Supporting Families, Carers, and Everyday Care
At Belong Health, we provide Occupational Therapy support for carers and families, helping you feel more confident and supported when caring for a loved one.
We understand that caring for someone can be both rewarding and challenging. Our goal is to provide practical strategies, guidance, and support to make daily care more manageable and sustainable..
Looking for a mobile OT near you?
At Belong Health, we provide Occupational Therapy support for carers and families, helping you feel more confident and supported when caring for a loved one.
We understand that caring for someone can be both rewarding and challenging. Our goal is to provide practical strategies, guidance, and support to make daily care more manageable and sustainable..
Looking for a mobile OT near you?
How Occupational Therapy Supports Carers
Occupational Therapy focuses on supporting both the individual and the people around them.
We work with carers to:
Occupational Therapy focuses on supporting both the individual and the people around them.
We work with carers to:
- Build confidence in providing care
- Reduce physical strain and risk of injury
- Improve safety within the home
- Support routines and daily tasks
- Manage changes over time
Our Carer Training and Support Services
Supporting Safe Care at Home
We provide guidance on how to safely support your loved one in everyday situations.
This may include:
We provide guidance on how to safely support your loved one in everyday situations.
This may include:
- Assisting with transfers and mobility
- Supporting personal care (e.g. showering, dressing)
- Safe positioning and movement
- Reducing risk of falls or injury
Understanding Cognitive and Behaviour Changes
We support carers in understanding changes related to conditions such as dementia or neurological conditions.
This may include:
We support carers in understanding changes related to conditions such as dementia or neurological conditions.
This may include:
- Understanding memory and cognitive changes
- Responding to behaviours in a supportive way
- Identifying triggers for distress
- Supporting calm and structured environments
Supporting Daily Routines
We help carers support consistent and manageable daily routines.
This may include:
We help carers support consistent and manageable daily routines.
This may include:
- Structuring daily activities
- Simplifying tasks
- Supporting independence where possible
- Adapting routines as needs change
Equipment and Environmental Support
We provide guidance on using equipment and adapting the environment to make care safer and easier.
This may include:
We provide guidance on using equipment and adapting the environment to make care safer and easier.
This may include:
- Assistive technology recommendations
- Home modifications
- Safe equipment use
- Environmental adjustments
Managing Fatigue and Preventing Burnout
Caring for someone can be physically and emotionally demanding.
We support carers by:
Caring for someone can be physically and emotionally demanding.
We support carers by:
- Identifying ways to reduce physical strain
- Supporting energy conservation strategies
- Encouraging sustainable care routines
- Supporting balance between care and personal wellbeing
Supporting Different Care Needs
We work with carers supporting individuals with:
We work with carers supporting individuals with:
- Dementia
- Stroke
- Parkinson’s disease
- Physical disabilities
- Age-related changes
Supporting Ageing at Home
Carer support plays a key role in helping individuals remain living at home safely.
We provide practical strategies to support both the individual and the carer.
Carer support plays a key role in helping individuals remain living at home safely.
We provide practical strategies to support both the individual and the carer.
Supporting NDIS, DVA, and Private Clients
We support carers and families across different funding pathways:
We support carers and families across different funding pathways:
- NDIS participants
- DVA clients
- Private clients
A Collaborative, Person-Centred Approach
We work closely with:
We work closely with:
- Families and carers
- GPs
- Support coordinators
- Allied health professionals
Mobile Occupational Therapy Across Perth
We provide home visit Occupational Therapy services across Perth, allowing us to support carers in real-life environments.
We provide home visit Occupational Therapy services across Perth, allowing us to support carers in real-life environments.
Get Started
If you’re looking for support and guidance as a carer, our team is here to help
Call us on 08 9586 3934 or send us an email here
If you’re looking for support and guidance as a carer, our team is here to help
Call us on 08 9586 3934 or send us an email here
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Occupational Therapy help carers?
