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What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy (OT) is a person-centered health profession all about supporting people to participate in the activities that matter most to them. For children, this might mean learning to play, go to school, make friends, or manage everyday tasks like dressing and eating. For adults, it might mean returning to work, managing daily routines, or building independence at home.

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What you want and need to do

Your physical and mental health needs

Your environment

Occupational Therapists are skilled in uncovering the relationship between:

  • What you want and need to do

  • Your physical and mental health needs

  • Your environment (home, community, social)

 

By looking at the whole picture, we find creative and practical ways to support independence. We help build confidence and skills in everyday activities even when someone is living with a disability, illness, or injury.

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OUR THERAPY SERVICES

Our Occupational Therapists aim to achieve your set goals with individualised therapy plans that cater to the learning needs of each person.​

We provide one-on-one therapy sessions using evidenced based treatment approaches in the following areas:

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  • Emotional regulation

    • Developing strategies to manage big feelings and cope with everyday challenges

  • Sensory processing

    • Understanding and responding to sensory input in ways that support comfort and participation

  • Fine motor skills

    • Improving hand strength, coordination, and control for tasks like writing, dressing, and using utensils

  • Gross motor skills

    • Building balance, coordination, and body awareness for safe and confident movement

  • Self-care and daily living skills

    • Supporting independence with tasks such as dressing, cooking, and personal hygiene

  • Social and communication skills

    • Fostering positive interactions, friendships, and teamwork

  • Executive functioning

    • Enhancing organisation, planning, attention, and problem-solving abilities

  • Routine and time management

    • Building structure and consistency for home, school, or work environments

  • Community participation

    • Developing confidence to access and engage in community activities safely and independently

  • Functional capacity building

    • Supporting long-term independence in line with NDIS and personal goals

  • Environmental modifications and assistive technology

    • Recommending practical adjustments or equipment to promote safety and independence

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

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Functional Assessment

Functional Assessments and reports with recommendations to support a safe, inclusive and meaningful life.

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NDIS Access Report

Helping Hands Therapy is committed to supporting your journey on the NDIS. We offer comprehensive reports to supplement your application to the NDIS.

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Home Modifications

We provide recommendations within the home to support a person to access an area they find difficult to reach, increase participation or be independent in a task.

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Housing Assessment

Provide comprehensive assessment and recommendations to support someone to live safely, with the right amount of support to meet their needs.

Preschool Programs

We run therapist-led preschool group programs designed to build children’s foundational fine and gross motor skills. Our programs help children participate more confidently in daily routines, develop age-appropriate motor skills, and build independence in their learning and play environments.

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Assistive Technology

We  provide expert advice on a range of equipment to meet your needs and achieve your goals.

Could you or someone you care about benefit from Occupational Therapy?

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We’d love to talk with you about how we can help.

Get in touch today to learn more!

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