At Home Occupational Therapy Services

29/05/2026

Happy 6th Birthday to At Home Occupational Therapy Services 🎉

6 years of home visits, problem solving, advocating, collaborating, report writing, equipment trials, and supporting people to live more independently.

Like many small businesses, there have definitely been uncertain and challenging times along the way… but here I still am 💛

So grateful for all the clients, families, support coordinators, providers, and fellow allied health professionals who have supported my little business over the years.

Here’s to the next chapter ✨

28/05/2026

We LOVE handover day. 🏀♿️

With everything feeling a little uncertain across the NDIS and disability sector at the moment, days like today are such a good reminder of why this work matters.

After a long process that began with an initial referral from the Support Coordinator in February 2025, today was finally handover day for this custom basketball wheelchair — and it was worth the wait. 🙌

This journey involved:
• Functional Capacity Assessment
• sports wheelchair trials
• measurements and configuration
• Assistive Technology assessment and scripting
• collaborative planning and adjustments
• and finally… delivery and handover today

Specialised sports wheelchairs are far more than just equipment. Every detail is individually configured to optimise fit, positioning, stability, propulsion, safety, and on-court performance — while also supporting participation, confidence, independence, and inclusion.

One of the most rewarding parts of being an OT is seeing assistive technology translate into real-life opportunities and meaningful participation in the activities people love.

A huge thank you to Michael Dobbie-Bridges and the team at Melrose Wheelchairs for
their support, expertise, and collaboration throughout this process.

Can’t wait to see this chair in action on the court ♿️ 🏀

21/05/2026

Spent yesterday and today at the ATSA Independent Living Expo Brisbane 2026 — always one of the highlights of the year as an OT working in assistive technology, home modifications and complex disability.

So many great conversations, innovative products, and practical solutions that genuinely improve independence and quality of life for the people we support. It’s also a great reminder of the value of connecting face-to-face with suppliers, clinicians and others working across the sector.

Honestly, the hardest part was choosing which sessions to attend with such a strong lineup of presenters!

Looking forward to bringing some new ideas and knowledge back into clinical practice. 👏

21/05/2026

24/04/2026

Exciting things to come!

🚨 Sponsorship alert! 🚨
Today we welcome onboard our brand new Bronze sponsor At Home Occupational Therapy Services! We genuinely appreciate the level of support & belief they have in our program and we look forward to doing great things with them moving forward! ♿🏀💛

18/03/2026

Advanced Care Planning… a topic that I recently discussed with family members of a client.

It’s an important reminder to chat with loved ones about their medical and financial decisions for when they can no longer make decisions for themselves 💛

Advance care planning empowers you to think, talk and plan for the care you would want if you can’t speak for yourself.

It benefits everyone: you, your family, carers and health professionals.

It means:
💟 you have peace of mind that a plan is in place
🗣️ your voice is heard
👨‍👩‍👧 easing the burden for your decision makers.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

Advance Care Planning Australia

12/02/2026

Beach accessibility at Tallebudgera 🙌
Great work Gold Coast Council!!!

11/02/2026

Was great to take time out from clinical work to attend the Brisbane North Disablity Network event today!

Met some new industry service providers and re-acquainted with old ones.

Was great hearing about the long list of (free!!) supports and services offered to participants, families and carers! And I won the competition from Downs Syndrome & Intellectual Disablities Qld - a generous goodie bag full of prizes! 🙌

10/02/2026

💟How to spot when someone might need OT 💟



It’s usually not obvious at first.

They’re still doing the task…
It just takes longer.
Costs more energy.
Leaves them wiped out.

They might say they’re “fine”,
but you notice they’re avoiding things, simplifying routines, or pushing through and paying for it later.

That’s often the early sign.

Occupational Therapy isn’t just for when someone can’t do things anymore.
It’s for when everyday life starts to feel harder than it should — physically, cognitively, or emotionally.

💫 You might notice someone could benefit from OT if:
• Daily tasks take much more effort than before
• Pain, fatigue, balance, or thinking are creeping in
• They’ve quietly stopped doing certain activities
• They’re functioning — but at a cost

This is where OT helps most.

We don’t wait for people to give up.
We step in early.

We look at what’s changed,
what’s making the task harder,
and what small adjustments could make life feel more manageable again.

Because needing support isn’t failure.
And early help often means people can keep doing what matters safely and sustainably.

That’s Occupational Therapy.

09/02/2026

Last night, I watched Australian Story – Sink or Swim featuring Michael Klim, and the story has made me reflect. The story has stayed with me.

Not because of elite sport or medals — but because of the raw reality of what it means to lose function, identity, and independence, and then have to rebuild life again from the ground up.

Watching Michael navigate his diagnosis (Chronic Inflammatory Dymyelinating Polynropathy) - the grief for what his body can no longer do, and the daily effort required to adapt was a powerful reminder that disability doesn’t discriminate - and that resilience is rarely loud or glamorous. Often, it’s quiet, exhausting, and deeply personal.

As an Occupational Therapist, this story resonated strongly.

So much of our work sits in that space between who someone was, who they are now, and how they can still live a meaningful life. It’s not just about equipment, therapy, or goals on paper - it’s about identity, dignity, and hope.

Stories like this matter. They shift public perception. They validate the experiences of so many people living with progressive conditions, acquired disability, or sudden life changes - people who are often navigating this without a spotlight.

Highly recommend watching if you haven’t. It’s a confronting, human, and an important story that raises awareness about CIDP and how Michael is tackling this one day at a time 💛

https://lnkd.in/gKyDsYcU

23/01/2026

There are many reasons why someone needs an accessible bathroom!

There could be a hundred reasons why someone needs an accessible toilet. And they’re not all going to be visible.

Can you always tell if someone has a stoma bag? Or if they’re diabetic and need the space to give themselves an injection? Or if they’re an ambulatory wheelchair user who’s having a slightly more mobile day?

We all know there are some wild misconceptions about disability. But this one’s a pretty easy one to clear up. Lots of people need to use accessible toilets, not just wheelchair users.

That’s all for now 💅

Image description: Green text on a purple background, which says: Accessible toilets aren’t just for wheelchair users.