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What is Therapy Services program?
The therapy team work with clients from programs across the agency. Judy, the Physiotherapist and Leah, the Occupational Therapist continue to provide services in the Accommodation program as well as supporting the clients funded through the Brokerage program and Support and Choice.
A wide range of services including the prescription of home modifications, wheelchair and mobility aids and equipment such as height adjustable beds, desks and other equipment for daily living are provided.
The Occupational Therapist role was expanded early in 2005 in order to manage the greater need for therapy assessments for equipment identified in individualised service plans such as Support and Choice and Home First. This is often on top of the existing clients’ needs identified by the brokerage case managers and accommodation staff. At times this is a balancing act as with any role the more someone is actually in the office the more work they get thrown their way!
As the OT I enjoy working closely with the brokerage families and helping them to arrive at an outcome that will enable them to care for their child more easily at home. It is particularly satisfying to support a family through the arduous process of modifying their home or bathroom. It is a long journey often taking 9-12 months but it is worth the wait when the work is completed and those daily tasks of showering and dressing are made a little easier.
Therapy services are currently operating in Stonnington, Port Phillip, Glen Eira, Bayside, Kingston, Frankston, Greater Dandenong, Casey, Cardinia, Mornington Peninsula. |
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