What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy (OT) helps people gain or regain the skills they need to live independently and do everyday activities. Whether at home, work, in the community, or a nursing home, Occupational Therapists work with you to achieve your personal goals and improve your quality of life.
At Alliance Rehabilitation, our Occupational Therapists take a holistic approach, considering your physical health, mental well-being, and social environment. They focus on practical solutions to help you do things like cooking, driving, bathing, and working—whatever is important to you.
Our goal is to support you in building confidence and independence so you can stay active and engaged in daily life.
How we can help
At Alliance Rehabilitation, we offer personalized rehabilitation and support plans to help you achieve your goals. Our Occupational Therapists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), ensuring they follow the latest evidence-based practices.
Benefits of Occupational Therapy
An Occupational Therapist can support you in learning or relearning essential life skills, especially after an injury, illness, or major life change. They help with:
Regaining independence after an injury or illness.
Adjusting to disabilities — short-term or long-term.
Improving daily life with practical strategies for everyday tasks.
Key areas of Occupational Therapy
Daily Living Activities (ADLs) – Essential tasks for everyday independence, including:
- Eating
- Walking
- Dressing and grooming
- Bathing
- Toileting
- Getting in and out of bed
- Managing continence (bladder and bowel control)
Instrumental Daily Activities (IDLs) – Skills for a full and active life, such as:
- Getting around the community
- Driving
- Education and learning
- Enjoying hobbies like fishing, cooking, or bowling
- Working
- Managing money and budgeting
- Shopping
- Home maintenance
- Play and leisure activities
- Socializing and staying connected
Helping you live life to the fullest
At Alliance Rehabilitation, our Occupational Therapists work closely with you to create a personalized plan that helps you feel confident, independent, and engaged in the activities that matter most to you. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, adjusting to a disability, or looking to improve your daily life, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Therapy to assist with:
Our clinicians promote play-based therapy with children and their support team (family, teacher, doctor) to help them reach important developmental milestones. We offer play learning as well as activities to support fine & gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, self-care skills, handwriting support, and behavioural issues. Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Dietetics and Physiotherapy can assist families with children with any condition, disability, or impairment affecting their everyday life.
If you want to learn to drive or looking to get back to driving, we can assist with an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment (OTDA). These assessments are supported by an Occupational Therapist (OT) with specific training in Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation and also a Registered Driving School instructor. We work closely with your GP or specialist to assist with their medical clearance to drive.
Recovering from an injury requires the right support. Allied health professionals, including Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, help with rehabilitation and safe return to work or daily activities.
Reduced vision or hearing can impact daily life. Our Occupational Therapists can work with audiologists offer adaptive techniques and assistive devices to improve independence.
ADHD can affect focus, impulse control, and organization. Psychologists and Occupational Therapists help develop strategies for managing attention and daily activities.
Individuals with developmental or learning disabilities may face challenges with communication, social skills, or academic tasks. Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists provide tailored support to enhance learning and independence.
This condition causes joint pain and stiffness. Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists assist with pain management and joint-friendly exercises to maintain mobility
This neurological condition affects movement and posture. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy enhance mobility and support daily activities.
A birth defect affecting the spine can impact mobility. Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists assist with movement, strength, and adaptive strategies.
Losing a limb requires physical and emotional adjustment. Allied health professionals such as Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists support recovery and prosthetic training for independence.
This progressive condition affects movement and balance. Physiotherapists offer exercises to improve mobility and reduce stiffness. Speech Pathologists can assist with communication or swallowing challenges. Occupational Therapists can provide strategies to improve daily living skills to maintain independence.
Head trauma can impact memory, coordination, and strength. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy aid recovery and functional independence.
