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Occupational Therapy

Helping you to improve your independence and quality of life, our dedicated occupational therapists and therapy assistants in Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne will help you to get back to doing the activities that you want to do.

Ongoing assessments

We seek to understand what you can do and what you want to do, your goals and motivations, and then offer advice or techniques to get you back to doing things more easily and safely.

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We can meet your NDIS needs

Our occupational therapist works with people to assist them to achieve participation in everyday occupations that lead to healthy and independent lives. Occupational therapists are frequently funded by the NDIS to work with a participant to achieve their goals. Here are some of the ways we can help you.

Household activities

Home maintenance, driving, cooking or budgeting

Daily living needs

Showering, dressing, grooming or eating

Community functioning

Shopping and community mobility

Education skills

Activities which allow people to participate effectively in a learning environment

Leisure and play

Reading, knitting, playing sport, etc.

Social participation

Interacting positively with others in the community

Work

Participating in employment and volunteer activities

Rehabilitation

Assist with improving functional activities at home or the workplace following injury or illness

Struggling to find an Occupational Therapist?

We offer highly-trained and dedicated therapy assistants that can help with many daily tasks. They can complement the role and services delivered by allied health professionals, by undertaking some of the duties that require less developed skills. In addition to the support you might already receive, the types of tasks that a therapy assistant can do may include some activities that require a higher level of knowledge and skill than is provided by a support worker. Give us a call to discuss your needs and to see if a therapy assistant would be suitable.

Aged care

Acute care and rehabilitation, community care, and residential care

Mental health

Based on a referral from your GP

Working with children

Helping to achieve developmental milestones in partnership with the family

Disability and NDIS

Supporting people improve their independence across the lifespan

Meet our Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapy team

Olivia Firth is a senior occupational therapist at Ascend Health Group

Olivia Firth

Western Australia

Olivia is an experienced Occupational Therapist and is passionate about supporting children, adolescents and young adults to maximise their performance and participation. She does this through working in a caring, creative and family centred manner, with a special interest in early intervention and emotional regulation.

Jordy Nixon is an occupational therapist at Ascend Health Group

Jordy Nixon

Western Australia

Jordy graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science: Occupational Therapy with Honours. With 3.5 years working as a support worker, Jordy has experience supporting people with differing abilities and helping them engage in their environment and achieve their goals.

Luke Andrews is one of Ascend Health's experienced occupational therapist and key role therapist

Luke Andrews

Western Australia

Luke is an Occupational Therapist from Curtin University with over 5 years of experience at Ascend Health, working as a support worker, mentor, therapy assistant, and OT. His experience ensures he brings a strong foundation in helping people with differing abilities achieve their goals and improving their quality of life. Luke has a particular interest in men’s health, mental health, and supporting teenagers and young adults as they transition into adulthood and independent living. He loves working with clients to foster independence, community involvement, and well-being in all aspects of their lives.

Timothy Squire is a Perth based occupational therapist at Ascend Health

Timothy Squire

Western Australia

Tim is a new Occupational Therapist from Curtin University. Tim has worked as a Support Worker, Team Leader and Therapy Assistant at Ascend Health over the past three years. Tim is passionate about helping all people live their most enjoyable and fulfilling lives by working together to achieve their goals.

Ryan Xu is an occupational therapist for Ascend Health in Adelaide.

Ryan Xu

South Australia

Ryan is an experienced occupational therapist that has worked with a diverse range clients in the NDIS and aged care communities. His passion lies in enhancing the lives of individuals by focusing on assistive technology and home modifications. He is committed to creating personalised therapy plans that empower our members to achieve their daily living goals, improve their quality of life, and promote independence.

Aneeka Wheatcroft (Boxall) is an occupational therapist for Ascend Health in Perth.

Aneeka Wheatcroft

Western Australia

With over 13 years of dedicated service in Occupational Therapy, Aneeka brings a unique perspective and a wealth of experience to Ascend Health. Her extensive expertise, coupled with a compassionate approach to care, allows her to make meaningful contributions to the well-being of individuals and their families across their lifespan. She is dedicated to promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and fostering positive experiences for all of those she works with.

Vicky Merryweather is an occupational therapist for Ascend Health in Melbourne, Victoria.

Vicky Merryweather

Victoria

Vicky has been an OT for over 7 years. Originally from the UK, she has worked predominantly as a Community Mental Health Specialist Occupational Therapist, supporting clients to integrate and find purpose within their local communities. I have a special interest in providing therapeutic interventions for Veterans, OCD, Phobias and Anxiety. Working across the lifespan of clients, Vicky specialises in providing therapeutic support to help members build purposeful and meaningful engagement in the community.

Amy Coster is a dedicated occupational therapist that has graduated into the Perth therapy team at Ascend Health after working as a support worker and therapy assistant.

Amy Coster

Western Australia

Amy is a new graduated Occupational Therapist dedicated to fostering an inclusive and holistic environment for her members. With two years of experience as a support worker with Ascend, she has developed a strong foundation in client-centred care. Amy has a diverse background working with individuals of all ages, with a particular interest in working with older adults. Known for her easy-going nature, she creates enjoyable sessions and incorporates her passion for creative arts to empower her members through a hands-on approaches to learn and express themselves in new ways.

Cam Gardner is a dedicated occupational therapist that has graduated into the Perth therapy team at Ascend Health after working as a support worker and therapy assistant.

Cam Gardner

Western Australia

Cam is a newly qualified Occupational Therapist who has been part of the Ascend Health team for 3.5 years as a Support Worker, Therapy Assistant, and Team Leader. Cam’s passion lies in working with children and young adults, empowering them to participate in meaningful activities that foster growth and independence. Cam is driven by a commitment to work collaboratively with families to deliver a holistic approach that focuses on meaningful and personalised outcomes.

Selby Bate is a dedicated occupational therapist that has graduated into the Perth therapy team at Ascend Health after working as a support worker and therapy assistant.

Selby Bate

Western Australia

Selby is a newly qualified Occupational Therapist from Curtin University who has worked with Ascend Health Group as a Support Worker and Team Leader for 1.5 years. Selby has a special interest in supporting those in the LGBTQIA+ Community and making sure they have an accessible and safe experience with therapy. Selby is keen to bring his experience of working with individuals and families to support them to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

Increase your capacity with Ascend

Your services are designed to address your unique goals. We want you to feel comfortable with your ongoing support needs. Book an initial assessment now, or contact us if you require more information.

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