Occupational Therapy

The occupational therapy service assists the frail aged and people with disabilities, includng age related conditions, to maintain maximum independence and involvement in everyday activities and to remain in their homes safely. The occupational therapists provide assessment and advice within programs at WCHS and within peoples’ home environments to assist in making daily living easier.

The information that occupational therapists can provide includes education on ways of doing activities in an easier and safer way, and also information on what equipment and modifications of the home environment can enable greater safety and independence in everyday activities.

If appropriate, the occupational therapists can also assist in accessing services and funding sources for equipment and home modifications.

About our Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapists aim to make people as safe and independent as possible in all their daily activities, and to feel at home in their community. Occupational Therapists can advise on home modifications, equipment and alternative methods to make daily living simpler and safer.

Eligibility

You must work, study or live in the City of Whitehorse, and is a holder of a valid Health Care or Pension Card.

Fees

For a list of fees and charges please click here to visit the fees page.

Contact

To make further enquiries about our services, please contact our Service Coordinators on 9890 2220, between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.


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	Occupational Therapy The occupational therapy service assists the frail aged and people with disabilities, includng age related conditions, to maintain maximum independence and involvement in everyday activities and to remain in their homes safely. The occupational therapists provide assessment and advice within programs at WCHS and within peoples’ home environments to assist in making daily living easier. The information that occupational therapists can provide includes education on ways of doing activities in an easier and safer way, and also information on what equipment and modifications of the home environment can enable greater safety and independence in everyday activities. If appropriate, the occupational therapists can also assist in accessing services and funding sources for equipment and home modifications. About our Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapists aim to make people as safe and independent as possible in all their daily activities, and to feel at home in their community. Occupational Therapists can advise on home modifications, equipment and alternative methods to make daily living simpler and safer. Eligibility You must work, study or live in the City of Whitehorse, and is a holder of a valid Health Care or Pension Card. Fees For a list of fees and charges please click here to visit the fees page. Contact To make further enquiries about our services, please contact our Service Coordinators on 9890 2220, between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
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