What we do
Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession that works with patients across the lifespan, with a variety of health needs and in many diverse settings.
This involves ongoing assessments to understand what activities you can do, any current limitations, your goals/motivations and also to offer advice/techniques about how to do something more easily and safely.
The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities they want, need to do or are expected to do in everyday life.
Occupational therapy services include:
Community:
- Assessment of your home environment
- Assessment of day-to-day tasks
- Equipment prescription (shower stool, pick up stick etc.)
- Minor home modifications (grab rails, ramps, etc.)
- Falls prevention strategies
Paediatrics:
- Assist children to develop skills necessary for learning, play and self-care
- Fine and gross motor skill development
- Behaviour, emotional regulation and sensory intervention
- Self-care development
Hand therapy:
Assessment and rehabilitation of upper limb conditions such as fractures, arthritis, scar management and tendon injuries.
Occupational Therapists are also involved in providing services within the hospital, including inpatient wards to help prepare you for a safe hospital discharge, residential aged care and group programs. Group programs include Falls Prevention Program, IMPACT (Pain Management and Chronic Conditions), CARDIAC, and BREATHE.
Korumburra Hospital
At Korumburra Hospital, Occupational Therapists work on the GEM Rehabilitation/Transition Care and Maintenance care ward at least four days a week. They also work in several of the residential care centres at Korumburra, Alchera House and Hillside Lodge.
Occupational Therapists also provide some paediatric services from Korumburra Hospital, as well as support at some community group sessions.