Occupational Therapy
Who is eligible for the Occupational Therapy Service?
Doutta Galla Community Health Service employs Occupational Therapists (OT’s) who see people over the age of 18 or those under 55 with a disability who live within the City of Moonee Valley and the central business district of the City of Melbourne.
Who can refer to the Occupational Therapy Service?
The OT’s see people who are referred by:
· Themselves
· Their local doctor
· The Royal District Nursing Service
· The local council or
· Other staff from Doutta Galla CHS and other community service organisations
What to expect
On the home visit, the Occupational Therapist will complete an initial assessment and take a basic medical history to help identify any difficulties you are experiencing with step negotiation, using the shower or bath, getting on or off chairs, getting in or out of bed and completing daily tasks such as shopping, banking, housework and cooking.
What can the OT do?
The Occupational Therapist will work with you to increase your personal safety and independence around the home and in the community.
This could include equipment recommendations such as:
- Rails / Banister rails / Ramps
- Wheelchairs
- Scooters
- Assistive Equipment e.g. shower stool, over toilet frame, raised toilet seat
- Bathroom Modifications
Walking aids require a physiotherapy assessment.
For an OT appointment, contact the intake worker at your local Doutta Galla Community Health Service site.
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