Occupational Therapy

Our Occupational Therapists (OTs) help individuals regain skills, confidence, and independence for everyday life. From dressing and cooking to using mobility aids and daily living equipment, we provide personalised strategies to improve quality of life with dignity, in both aged care and community settings.

What Our Occupational Therapists Help With

Occupational Therapy is about more than just physical rehabilitation – it’s about helping people overcome barriers so they can participate fully in life. Our therapists focus on:
Enhancing daily living skills: Supporting clients with personal care, cooking, cleaning, and other day-to-day activities to improve independence at home.

Falls prevention and home safety: Assessing home environments and recommending strategies or modifications to reduce fall risks and create safer spaces.

Equipment prescription: Recommending and prescribing mobility aids and adaptive equipment such as shower chairs, handrails, or bathroom modifications to support comfort and safety.

Cognitive rehabilitation and memory support: Helping individuals improve attention, problem-solving, and memory skills after injury or cognitive decline.

Upper limb therapy and fine motor skill development: Improving hand and arm function to assist with activities such as dressing, writing, and meal preparation.

Support with mental health and emotional wellbeing: Encouraging participation in meaningful activities that build confidence, motivation, and emotional balance.

Assistance with return-to-work programs: Providing strategies, workplace modifications, and functional assessments to help clients safely return to employment or daily roles.

Who We Work With

Our OT services are tailored for:
NDIS Participants
Aged care residents
Home Care Package clients
Private clients
Support coordinators and families

Start Your Journey With Us

Looking to improve your independence, safety, or quality of life? Our OTs are here to guide and support you every step of the way.

Why Choose Askari Rehabilitation?

Experienced & Compassionate Team: Skilled occupational therapists delivering care with empathy and professionalism.

Patient-Centred & Culturally Respectful: We tailor care that honours each client’s background, values, and goals.

Goal-Focused Therapy Plans: Personalised programs designed to improve independence and daily function.

Mobile Community & Aged Care Services: We bring therapy to your home, facility, or community setting.

NDIS Support & Reporting: Assistance with progress reports, goal tracking, and funding documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an occupational therapist do?
Occupational Therapists help people develop, recover, or maintain skills needed for daily living. This includes everything from dressing and cooking to using equipment safely or adapting your environment to suit your needs.
No referral is required unless you’re accessing OT through Medicare, DVA, or WorkCover. NDIS and private clients can contact us directly.
Yes, our OTs provide mobile services and can visit you at home, in a care facility, or in the community.
Yes. Our services are fully NDIS-compliant, and we also support Home Care Package clients. We can assist with reporting and goal documentation.
We assess and prescribe items such as walkers, bathroom rails, adaptive utensils, pressure care cushions, and more—based on your individual needs.