Services
As a sole practitioner occupational therapist (OT), Eliza provides a highly personalised service, working in partnership with clients, their carers and/or family members. Services are provided to adults, and some children, in their homes and other relevant locations in the community.
Assessments
- Functional capacity assessments and reports for NDIS plan reviews, SDA, SIL, and access to NDIS
- Home safety assessments
- Assessments for assistive technology and home modifications
Assistive Technology
Recommendations, trials, and/or training in the use of a wide range of aids and equipment such as:
- Shower stools, adjustable beds, electric lift recliners, hoists, pressure cushions, kitchen aids
- Complex wheelchairs
- Scooters
- Vehicle modifications for passengers
Home Modifications
This includes providing recommendations and communication with builders / handymen for both minor and major home modifications (eg. grab rails, ramps, level entry showers). Eliza has completed training to provide assessments for NDIS Complex Home Modifications.
Education / Training
- Falls prevention
- Pain and fatigue management
- Manual handling training for carers
- Activities of daily living retraining following injury or illness
who we assist
Home and Beyond Occupational Therapy works with adults of all ages. Services may also be provided to children requiring assistive technology and home modifications, dependent on their need.
Eliza has many years’ experience working with people with a large range of health conditions, including but not limited to:
- Neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Motor Neurone Disease, Huntington’s Disease, Acquired Brain Injury, Muscular Dystrophy
- Chronic health conditions, eg. Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome, other chronic pain
- Spinal cord injury
- Amputations
AREA SERVICED
Home and Beyond Occupational Therapy is based near Buderim, and services the Sunshine Coast, North Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Gympie, and other locations by negotiation, including Telehealth.
Travel fees are charged for home visits. Travel for NDIS participants is charged according to the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (click here to access).
Please contact Eliza to discuss any queries you have regarding service location or travel fees.