In short: Physio helps you move better; OT helps you live better.

While both occupational therapy (OT) and physiotherapy (PT) aim to improve your health and wellbeing, they focus on different areas:

• Physiotherapy focuses on movement, strength, flexibility, balance, and pain management. Physiotherapists help you recover from injuries, improve mobility, and prevent future physical problems.

• Occupational Therapy focuses on your ability to perform everyday activities safely and independently. Occupational therapists work with you to adapt tasks, your environment, and your routines so you can live well and maintain independence.

The cost of occupational therapy varies depending on the type and length of sessions. Many services are covered partially by private health insurance, NDIS plans, or government funding.

Contact us to discuss your options and see what support is available for you.

You don’t always need a referral - you can book directly with us. However, some funding options (like Medicare or private health rebates) may require a referral from your GP. We can guide you through this process.

Your first session will usually involve a thorough assessment of your abilities, goals and daily challenges. We’ll discuss your environment, routines and any equipment you may need. From there, we’ll create a personalised plan tailored to your needs.

Yes! OT can support people with chronic conditions like arthritis, Parkinson’s, stroke, or chronic pain by providing strategies, exercises, and adaptive solutions to maintain independence, reduce discomfort and improve quality of life.

Absolutely. OT can help you regain independence after surgery or injury by improving your functional abilities, teaching safe techniques for daily tasks, and recommending equipment or home modifications if needed.

Yes! Our OTs can assess your home environment and recommend changes to make daily tasks safer and easier. This may include grab rails, adaptive devices, or furniture adjustments to support your independence.