Providing Holistic and Recovery Orientated Occupational Therapy Assessment and Services
About Coastal OT
Occupational Therapists strive to provide person-centred care and quality intervention to empower individuals to achieve independence and live a life that is meaningful and purposeful to them. Occupational Therapists see individuals across the lifespan who may have limitations due to mental illness, physical injury, or congenital conditions and work with them to improve their ability to function, return to daily activities and achieve their goals for recovery.
We utilise evidence-based and purposeful intervention that can include therapeutic activities, use, and implementation of assistive technology
Equipment and practical support to assist individuals to regain or maintain their independence, engage in meaningful activities and remain safe in their homes and community.
We are based on the Sunshine Coast and service all metropolitan, rural and remote areas of Queensland by negotiation. To discuss your needs please contact us.
NDIS
We can provide services to self-managed and plan-managed participants. Our NDIS services include, but are not limited to:
- Individual OT Appointments and Interventions as required, based on referral information
- Completion of Functional Assessments to inform plan reviews
- Prescription of Assistive Technology (AT), including assessment and trial, completion and submission of AT applications
- Home Assessments for both minor and major home modifications and completion of complex home modifications applications
- Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) assessments
- Functional assessments to assist with NDIS applications and planning meetings.
Home Assessments
Home environment assessments are provided to ensure the home is safe and accessible for individuals who have experienced accidents at work, trauma, physical injury, or decline in cognitive function due to aging or illness.
- Falls prevention
- Home access and modification assessments
- Safety reviews
- Home modifications
- Carer support and training, including manual handling
Equipment Services
Assistive Equipment can be prescribed to allow for independent and safe engagement in daily activities including self-care, domestic tasks, and community access. We can assist with mobility equipment recommendations.
