Mobile OT for ageing at home, an OT who comes to you.
An AHPRA-registered mobile OT assesses what's needed to keep you living safely at home and helps put it in place through your funding.
Most older Australians want to stay in their own home for as long as possible, and occupational therapy is one of the most practical things that makes that achievable. Our mobile OTs work with people in their 70s, 80s and 90s to assess what's working, what's changing, and what can be put in place to maintain safety and independence. From modifying the home and prescribing the right equipment, to supporting daily routines and coaching family carers, our OTs take a practical approach anchored in the person's actual life. Most clients access this through a Home Care Package (HCP Level 1-4), CHSP, or DVA. We also see private clients who aren't yet in the funded system.
Whole-home ageing-at-home assessment by an AHPRA OT
HCP (Level 1-4), CHSP, DVA & private funding accepted
You'll speak with one of our AHPRA-registered OTs.
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OT support for ageing at home
AHPRA-registered OTs
Home Care Package (HCP)
CHSP & DVA
Whole-home assessments
Home visits across 4 states
Older Adult OT · Ageing at home
What an ageing-at-home OT assessment actually covers
Wanting to stay in your own home as you get older is not just understandable, it's achievable for most people with the right support in place. An OT ageing-at-home assessment is not a one-size-fits-all home safety check. It's a clinical assessment of the whole picture: the person's functional abilities, the demands of their daily routine, the home environment, and what practical changes would extend safe independence. Most clients access this through a Home Care Package, CHSP or DVA.
Whole-home functional assessment
Your OT looks at the home systematically, room by room, in the context of the person's daily routine. The question is not just 'is this safe in general' but 'is this safe for this person, the way they actually use it'. That means observing the person moving through their own space: getting up from their usual chair, navigating the bathroom, managing the front steps, reaching into cupboards. The assessment takes one to two hours and produces a clear picture of what's working and what isn't.
Falls risk and home hazard identification
Falls risk is assessed as part of every ageing-at-home visit. Your OT looks at both environmental hazards (flooring, lighting, thresholds, clutter, outdoor paths) and functional factors (balance, strength, transfer technique, footwear). Recommendations are prioritised by level of risk, so you know what to address first and what can be planned for over time through the HCP or other funding.
Home modifications and equipment
Where the assessment identifies modifications needed, your OT specifies what's required and writes the documentation your funding body needs to approve the work. This might be minor modifications like grab rail installation and improved lighting, or more significant changes like a bathroom conversion or step ramp. Equipment needs, such as walking aids, shower chairs or a rise-recliner, are prescribed with the same clinical rigour and the same funding documentation.
Daily routine and energy management
For people in their 70s, 80s and beyond, managing energy across the day is often as important as managing the home environment. Your OT looks at how daily tasks are structured, where fatigue accumulates and what practical changes could distribute the load more sustainably. This might involve task simplification, introducing rest breaks into the routine, prioritising essential tasks for the morning and adjusting the timing of activities to match the person's better parts of the day.
Community access and driving
Staying at home doesn't mean staying indoors. Community participation, getting to medical appointments, shopping and maintaining social connections are all part of living independently. Your OT can assess the person's capacity to continue driving safely, identify what's needed for safe mobility outside the home (outdoor walking aids, footwear, accessible transport options), and recommend community transport resources where relevant.
Family briefing and HCP documentation
Adult children are often the ones coordinating a parent's care, sometimes from interstate. Your OT writes a clear, detailed report that documents what was observed, what was recommended and why, and what the priorities are for the home care plan. This report supports HCP level reviews, ACAT reassessments and GP-level planning. With your permission, your OT can also debrief family members by phone after the visit so everyone is working from the same information.
How it works
Getting started with a mobile OT
Whether NDIS, aged care, DVA or private, the admin can feel complicated. We handle the paperwork and explain the funding options in plain English so you can focus on the person, not the process.
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Call us or request a callback
Phone (07) 3477 9366 or drop your details in the form. Our intake team usually responds within one business day. We'll ask about age, goals, funding and where you're based.
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Matched with the right Occupational Therapist
We pair you with an AHPRA-registered OT experienced in your context: paediatric, adult, older adult, rehab or reports. You know who's coming, and why they're the right fit.
