Capacity Building Living Skills
Capacity Building Living Skills Having difficulty doing what you need to do? What you want to do? Perhaps there are barriers to achieving your goals? We can help! Melbourne Occupational Therapy Services have experienced OT’s that can work with you on identifying barriers that may be preventing you from achieving your goals. This takes teamwork! Once the barriers have been […]
Workplace Training
Workplace Training Do your carers need hoist and manual handling training?Are you looking after a loved one who has become immobile?Does your workplace need computer workstation ergonomic advice & help? Need to train your staff to avoid pain, injury and sickness? We can help! James from Melbourne Occupational Therapy Services will establish and discuss your training […]
Computer Workstation Ergonomics
Computer Workstation Ergonomics Setting up a new office?Are you or your employees absent from work with hand, arm, shoulder or neck pain?You’re just not sure what office ergonomics is all about? We can help! Melbourne Occupational Therapy Services will assist you with the information you need to avoid pain and sickness caused by poor computer […]
Hoists & Manual Handling
Hoists & Manual Handling Do you regularly need assistance to get out of your chair or bed?Are you caring for someone who is chair-bound or bed-bound? We can help! Melbourne Occupational Therapy Services will assist you with the correct hoist, transfer aid and/or technique for you and your situation. Safety is key! We do not […]
Scooters
Scooters Difficulty mobilising longer distances and thinking of getting a mobility scooter?Confused which scooter will be right for you? We can help! Melbourne Occupational Therapy Services will assist you, by assessing your mobility. We can determine if a scooter is right for you. Scooters have different sized motors, batteries and weight capacities. What you need […]
Pressure Care
Pressure Care Spending more time sitting or chair-bound?Looking after someone who is now bed-bound? We can help! Melbourne Occupational Therapy Services has years of experience with people who spend a lot of time in a chair or bed because of age or disability. Pressure sores, pressure ulcers, bed sores and pressure injury all mean the […]
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs Think you need a wheelchair or powered wheelchair?Confused which one will be right for you? We can help! Melbourne Occupational Therapy Services will assist to assess and train you comprehensively. A wheelchair that does what you need it to do, without creating further medical problems. Getting the correct wheelchair can be a complex business. […]
Mobility Aids & Walkers
Mobility Aids & Walkers Not getting around the home as well as you used too?Finding that you’re not as confident to get out and about?Having difficulty carrying the items you need? We can help! Melbourne Occupational Therapy Services believes there is a correct time to introduce a person to using a mobility aid, walking stick […]
Driving Assessment & Vehicle Modifications
Driving Assessment & Vehicle Modifications Has VicRoads asked you to have an Occupational Therapy driving assessment? Do you want to focus your goals toward driving independence? We can help! We are registered with VicRoads and work with Health Care Packages and the NDIS. We have an experienced Occupational Therapy Driving Assessor. Go to our ‘Contact […]
Home Safety & Falls Prevention
Home Safety & Falls Prevention Had a fall?Concerned that you may fall? We can help! Melbourne Occupational Therapy Services uses what-ever-it-takes to maximise safety. A combination of factors can cause falls. These can be more complex than you may think. Go to our ‘Contact & Referral’ page, email us your details and we will contact […]
