Our team can provide specialised assessments and designs to ensure that home modifications will meet your specific needs and increase your safety and independence in the home
An Occupational Therapist is a qualified practitioner who aims to enable people are able to participate in their daily activities, thereby promoting independence, safety and quality of life.
Everyday activities may include:
- Getting in, out and around your home
- Personal care (showering/dressing/toileting)
- Domestic tasks (cooking/cleaning)
- Getting in and out of bed/chairs
In order to increase your participation and independence with everyday activities, there are a number of assessments and interventions our Occupational Therapists can recommend which include:
- Home modification assessments, e.g. hand rails, ramps, bathrooms, lifts
- Assistive technology/equipment assessments, e.g. showering and toilet aids, wheelchairs, kitchen aids etc
- Pressure care assessments, e.g. seating, wheelchairs and beds
- Life skills training and adapting activities, e.g. providing training and education on alternative techniques for promoting participation and independence
- Home safety, e.g. falls prevention and manual handling education
- Providing education to clients, carers and significant others regarding health promotion, and increasing safety and participation in everyday activities
Referrals can be received from:
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Phone: 1800 800 110
www.ndis.gov.au
www.facs.nsw.gov.au
My Aged Care (MAC)
Referral and assessment for people over 65 and over 50 for Aboriginal/ Torres StraitIslander. Please contact MAC to determine eligibility.
Phone: 1800 200 422
www.myagedcare.gov.au
Occupational Therapy referrals can also be received from:
- General practitioners or other healthcare professionals and organisations
- Department of Veteran Affairs
- Enhanced Primary Care
- Private (self) referrals
At Odyssey Builders we have our own team of Occupational Therapists who have specialised skills within the areas of home modifications who work directly with our implementation team to make sure your home modifications meet your specific needs and enable you to remain living in your home.
