How Occupational Therapy Can Help
Our Occupational Therapists assess how injury, illness, disability and environmental factors affect your ability to manage everyday activities, then develop practical strategies to support independence, safety and participation.
Daily Activities & Independence
Functional Capacity & Participation
Home & Community Function
Disability & Capacity Building
Return to Work & Productive Roles
Healthy Ageing & Falls Prevention
What to Expect From Occupational Therapy
Your Occupational Therapist will discuss your health, daily activities and goals, assess the factors affecting your function and participation, and develop practical strategies tailored to your individual needs.
1. Assessment
We review your health, daily routines, functional abilities, environment and goals to understand the barriers affecting your independence and participation.
2. Strategies & Intervention
Your plan may include task-specific practice, education, practical strategies, environmental modifications and equipment recommendations where appropriate.
3. Progression & Review
We review your progress and adjust strategies as your needs change to support greater independence, safety and participation in everyday life.
Occupational Therapy Funding & Referrals
We support a range of private and referral pathways for Occupational Therapy, depending on eligibility, funding and individual circumstances.
Private Patients
Book directly with our Occupational Therapists. A referral is not required for private Occupational Therapy.
WorkCover Queensland
Occupational Therapy may be provided for eligible work-related injuries, subject to claim requirements and insurer approval.
Medicare Chronic Condition Management
Eligible patients may access Medicare-subsidised Occupational Therapy when referred under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan.
Queensland CTP
Occupational Therapy may form part of rehabilitation following a motor vehicle injury, subject to the relevant CTP insurer’s approval.
NDIS
Occupational Therapy may be funded where it meets NDIS funding criteria and supports disability-related functional goals.
DVA Veteran Cards (Gold and White)
are accepted as payment upon a GP referral.
Occupational Therapy FAQs
No referral is required for private Occupational Therapy appointments. Some funded or insurance pathways may require a referral, approval or other documentation.
Your Occupational Therapist will discuss your health, daily activities, current challenges and goals, and assess the factors affecting your function, independence and participation.
Bring any relevant referrals, medical reports, assessments, equipment information or claim details that may help your Occupational Therapist understand your needs.
Where appropriate, Occupational Therapy may include recommendations for equipment, assistive technology or environmental modifications to support safety, independence and everyday function.