Break down of Occupational Therapy services

  • Initial Assessment

    4 hours:

    • 2 hour Assessment

    • 2 hour Report

  • Ongoing Therapy

    1 hour session:

    • 10 minute prep

    • 40 minute session

    • 10 minute documentation

    Frequency of therapy is dependent on the clinician’s recommendation. Frequency is reduced with the use of Allied Health Assistance- this is a more cost effective way to receive therapy at a lower rate.

  • Plan Review Report

    Current Client:

    • 3 hours- Report only

    New Client:

    • 2 hours Assessment

    • 4 hours report

  • Functional Capacity Assessment

    Basic: 7 hours

    • 3 hours assessment

    • 4 hours report

    General: 10 hours

    • 3 hours assessment

    • 7 hours report

    Complex: 15 hours

    • 4 hours assessment

    • 11 hour report

  • Housing Assessment

    Individualised Living Options: 20 hours

    • 4 hours assessment

    • 16 hours report

    Supported Independent Living: 20 hours

    • 4 hours assessment

    • 16 hours report

    Specialised Disability Accommodation: 20 hours

    • 4 hours assessment

    • 16 hours report

  • Sensory Profile and Sensory Routine

    Sensory Profile

    • 2 hours- Analysing and scoring report

    Sensory Routine

    • 2 hours- Developing sensory routine to address the clients sensory needs.

    Implementing routine

    • 2- 4 hours- Trialling strategies, amending routine if required and training parents/ carers/ supports.

  • Assistive Technology

    Basic (Level 1/ 2 or low -risk): 8 hours:

    • Includes assessment, recommendations, sourcing equipment, support letter.

    • Examples include: Use of consumables funding; small AT such as eating/ drinking aids, 4WW, shower chair and installation of grab rails.

    General (Level 2 or low/ medium risk or multiple items): 12 hours

    • includes assessment, recommendations, sourcing equipment, trial, support letter.

    • Examples include: Manual wheelchair (non-scripted), standing transfer aids, pressure relief mattress, power recliner/seating and minor home modifications.

    Complex (Level 3 or high-risk): 15 hours per item

    • Includes assessment, liaising with suppliers, sourcing equipment, trials and AT report.

    • Examples include: Power wheelchair, hoist, shower commode and hi-lo bed.