Occupational Therapy Adelaide | OT for All Ages
Thrive Health Therapies offers comprehensive occupational therapy services in Adelaide to support individuals of all ages. We deliver tailored occupational therapy to children, adults, and older adults in our fully equipped Findon clinic, your home, the community, or via telehealth. Our expert therapists focus on empowering clients to achieve independence and enhance their quality of life through holistic, evidence-based care.
What Is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on helping individuals of all ages engage in the activities that matter most to them, whether it’s working, learning, playing, or managing everyday tasks. Occupational therapists assess and address challenges caused by physical, cognitive, sensory, or developmental conditions, and create practical solutions to improve overall independence and well-being.
By working on skills such as motor coordination, problem-solving, social engagement, and sensory integration, occupational therapy enhances both functional abilities and quality of life allowing better participation in daily activities like work, school and self-care.
Who Do Our Occupational Therapists Support?
At Thrive Health Therapies, our occupational therapists treat a wide range of conditions that affect an individual's ability to perform daily tasks, including (but not limited to):
Developmental Conditions
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Learning and developmental delays
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Neurological Disorders
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Spinal Cord Injuries
Cerebral Palsy
Difficulties in processing sensory input effectively, leading to challenges with attention, coordination, or emotional regulation.
Physical Disabilities and Chronic Conditions
Amputations
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Mental Health and Cognitive Challenges
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health concerns.
Dementia, memory loss, and other cognitive impairments.
How Our Occupational Therapists Help
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Sensory Processing
Ability to receive, interpret, and respond to sensory information from the environment and the body.
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Executive Functioning
Ability to plan, organise, focus attention, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks successfully.
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Emotional Regulation
Ability to recognise, understand, and manage one’s emotions in a healthy and adaptive way.
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Self Care Skills
Ability to carry out daily personal tasks such as dressing, eating, brushing teeth, and bathing.
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Fine Motor Skills
Ability to use small muscles of the hands and fingers to perform precise tasks like writing, buttoning, and cutting.
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Interoception
Ability to sense and understand internal body signals such as hunger, thirst, heartbeat, and the need to go to the toilet.
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Play Skills
Ability to engage in play activities, including taking turns, using imagination, following rules, and interacting with others.
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Balance & Coordination
Ability to maintain stability and smoothly control body movements during everyday activities.
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Gross Motor Skills
Ability to use large muscle groups for movements such as running, jumping, climbing, and throwing.
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Toileting
Ability to recognise the need to use the toilet and manage all related tasks independently, including hygiene.
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Challenging Behaviour
Behaviours that interfere with daily life or development, often expressed through aggression, withdrawal, or non-compliance.
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Upper Limb Therapy
Therapeutic support to improve strength, coordination, and function in the shoulder, arm, wrist, and hand.
Occupational Therapy Assessments and Reports
At Thrive Health Therapies, we offer a wide range of evidence-based assessments and reports to support individuals with diverse needs. These include:
Functional Capacity Assessments: Evaluate how individuals perform daily tasks and identify support needs for independent living.
Learn more about our NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments to support occupational therapy goals.
Psychosocial Functional Capacity Assessments
Supported Independent Living (SIL) Assessments
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Assessments
Sensory Assessments: Help individuals better process and respond to sensory stimuli.
Learn more about our sensory assessments to support sensory processing and occupational therapy goals.
Sensory Diets: Help individuals regulate their sensory input, improve focus, and enhance daily functioning.
Learn more about sensory diets to support sensory processing goals.
Assistive Technology Assessments: Prescribe and train individuals in the use of devices such as wheelchairs, mobility aids, and communication tools.
Learn more about assistive technology assessments.
Home Modification Assessments: Recommend changes that improve safety, accessibility, and independence for individuals within their living environments.
Learn more about home modification assessments.
Cognitive Assessments: Evaluate skills like memory, attention, problem-solving, and planning.
Manual Handling Assessments: Ensure safe techniques and equipment use, reducing the risk of injury and promoting effective support for individuals with mobility or care needs.
How We Deliver Occupational Therapy at Thrive Health Therapies
Thrive Health Therapies offers community-based, clinic-based, and telehealth occupational therapy services across Adelaide.