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Mobile OT, we come to you
Your OT visits you at home, at school, at work or in the community. We build a personalised plan, document progress, and coordinate with your supports, GP or support coordinator.
Meet the team
The people behind every visit
Our Occupational Therapists are AHPRA-registered, supported by OT assistants, a psychologist, a speech pathologist and a warm admin team who'll be your first point of contact. Small enough to know your name, big enough to match you with someone whose experience fits your goals.
AHPRA-registered OTs
SPA Certified Speech Pathologist
Coverage across QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS
Tell us your preferences: gender, language, cultural background, clinical
experience. We'll match you with a clinician who fits.
Transparent pricing
No surprises on your invoice
We can't list fixed prices publicly. What you pay depends on your funding stream, the service, and your location. But every Astrad client gets the same three things, in writing, before any visit is booked.
Every client gets a clear written quote setting out session rates, expected travel time and any reports, before we schedule a single visit.
Within NDIS price limits
For NDIS participants we bill within the limits set out in the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. No surprises at invoice time.
Travel disclosed up front
Travel and non-face-to-face time are always quoted in writing, at the rates allowed for your funding stream. What you see is what you pay.
Coverage
Mobile OT across four states
Our Occupational Therapists travel to you. At home, at school, at work or in the community. We cover metro and many regional areas across Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. Not sure if we reach your postcode? Ask us. We usually confirm within one business day.
These questions come from older people themselves, from their adult children and from home care coordinators. If yours isn't here, call us.
How does an OT help someone age at home?
Our OTs look at the whole picture: the person's current functional abilities, how those compare with the demands of their daily routine, and where there are gaps or risks. From this, we recommend and help arrange changes to the home (modifications, better lighting, safer surfaces), equipment (walking aids, bathroom equipment, shower chairs), daily routine strategies (energy management, task simplification) and carer support. The goal is to extend independence and reduce risk, not to take over tasks the person can still do themselves.
When is a good time to get an OT assessment: before there's a problem, or after?
Before, if possible. The best outcomes come from early assessment when there's still time to put things in place proactively, when the person has capacity to participate in decision-making, and when changes can be introduced gradually. That said, we see just as many families who contact us after a fall, a hospital admission or a significant decline, and there's still a lot we can do in those situations. Don't wait for a crisis if you have nagging concerns now.
What funding options are available for older adults?
The main pathways are: Home Care Packages (HCP Level 1-4, coordinated through a registered home care provider), the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP, for people needing lower-level support), DVA (for Gold and White Card veterans), and private funding for those who aren't yet in the system or want to supplement their package. If you're not sure what's available, call us. We can help you understand the options and what to ask for.
My parent already has a Home Care Package. How do I organise an OT through it?
Talk to your parent's home care provider (the organisation managing the HCP). They can request an OT referral on your parent's behalf. If you want to organise it yourself, call us and we can advise on how to request the service through the provider. Some HCP providers have waiting lists for OT. If that's the case, call us about private options in the interim.
Can an OT help with driving and getting around the community?
Yes. Community access is an important part of staying independent at home. Our OTs can assess whether a person can safely continue driving and, if not, what alternatives support community participation. We can also assess and prescribe mobility aids for getting around outside the home, and provide recommendations around public transport, community transport schemes and vehicle modifications where relevant.
What's the difference between a Home Care Package and what an OT provides?
A Home Care Package is a funding mechanism. It pays for a range of services including domestic assistance, personal care, nursing, allied health and equipment. An OT is a health professional who provides one of those funded services: assessment, clinical recommendations, equipment prescription and therapy. The home care provider manages the package budget; the OT provides the clinical component. Many HCP packages include OT without the family knowing to ask for it.
Can the OT help the whole family understand what's needed?
Yes, and we encourage it. When adult children are involved in their parent's care from a distance, it helps to have a clinical assessment that everyone can refer to. Our OTs write clear reports that document what we observed, what we recommended and why, and what the priorities are. We're also happy to have a phone or video debrief with family members who weren't able to be present at the visit.
Ready when you are
Let's get the right OT support in place
Whether you're planning ahead or responding to a change, our mobile OTs provide practical, evidence-based support to help older people stay safely at home. We cover QLD, NSW, VIC and TAS, and work across HCP, CHSP, DVA and private funding. Call us or fill in the form and we'll be in touch.
