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- Melbourne
Occupational therapy is about making day to day life easier, safer, and more manageable. At Permalink, we look at how each participant moves through their routines, where the barriers are, and what supports may help them feel more confident and capable. That may involve therapy, practical strategies, recommendations for equipment, or changes to the environment that improve daily function and participation.
Occupational therapy can support children, teenagers, adults, and older individuals who are experiencing challenges with daily activities, independence, mobility, or participation. This may include support for developmental delay, autism, injury recovery, neurological conditions, physical disability, mental health related challenges, or changes that make everyday routines harder to manage. At Permalink, support is tailored to the individual’s goals, environment, and stage of life.
Our occupational therapy sessions are tailored to help participants develop the skills needed for everyday activities and independence. We support you to reach your goals, whether you’re working towards greater independence at home, school, work, or in the community. Our therapists provide practical support designed around your goals and abilities.
Gain a comprehensive picture of daily capabilities, support needs, and future goals through our detailed assessments.
We complete detailed assessments to determine support needs and suitability for Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation.
We provide targeted therapy to help participants build practical skills and achieve their occupational therapy goals.
Our team assess, recommend, and support the use of assistive equipment to improve safety, independence, and daily function.
Tailored assessments are conducted to recommend practical modifications that improve access, mobility, and safety.
We support participants in preparing for and transitioning back into the workplace safely and confidently.
We provide rehabilitation support to help participants regain independence and daily living skills after road-related injuries.
Occupational therapy can support many different parts of everyday life. Depending on the participant’s goals, this may include building independence with personal care, improving access and safety at home, developing skills for school or work, supporting community access, recommending equipment or mobility supports, and finding practical ways to manage physical, sensory, behavioural, or cognitive challenges. Our focus is always on support that feels relevant, achievable, and useful in real world settings.
Occupational therapy often works best as part of a broader support network. Where needed, our team can collaborate with families, carers, support coordinators, support workers, and other allied health professionals to help create a more coordinated approach. This can make it easier to keep strategies consistent, reduce confusion, and support progress across different settings.
Every participant’s needs are different, so occupational therapy support should never feel rigid or overly clinical. We aim to keep the process clear, collaborative, and tailored to the individual.
We start by learning more about the participant, their routines, current challenges, goals, and support needs.
A detailed assessment helps us understand functional abilities, environmental factors, and the areas where support may be most helpful.
We work with the participant and, where appropriate, their family or wider support team to identify practical and meaningful goals.
From there, we provide therapy, practical strategies, and recommendations that support progress in everyday life, with ongoing review as needs change.
Occupational therapy may be funded through different areas of an NDIS plan depending on the type of support being provided. This can include therapy supports, assessments, assistive technology, and recommendations linked to a participant’s goals. Reports and recommendations can also play an important role during plan reviews, funding requests, and decisions about future supports.
Want to know more about how our Occupational Therapy services work, who they’re for, or what to expect in your first session?
We’ve answered some of the most common questions below to help you understand what Permalink can offer and how we support your everyday living goals.
Permalink Occupational Therapy provides personalised, goal-focused support to help NDIS participants build independence, safety, and participation in everyday life. Our Occupational Therapists work with individuals to improve functional capacity, daily living skills, and environmental supports—at home, in the community, or alongside other service providers.
Our Occupational Therapy services are tailored to each participant and may include:
All supports are aligned with NDIS goals and focus on improving participation, safety, and independence.
Our OT services support NDIS participants of all ages and abilities. We regularly work with individuals living with autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, neurological conditions, psychosocial disability, acquired brain injury, physical disability, and those requiring environmental or assistive supports.
To book an Occupational Therapy appointment, simply call or email our team. We’ll arrange a time that suits you and can offer an initial consultation to understand your goals, support needs, and funding arrangements.
Your first session will usually involve a comprehensive assessment to understand your current abilities, daily routines, environment, and goals. From there, your Occupational Therapist will develop a personalised plan outlining recommended supports, strategies, and interventions to help you achieve meaningful outcomes.
We accept NDIS funding for eligible participants, as well as private and self-funded payment options. Our team is happy to discuss pricing and funding arrangements with you before services commence.
Permalink provides Occupational Therapy services across Melbourne, including home visits, community-based sessions, workplace assessments, and some telehealth options where appropriate. Contact us to check availability in your area.
Participants and families consistently provide positive feedback about our practical, person-centred approach and the real-world outcomes achieved through our Occupational Therapy services. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships and delivering supports that genuinely make everyday life easier.
Yes, occupational therapy may be funded through an NDIS plan when it is considered reasonable and necessary and linked to the participant’s goals. This can include therapy supports, assessments, reports, and recommendations for equipment or modifications where appropriate.
Access usually starts with making sure occupational therapy is included in the participant’s plan or discussing the need for it during a plan review. If funding is available, our team can help you understand the next steps, including booking an assessment and identifying the most appropriate supports.
The frequency of sessions depends on the participant’s goals, support needs, available funding, and the type of support being provided. Some participants may need regular therapy sessions, while others may need an assessment, a report, or short term support around a specific goal.
An occupational therapist may recommend a range of assistive technology and equipment depending on the participant’s needs. This can include daily living aids, mobility supports, seating, bathroom equipment, or other practical tools that improve safety, access, and independence.
Yes, occupational therapists can assess the home environment and recommend practical changes that improve accessibility, safety, and ease of movement. Recommendations are based on the participant’s functional needs and how they use the space in everyday life.
It can help to have a clear picture of the participant’s goals, current routines, daily challenges, and any supports already in place. If there are previous reports, assessments, or relevant NDIS plan information available, those can also be useful in helping the therapist understand the full picture.
Yes. Occupational therapists often work alongside support coordinators, families, carers, support workers, teachers, and other allied health professionals. This helps create a more joined up approach and can make it easier to keep support strategies consistent across different settings.
Not always in the formal sense, but an initial session usually includes some level of assessment so the therapist can understand the participant’s current abilities, challenges, and goals. This helps make sure any therapy or recommendations are relevant and well targeted.
