Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is a commonly funded support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia. Occupational therapists (OTs) are trained healthcare professionals who help individuals with disabilities to develop and maintain the skills they need to participate in daily activities and achieve their goals.

In summary, occupational therapy is an important service under the NDIS that can provide a range of supports to help individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and participate fully in their community.

Here are some key ways occupational therapy may be funded by the NDIS:

Goal setting: An OT may work with the individual, their family and other support workers to develop goals to achieve specific outcomes. These goals may include developing skills such as dressing, eating, and communicating or improving their ability to participate in social or recreational activities.
Therapy: Occupational therapy may be provided as a therapy service to help individuals build the skills they need to achieve their goals. This may involve one-on-one therapy sessions, group therapy or training of support workers to assist with carrying out interventions.
Assistive technology: The NDIS may fund assistive technology to support an individual's participation in daily activities. This may include equipment such as wheelchairs, communication devices or other assistive technology to help with daily tasks.
Family-centered: The ECEI approach is family-centered, with a focus on working collaboratively with families and carers to develop a tailored plan to meet the individual needs of each child.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

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