Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Occupational Therapy is a degree based, Allied Health Profession. We are guided by frameworks that underpin practice, and use our clinical reasoning to assess, recommend, educate and support you. 

In occupational therapy, occupations refer to the everyday activities that people do as individuals, in families and with communities to occupy time and bring meaning and purpose to life. Occupations include things people need to, want to and are expected to do. (WFOT – World Federation of Occupational Therapists) 

If you are an NDIS participant, Occupational Therapy services are funded through your NDIS plan. The specific budget that Occupational Therapy can be paid for is in your Capacity Building funds under 'Improved Daily Living.' Please note, at this time we are only supporting NDIS participants. 

You can fill out the contact us form on this website or email laureng@glowot.com.au or call on 0434191217. This will allow us to have a preliminary discussion about your support needs and we can decide whether or not we would be a good fit. We will need information like your plan dates, plan goals, disability type and what funding is available for Occupational Therapy.

Glow OT provides community based Occupational Therapy tailored for your needs. We work in the inner Melbourne area.

Our top 3 types of referrals are:

1) Referrals to prepare reports to highlight your support needs, and make recommendations for your next NDIS plan. These reports are often called FCA's - or Functional Capacity Assessment Reports 

2) Equipment prescription - This can be anything from small kitchen aids through to hoists and wheelchairs. We will review your needs and discuss any relevant equipment options that may help. If equipment is indicated, depending on the cost we will complete trials and required supporting documentation to support you to access the recommended equipment. We also assess and recommend minor home modifications

3) Skill building referrals - learn to use public transport, cook yourself a meal or plan out your daily routines. We can assess, educate and provide strategies or resources to support you in your skill building goals

This isn't all we do - there is a lot in between! Everyone is different and needs different supports  - you can contact us to discuss your particular support needs.