Services for Adults
We service a wide range of clients, receiving referrals from NDIS, TAC, Workcover, and Support at Home (which includes My Aged Care , Home Care Packages, CHSP, Short term Restorative Care)
Please contact us on 03 5338 8932 to speak with an intake worker regarding referral information.
We provide services to Ballarat and surrounding regions.
Looking for a service that isn’t listed on our website? Why not give us a call on 5338 8932 or email us at admin@otdynamics.com.au
Occupational Therapy for Adults
At OT Dynamics we provide personalised assessment and rehabilitation services for a range of adult clients. Our aim is to assist the individual to achieve their goals and to maximise their abilities in personal, domestic, community and leisure activities. Our team of highly skilled and diverse Occupational Therapists are here to work with you to achieve your goals.
Areas of assessment and intervention include:
- Capacity Building
- Daily Living Skills
- Support Needs
- Environmental Reviews
- Home Modifications
- Cognitive Support
- Equipment (Assistive Technology) Prescription
- Vehicle Assessments
- Training and education
- Attendant care program reviews and training
- Brain injury rehabilitation
- Community access and integration
- Neuro-affirming Practice
- Trauma Informed Practice
- Perinatal and Parenting Support
- Sensory Needs
- Mental Health, Emotional Needs and Coping Supports
Speech Pathology for Adults
Speech Pathology supports adults to build speech, language and communication skills essential for participation within their community including connecting with others and enjoying activities.
Our Speech Pathologists can assist adults and their families in the following areas:
- Speaking clearly and being understood
- Using language to express ideas and feelings
- Understanding language, word meanings and instructions
- Developing conversation skills and communicating with others
- Implementation of communication strategies including signing and visual aids
- Assessment and prescription of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems
- Support and training to maximise a person’s communication environment
- Inclusive language support
- Support for swallowing difficulties
We use a range of tools in sessions;
- Standardised/comprehensive speech and language assessments
- Traditional articulation and phonological therapy models
- Cued articulation techniques
- Key word signing
Assessments
Assistive Technology can be beneficial in helping people achieve their desired goals, achieve independence and increase safety. There is a range of equipment available to achieve specific goals. OT Dynamics therapists assist participants in education of suitable equipment, sourcing equipment, trialling equipment in relevant environments and completion of funding applications. OT Dynamics therapist have experience in assessing and prescribing assistive technology; including:
- Daily living aids i.e. shower chairs, over toilet aids, dressing, cooking equipment and even gardening equipment
- Manual and Powered Wheelchairs
- Mobility Scooters
- Commodes
- Hoists and transfer equipment
- Pressure Care equipment (mattresses, cushions etc)
- Beds
- Seating systems and Lift chairs
- Customised products
Other assessments we can complete include:
- Functional Capacity Assessments
- Supported Independent Living Assessments
- Support Disability Accommodation Assessments
- Housing Needs Assessments
- Sensory Assessments
- Community Access Assessments
- Workplace Assessments
Older Adults
OT Dynamics provide services to people of all ages, including those 65 years or older.
We provide services to older Australians connected with My Aged Care (now Support at Home), receiving Support at Home or privately funded. Our aim is to assist people to remain in their homes, complete tasks independently and achieve their desired goals.
OT Dynamics therapists can assist in the following ways:
- Home Visits
- Functional Assessments of activities of daily living i.e. personal care, meal preparation and cleaning
- Home Safety Assessments
- Falls Prevention education
- Home Modifications including grab rail prescription and shower modifications
- Equipment prescriptions
- Education to support team
Education/Consultancy
- Consultancy services can be provided either 1:1 or in groups to schools, businesses or organisations that work with people with disabilities, injuries, or aged care populations in the Ballarat region and surrounds.
- Professional development training and education sessions can be provided on location throughout Ballarat and surrounds or in our expansive clinic space.
- Examples of subject areas include; Ergonomic Assessments and education, Sensory Processing, Resilience, Manual Handling Assessments and training, Using Equipment, and many more.
- We can also customise training to your individual needs. Consultancy and Training services are provided at competitive and affordable rates. Please contact us on 5338 8932 to discuss your needs.
Allied Health Assistant (AHA) Program
Our AHA ‘s support qualified occupational therapists and speech pathologists in delivering high-quality therapy plans:
- Allow clients access to more frequent sessions to work towards agreed goals
- Provide cost-effective services under professional guidance
- Offer increased skill reinforcement and practice, and work in various environments.
- Closely monitor client progress and promptly report challenges or successes to therapists, while also producing resources at a reduced cost
