What We Offer

Our Services

Practical, person-centred occupational therapy, delivered in your home across Brisbane and Ipswich.

Overview

Some of the services we provide

We provide a comprehensive range of OT services for older adults and people with disabilities, all conducted in your home environment where it counts most.

Functional Home Assessments

Identifying barriers and recommending modifications for safety and accessibility in your home.

  • Bathroom and toilet safety assessment
  • Home access assessment
  • Evaluation of functional task performance across personal, home and community roles
  • Detailed written recommendations report

Equipment Prescription

Assess and recommend equipment such as powered mobility devices, adjustable beds and mattresses, hygiene equipment and devices to improve ease and safety for transfers.

  • Mobility aids for home and community access: walkers, wheelchairs and powered devices
  • Recliner chairs, electric adjustable beds & pressure mattresses
  • Shower chairs, commodes & toilet aids
  • Manual handling equipment, transfer aids and hoists

Major & Minor Home Modifications

Assist with access improvements to promote clients to remain at home safely. Common areas are toilets, bathrooms and other problem access points to the home.

  • Complete bathroom and shower remodels
  • Grab rails and handrails
  • Ramps and threshold adjustments
  • Coordination with approved builders

Mobility & Falls Assessments

Assessing risks and implementing interventions to reduce falls. We provide education and can recommend suitable aids to minimise identified concerns.

  • Standardised falls assessments
  • Environmental hazard identification
  • Falls prevention education
  • Recommendation of appropriate mobility aids and environmental adaptations

Cognitive Assessments

We complete cognitive screens to identify if any deficits may exist. Where required, assistance developing routines and strategies for memory and concentration can be provided.

  • Standardised cognitive screening tools
  • Functional impact assessment
  • Memory aids and routine strategies
  • Liaison with GP and care team

Advocacy

Provision of detailed reports and letters of recommendation to support alternative housing recommendations, equipment requests or functional capacity assessments for NDIS access requests and plan reviews.

  • NDIS access requests & plan reviews
  • Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)
  • Equipment justification letters
  • Alternative housing recommendations
How It Works

What to expect

1

Referral and Booking

Contact us or have your care coordinator refer you to Essence OT. We will contact to confirm your needs and schedule a visit.

2

Home Visit

We come to your home to complete a thorough, friendly assessment.

3

Recommendations

You receive a clear report with practical, tailored recommendations.

4

Service Delivery

We will follow-up and coordinate services as outlined in your agreed plan.

5

Review

On completion of support, we will review services and ensure that your goals have been met.

Have questions about our services?

We're happy to discuss whether Essence OT is the right fit for you or your client.

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