Occupational Therapy

Community-based occupational therapy supporting everyday life and participation at home, in the community, or in our clinics — across NDIS, Home Care Packages, and more.

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What is occupational therapy?

Occupational Therapy (OT) supports people to take part in the everyday activities that matter to them.

That might include getting ready for the day, moving safely around the home, managing routines, participating at school or work, connecting with others, or navigating changes across life.

Our OTs look at the whole picture — the person, their environment, and what they want or need to do — and work alongside you to build skills, confidence, and practical supports that fit real life.

An Ignite therapist on the left and an NDIS participant on the right. Both women, both sitting on the grass on a sunny day, smiling towards the camera.

Two children's puzzles with animals and a child's hand putting a piece in the correct spot

An Ignite occupational therapist (right) and an NDIS participant (left), both females , sitting at an outside table on a sunny day, they have paper and are holding pens, the NDIS participant is looking down, focusing on her writing/drawing, the Ignite therapist is looking at them and smiling

One of Ignite's regular participants, practicing his cooking skills during an occupational therapy session. He is standing in the left side of the frame, over the stove top cooking what looks like pasta sauce. He is mixing it with a wooden sppon

Who is occupational therapy for?

1-3 lines i.e. This support may be helpful for children, adults, and families looking for practical support with everyday activities, participation, or life transitions.

We work with people funded through the NDIS, Home Care Packages, and other funding arrangements, as well as those accessing support privately.

Our occupational therapists often work with people who are navigating changes related to:

Neurodivergence & cognitive support

Autism
ADHD
Intellectual disability
Sensory differences that affect daily life
Planning, organisation, and getting things done day to day
Managing emotions, routines, and changes

Physical health & functional support

Changes in mobility, coordination, or fatigue
Chronic health conditions
Physical disability
Recovery after injury, illness, or time spent in hospital
Support with everyday tasks at home and in the community

Mental health & ageing

Mental health challenges
Psychosocial disability
Changes that affect memory, thinking, or daily functioning (including dementia)
Age-related changes that impact independence
Support with motivation, wellbeing, and everyday routines

Our comprehensive occupational therapy support

Our occupational therapists work collaboratively with each person, alongside families, carers, and support teams where helpful, to create practical, goal-focused support.

This may include:

Goals you might work towards with an occupational therapist

Occupational therapy can help people build the capacity and confidence needed to take part in everyday activities and routines.

Examples of goals may include:

Building skills and strategies for everyday life

Creating environments that make participation possible

Building confidence, motivation, and engagement over time

Good to know...

Goals don’t need to be fully formed to get started.

Occupational therapy goals often evolve over time, as routines, environments, and priorities change.

Support is shaped collaboratively, based on what matters now — and what may matter next.

What you can expect with Ignite Healthcare

People often ask us things like: Do I need a referral? What funding can I use? What does a session look like?

Below is a simple overview of how we usually support people at Ignite, from first contact through to ongoing sessions.

Support is flexible and adapts as goals, needs, or circumstances change.

Getting started

Getting started usually begins with an online enquiry, referral, or a phone call with our team. A referral doesn’t need to come from a doctor or specialist, it simply means getting in touch to let us know you’d like support. You can contact us directly, or someone can reach out on your behalf.

At this stage, we’ll confirm what you’re hoping support will help with and the goals you’d like to work towards. If you’re not sure about your goals yet, that’s completely okay, they can start broad and become clearer over time.

If there’s anything else you’d like us to know, you’re welcome to mention it now or later. We’ll go through practical details together when arranging the appointment.

The focus here is simply on understanding what you’re looking for and making sure we’re starting in the right place.

Arranging the appointment

Once we have a clear sense of your goals and have identified a suitable clinician, we’ll work with you to arrange an appointment.

At this point, we’ll confirm practical details like timing, location, and funding. We’ll also go through a small number of standard safety and setup questions, so everything is ready for your first session.

Everything is confirmed together before the appointment is booked, so you know what to expect.

Your first session

Your first session is focused on getting to know you.

Your clinician will spend time understanding what’s important to you, what’s working well, and what you’d like support with in everyday life. This may include conversation, observation, and practical activities, depending on what’s most helpful.

There’s no expectation to have everything worked out. Goals can start broad, and it’s expected they may change as things become clearer. The aim is to build a shared understanding and agree on helpful next steps.

Ongoing sessions

Ongoing sessions are shaped around your goals and what’s most useful in real life.

Support may take place at home, school, work, or in the community, depending on what makes sense for you. Sessions focus on practical support and working towards goals over time.

As things change, goals and priorities can change too. You’ll have clarity around what sessions are working towards, how they link back to your goals, and what the focus is from session to session – with support adapting as needed.

Goal reviews

Goals and supports are reviewed regularly to make sure they continue to be helpful and relevant.

Reviews are a chance to look at progress, adjust goals if needed, and confirm next steps. They’re a normal part of the process, recognising that people’s priorities, circumstances, and goals can change over time.

This helps keep support focused, transparent, and aligned with what matters to you.