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NDIS Occupational Therapy in Sydney

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NDIS Occupational Therapy in Sydney – Achieve More with Everyday Independence

Looking for quality NDIS occupational therapy in Sydney? Our occupational therapists help children, teenagers, and adults with disabilities to achieve positive life change.

When you work with Everyday Independence, our Sydney occupational therapists support you in your community as part of a broader team that may include speech pathologists, physiotherapists, positive behaviour practitioners, and habit coaches.

How Can Occupational Therapy in Sydney Help You?

At Everyday Independence, our experienced occupational therapists in Sydney provide therapy in the places you spend your time – in your home, school, work and community. We help children, teenagers, and adults with disabilities achieve more positive life changes by working as a team to support you, alongside speech pathologists, physiotherapists, positive behaviour support practitioners and habit coaches. We call this the Everyday Way and it helps you to achieve the best possible outcomes from your NDIS funding.

Our therapists provide neuro-affirming therapy with a strength-based approach that embraces and celebrates the uniqueness of your abilities.

How Occupational Therapy Helps

Our Sydney occupational therapy services support individuals to:

  • Gain independence in daily decision-making and self-care.
  • Identify sensory preferences to improve comfort and daily function.
  • Use assistive technology to make everyday tasks easier.
  • Build social skills and meaningful connections with others.
  • Develop hobbies and interests that boost mental health and well-being.
  • Enhance resilience to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
  • Learn new skills for personal growth and career progression.
  • Improve accessibility at home, school, or work through modifications.
  • Trial and select mobility aids, including wheelchair seating advice.
  • Transition smoothly to school, university, or employment.
  • Explore career pathways, including paid and volunteer opportunities.

Get Started with Occupational Therapy in Sydney Today

A Sydney occupational therapist or your primary practitioner will visit your home to assess your needs, family dynamics, and support network. We take a whole-of-life approach to create a personalised therapy plan for meaningful change. Start your journey to greater independence by completing our online form.

Not an NDIS Participant Yet?
visit our NDIS pages to learn how to secure funding and access occupational therapy in Sydney.

A Team Approach To Positive Change

We take a team-based approach, supporting your needs with a range of therapies for better outcomes:

NDIS Speech Pathology Sydney

NDIS Physiotherapy Sydney

NDIS Early Childhood Supports Sydney

NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Sydney

NDIS Habit Coaches Sydney

Enquire About Our Sydney Occupational Therapy

Take the first step towards greater independence. Complete our online form us to arrange support from an occupational therapist in Sydney and start your journey to positive change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose community based occupational therapy in Sydney?

Unlike traditional clinic-based therapy, we believe in supporting individuals where they live, work, learn, and play. Real-life environments present unique challenges and opportunities, making therapy more relevant and effective. By working directly in your community, we also help shift attitudes and remove barriers to participation.

Why don’t I come into a clinic for my sessions?

The best way to build your skills is to work with you in your everyday environments while also helping to change community attitudes that may be holding you back. Clinics are simulated environments which don’t present the same barriers and challenges as real-life, everyday environments.

What happens during the initial occupational therapy sessions?

The initial session includes:

  1. Comprehensive assessment – Understanding your participation, goals, strengths, and challenges.
  2. Holistic evaluation – Considering daily activities, environment, and support network.
  3. Goal setting – Creating a 1-3 year therapy plan tailored to your needs.
  4. Collaborative approach – Selecting the right mix of therapy practitioners (e.g., occupational therapist, habit coach, speech pathologist) to support you.
Ongoing occupational therapy support

After the initial assessment, you will have:

  • A customised therapy plan with structured sessions
  • A primary therapist leading your therapy and tracking your progress
  • Support from other therapists and practitioners as needed (this may include a speech pathologist, physiotherapist, behavior support practitioner, or habit coach).

You may also have a burst of intensive therapy sessions followed by skill reinforcement with a habit coach.

Where are you located in Sydney?

We have teams of therapists and practitioners based in therapy hubs across Sydney who service suburbs including Penrith, Paramatta, Sutherland, Liverpool, Granville,  Bankstown and surrounding areas. They all offer NDIS therapy services like occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, positive behaviour support, early childhood supports, and habit coaching.

See our locations here.

Do you provide NDIS functional assessments?

Everyday Independence offers a range of NDIS functional assessment reports that are detailed yet simple.

They are:

  • Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)
  • Home and Living Support Assessment (HLS)
  • Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA)

They cater to different situations and provide all the necessary details for the NDIS. Conducted by experienced occupational therapists, these assessments can help you apply for NDIS funding that aligns better with your goals and quality of life.

NDIS functional assessments measure your abilities to perform daily tasks in the places you live, work, and play, considering your well-being, independence, support needs, mobility, communication, self-management, learning, and self-care.

What can occupational therapy help me with?

Depending on your goals and your unique situation your occupational therapist will work with you on a range of therapy initiatives to help you do things more easily and safely.

We’ll recommend devices to help you do the things you enjoy and need to do. We’ll make sure you know how to use the device effectively to meet your needs.

We may suggest changes to your environment, like your home or workplace, to help you do more things on your own or to make it easier for others to support you.

We’ll get to know your strengths and where you might need some help so we can create a “support plan” for your caregivers. This plan will outline how and when you need assistance while ensuring you have the chance to try things out, share your thoughts, and be involved.

We’ll create a program to enhance a specific skill, like becoming more independent by using public transport or managing your behaviour to improve interactions with others.

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