At Optimal Living Therapy, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a connected, fulfilling life.

Our experienced and compassionate team provides high-quality occupational therapy services tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you’re adjusting to a recent diagnosis, managing a long-term condition, or supporting a loved one, we’re here to help you navigate every step of the journey.

As a registered NDIS and ICWA provider, we offer a wide range of services, including Complex Home Modifications, designed to empower adults with diverse abilities. Our focus is always on creating practical, meaningful solutions that enhance independence, safety, and quality of life.

We understand that choosing the right therapy provider is an important decision. That’s why we value open, honest communication and are always happy to discuss your individual situation. Let’s work together to determine if we’re the right fit to support you in achieving your goals.

Our Services

Capacity Building and Rehabilitation

Got a goal to cook a meal for yourself or someone you love? Maybe you’re working towards getting out of bed and into the shower on your own, or dreaming big like hiking the Bibbulmun Track or joining a recreational wheelchair basketball team. Whatever your goals, we’re here to help you achieve them.

Our capacity-building and rehabilitation services are tailored to your unique aspirations and strengths. Whether it’s cognitive retraining, building functional skills, or navigating life transitions, we focus on practical solutions that fit your life. With a strengths-based approach and a deep understanding of neurological conditions and intellectual disabilities, we’re committed to helping you reach milestones that matter most to you.

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Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)

A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) is an in-depth assessment and report that provides a comprehensive picture of your abilities, challenges, and support needs. Often requested as part of the NDIS planning or review process, an FCA helps demonstrate how your disability impacts your daily life and highlights the supports you need to achieve your goals. It’s a key tool in ensuring your NDIS plan reflects your unique circumstances and aspirations

Our occupational therapy service provides FCAs that are designed to give a clear, comprehensive understanding of your abilities, goals, and support needs. These assessments go beyond the surface, helping to highlight how your disability impacts your everyday life. We’ll work with you to uncover potential barriers and explore practical solutions, offering personalised recommendations to shape your NDIS plan toward achieving your goals.

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SDA Eligibility Assessments

Since the NDIS arrived in Western Australia in 2018, we’ve built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Eligibility Assessments. We understand how important these assessments are in helping participants access the housing support they need, and we bring years of experience, expertise, and a person-centred approach to every assessment.

Our process is comprehensive and collaborative. We carefully screen for potential eligibility, assess functional capacity, review existing documentation, and ensure every piece of eligibility criteria is addressed. With a deep understanding of SDA legislation, including the 2016 and 2020 updates to the SDA Rules, we focus on creating assessments that are reliable, detailed, and meaningful to your unique circumstances.

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Assistive Technology

Our team thrives on finding the right assistive technology (AT) solutions to fit your unique needs and lived experience. With extensive knowledge of AT and a passion for person-product fit, we work alongside you to uncover options that enhance your independence, safety, and comfort in daily life.
From simple tools like dressing aids to advanced equipment such as power wheelchairs and ceiling hoists, we focus on more than just functionality, we prioritise solutions that genuinely align with how you want to live.

Backed by strong relationships with trusted suppliers and a deep understanding of AT options, we combine our expertise with your insights to recommend technology that truly makes a difference; helping you regain control, achieve your goals, and feel confident in your everyday environment.

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Complex Home Modifications

Your home should be a place where you feel safe, comfortable, and in control, a space that works for you, not against you. That’s why we bring our expertise in Complex Home Modifications to help transform your house into a home that truly supports your life.

Imagine stepping into a bathroom that feels effortless to navigate, or preparing a meal in a kitchen designed just for you. Whether it’s removing barriers or adding features to enhance safety and independence, we focus on creating solutions that make everyday living simpler and more enjoyable.
From understanding your unique needs and goals to collaborating with architects, designers, and builders, we ensure every modification is carefully planned and aligned with your present and future. It’s about more than just functionality—it’s about helping you feel confident, empowered, and truly at home.

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Home Automation

Creating an accessible and empowering home isn’t just about physical modifications—it’s also about embracing technology that can make life easier. Home automation offers innovative ways to enhance independence and control, whether or not you need structural changes.