Yes, Occupational Therapy provides practical strategies to support carers in safely and effectively supporting their loved one.
Can you teach safe ways to assist with movement?
Yes, we provide guidance on safe transfers, positioning, and mobility.
Do you support carers of people with dementia?
Yes, we provide specific strategies for supporting individuals living with dementia.
Can you help reduce strain on carers?
Yes, we provide strategies and equipment recommendations to reduce physical and emotional strain.
Do you provide home visits?
Yes, all support is provided in the home environment.
Can Occupational Therapy help carers?
Yes, Occupational Therapy provides practical strategies to support carers in safely and effectively supporting their loved one.
Can you teach safe ways to assist with movement?
Yes, we provide guidance on safe transfers, positioning, and mobility.
Do you support carers of people with dementia?
Yes, we provide specific strategies for supporting individuals living with dementia.
Can you help reduce strain on carers?
Yes, we provide strategies and equipment recommendations to reduce physical and emotional strain.
Do you provide home visits?
Yes, all support is provided in the home environment.
Belong Health's Resource Hub
To further support your child's development, visit our Resource Hub for additional activities, tips, and tools tailored for various needs and diagnoses.
To further support your child's development, visit our Resource Hub for additional activities, tips, and tools tailored for various needs and diagnoses.
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Referrals to Belong Health
We are Medicare and Private Health fund registered for Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology.
EPC/Team care arrangements/Chronic disease (CDM) or GP management plans and self-referrals are all acceptable.
WA NDIS Registered Provider
We are Medicare and Private Health fund registered for Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology.
EPC/Team care arrangements/Chronic disease (CDM) or GP management plans and self-referrals are all acceptable.
WA NDIS Registered Provider
Medicare
You can get a referral from your/your child’s GP for OT on a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan this gives you 5 sessions for OT per calendar year with a $53 rebate available on each session or a Helping Children with Autism/PDD/ or an eligible disability package (20 sessions between allied health professionals, as set up by a Paediatrician/Psychiatrist) which gives your child under 16 years a $75 rebate per session for the 20 sessions, you can use up to 10 sessions per Health Professional (up to 10 for OT) and you will need a separate referral letter from your child’s Paediatrician for each Allied Health Professional you are seeking services from.
You can get a referral from your/your child’s GP for OT on a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan this gives you 5 sessions for OT per calendar year with a $53 rebate available on each session or a Helping Children with Autism/PDD/ or an eligible disability package (20 sessions between allied health professionals, as set up by a Paediatrician/Psychiatrist) which gives your child under 16 years a $75 rebate per session for the 20 sessions, you can use up to 10 sessions per Health Professional (up to 10 for OT) and you will need a separate referral letter from your child’s Paediatrician for each Allied Health Professional you are seeking services from.
Private Health
Your Private Health fund may cover up to 75% of the cost of OT sessions if this is included in your cover, be sure to call them or check your policy for details.
No referral or self referral
You do not require a referral for accessing OT
Your Private Health fund may cover up to 75% of the cost of OT sessions if this is included in your cover, be sure to call them or check your policy for details.
No referral or self referral
You do not require a referral for accessing OT
NDIS Registered Provider
We are an NDIS Registered Provider
Whether you or your child have NDIS funding that is NDIS Managed, Third Party Plan Managed or you are Self-Managing your funds, you are able to use your funding to cover the full cost of therapy services plus travel costs. You will need provide us with your/your child’s NDIS number and plan details ahead of your first session. Once you have booked a session or contacted us, our team will be in touch to discuss our service agreement and provide you with our services price list.
We are an NDIS Registered Provider
Whether you or your child have NDIS funding that is NDIS Managed, Third Party Plan Managed or you are Self-Managing your funds, you are able to use your funding to cover the full cost of therapy services plus travel costs. You will need provide us with your/your child’s NDIS number and plan details ahead of your first session. Once you have booked a session or contacted us, our team will be in touch to discuss our service agreement and provide you with our services price list.
