At Aidaway, we offer mobile Occupational therapy services that are evidence-based and tailored to suit your needs. We can come to you whether you are at home, work or someplace else. Everything we need we bring! We do not have a clinic as it is typically not aligned to service relevance for our clientele, however we are able to arrange a community setting meeting location if this may be required.

Therapy

Aidaway is able to offer ongoing therapeutic support, with therapy support commonly seen via the NDIS scheme. Treatments that we offer are centered on individuals, with planning, research and assessment screenings undertaken throughout interventions to ensure optimal progression. Some examples of our clients aligning to therapy at the present time include those with Autism spectrum disorder, Intellectual disability, stroke/neurological challenges, psychological challenges such as PTSD.

Aidaway OT aims to reduce excessive funding needs for OT as much as able.
We find that the use of a support worker/allied health assistant/family members being present (where possible) is an optimal approach towards progressing towards goals.

We typically assist with the following (though not limited to):
– Activities of Daily Living skill development, in the context of managing daily life – personal care, domestic tasks and community tasks, for example
– Activities of Daily Living skill development, in the context of managing daily life – personal care, domestic tasks and community tasks, for example – Strategies to assist with general management of conditions – fatigue management, pain management, stress management, movement in function, cognitive management (as some examples)
– Recommendations and/or collaboration with complementary service providers
– Functional assessments and care planning, to ensure appropriate needs are being met to support clients, carers and loved ones
– Home modifications and assistive technology facilitation

Aidaway OT has a combination of therapists, with training and experience with the following:
– Physical conditions, whereby our therapists have experience such as within rehabilitation and aged care settings, community based experience. Within the physical setting, our therapists have extensive knowledge and are often undertaking various forms of professional development to upskill knowledge e.g. powered wheelchair scripting.
– Psychosocial conditions, whereby our therapists (particularly Alana) have an understanding of the complexity whereby disabilities often cross impact the psychosocial domain alongside physical function. Aidaway OT often aligns psychosocial intervention towards talk therapy, behavioural support, sensory support, cognitive support, task support and assessments if/where required.

External to general OT intervention, examples of therapy associated with our services include:
– Assistive technology applications/scripting
– Functional capacity assessments
– Progress reports
– Support letters
– Complex home modifications
– SIL/SDA (NDIS housing) reports
– Home safety assessments
– Education to carers/supports, for example, manual handling training, ergonomic education
– Other report documentation or collaboration, such as social/housing applications, disability parking permits, companion card applications, liaisons with medical practitioners and general stakeholders.

TELEHEALTH

Telehealth are available for clients and can be booked online for our regular clients. To book a Telehealth appointment, this can be arranged with the therapist directly or by contacting our reception team on 03 9069 2106. Telehealth can be beneficial for some clients as opposed to face to face contact, particularly as there is no travel time costs associated.

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IT SUPPORT

We provide friendly, one-on-one in-home IT support designed to help NDIS participants stay connected, confident, and independent. Whether it’s setting up a new computer, learning how to use a smartphone, or solving Wi-Fi issues, We bring professional, technical help direct to your door.

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DRIVING ASSESSMENTS

Driving is an important skill for many people. It gives them the ability to be independent and social. Due to its complexity, some medical conditions can impact driving and occupational therapy intervention may be required.

Our driving services can include:
– Assessment (as required by VIC Roads) to determine one’s fitness to drive with consideration of their physical/psychological capacity
– Vehicle inspection and determining vehicle modification requirements
Driving intervention assessments can be relevant for experienced drivers or those starting out their driving journey.

Within our service, we understand that undertaking a driving assessment can be a daunting experience. We aim to create a relaxing environment and to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible.
Further information can be sought by contacting our reception team.

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Additional Services

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