Supporting Safe Movement for Clients and Carers
At Belong Health, we provide Manual Handling and Transfer Assessments through Occupational Therapy, supporting safe movement and reducing risk of injury for both individuals and those supporting them.
Our services are delivered through home visits, allowing us to assess real-life environments and provide practical, tailored recommendations.
Looking for a mobile OT near you?
At Belong Health, we provide Manual Handling and Transfer Assessments through Occupational Therapy, supporting safe movement and reducing risk of injury for both individuals and those supporting them.
Our services are delivered through home visits, allowing us to assess real-life environments and provide practical, tailored recommendations.
Looking for a mobile OT near you?
What Is a Manual Handling and Transfer Assessment?
A Manual Handling and Transfer Assessment evaluates how a person moves and how they are supported during:
A Manual Handling and Transfer Assessment evaluates how a person moves and how they are supported during:
- Transfers (e.g. bed, chair, toilet)
- Mobility within the home
- Positioning and movement
- Use of equipment
- Improve safety
- Reduce risk of injury
- Support independence where possible
- Ensure carers are supported with safe techniques
Who Can Benefit from a Manual Handling Assessment?
You or your support team may benefit if:
You or your support team may benefit if:
- Transfers are becoming difficult or unsafe
- There is risk of falls or injury
- Carers are experiencing physical strain
- Equipment may be required (e.g. hoists, transfer aids)
- There has been a change in mobility or health
- Support is provided by family or support workers
What Does the Assessment Involve?
Our Occupational Therapists assess both the individual and the environment.
Our Occupational Therapists assess both the individual and the environment.
Functional Movement Assessment
We assess how the individual moves, including:
We assess how the individual moves, including:
- Sitting to standing
- Bed mobility
- Transfers between surfaces
- Walking and positioning
Environmental Assessment
We assess the physical environment to identify barriers or risks.
This may include:
We assess the physical environment to identify barriers or risks.
This may include:
- Space and layout
- Access to key areas (bedroom, bathroom)
- Equipment suitability
- Safety risks
Carer and Support Assessment
We assess how carers or support workers assist with movement.
This includes:
We assess how carers or support workers assist with movement.
This includes:
- Current techniques used
- Risk of strain or injury
- Level of support required
- Training needs
Equipment and Support Recommendations
Following assessment, we may recommend equipment to improve safety and efficiency.
This may include:
Following assessment, we may recommend equipment to improve safety and efficiency.
This may include:
- Hoists (including 2-person or mechanical)
- Transfer aids
- Slide sheets
- Adjustable beds
- Mobility supports
Supporting Safe Transfers
We provide guidance and training on:
Our goal is to ensure both the individual and carers feel confident and supported.
We provide guidance and training on:
- Safe transfer techniques
- Positioning strategies
- Reducing physical strain
- Supporting independence where appropriate
Our goal is to ensure both the individual and carers feel confident and supported.
Supporting Complex Needs
We support individuals with:
We support individuals with:
- Neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s, dementia)
- Reduced mobility
- Progressive conditions
- High physical support needs
Supporting NDIS and Aged Care Services
We provide assessments and reports to support:
We provide assessments and reports to support:
- NDIS planning and funding
- Equipment and assistive technology requests
- Risk management planning
- Support worker guidance
A Collaborative, Person-Centred Approach
We work closely with:
We work closely with:
- Families and carers
- Support coordinators
- Support workers
- Allied health professionals
Mobile Occupational Therapy Across Perth
We provide home-based manual handling assessments across Perth, ensuring recommendations are relevant to real-life environments.
We provide home-based manual handling assessments across Perth, ensuring recommendations are relevant to real-life environments.
Get Started
If you’re looking for a Manual Handling and Transfer Assessment, our team is here to help.
Call us on 08 9586 3934 or send us an email here
If you’re looking for a Manual Handling and Transfer Assessment, our team is here to help.
Call us on 08 9586 3934 or send us an email here
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a transfer assessment?
A transfer assessment evaluates how a person moves between surfaces (e.g. bed to chair) and identifies ways to improve safety and support.
Can you help reduce risk of injury for carers?
Yes, we provide strategies and equipment recommendations to reduce physical strain and injury risk.
Do you recommend hoists and equipment?
Yes, we assess and prescribe appropriate equipment based on individual needs.
Do you provide training for carers and support workers?
Yes, we provide practical training and guidance to support safe care.
Do you complete home visits?
Yes, all assessments are completed in the home environment.
What is a transfer assessment?
A transfer assessment evaluates how a person moves between surfaces (e.g. bed to chair) and identifies ways to improve safety and support.
Can you help reduce risk of injury for carers?
Yes, we provide strategies and equipment recommendations to reduce physical strain and injury risk.
Do you recommend hoists and equipment?
Yes, we assess and prescribe appropriate equipment based on individual needs.
Do you provide training for carers and support workers?
Yes, we provide practical training and guidance to support safe care.
Do you complete home visits?
Yes, all assessments are completed 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.
