Empowering Lives
Your partner in occupational therapy
Therapy Needs is dedicated to helping clients live fuller, more meaningful lives by developing a personalised plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. Our Occupational Therapists work closely with each individual to enhance their quality of life, focusing on their unique goals and aspirations.
We believe in a client-centered approach, placing our clients at the heart of everything we do. By fostering participation and well-being across all areas of life, we support individuals in achieving their highest potential and living the life they desire.
Our Services
Based on the Gold Coast, Therapy Needs Occupational Therapy provides telehealth and in-home-based services across the Gold Coast and South Brisbane.
Why might you need an Occupational Therapist?
The areas in which Therapy Needs Occupational Therapists work include:
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Intellectual Disabilities
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Physical Disabilities
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Mental Health
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Older Persons
Therapy Needs provides the following services:
Functional Capacity Assessments
A functional capacity assessment is a review of the persons functioning in the context of any mental health or physical disabilty to identify what supports, assistive technology or modifications to the home they may need to progress towards valued goals and maximise their independence . Therapy Needs provide a comprehensive FCA report tailored to the client's needs.
Home Assessments
Home assessment services are available to ensure the home is safe and accessible despite the changes in physical or cognitive functioning.
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Home access and modification assessments
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Safety reviews
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Falls prevention
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Home modifications
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Carer support and training, including manual handling
NDIS
Our NDIS funded OT services are provided under the ‘Improved Daily Living’ budget within NDIS plans. We can provide services to self-managed, plan managed, and agency managed participants.
Our NDIS services include but are not limited to:
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Prescription of Assistive Technology (AT) including Assessment & Trial
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Completion & Submission of AT Applications
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Home Assessments for Minor Home Modifications
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Supported Independent Living (SIL) Assessments
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Mobility Scooter trial and recommendations
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Face to Face individual and Telehealth Appointments and Interventions as required, based on referral information
Telehealth
Telehealth and video conferencing provide an effective method of delivering OT services without requiring face-to-face appointments. They allow increased infection control and access to supports for clients located in isolated areas. To participate in Telehealth services you will require an internet connection and a suitable device with a camera and a microphone (e.g tablet, iPad, laptop smartphone).
