Assisted OT Home Health Care

Available in – North Brisbane, South Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba

Disability Housing assistance

For people with a disability, housing and living arrangements can significantly impact their quality of life. We believe that good design can help improve a person’s independence and increase their mobility around the home.

Our team can support NDIS participants by exploring housing options that align with your goals and aspirations. Once we have identified the need for a change in housing status we can support you through the application process.

The Do Network therapists can advise and assess for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Individual Living Options (ILO). Support can be tailored to meet individual needs, focusing on maximising the client’s level of independence. The therapist will make an assessment dependent on the level of care required, then make recommendations towards your eligibility.

Assessment for Specialist Disability Accommodation

Time required: 20 - 30 hours

SDA refers to accommodation for participants who require specialist housing solutions to assist with the delivery of their supports. This accommodation can also cater for extreme functional impairment or high support needs.

This is a detailed service:

  • Comprehensive functional assessment (usually up to 3 visits)

  • Interview with you and your care support team

  • Review of your circumstances against the NDIS SDA Eligibility Criteria

  • Comprehensive report

  • Travel time

Assessment for Supported Independent Living

Time required: approx. 20 hours

Supported Independent Living (SIL) refers to any funded service supports which enable a greater level of independent living for participants. SIL may include:

  • High-level support (more than 6 hours per day)

  • Highly trained staff

  • Supports can be shared between 2 - 5 people.

This is a detailed service entailing:

  • A comprehensive assessment - Interview(s) with your current care supports

  • Comprehensive report inclusive of recommendations towards your eligibility

*Please note: SIL can be provided in both SDA and non-SDA residences.

Assessment for Individual Living Options

Time required: approx. 20 hours

Individual Living Options (ILO) are tailored living arrangements that focus on the participant and their individual housing support needs. These are often an alternative to a group home environment and may include care arrangements with non-professional carers. This is a detailed service:

Interview with you and your support team

  • A functional assessment

  • A review of your environmental needs

  • A comprehensive report

Assistive Home Support Technology

Time required: minimum 20 hours (additional hours may apply for complex equipment)

Assistive Technology describes any device or system which helps an individual to perform a task as independently as possible. Your therapist will recommend equipment that supports improvement in your ability to carry out everyday activities.

Following your initial appointment, the occupational therapist will look at options and make recommendations. An equipment trial takes place with the client and adjustments made if necessary.

Examples include:

  • Manual or powered wheelchairs

  • Electric scooters

  • Walking aids

  • Electric beds

  • Recliner chairs

  • Commodes

  • Hoists

  • Rails

  • Cooling vests

  • Eating aids

  • Pressure care equipment

  • Communication devices

Home Modifications Assessment Review

Time required: 30 - 40 hours

A Home Modification Assessment reviews your ability to access and move within your home environment. This assessment considers your safety and independence. The occupational therapist can make recommendations for minor, complex, or temporary solutions.

Our OTs work with funding bodies, builders, and project managers for home modification requirements. Following an initial assessment the OT will meet with trades people to complete the modifications to standard requirements. We follow through to make sure your needs and goals are met.

Examples include:

  • Ramps

  • Bathroom modifications

  • Kitchen modifications

  • Ceiling hoists

  • Platform Lifts