Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy focuses on building functional skills, adapting environments and developing practical strategies that support participation, health and independence in everyday life.

You can visit our team at our offices in Salisbury and Wayville or we can visit you at your home, school, community centre or any place that is best for you. 

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Occupational Therapy

Our qualified, NDIS-registered Occupational Therapists work with participants aged 7+ in collaboration with families and support networks, where Occupational Therapy is included in a participant’s NDIS plan.

What we do

Through education and the development of self-care skills, we support people to develop emotional control, concentration and sensory processing which supports participation in meaningful daily activity and life roles.

We begin by taking time to understand each person’s strengths, challenges and goals, including how they manage daily activities, sensory needs and participation across home, school, work and community settings.

From there, we complete assessments as required, including one-off functional capacity assessments, and develop capacity-building plans with tailored strategies to support self-care, emotional regulation, concentration, sensory processing and daily living skills.

All supports are guided by respectful, evidence-based and person-centred practice, resulting in individualised plans that promote health, wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

We provide practical, goal-focused support through education, coaching and skill development to enable participation in meaningful daily activities and life roles.

We may also recommend environmental adjustments and adaptive strategies to improve access, participation and long-term outcomes across everyday environments.

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What Occupational Therapy can involve

Developing personalised plans
That align with strengths, needs and goals, and include practical strategies to support participation, independence and wellbeing.

Building functional skills
Supporting self-care, daily living, emotional regulation, concentration and sensory processing to enable participation in everyday activities and life roles.

Assessing and adapting environments
Identifying barriers and recommending practical modifications and assistive strategies across home, school, work and community settings.

Completing assessments and reports
Including functional capacity assessments and documentation to support NDIS planning and capacity-building supports.

Collaborating with other professionals
Working alongside families, support workers and allied health professionals such as speech pathologists, psychologists and educators.

Providing education and coaching
Offering guidance and strategies for participants, families and support networks to reinforce skills and supports across daily routines and environments.

 

Enquire about Occupational Therapy

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Call 8273 7190 us to talk about what support you’re looking for or use this form to get in touch.

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Share your goals

We’ll listen to what matters to you and what you’d like to work towards.

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Shape your support

Together, we’ll design support that fits your life, your goals and your NDIS plan.

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Start your supports 

Support begins in a way that feels comfortable and works with your routine.

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We’re with you along the way

We’ll continue to check in, adjust supports and support you as your needs and goals change.

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    • Frequently asked questions

    Baptist Care SA provides occupational therapy to people aged seven and above.

    We can provide occupational therapy at our offices in Salisbury and Wayville and we can also visit homes, schools, community centres and even parks, wherever best suits you.

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    Acknowledgement of Country

    Baptist Care SA acknowledges we work on the lands of the Kaurna, Peramangk and Boandik people. We respect the ongoing skilful custodianship of lands, skies and waters and the continuous deep cultural connection with Country. We pay respect to Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all Countries, Nations and Mobs.

    Ngadlu tampinthi Kaurna miyurna yaitya yarta-mathanya Wama. Tarntanyaku, ngadluku piipawarpulayi kuu Kaurna yartangka tikanthi.

    (We acknowledge the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains as the traditional owners of the land on which our office sits.)

    Ngathu putama nhu mraat, mraat Boandikat wulnuwitjara Berrinat ba mraatat mingru Berrin (I recognise this country (is) the country of the Boandik, the custodians of Mt Gambier and the country around Mt Gambier.)