Service Area
Occupational Therapy
Practical, person-centred occupational therapy to help you live, work and participate the way you want to.
About Occupational Therapy
At MPOT, our Occupational Therapists support people of all ages to build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to participate in the activities that are meaningful to them. Whether at home, school, work, or in the community, we take a person-centred approach to help individuals achieve their goals and maximise their quality of life. We work collaboratively with participants, families, support networks, and other professionals to develop practical, evidence-based solutions that promote participation, safety, and wellbeing.
Our Occupational Therapists provide assessment, intervention, education, and recommendations tailored to each individual's strengths, needs, and goals, helping them to engage more independently in everyday life.
Occupational Therapy Services
Home Modifications Assessments
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- Low cost home modification assessments
- Complex home modification assessments
- Builder liaison and project oversight
Assistive Technology Assessments
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- Assessment of low-cost, mid-cost and high-cost equipment
- Trials of assistive technology options
- Prescription and scripting of complex and custom equipment
- Training and follow-up to ensure equipment is used safely
Wheelchair & Seating Assessments
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- Specialist postural and seating assessments
- Manual and power wheelchair trials
- Pressure care and postural support
- Prescription and scripting of complex and custom wheelchairs and seating
Activity of Daily Living Assessments
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- Assessment of personal care, mobility and household tasks
- Identification of barriers to independence
- Recommendations for equipment, strategies and supports
- Goal-focused intervention planning
Home and Living Assessments
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- Assessment of current and future home and living needs
- Recommendations for supports and appropriate housing options
- Reports to support NDIS Home and Living funding requests
- Collaboration with support coordinators and providers
Home Safety Assessments
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- Review of the home for falls and safety risks
- Recommendations for equipment and modifications
- Strategies to support independence and safe manual handling
- Written outlining all recommendations
Driver Occupational Therapy Assessments
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- Off-road clinical screen: vision, cognition, reaction time and physical function
- On-road assessment in a dual-controlled vehicle with an accredited instructor
- Vehicle Modifications assessments, trials and recommendations
- Written report and recommendations to you and your referrer
NDIS Access Assessments
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- Evidence-based reports to support NDIS access requests
- Assessment of functional impact across daily life
- Clear documentation aligned with NDIS access criteria
Ongoing Occupational Therapy and Treatment
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- Goal-based, person-centred therapy
- Skill building for daily living, school, work and community
- Regular review and adjustment of goals
- Collaboration with family, carers and other providers
- Upper limb therapy
- Therapy targeting Activities of Daily Living
- Sensory regulation and exploration
- Cognitive re-training
- Pain management
- Emotional regulation
Graduated Return to Work Programs
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- Suitable duties planning with employers
- Staged return-to-work schedules and upgrades
- Coordination with treating team, insurer and workplace
- Ongoing review and progress reporting
Worksite Assessments
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- On-site review of job tasks and demands
- Ergonomic and workstation recommendations
- Identification of suitable duties and adjustments
- Written report with practical recommendations
Work Simulation / Conditioning Programs
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- Structured programs replicating real work tasks
- Graded physical and functional conditioning
- Preparation for return to pre-injury or modified duties
- Regular progress reporting to insurer and employer
- Multi-disciplinary approach and collaboration to achieve program goals
Ergonomic Assessments
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- Workstation setup reviews
- Recommendations for equipment and set-up adjustments
- Manual handling and task modification advice
- Written report with recommendation on ergonomic workstation setup and recommended equipment
Medico Legal Assessments
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- Independent assessments for insurers, legal practitioners and tribunals
- Objective occupational therapy assessments and reports
- Review of medical records and supporting documentation.
Job Dictionaries
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- Detailed documentation of job tasks and demands
- Physical, cognitive and environmental requirements
- Used to guide return-to-work and suitable duties planning
- Tailored to your workplace and roles
Refer to Occupational Therapy
Make a referral online and our team will be in touch within two business days to discuss next steps.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this service covered by NDIS, Medicare or private health?
- We work across NDIS, Return to Work SA, DVA, SAH, EPC / Medicare, Private, Medicolegal, MVA and LSA. Fees and rebates depend on your funding, we'll confirm everything before your first appointment.
- Where do appointments take place?
- We see clients in clinic, at home, in the community, in schools and in workplaces, whatever works best for your goals and circumstances.
- Where do we provide services?
- We provide services across metropolitan and regional areas. Regional and rural via clinic appointments, home and community visits, school and workplace visits, and telehealth. Get in touch to confirm coverage in your area.
- How quickly can I be seen?
- We aim to make contact within two business days of your enquiry or referral and book an initial appointment as soon as possible. Contact us to make an appointment or enquire.
Not sure if occupational therapy fits your situation? Call 1300 368 141 — no referral needed to ask.