Mobile Occupational Therapy Adelaide
Thrive Health Therapies provides mobile occupational therapy for children, teenagers, adults and older adults across metropolitan Adelaide. Our occupational therapists visit you at home, school, kindergarten, supported accommodation, residential aged care or another suitable community location.
We provide practical therapy, functional assessments, assistive technology and home modification recommendations based on your goals and everyday environment.
Where Our Mobile Occupational Therapists Visit
We provide mobile occupational therapy across metropolitan Adelaide, from Gawler to Noarlunga. Selected services are also available in the Adelaide Hills and outer southern suburbs.
Our occupational therapists visit people at home, school, kindergarten, supported accommodation and other suitable community locations. Seeing you in your everyday environment helps us understand your routines and provide practical recommendations that fit the way you live, learn and participate.
The map shows our approximate service area. Availability and travel fees depend on your location, the type of service you need and therapist availability. If you’re unsure whether we visit your suburb, get in touch and we’ll confirm your options.
How Our Occupational Therapists Help
Our occupational therapists provide therapy, assessments and practical recommendations to help people participate more safely and independently in everyday life. Support is tailored to each person’s abilities, environment, priorities and goals.
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Daily Living and Independence
Support to develop or maintain skills for personal care, household activities, meal preparation, routines and other everyday tasks.
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Functional Assessments and Reports
Comprehensive assessments and reports exploring daily function, support needs, participation and the impact of disability or health conditions.
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Assistive Technology
Assessment, trials and recommendations for equipment that may improve safety, comfort, mobility and independence in everyday activities.
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Therapy and Capacity Building
Individualised therapy to build skills, establish helpful routines, increase confidence and support greater independence at home and in the community.
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Home Modifications
Assessment of the person, their everyday activities and home environment to recommend changes that improve safety, accessibility and independence.
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Home, School, Work and Community Participation
Practical support and environmental recommendations to help people participate in the places and activities that are important to them.
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Sensory and Emotional Regulation
Support to understand sensory experiences, emotions and environmental factors while developing practical strategies that promote regulation, participation and wellbeing.
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Upper Limb Rehabilitation
Therapy to improve or maintain movement, strength, coordination and functional use of the shoulder, arm, wrist and hand.
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Cognitive Rehabilitation
Practical strategies to support memory, attention, planning, organisation, problem-solving and participation in meaningful daily activities.
Benefits of Mobile Occupational Therapy
Therapy for Everyday Activities
Daily activities such as getting dressed, preparing meals and showering happen at home. Your OT can see how your space and routines affect these tasks, then work with you on practical strategies that fit your life.
A Familiar Environment
Children and people who find unfamiliar places stressful may feel more comfortable participating in therapy at home.
Convenient Appointments
We come to you, making it easier to fit appointments around family, work and other commitments. Where appropriate, we can also visit your child’s school or another everyday setting.
Home Modification Assessments
Your OT can assess doorways, bathrooms, steps and entrances in person. This helps them recommend changes, such as grab rails, ramps or bathroom modifications, that suit your home and your needs.
Assistive Technology Assessments and Trials
A shower chair, hoist, bed or mobility aid needs to fit the space where you’ll use it. Trialling equipment at home helps your OT check how well it works for you and those who support you.
Reports for Funding Applications
Seeing your home firsthand helps your OT prepare detailed reports and recommendations.
Support for Families and Carers
Your OT can show family members and carers how to support daily routines, use equipment and assist with tasks such as transfers in the setting where they happen.
Funding Options for Mobile Occupational Therapy
We accept a variety of funding options, making OT accessible for everyone:
Support at Home (SAH)
Private Health Insurance
Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans (GP Team Care Arrangements)
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
FAQs - Mobile OT Adelaide
If you can’t find an answer to your question, please contact our friendly team on 0474 248 081 or email enquiries@thrivehealththerapies.com
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Mobile OT happens in your home or community setting. Clinic-based OT occurs in a controlled clinic space. Both offer excellent care – mobile OT is ideal for real-world skill development and accessibility.
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Yes! We work with clients across the lifespan – including infants, children, teenagers, adults, and older adults.
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Absolutely. We frequently provide therapy and assessments in schools, kindergartens, and early learning settings.
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Yes – we regularly work with people in aged care homes, group homes, and supported independent living.
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No! We can start working with new clients right away!
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No! You do not need a referral to see one of our occupational therapists. Our experienced OT’s are able to start working with you straight away!
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We accept referrals from a wide range of funding sources, including the NDIS, home care packages, Department of Veterans Affairs, Chronic Disease Management (previously known as EPC) and private clients. Learn more about our accepted funding sources.
Additional Mobile Services We Offer
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Our mobile speech pathology services support clients of all ages in improving communication, feeding and swallowing function - from the comfort of their home, school, or community setting. We help with speech clarity, language development, social communication, and safe eating through personalised, goal-focused therapy delivered wherever it’s needed.
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Our mobile physiotherapy services support teenagers, adults, and older adults to improve movement, manage pain, and build strength - delivered in the comfort of your home or community setting. We provide personalised treatment for mobility, balance, rehabilitation, and physical function, helping you work toward your goals wherever it suits you best.
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Our mobile Allied Health Assistants support clients to carry out therapy programs in their own home or community setting. Working under clinician supervision, they help you build strength, improve mobility, and enhance daily function. With consistent, hands-on support, they assist you to stay active, practise therapy tasks, and work toward your goals - wherever you are.
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