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Occupational therapy enables people to participate in activities they find meaningful. These activities include taking care of oneself (and others), working, volunteering, and participating in hobbies, interests and social events.

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession that involves ongoing assessments to understand what activities you can do (and those you want to do), any current limitations, your goals/motivations and also to offer advice/techniques about how to do something more easily and safely.

Occupational therapists (OTs) prescribe devices to help you do the activities you want and need to do. They will make sure you can use the device in the best way to meet your needs. This means that you will get a total solution and not just a product.

Natalie Wong

How we can help

Accredited exercise physiologists offer a range of services which include behavioural coaching, health education, exercise counselling and physical rehabilitation. Services include the prescription of tailored exercise programs, promoting leisure-time and incidental activity, and counselling to reduce sedentary behaviours. This will include an assessment to ensure the activity is safe, effective and likely to be maintained in the long term.

Occupational therapists work with people of all ages and abilities to help them engage in the things they need and want to in all aspects of life, such as taking care of oneself and others, working, volunteering, and participating in hobbies, interests and social events.

These activities (i.e. these “occupations”) can be grouped into three broad categories:

LEISURE:

We engage in leisure occupations for relaxation, play and enjoyment
These often vary person to person, but can include reading, knitting and playing sport

SELF-CARE:

Self-care occupations enable people to remain active and independent in their everyday lives
Common examples of self-care include showering, applying make-up and cooking

PRODUCTIVITY:

Through productivity occupations, people often derive meaning through their contributions
These change throughout the lifespan, and consist of schoolwork, parenting, volunteering and employment

Occupational therapists also help people to manage and live with long-term (chronic) health conditions, like arthritis, diabetes, and cancer to name a few.
Occupational therapists understand the relationships between what people do, their health and their well-being. Occupational therapists work with people to help make every day living easier.

They assist people to manage ongoing symptoms and prevent complications by:

Building their knowledge and skills
Finding new ways of doing activities
Changing the environment to suit their needs

Further information / Source: aboutoccupationaltherapy.com.au

Meet our Occupational Therapists

Sara McKenna

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Sara holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from James Cook University, and has worked as an Occupational Therapist across Australia.

She has worked across a variety of different settings including occupational rehabilitation, paediatrics, community and in the public and private hospital sector.

Sara has a keen interest in Lymphoedema Management and is an accredited Lymphoedema Therapist.

When Sara is not working you can find her outdoors either swimming or hiking.

SARA’S QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
ALA Accredited Lymphoedema Therapist
NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Sophie Hunt

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Sophie holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences Occupational Therapy from the University of Sydney.

She has broad experience in Community Occupational Therapy including neurological rehabilitation, upper limb therapy, and in the Public Hospital system. She has worked within the NDIS, Aged Care, iCare and NSW Health funding schemes.

Sophie has a keen interest in working with adults and providing a range of OT services including functional capacity assessments, prescription of assistive technology, home modifications, cognitive rehabilitation and independent living skills.

When Sophie is not working you can find her at the gym, beach, or spending time with family and friends.

SOPHIE’S QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Bachelor of Applied Science Occupational Therapy
AHPRA Registration
CPR
First Aid
National Police Check
Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Infection control training COVID-19

Natalie Wong

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Natalie graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) at the University of Sydney. She has accumulated a wide range of experience in different sectors including private hospitals, aged care facilities, and in the community.

Natalie enjoys working with different clients through supporting them in achieving their goals and in living a more independent lifestyle.

Natalie is an active outgoing person and in her spare time, she enjoys swimming and pilates.