NDIS Occupational Therapy North Western Melbourne

From getting ready for the day, using public transport, managing relationships, or finding employment, expect our North Western Melbourne team to build your skills and equip you to do the things you want, your way.

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Occupational therapy in North Western Melbourne

You might want to get ready in the morning with less support, feel more comfortable in busy places, prepare meals or take part at school or work. You may also need an assessment to understand your support needs or advice about equipment that makes everyday tasks easier.

Our North Western Melbourne occupational therapists work with you and the people who support you to understand your strengths, what matters most and what is getting in the way. Together, we develop practical strategies and practise skills in the places you use them.

Whether you’re looking for support for yourself, your child or someone you support, we can help you explore your options.

What can occupational therapy help with?

Occupational therapy helps people in North Western Melbourne participate in everyday activities. Your support will depend on your goals, needs and circumstances.

Daily routines and self-care

Build skills for activities such as dressing, showering, toileting, preparing meals and getting organised. We explore ways to make routines more manageable and support greater independence.

Sensory needs and emotional regulation

Understand how sounds, lighting, textures, movement and other experiences affect your day. We work with you to find strategies and changes to your environment that help you feel comfortable and take part.

Getting out into the community

Work towards activities such as shopping, using public transport, attending appointments or joining a community group. We help you identify barriers and practise strategies that support participation.

School, study and work

Develop practical skills and supports for participating in learning or employment. This may include managing tasks, organising your day, adapting activities or preparing for a new setting.

Assistive technology and equipment

Explore equipment and technology that may make daily activities easier or safer. Depending on your needs, this may include assessment, recommendations and support to trial suitable options.

Home environments and modifications

Identify changes that may improve access, safety and independence at home. Your occupational therapist can discuss whether a home assessment or modification recommendation is appropriate.

Functional capacity assessments

Understand how your disability affects everyday activities and the support you need. A functional capacity assessment can help inform recommendations and NDIS planning.

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Occupational therapy for children, teens and adults

Children under nine

If your child needs help with play, getting dressed, eating, joining activities or managing sensory experiences, our early childhood team can work with your family.

Children under nine receive support through our key worker approach. Your key worker works alongside you and the important people in your child’s life, bringing in occupational therapy assessment and input when needed.

Strategies are built into familiar routines and activities, helping your child practise skills at home, childcare, kinder, school and in the community.

Young people aged 9–25

Occupational therapy can help young people build independence, manage routines and sensory needs, participate at school or study, and prepare for work and adult life.

We start with the young person’s interests and goals, working with them on the activities that matter to them.

Where available, a Youth Lead Practitioner can coordinate broader support and work alongside occupational therapists and other practitioners. Your local team will explain the options available.

Adults

Our occupational therapists support adults with disability to build skills, adapt daily activities and find practical ways to participate more independently.

Your goals might include managing your home, preparing meals, getting out into the community, taking part at work or finding equipment that helps you do more.

We work at your pace, with support built around your choices and everyday life.

Therapy where everyday life happens

Using a new skill during a therapy session is one step. Being able to use it throughout your day is what makes it useful.

Our North Western Melbourne occupational therapists come to the places where you live, learn, work and spend time. This helps us understand the activity, the environment and the support around you.

For example, we might practise preparing lunch in your kitchen, explore ways to make a classroom easier to participate in, or work on a routine for getting ready to leave home.

We also work with family members, carers, educators and other people you choose to involve, so they can support agreed strategies between appointments.

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Find North Western Melbourne occupational therapy near you

We provide occupational therapy across North Western Melbourne’s northern, western, eastern and south-eastern suburbs. Support is delivered at home, school, work and in community settings. The services and appointment times available depend on your location, needs and local practitioner availability.

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Funding and payment options

You can access occupational therapy with a self-managed, plan-managed or NDIA-managed NDIS plan, or pay privately.

Private options depend on your needs and practitioner availability. We’ll explain fees, including any travel and assessment charges, before you start. If you’re waiting for an NDIS plan, contact us to discuss your options.

How to start therapy in North Western Melbourne

Enquire or make a referral using the form below. We aim to get back to you within 24 hours.
Talk with our team about your goals, funding, service options and availability.
Plan your support with your practitioner including where your sessions happen.

If you don’t currently have an NDIS plan, read our blog which explains eligibility for the NDIS.

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Common questions about NDIS therapy in North Western Melbourne

Can an occupational therapist visit my home?

Yes. Our North Western Melbourne occupational therapists provide support at home. Depending on your goals, appointments can also take place at school, work or in the community. We’ll confirm the options available for your location.

Do you provide occupational therapy in my suburb?

We support many suburbs across North Western Melbourne. Use the service and postcode checker on this page or contact our team to confirm whether occupational therapy is available in your area.

Do I need an approved NDIS plan?

To access NDIS-funded occupational therapy, you need an approved plan with suitable funding. If you do not have a plan or want to pay privately, contact us to discuss available options.

Read our blog about eligibility for the NDIS.

What does occupational therapy cost?

Costs depend on the services you receive, appointment length and any applicable travel, assessment or report preparation time. Our team will explain the fees before you agree to services. See our service commitment page for more information.

How soon can I start?

Appointment availability varies by location and the support you need. See our current availability page for current occupational therapy availability in your North Western Melbourne area.

Who will provide my occupational therapy?

An occupational therapist provides occupational therapy assessments and clinical input. Depending on your age and goals, a key worker or Youth Lead Practitioner may coordinate your broader support and help you practise agreed strategies with your team.

We’ll explain who will be involved and how they will work with you.

Can I access a functional capacity assessment in North Western Melbourne?

Yes. Our North Western Melbourne occupational therapists complete Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) to help identify support needs and inform NDIS planning. Contact us to discuss the assessment you need and local availability.

Do you support autistic children, teens and adults?

Yes. Our occupational therapists work with autistic people on goals that matter to them. Support may include understanding sensory needs, adapting routines or environments, building daily living skills and participating in chosen activities.

Why wouldn’t my child always have an occupational therapist?

Every child is different, so we match your family’s main practitioner to your child’s age and goals. For children under nine, this is often an early childhood key worker who has experience supporting young children and their families through everyday routines and activities. If occupational therapy is part of your child’s goals, an occupational therapist will be involved as part of your broader therapy team.