Independence:
Therapy happens where life happens
Occupational therapy is provided in the places you live, learn, work and socialise. This is the best place to build your skills and change community attitudes that may be holding you back.
One team around you
You’ll be supported by a team of practitioners with diverse training and life perspectives who will look at your whole life from different angles.
This ensures the right therapy team and support strategies are planned and delivered.
Practicing routines and skills
We’ll help accelerate your outcomes with cost effective habit coaching. A habit coach will help you practice your new routines and skills between therapy sessions.
Measuring your quality of life
The best way to maximise your NDIS budget is by measuring and regularly reviewing your progress. We’ll track this across your independence, participation, wellbeing and the supports you use, ensuring your plan continues to work towards your goals.
Occupational therapy across Perth
We have three local teams of therapists and practitioners delivering occupational therapy across Central Peth, Northern Perth and Southern Perth. Our mobile occupational therapists come to you at home, school, workplace and in the community.
Why choose Everyday Independence for occupational therapy in Perth?
You’ll have one main practitioner who gets to know you, understands your goals and leads your support. When you need additional expertise, they bring in the right therapists and practitioners, so everyone is working together towards the same goals.
Our therapy happens where you live, learn, work and socialise. This means strategies are practical, relevant and easier to use in everyday life.
As your goals change, your team changes with you. By bringing in the right support at the right time, we help you get the most from your NDIS funding while building the skills, confidence and independence to participate more fully in everyday life.
Do you provide NDIS occupational therapy in Perth?
Yes. Everyday Independence has three local teams in Perth who come to you to provide occupational therapy across Central Perth, Southern Perth and Northern Perth.
Do you provide home-based occupational therapy in Perth?
Yes. We provide home-based occupational therapy throughout Perth. Support can also take place at school, childcare, work and in the community, depending on your goals and needs.
Can an occupational therapist complete a Functional Capacity Assessment in Perth?
Yes. Our occupational therapists complete Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) across Perth. A Functional Capacity Assessment helps identify a person’s strengths, support needs and functional capacity and may support NDIS access requests, plan reviews and funding recommendations.
Can a paediatric occupational therapist help my child?
Yes. Our paediatric occupational therapists support children of all ages to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for everyday life. Paediatric occupational therapy may help with play, learning, emotional regulation, sensory processing, self-care, school participation and building social connections.
For children under nine years, support is often delivered through our early childhood supports using a key worker approach. Your early childhood key worker is an experienced early childhood practitioner who works closely with your family and brings paediatric occupational therapists and other specialists into the team when their expertise is needed.
How do you support teenagers and young adults?
Many teenagers and young adults aged up to 25 years work with a youth lead practitioner. Youth lead practitioners are experienced professionals who specialise in supporting young people to build independence, confidence and life skills as they navigate school, employment, relationships and adulthood.
They provide much of the support directly and bring together the right therapy team, including occupational therapists, speech pathologists and other practitioners when needed. This means young people have one trusted person leading their support while still having access to a broader team of experts.
Who is a youth lead practitioner?
A youth lead practitioner is the main person supporting teenagers and young adults aged 9–25. They use their knowledge and experience in supporting young people to lead your therapy, provide day-to-day support, and bring in the right therapists and practitioners when additional expertise is needed.
Is occupational therapy available for adults?
Yes. Occupational therapy can support adults to build daily living skills, increase independence, access the community, use assistive technology and work towards employment and personal goals.
Can occupational therapy support autistic people?
Yes. Occupational therapy can support autistic children, teenagers and adults to build skills, increase independence and participate more fully in everyday life. Support is tailored to each person’s strengths, preferences and goals.
Where does occupational therapy take place?
Support takes place in the environments where you live, learn, work and socialise. This may include your home, school, childcare setting, workplace or local community.
What happens at the first appointment?
Your first appointment is an opportunity for us to understand your strengths, goals and support needs. Depending on your age and circumstances, you may meet with an occupational therapist, key worker or youth lead practitioner who will help identify the best approach to achieving your goals.
How can I get started with occupational therapy in Perth?
Contact our team to discuss your goals and support needs. We’ll help you understand your options and connect you with the right practitioner or therapy team.
Ben’s Independence in Motion – Early Childhood Key Worker Support
Gaining confidence and independence with assistive technology.
