Who we support

People, Not Diagnoses

NDIS Occupational Therapy for people aged 16+ 

Everyone experiences disability differently.


Your diagnosis, disability or life circumstances might help us understand part of your story — but it doesn't tell us what you want, what you're capable of, what matters to you or what support will work best.


That's where we start. With you.


We work alongside NDIS participants to understand what's important to them, what's getting in the way and what could make everyday life more accessible, meaningful and manageable.


You are the expert in you.


You live your life every day.

You know what feels difficult.

You know what works.

You know what doesn't.

You know what you'd like to change.


We bring our occupational therapy knowledge and experience, but we don't pretend to be the expert in your experience of disability.


Our role is to listen, ask questions, understand your perspective and work alongside you to find practical solutions.


We don't tell you what your life should look like.


We help you work towards the life you want.

Occupational Therapy at On Purpose Therapy

Who we support

What are our limitations?

What are our limitations?

 We work with NDIS participants aged 16 and over who are experiencing barriers to participating in the things that matter to them.

This includes people living with:


  • Neurodevelopmental disability (including Autism  and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). 
  • Intellectual disability
  • Psychosocial disability (including Borderline Personality Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety)
  • Neurological conditions (including Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinsons Disease, Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Brain Injury, Muscular Dystrophy)
  • Sensory (Vision and Hearing Impairments, Sensory Processing Differences).
  • Physical disability (including Amputations, Limb differences)

What are our limitations?

What are our limitations?

What are our limitations?

 On Purpose Therapy is passionate that all people with a disability receive high quality, evidence-based therapy. We recognise our strengths and weaknesses which means there are some people we are unable support as it does not fall within our skill set and scope of practice. This includes:

  • Children aged 0-15 
  • Complex/structural home modifications
  • OT driving assessments
  • Other funding schemes e.g DVA, My Aged Care

 

But you don't have to fit neatly into one of these boxes.


Disability isn't always straightforward.


You might have multiple diagnoses or impairments.


You might have a diagnosis that doesn't really describe your day-to-day experience.


Or you might simply know that something isn't working, without knowing exactly why.


You don't need to have the perfect label before you contact us.


Tell us what's happening.


We'll start there.

What Brings People To Us

Everyday things have become harder

Your environment isn't working for you

Everyday things have become harder

 Getting dressed, cooking, showering, managing your home or keeping on top of routines isn't working the way you'd like. 

You want more choice and control

Your environment isn't working for you

Everyday things have become harder

You're exploring where you live, who supports you, how you spend your time or what you want your future to look like.

Your environment isn't working for you

Your environment isn't working for you

Your environment isn't working for you

Your home, workplace, education setting or community might be creating barriers.

You need equipment

Your support team needs a better understanding of you

Your environment isn't working for you

You're wondering whether assistive technology could make something safer, easier or more possible.

Your support team needs a better understanding of you

Your support team needs a better understanding of you

Your support team needs a better understanding of you

 

You want the people around you to know what works, what doesn't and how they can support you well.

You're going through a change

Your support team needs a better understanding of you

Your support team needs a better understanding of you

A new diagnosis, injury, progression of disability, change in living arrangements, transition into adulthood or change in your support circumstances may have changed what's possible.

Different stages of life bring different questions

Moving towards adulthood

Life after a major change

Moving towards adulthood

 Building skills, developing identity, navigating education, employment, relationships and increased independence. 

Finding your own way

Life after a major change

Moving towards adulthood

Developing routines, managing a home, working or studying, building relationships and participating in the community.

Life after a major change

Life after a major change

Life after a major change

Adjusting to injury, illness, disability progression, changes in living arrangements or changes in support needs.

Planning for the future

Life after a major change

Life after a major change

Exploring housing, assistive technology, support needs, meaningful activities and how you want your life to look. 

NDIS Occupational Therapy for a range of disability types

On Purpose Therapy provides community-based and mobile occupational therapy for NDIS participants aged 16+ in Melbourne and Port Macquarie.


Our occupational therapists support people with a range of disability types, including autism, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence, psychosocial disability, intellectual and cognitive disability, physical disability, neurological conditions, acquired brain injury, and hearing and vision disability.


Our occupational therapy services may include capacity building and skill development, functional capacity assessments, assistive technology assessments, home and living assessments and home modifications.


We work with participants in their homes, workplaces, education settings and communities, depending on their goals and support needs.