Occupational Therapy

Available face to face in Geelong, or via Telehealth

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We all want the chance to be able to do what matters in our lives. We want to be able to take care of ourselves and those we care about, and we want to be able to maintain our interests and hobbies.

However, difficulties can arise, and both mental and physical health can have a hand in preventing us from doing as much as we would like. This is why services like YO-T exist, to provide a support system based on acceptance, clarity, passion, and most importantly, independence.

occupational therapy geelong

As a provider of Occupational Therapy, our areas of expertise are:

  • Mental Health 

  • Neurology 

  • Autoimmune Disease 

  • Chronic Pain and Chronic Conditions 

We are based in Geelong and offer support to adults and teens aged over 16 years. So, no matter what stage of life you’re in, we will have a package and solution to match your needs. 

Our Occupational Therapy services can be accessed in person at our rooms in Geelong, or via Telehealth.

How We Can Support You In Your Occupational Therapy Journey

Our team of Geelong occupational therapists are experienced and will support you with evidence-based approaches and integrative modalities within their OT skillset. We support you to find acceptance and clarity whilst connecting you to what makes you creative, ignites your passion and aligns with meaning and purpose.

This includes:

  • Supporting your independence and satisfaction with personal care, domestic and community-based tasks

  • Reviewing your workplace to determine if it meets your needs.  

  • Explore and trial if assistive technology may support you to engage with daily activities and life. 

  •  If anxiety or depression are impacting your day-to-day living. 

  • If fatigue impacts on your life and capacity to carry out daily tasks.

  • Supporting your connection to your body, senses, and emotions through movement and mindfulness that is functional and productive. 

  • Understanding your goals and identity with meaningful activities that are part of what makes you, YOU.

  • Collaborative goal setting

  • Counselling support aligned to your goals for daily life skills

  • Life skills retraining

What We Do:

We offer timely and relevant Occupational Therapy interventions and rehabilitation techniques that promote your physical and mental health. Our approach is innovative, progressive, and holistic to your wellbeing, maximising your independence and enjoyment of daily life.

Through this process, we work across a number of strategies and disciplines aimed at eliciting comfortable, positive shifts over time, including:

  • Functional Capacity Assessment 

  • Cognitive and Perceptual Assessment 

  • Sensory Profile Assessment 

  • Upper Limb Assessment & Therapies 

  • Home Modifications

  • Assistive Technology Trials and Scripting 

  • Sensory Modulation Support

  • Emotional Regulation 

  • Mindfulness and Functional Movement Techniques 

  • Pain and Fatigue Management

Where can we help?

Naturally, for many who require occupational therapy, mobility and travel can be difficulties in that journey. Because of this, we are doing what we can to bridge the gap between support and those that need it.

  • We can work with you in your home, the community, school or workplace. 

  • We also offer Telehealth or Skype sessions and we offer centre-based therapy via our studio in Geelong.

  • We offer rural and remote service across Victoria

Consultation Fees

OT Services available through funded options: NDIS and Workcover set fee at agency rate

Medicare rebates via  Medicare packages:

  • Chronic Disease Management, 5 sessions.

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, 5 sessions.

  • Mental Health care plans - up to 10 sessions.

  • Allied Health Services, 5 sessions.

Private Health Insurance - if Occupational Therapy features as an extra within your package/policy. 

  • Private fee paying 

With payment plans, the ability to work based on your locational needs, and a full range of services aimed at supporting your Geelong occupational therapy journey, YO-T is here to help. For more information, or to begin the process of organising your first session, contact us today, and speak to one of our experienced occupational therapists.

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Waitlist and Referrals Policy

NDIS

  • YO-T offer services to clients aged 16 years and older

  • Wait times can vary, you can call ahead or email info@yo-t.com.au for estimated wait times.

  • Once a referral is received, YO-T will respond to referral within 7 business days - a welcome letter and service agreement will be sent to client and or referrer. *Please note: Service agreement will need to be completed prior to first therapy session.

  • Once a therapist is available to connect with waitlisted client, YO-T will contact the client or referrer. Once three attempts are made with no response across a one-week period, the client will return to the waitlist for a 4-week period. If client or referrer do not initiate contact in that time, client will be removed from the waitlist.

  • Clients will be allocated to the most suitable Occupational Therapist (related to client needs, therapist’s additional training and client location).

MEDICARE CLIENTS

  • Clients can make direct online bookings for a session. *Please note, mental health care plan or enhanced primary care form will need to be attached at time of booking.

  • Additionally, GP referrer details will need to be added on the booking form.