Imagine opening your door with the press of a button, adjusting your lights with a simple voice command, or using an intercom to communicate easily. From simple environmental controls to cutting edge smart systems, we collaborate with trusted suppliers and technicians to find solutions that meet your needs and add real value for your daily life.

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Occuaptional Therapy services for neurological conditions

Our team is passionate about supporting people living with neurological conditions to live their best lives, however they might define that. With expertise in functional assessments, environment modifications, therapy, and assistive technology (AT), we provide extensive, personalised support tailored to your needs.

We work with individuals navigating a range of neurological conditions, including Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease, and Motor Neuron Disease (MND). We’re also experienced in supporting those with an Intellectual Disability (ID), ensuring our approach is flexible and centred around what matters most to you.

Whether it’s enhancing independence at home, adapting environments to suit your abilities, or finding the right AT solutions, our goal is to empower you with practical, meaningful strategies to live more comfortably and confidently.

Why choose us?

Specialist Skills and Expertise

At Optimal Living Therapy, we’re proud to have a team of occupational therapists with advanced expertise in areas like complex home modifications and postural and seating assessments for equipment prescription. Whether we’re modifying home environments or recommending specialised equipment, our focus is always on creating personalised solutions that maximise comfort, functionality, and independence both now and into the future.

Focus on Continuity and Proven Stability
Consistency matters, especially when it comes to building trust and achieving meaningful progress. That’s why we prioritise team stability and invest heavily in creating a positive, supportive culture for our therapists. Many of our clients have been with us since we began in 2018—a testament to the long-term relationships we’ve fostered and the quality of care we deliver.

If team changes do occur, we have a structured caseload reallocation process to ensure therapy continuity, so you can keep moving toward your goals without disruption.

Collaborative and Team-Based Approach
We believe in the power of collaboration. Our approach goes beyond individual therapists to bring together clients, families, support coordinators, and our entire team. By sharing resources, knowledge, and expertise, we’re able to create innovative, tailored solutions that align with each client’s unique goals and circumstances.

This team-based model means you’re not just working with one therapist—you’re backed by the collective experience and creativity of our entire team, ensuring you get the best possible support.

FAQs

What does an Occupational Therapist do?

Occupational Therapists (OTs) do so much more than people often realise! We’re creative problem-solvers who think outside the box to help individuals overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives.

Whether it’s regaining independence, adapting environments, or reaching meaningful goals, OTs are all about making life work better for you. We focus on enabling independence, maximising safety, and enhancing quality of life by recommending tailored strategies, assistive equipment, or modifications to make everyday tasks easier and more achievable.

But our work doesn’t stop there. We also support carers, providing practical tools, techniques, and guidance to help loved ones stay engaged and active in their daily lives.

What can occupational therapy help with?

Occupational therapy can make a big difference in helping people tackle life’s challenges and thrive in their daily routines. Here are just some of the ways OTs can support you:
  • Building Everyday Skills: From dressing and cooking to managing finances, we help you master the skills that make daily life easier.
  • Adapting Environments: Whether it’s modifying your home, workplace, or school, we create spaces that work better for you.
  • Recommending Assistive Technology: From simple tools to advanced equipment, we’ll find the right solutions to enhance your independence and safety.
  • Supporting Life Transitions: Whether you’re returning to work, moving into a new home, or starting school, we’ll guide you through the changes with practical strategies and support.
At its core, occupational therapy is about helping you do the things that matter most to you, in ways that feel safe, comfortable, and achievable.

What is the difference between occupational therapy and physiotherapy?

While both occupational therapy (OT) and physiotherapy (PT) aim to improve quality of life, they approach it from different angles:
  • Occupational Therapy: OTs help people participate in the activities that matter most to them, whether it’s getting dressed, cooking a meal, returning to work, or enjoying hobbies. We take a holistic approach, considering the person, their environment, and their unique goals to develop practical solutions that enable independence and confidence.
  • Physiotherapy: PTs focus on improving movement, physical function, and mobility. They often use exercises, hands-on techniques, and rehabilitation programs to address physical impairments and help people recover from injuries or manage conditions that affect their movement.

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