Occupational Therapy Services in Glen Waverley & Melbourne
Occupational therapy helps people build the practical, everyday skills they need to take part in life as independently as possible, from self-care and play through to learning, work and home life. At CPEC, our occupational therapists work with people with disabilities of all ages, using individualised, goal-directed therapy.
What Our Occupational Therapists Do
Our occupational therapists work with clients to develop:
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Self-care skills — toileting, dressing, eating, showering and bathing, and other daily living tasks, using equipment where helpful such as supportive toilet chairs, adapted cutlery, or bath and shower chairs
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Play and social participation — different types of play, cooperative interaction with others, and participation in group leisure or sporting activities, supported where needed by adapted equipment or accessible game formats
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Learning and skill development — fine motor skills such as writing, drawing and cutting, and classroom or study skills including following instructions, concentration and organisation, supported with sensory tools or adapted writing equipment where needed
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Daily living and independence for older clients — skills for managing daily routines, home tasks and participation in work or community settings
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Access to technology — for play, communication, schoolwork, or operating a powerchair
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Equipment prescription and home modifications — including car modifications, bathroom modifications, home access, car seats, shower and bath chairs, and hoists
Is Occupational Therapy Covered by the NDIS?
Occupational therapy is a common NDIS-funded support, particularly where independence, daily living skills, or access to equipment and home modifications are goals in your NDIS plan. As a registered NDIS provider, CPEC can support plan-managed, self-managed and agency-managed participants, and can work alongside your support coordinator where needed. See our FAQ page for more on how funding and sessions work, or contact us directly.
Where Sessions Take Place
Where and how therapy is provided is individualised to get the best outcome for you and your family. Sessions of occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology can happen at our Centre, in your home, via Telehealth, or in the community - wherever we need to be to provide the best support possible. Contact us to find out more.
Group Programs
Interested in a group setting? Find out more about our Group Programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can access CPEC's occupational therapy services?
Our occupational therapists support clients of all ages, from babies through to older adults.
What can occupational therapy help with?
Occupational therapy supports self-care, play and social participation, learning and fine motor skills, daily living independence, technology access, and equipment or home modifications.
Is occupational therapy funded through the NDIS?
Occupational therapy can be funded through the NDIS where it aligns with the goals in your plan. CPEC is a registered NDIS provider and can support plan-managed, self-managed and agency-managed participants. Contact us to find out how this applies to your plan.
Where do sessions take place?
At CPEC's Glen Waverley Centre, in your home, in the community, or via Telehealth, depending on what works best for you.
