This service offers assessment and treatment to maximise patients' capacity for optimal engagement in meaningful occupations and activities of daily living. The following areas may be assessed: physical, sensory, psycho-social, neuro-behavioural/cognitive, environmental, vocational, driving.

A management plan is developed for each individual, and may include:
•Specific treatment for assessed deficits
•Home assessment and liaison regarding home modifications and other discharge
  planning requirements
•Involvement of relevant significant others in OT sessions
•Information on community resources and access
•Management techniques and education about the nature of the disease or deficit
•Practical advice on equipment, and strategies to reduce the burden of care

There is an occupational therapy service in most inpatient areas of the health service, except for women's health.  Outpatient services are provided to the Community Rehabilitation Centre and paediatric patients at Sunshine Hospital, and to Hand Clinic patients only at Western Hospital. No other outpatient services are offered. 
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Footscray Hospital - Western Health

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cohealth provides occupational therapy services for people of all ages with all kinds of needs. Occupational therapy involves supporting adults to be able to live independently, and helping children to meet developmental milestones.

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D.O.T.S. Paediatric Occupational Therapy

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Occupational Therapy Services Provided

Assistive Technology
Driving School
Ergonomic Assessments
Falls Prevention Education
Functional Capacity Assessments
Home Modifications
Home Safety Assessments
Life Skills Training
Mental Health Services
Pain Management
Sensory Assessments
Specialists Disability Assessments
Suitable Independent Living Assessments

Occupational therapy in West Footscray

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