Community-Based Services: We provide community-based services in your home, school or kindergarten, or a location convenient to you throughout metropolitan Adelaide.
Clinic-Based Services: We provide clinic-based services in our specialised rehabilitation clinic and gym in Findon, which has been designed to be appropriate for a range of presentations and disabilities.
Telehealth Services: We also offer comprehensive telehealth services, providing clients with convenient, video-based therapy consultations for those who may have difficulty travelling to our clinic or prefer the convenience of remote support.
Funding Options for Occupational Therapy
We accept a variety of funding options, making occupational therapy accessible for everyone:
Private Health Insurance
Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans (GP Team Care Arrangements)
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
Why Choose Our Occupational Therapists?
No wait time: We can start working with paediatric or adult clients straight away!
Experienced: Our occupational therapists are senior clinicians with years of experience working with a wide range of presentations.
Extensive Coverage in the community: We serve a large geographical area, providing occupational therapy across all of metropolitan Adelaide from Gawler to Aldinga. We see clients at home, in their school or kindergarten, or at a location convenient to them. Learn more about our service areas.
Clinic space: Our fully accessible clinic and gym in Findon has been specially designed to be appropriate for a wide range of presentations and disabilities.
Individualised care: Every client receives a personalised therapy plan based on their unique needs and goals.
Neuroaffirming Practice: We provide compassionate and affirming services to support and empower neurodiverse individuals.
Multi-Disciplinary Approach: We offer a wide range of allied health services under one roof, allowing for a holistic approach to your health. Learn more about our team.
NDIS Provider: We provide services to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants.
Funding Options: We accept a variety of funding options, helping our clients access the support they need.
LGBTQIA+ Friendly: We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, and sexualities, Our Findon clinic is a welcoming, safe and inclusive space for all LGBTQIA+ people and families.
FAQs About Occupational Therapy in Adelaide
If you can’t find an answer to your question, please contact our friendly team on 0474 248 081 or email enquiries@thrivehealththerapies.com
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Occupational therapy (OT) helps people develop or regain skills for daily activities. It supports those with physical, cognitive, or developmental challenges through personalised interventions, improving motor skills, sensory processing, and independence in tasks like self-care, work, and play
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At Thrive Health Therapies, our occupational therapists treat a wide range of conditions that affect an individual's ability to perform daily tasks. These include:
Developmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, ADHD)
Physical disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy)
Sensory processing issues
Stroke or traumatic brain injury
Mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, schizophrenia)
Chronic pain or fatigue (e.g., arthritis, fibromyalgia)
Learning disabilities
Neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Alzheimer’s)
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Thrive Health Therapies provides allied health services in Adelaide to all ages, from newborns to seniors! Our therapists have experience in a wide range of conditions and diagnosis, ensuring we can help you find a therapist who is the right fit for you.
We accept referrals from a wide range of funding sources, including the NDIS, home care packages, Department of Veterans Affairs, Chronic Disease Management (previously known as EPC) and private clients. Learn more about our accepted funding sources.
As a NDIS registered provider we are also able to accept participants who have chosen to have their funds managed by NDIA.
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No! We can start working with new clients right away.
Once we have received a referral form with all of your details, we are able to book an Initial Assessment as soon as possible, depending on your availability.
You can find our paediatric referral forms here and our adult referral forms here.
If you have any questions prior to referring please reach out to us on 0474 248 081, via our online enquiry form or at or at enquiries@thrivehealththerapies.com.
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If you are funded through Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) or Chronic Disease Management (CDM) we need the appropriate referral documentation from your GP.
For all other funding sources you can refer yourself or your child directly via our online referral form, or reach out to us on 0474 248 081, via our online enquiry form or at enquiries@thrivehealththerapies.com.
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Referring is easy! You can find our paediatric referral forms here and our adult referral forms here.
If you have any questions prior to referring please reach out to us on 0474 248 081, via our online enquiry form or at enquiries@thrivehealththerapies.com.
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We accept referrals from a wide range of funding sources, including the NDIS, home care packages, Department of Veterans Affairs, Chronic Disease Management (previously known as EPC) and private clients. Learn more about our accepted funding sources.
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Prices vary between services. Our therapists work with you to ensure you get the best program of services within your budget allocation.
Please contact us for a personalised quote.
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