Our experienced and compassionate team provides high-quality NDIS-supported occupational therapy services tailored to your unique needs and goals. From adjusting to a recent diagnosis, to managing a long-term condition, seeking neurological occupational therapy, or supporting a loved one, we’re here to help you navigate every step of the journey.
At Optimal Living Therapy, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a connected, fulfilling life. We help make it possible through occupational therapy services across Perth.
Our Occupational Therapy Services
Our qualified team is experienced in delivering a broad scope of occupational therapy services, designed around the practical realities of daily life. Whether the goal is building independence at home, accessing the right equipment, or modifying an environment to suit changing needs, every service we offer is focused on improving function and quality of life for the people we work with across Perth.
As a registered NDIS and ICWA provider, we offer a wide range of services to suit a variety of needs and requirements, including Complex Home Modifications that are 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.
Neurological Occupational Therapy in Perth
We’ve worked with adults living with Acquired Bran Injury (ABI), Spinal Cord Injurt (SCI), Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Huntington’s and Motor Neuron Disease (MND) continuously since 2016. Neurological conditions are our skillset.
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
Optimal Living Therapy was founded in 2018 with a clear focus: to deliver occupational therapy that is technically excellent, genuinely client-centred, and built to last. Our team brings combined decades of experience across complex disability, neurological rehabilitation, assistive technology, and home modifications, and we have deliberately built a culture and a clinical model that supports clinicians to do their best work over the long term. The points below describe a few of the things we consider non-negotiable about how we practise.
Specialist Skills
and Expertise
Our team of occupational therapists offers 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 – no matter your reason for needing us.
Team Continuity
and Proven Stability
We prioritise team stability and invest heavily in creating a positive, supportive culture for our occupational therapists. Many of our clients have been with us since we began in 2018, which is 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
Each participant is allocated a primary OT matched to their needs, with the wider team available for case consultation and continuity cover. You get a single point of contact, backed by the depth of the full team at Optimal Living Therapy.
Our collaborative approach means sharing knowledge, resources, and expertise, which allows us to create innovative and tailored solutions that align with each client’s unique goals and circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions About Occupational Therapy in Perth
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.
What is neurological occupational therapy?
Neurological occupational therapy is a specialised area of occupational therapy that supports people whose function has been affected by a condition or injury involving the brain, spinal cord, or nervous system.
It differs from general occupational therapy in that the underlying neurological condition shapes both what is clinically possible and how progress is measured. A neurological occupational therapist considers how a person’s condition is likely to progress or stabilise, and uses that understanding to recommend strategies, equipment, and environmental changes that will hold up over time.
At Optimal Living Therapy, our Perth-based team works with people living with conditions including Spinal Cord Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron Disease, and Huntington’s Disease.
Does the NDIS pay for occupational therapy?
In most cases, yes.
Occupational therapy is funded under the NDIS where the supports are deemed reasonable and necessary, and where the participant has relevant goals included in their plan. If you are unsure whether your situation qualifies, our blog on accessing the NDIS is a good starting point, or you are welcome to get in touch with our Perth team for a direct conversation about your circumstances.
What are the advantages of occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy is fundamentally about helping people do the things that matter to them, more independently and more safely. The advantages depend on the individual, but commonly include:
- Improved capacity to perform daily tasks at home, at work, or in the community.
- Access to the right equipment and assistive technology, prescribed to suit specific needs and goals.
- Home environments that are modified to support independence, mobility, and safety over the long term.
- Clearer pathways back into routine, work, study, or community participation following injury, illness, or diagnosis.
- Reduced reliance on others for everyday activities, where this is the participant’s goal.
If you would like to discuss what occupational therapy could look like for your situation in Perth, get in touch with our team.
What are ‘occupations’ in occupational therapy?
In occupational therapy, an ‘occupation’ is any meaningful activity that fills a person’s day.
That includes self-care tasks like showering and dressing, productive activities like work or study, and leisure pursuits like sport, hobbies, or spending time with family.
At Optimal Living Therapy, we start every assessment by understanding what occupations matter most to the person in front of us, because that is what shapes the goals, the strategies, and the supports that follow. The therapy is only as useful as the activities it helps you do, which is why understanding your occupations is where we begin.
