Mobile Occupational Therapy Adelaide | All Ages
Personalised Mobile OT Services Across Adelaide – Delivered Wherever You Are
At Thrive Health Therapies, we offer expert mobile occupational therapy services across Adelaide, providing person-centred, evidence-based support to children and adults in the comfort of their home, school, aged care facility, supported accommodation, or community setting. Whether you're seeking to build independence, develop daily living skills, manage sensory challenges, or return to meaningful activities, our mobile occupational therapists are here to support your journey – wherever you are.
What Is Mobile Occupational Therapy?
Mobile occupational therapy brings professional OT support directly to your preferred environment. Our experienced occupational therapists assess your strengths, challenges, and goals, then work collaboratively to support your function, wellbeing, and participation in everyday life.
Unlike clinic-only services, mobile OT removes the barriers of transport, accessibility, and time. We offer flexible care that fits around your routines, needs, and lifestyle.
We support individuals who:
Have difficulty accessing a clinic due to transport, mobility, or fatigue
Live in supported accommodation or residential care
Are looking for functional assessment in their home, school, or workplace
Prefer therapy in familiar surroundings to reduce anxiety and improve outcome
Who Can Benefit From Mobile Occupational Therapy?
Our mobile occupational therapy services support people across the lifespan – from young children to older adults. We work with a wide range of presentations and goals.
Children and Teens (Paediatric OT)
We work with children and families in the home, school, kindy or early learning environment to support:
Sensory regulation
Fine and gross motor development
Emotional regulation and behaviour
Functional skills (dressing, toileting, eating)
School readiness and participation
Support for autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and more
NDIS Participants (All Ages)
We support participants living with:
Intellectual disability
Autism spectrum disorder
Acquired brain injury
Cerebral palsy
Down syndrome
Psychosocial disability
Physical impairments
Our mobile OT team can help with:
Functional assessments (e.g. ADLs, mobility, cognitive skills)
Home modifications and assistive technology recommendations
Skill development for daily life, employment, or community access
Sensory and emotional regulation strategies
Goal setting and capacity building
Adults and Older Adults
Our team works with older adults and adults with chronic health conditions, injuries, or disability to maintain safety, mobility, and independence. We assist with:
Falls prevention
Functional task retraining
Equipment and home modifications
Cognitive support
Return to daily routines after hospitalisation or injury
What to Expect from a Mobile OT Session
Initial Assessment
We begin with a thorough assessment in your home or chosen location. This includes:
Discussion of goals, health history, and routines
Functional observation (e.g. self-care, mobility, fine motor tasks)
Home safety and environmental considerations
Identification of barriers to participation
Individualised OT Plan
We create a personalised program that may include:
Daily living skills development
Sensory regulation strategies
Assistive equipment education
Cognitive support and executive function strategies
Family or caregiver coaching
Recommendations for home modifications or technology
Ongoing Therapy & Support
We provide therapy in familiar, meaningful contexts – whether that's cooking in your kitchen, dressing at home, or learning routines in the classroom. We also liaise with your broader care team to support holistic progress.
Where We Travel in Adelaide
Our mobile occupational therapists service the Adelaide metropolitan area and surrounds, including (but not limited to):
Adelaide CBD
Mount Barker
Gawler
Stirling
Norwood
Unley
Marion
Glenelg
Burnside
Prospect
Salisbury
Modbury
Campbelltown
Tea Tree Gully
Aldinga
Morphett Vale
West Lakes
Not sure if we come to your area? Get in touch – we’re always expanding our service reach!
Funding Options for Mobile Occupational Therapy
We accept a variety of funding options, making OT accessible for everyone:
Home Care Packages (HCP)
Private Health Insurance
Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans (GP Team Care Arrangements)
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
Learn more about the funding options we accept.
Benefits of Mobile Occupational Therapy
✔ Convenient and Flexible
We come to you – saving travel time and making therapy more accessible.
✔ Practical and Functional
We work in your own environment to make therapy relevant, real-life, and results-focused.
✔ Comfort and Familiarity
Clients – especially children or those with anxiety – often engage better in spaces they know and trust.
✔ Integrated and Holistic Care
We work closely with your broader care team to ensure consistent, goal-aligned support
✔ Inclusive and Accessible
Our mobile model supports individuals who may not otherwise access clinic services due to disability, distance, or complexity.
FAQs - Mobile OT 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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Mobile OT happens in your home or community setting. Clinic-based OT occurs in a controlled clinic space. Both offer excellent care – mobile OT is ideal for real-world skill development and accessibility.
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Yes! We work with clients across the lifespan – including infants, children, teenagers, adults, and older adults.
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Absolutely. We frequently provide therapy and assessments in schools, kindergartens, and early learning settings.
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Yes – we regularly work with people in aged care homes, group homes, and supported independent living.
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No! We can start working with new clients right away!
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No! You do not need a referral to see one of our occupational therapists. Our experienced OT’s are able to start working with you straight away!
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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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