Ongoing Services

Consistent Support for Lasting Progress

Many participants benefit from regular, ongoing occupational therapy to build and maintain the skills they need for daily life. Our ongoing services provide structured, goal-oriented sessions that adapt as participants progress, ensuring therapy remains relevant and effective over time.

• Individualised therapy programs designed around your personal goals and daily routines
• Regular progress reviews to track improvements and adjust intervention strategies
• Skill development across self-care, productivity, and leisure activities
• Routine building to support independence and reduce reliance on informal supports

NDIS Capacity Building

Ongoing occupational therapy is commonly funded under the NDIS Capacity Building - Daily Activities budget. Our therapists work collaboratively with participants, families, and support coordinators to ensure therapy aligns with NDIS plan goals and delivers measurable outcomes.

• Goal-directed therapy aligned with your NDIS plan objectives
• Detailed progress reports for NDIS plan reviews and funding applications
• Coordination with your wider support team including support workers, allied health professionals, and plan managers

Who Benefits from Ongoing OT?

Ongoing occupational therapy is suitable for participants with disability, chronic health conditions, or age-related changes who require consistent support to maintain or develop functional skills. Whether you are working towards greater independence at home or building confidence in the community, our therapists provide the structure and encouragement to help you get there. To discuss ongoing therapy, call us on 0450 874 303.

Occupational Therapy for Elderly at Home

Many older adults want to keep living in their own home as they age, and ongoing occupational therapy can support this. Our occupational therapists visit older participants at home to assess how they manage day to day, identify the things that are becoming harder, and put practical supports in place. Working in the home means recommendations are based on the actual environment a person lives in, from the height of a chair to the layout of a bathroom.

In-home OT for older adults commonly focuses on falls prevention, mobility, and safe completion of everyday tasks. Regular sessions allow the therapist to adjust strategies as needs change over time rather than relying on a single visit.

• Falls prevention through balance and mobility strategies, equipment recommendations, and environmental review
• Support with daily living tasks such as showering, dressing, meal preparation, and getting around the home
• Home safety review covering trip hazards, lighting, bathroom access, and grab rail placement
• Prescription of assistive equipment and strategies to support independence with everyday activities

Where a home review identifies changes to the physical environment, our therapists can advise on home modifications such as grab rails, ramps, and bathroom changes, and complete a functional capacity assessment where a fuller picture of daily function is needed.

Support at Home Occupational Therapy

Ongoing occupational therapy can be delivered as part of an older person's support at home, helping them maintain independence and stay safe in familiar surroundings. Rather than a one-off appointment, support at home OT involves regular visits that build a routine, track how a person is managing, and respond to changes in health or mobility as they arise.

Our therapists work alongside family members, carers, and other services involved in a person's care so that everyone is supporting the same goals. The focus stays on the activities that matter most to the individual, whether that is moving safely around the house, keeping up with personal care, or staying connected with the community.

• Regular in-home visits scheduled around the person's routine and changing needs
• Maintaining independence with self-care, household tasks, and safe movement around the home
• Education and practical strategies for family members and carers supporting the person at home
• Coordination with the wider care team to keep therapy aligned with other supports

Funding Ongoing In-Home OT

Ongoing occupational therapy at home can be funded through several pathways depending on a person's situation. For older adults, a Home Care Package can include occupational therapy as an allied health service, with the cost drawn from package funds. The Australian Government's Support at Home program also includes allied health and therapy services for eligible older people. For people with disability, ongoing OT is commonly funded under the NDIS, and home-based therapy can also be arranged on a private or self-funded basis. Our admin team can talk through which option applies before therapy begins.

Ongoing and In-Home OT FAQs

Who benefits from ongoing occupational therapy?

Ongoing OT suits people who need consistent support over time rather than a single appointment. This includes older adults experiencing age-related changes, people living with disability or chronic health conditions, and anyone working towards or maintaining independence with everyday tasks. Regular sessions let the therapist adjust strategies as circumstances change.

Can an occupational therapist come to my home?

Yes. Our occupational therapists provide home visits across Melbourne and Western Sydney. Seeing a person in their own home means the therapist can assess how they manage in their real environment and make recommendations that fit the way they actually live.

Is occupational therapy covered by a Home Care Package?

Occupational therapy can be included in a Home Care Package as an allied health service, with the cost paid from your package funds. The amount of therapy available depends on your package level and how your budget is allocated. We can provide a service agreement so the cost is clear before sessions start.

How often are ongoing OT sessions?

Session frequency is set around the person's goals and needs. Some participants have weekly or fortnightly sessions when actively building skills, while others move to monthly or periodic visits once their routine is established. The therapist reviews the schedule over time and adjusts it as needs change.

Can you provide occupational therapy for elderly parents?

Yes. Families often arrange in-home OT for an elderly parent who is finding daily tasks harder or who has had a fall. Our therapists work with the older person and their family to assess the home, recommend practical supports, and help them keep living safely at home. You can submit a referral online or contact our admin team to discuss your parent's situation.