We are so excited to launch a brand new service: NDIS Occupational Therapy (OT). This service is typically funded as part of your NDIS plan under the Capacity Building Budget. It’s best to check with your team to find out how you can access this great service.

What Is NDIS Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy (OT) plays a crucial role in the lives of individuals with disabilities. It helps them achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life. It helps to support people with a disability to increase their independence with everyday activities.

This could involve working with you to learn new ways to do things or getting out and about. It could also prescribe assistive technology. Such as wheelchairs or home modifications to aid with access and safety in your home.

Here’s a quick look at how NDIS occupational therapy works and its significance:

NDIS and Occupational Therapy

1. Accessing OT services Through the NDIS:

Firstly, individuals must be eligible for NDIS funding. This generally means having a permanent or significant disability that affects your ability to take part in everyday activities. Once your eligibility is confirmed, an NDIS plan is created for you, outlining the supports and services you need, including occupational therapy.

2. The Role Of Occupational Therapy In NDIS:

• Assessment and Goal Setting: OT’s conduct thorough assessments to identify your needs and help set realistic, achievable goals for you.
• Skill Development and Rehabilitation: They focus on improving skills for daily living and community participation, such as self-care, mobility, and social skills.
• Assistive Technology and Equipment: They may recommend and facilitate the use of assistive technology and equipment, ensuring the individual can access and utilise these aids effectively.
• Home Modifications: They will assess and may recommend modifications to your home to enhance accessibility and safety.
• Therapeutic Interventions: OT’s provide interventions aimed at improving physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.
• Support Coordination: They will also assist in coordinating various supports and services, ensuring a holistic approach to the individual’s needs.

What Are The Benefits Of Accessing OT Through The NDIS?

There are a number of benefits of accessing OT through the NDIS. Firstly, it helps increase a persons independence in completing daily activities (such as dressing and generally looking after yourself).

They will also help to improve your quality of life as they will tailor supports around to make life a bit easier. The best part is they will ensure that support is tailored to your individual needs and goals and will liaise with your team on progress.

Finally, you’ll get a greater sense of community participation as they help will help you engage in your local community using your new found confidence and skills.

NDIS-funded occupational therapy aims to support individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals, enhancing their independence, and improving their overall quality of life. By providing tailored interventions, assistive technology, and support coordination, NDIS occupational therapy plays a vital role in empowering individuals to lead more fulfilling lives.

How To Get Started?

It’s best to contact your team to find out if you have Capacity Building budget a part of your funding. Then you’ll need to contact a registered NDIS Provider, such as LME Care. They will start discussing your goals and desired outcomes. We believe in tailoring the right services to suit your preferences.

To learn more about LME Care’s NDIS Occupational Therapy services, please visit our website https://stg-oldlmecare-staging.kinsta.cloud/ or give us a call on 07 3112 7883.