Occupational therapy

MSWA Occupational Therapists conduct comprehensive Functional Capacity Assessments as required by NDIS and other funding bodies, examining various aspects of everyday activities and home environment. 

By understanding how a neurological condition impacts the individual's life, as well as their preferences and needs, our OTs can develop detailed reports that support application for essential funding. 

An individual's home environment plays a large part on how they go about their daily activities. MSWA OTs can conduct Accommodation Assessments including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) assessments to evaluate one's ability to live safely at home. They can also assist with practical strategies, equipment and education as needed. 

Find out more about NDIS Home and Living Supports. 

We know there is no one-size-fits all when it comes to disability equipment.

MSWA Occupational Therapists adopt an individualised approach to identifying the most suitable equipment and assistive technologies specific to the individual's needs and preferences. This process is tailored to each Client and starts with a one-on-one consultation. 

From modified cutlery, electric recliners to height-adjustable beds, wheelchairs, and transfer aids, these tools are designed to help you participate more independently in everyday life.

For specialised equipment, MSWA OTs have good working relationships with assistive technology suppliers and can work with you to trial or rent equipment that would suit your needs.

Cognition is an umbrella term used to describe how we use our brain to think. It refers to the complex, high-level functions of our brain, including processing information, attention, memory, problem solving, visual perception and verbal fluency.

The MSWA Occupational Therapy Team provides a tailored cognition service to assist Clients to improve brain function impacting memory, planning and decision making. 

MSWA OTs also run an evidence-based program called MEMORehab that can help improve your cognition. To find out more about the program, contact [email protected]. 

Occupational therapists use a multi-disciplinary approach to consider a person’s daily life across 24 hours. At MSWA, our OTs follow a Client's journey to assist them in maintaining functional independence. 

Our OTs can assess and script customised wheelchairs with supportive postural seating systems which take into consideration alignment, pressure and function. In addition, the duration of time spent in bed should also be considered, as it often far outweighs time spent in seating systems. It should be considered that if a Client has seated support, they may also benefit from Supported Lying. 

‘Supported Lying’ (often termed 24-hour positioning or sleep positioning) can be defined as postural care which is gentle and respectful in order to protect and restore a person’s body shape against the forces of gravity.

Read more about Supported Lying or contact the team on [email protected]. 

It is common for people with neurological conditions to experience changes or disruptions to their sleep. This can be challenging to navigate as it can lead to fatigue, further impacting other symptoms.

MSWA OTs can improve your sleep health via: 

• Research Participation 
  MSWA Occupational Therapy team has partnered with ECU on their Improved Sleep Health (ISH) initiative. You will have the valuable opportunity to take part in research and get valuable insight into your sleep health. Our OTs can work with you to use the data collected to work on a tailored solution to help improve your sleep.
   
• Individualised Supports 
  Our OTs will provide individualised, tailored support that takes in account your sleep routine, sleep environment and other factor that might be impacting your sleep. 

MSWA OTs can help with minor home modifications that do not involve making structural changes to the home, including ramps, rails and handheld shower hoses.

For complex home modifications, a referral to a registered Complex Home Modifications is required. 

Occupational therapy for neurological conditions focuses on helping people living with neurological conditions rebuild function or improve their ability to perform daily tasks and activities. These tasks can include self-care, household activities, work and hobbies. 

Occupational Therapy plays an important role in improving the wellbeing of individuals living with neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), Huntington’s disease, motor neuron disease (MND) and acquired brain injury (ABI).  

MSWA has a team of over 20 Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants with experience in working with Clients living with a neurological condition. The MSWA OT teams work out of Perth metro as well as in regional locations (Vasse, Bunbury and Albany). If you have any queries about accessing MSWA OT services, do not hesitate to get in touch with us by completing the contact form below. 

Yes, MSWA OT’s are available at our services centres in Vasse, Bunbury and Albany.   

Services delivery is available in-home, at MSWA hubs and facilities, or via Telehealth. If you would like further information, please contact us on 08 9365 4888 or complete the form below.

Our workshops run throughout the year covering various occupational therapy topics for people living with neurological conditions. We can talk to you about funding options if the below support services are not included on your NDIS or HCP plan.

To find out when the next workshops will take place visit Event.

Funding is required to access equipment and assistive technologies. Our friendly OTs will help you determine the most appropriate funding source and from there provide you with the timeframes. 

Our OTs conduct comprehensive Functional Capacity Assessments as required by NDIS, examining various aspects of your everyday activities and home environment. By understanding your unique needs and preferences and how your neurological condition affects you they create detailed reports submitted to the NDIS as evidence for securing the necessary funding for future NDIS Plans.

Yes, individuals living with MS and other neurological conditions can access Occupational Therapy services via NDIS funding. 

NDIS participants can access funding to engage in OT services. Our funding team can assist you with any funding queries; please contact us by completing the form below to learn more about accessing Occupational Therapy via the NDIS. 

There are several ways to pay for MSWA’s Occupational Therapy services, including National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Support at Home (Formerly HCP), Chronic Disease Management Plans (CDMP), private health insurance or paying privately. We can help you work out the most suitable payment method when you book your appointment. If you have questions about accessing MSWA OT services, do not hesitate to get in touch with us by completing the contact form below.