What Would You Like Help With?

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🏠 Everyday Activities & Independence
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Choose this if you need help with everyday activities such as:

• showering or bathing
• dressing
• toileting
• preparing meals
• cooking
• shopping
• household tasks
• managing everyday routines
• participating in the community
• becoming or remaining more independent

A good place to start may be Occupational Therapy.
Explore Occupational Therapy for Adults

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🦽 Equipment, Wheelchairs or Mobility

Choose this if you need help finding or assessing equipment such as:

• wheelchairs
• seating
• mobility equipment
• bathroom or toileting equipment
• daily living equipment
• adaptive equipment
• Assistive Technology

An Occupational Therapist can assess your functional needs and, where appropriate, help identify and prescribe suitable equipment.
Explore Assistive Technology
Explore Seating & Wheelchair Prescription
Explore Adaptive Equipment

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🏡 My Home Is Difficult to Use

Choose this if you're having difficulty:

• getting into or out of your home
• moving around your home
• using your bathroom or toilet
• using your kitchen
• accessing different areas safely
• completing everyday activities because of the way your home is set up

Depending on the problem, you may need a Home Safety Assessment, Occupational Therapy Home Assessment or Home Modification Assessment.

Explore Home Safety Assessments
Explore Occupational Therapy Home Modifications

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⚠️ I've Fallen or I'm Worried About Falling

Choose this if you:

• have recently fallen
• have had several falls or near falls
• feel unsteady
• are worried about falling
• avoid activities because you're worried about falling
• are concerned that your home or equipment may be contributing to falls

A Falls Risk Assessment may be a useful place to start.
Explore Falls Risk Assessments
Explore Falls Prevention Occupational Therapy

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🧠 Memory, Thinking, Planning or Organisation

Choose this if you're having difficulty with:

• memory
• attention
• planning
• problem solving
• organisation
• remembering everyday tasks
• following routines
• managing several steps in an activity
• completing everyday activities because of cognitive difficulties

Occupational Therapy may be able to assess how cognition is affecting everyday function.
Explore Cognitive Assessment Occupational Therapy
Explore Occupational Therapy for Adults

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🧠 Stroke, Brain Injury or Neurological Changes

​Choose this if you are living with the effects of:

• stroke
• acquired brain injury
• traumatic brain injury
• neurological changes
• changes in physical or cognitive function following illness or injury

Support may focus on everyday activities, independence, cognition, upper limb function, equipment, home environments and participation.
Explore Stroke Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy
Explore Physical Rehabilitation - Stroke, ABI & TBI
Explore Occupational Therapy for Adults

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💪 Physical Disability or Changes in Physical Function

Choose this if a physical disability or health condition is making everyday activities more difficult.
You may need help with:

• mobility
• transfers
• upper limb function
• everyday activities
• equipment
• home access
• independence
• adapting tasks or environments

Occupational Therapy may be a useful place to start.
Explore Physical Disabilities Occupational Therapy
Explore Occupational Therapy for Adults

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🔋 Pain, Fatigue or Managing Energy

Choose this if pain or fatigue is making it difficult to:

• complete everyday activities
• work
• manage household tasks
• participate in the community
• maintain routines
• balance activity and rest

Occupational Therapy may help with practical strategies such as pacing, activity modification and energy conservation.
Explore Pain Management Occupational Therapy
Explore Energy Conservation Occupational Therapy

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🗣 Communication, Voice or Swallowing

Choose this if you're having difficulty with:

• speaking
• being understood
• understanding communication
• finding or using words
• communicating after a stroke or neurological condition
• voice
• swallowing
• eating or drinking safely
• cognitive-communication skills

A good place to start may be Speech Pathology.
Explore Adult Speech Pathology

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❤️ Emotional Wellbeing, Stress or Coping

Choose this if you would like support with:

• anxiety
• stress
• difficult emotions
• coping with change
• relationships
• confidence
• grief or loss
• challenging life events
• adjusting to disability or changes in your circumstances

Counselling may be a useful place to start.
Explore Counselling

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🌱 Behaviour That Is Affecting Everyday Life

Choose this if behaviours of concern are significantly affecting:

• safety
• relationships
• everyday activities
• community participation
• independence
• quality of life

Positive Behaviour Support looks at why behaviour may be happening and what environmental, communication or support changes may help.

Positive Behaviour Support may be a good place to start.
Explore Positive Behaviour Support

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Autism & ADHD

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♾️ I Think I Might Be Autistic

Some people begin exploring whether they may be autistic in adulthood.
You might have questions about:

• communication
• social interaction
• sensory experiences
• routines
• executive functioning
• focused interests
• masking
• fatigue or overwhelm
• everyday participation

If you're looking for information, assessment or practical support, we've created a dedicated adult pathway.
Explore Autism Support for Adults
Explore Autism Assessment Options

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🧠 I Think I Might Have ADHD

You may be considering ADHD because of difficulties with:

• attention
• organisation
• time management
• remembering tasks
• impulsivity
• starting or completing tasks
• maintaining routines
• executive functioning

If you're unsure whether a comprehensive assessment is the right next step, screening may also be available.
Explore ADHD & Autism Screening
Explore Psychology Assessments

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♾️ I'm Autistic and Want Practical Everyday Support

You don't need to be looking for a diagnosis.
You may want practical support with:

• sensory needs
• routines
• executive functioning
• daily living
• independence
• fatigue and energy management
• participation in everyday life

Occupational Therapy may be one option.
Explore Occupational Therapy for Autistic Adults
Explore Autism Support for Adults

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NDIS Assessments & Reports

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📋 I Need an NDIS Assessment or Report

If you've been told you need an assessment or report, you may not need ongoing therapy.
You might be looking for:

• a Functional Capacity Assessment
• an Activities of Daily Living Assessment
• an Assistive Technology Assessment
• a Home Modification Assessment
• an SDA Assessment
• an SIL Assessment
• another Occupational Therapy assessment or report

Help Me Find the Right Assessment

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📋 I Need an FCA

A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) looks broadly at how disability affects your everyday functioning, participation and support needs.

Explore Functional Capacity Assessments
Do I Need a Functional Capacity Assessment?

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Still Not Sure?

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Which ONE Is Closest to What You Need Help With?

Everyday activities or independence
Occupational Therapy

Equipment, wheelchair or mobility
Assistive Technology / Occupational Therapy

My home is difficult or unsafe to use
Home Assessment / Home Modifications

Falls or feeling unsteady
Falls Risk Assessment

Memory, thinking or organisation
Occupational Therapy

Communication, voice or swallowing
Speech Pathology

Emotional wellbeing, stress or coping
Counselling

Behaviour affecting safety, participation or quality of life
Positive Behaviour Support

Autism or ADHD assessment
Psychology Assessments

NDIS assessment or report
Assessment Finder

None of these seem right
Help Me Work It Out

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What if More Than One Option Fits?

That's okay.
For example, someone recovering from a stroke may need help with everyday activities from an Occupational Therapist as well as communication or swallowing support from a Speech Pathologist.

Someone may also need an assessment or report as well as ongoing support.

This guide doesn't diagnose a condition or determine exactly which services you need. It's designed to help you find a sensible place to start.

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Last Edited: October 2026