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Acquire Power Occupational Therapy Services for Your Care!

Your home for all your Occupational Therapy needs. Find Out More

We are NDIS registered Providers. We also provide private Occupational Therapy consultations. Our Services

Click here to submit a on-line Referral Form

About Us

Our philosophy is to provide individualised services for each client. We believe that everyone must have the ability to enjoy their life to their fullest.

You are our focus and we strive to ensure that you get the best care and service.

We specialise in adult disability, elderly people with chronic health conditions.

We have a passion for providing high-quality service for you.

  • We value you and we aim to get you the best possible outcome.
  • We want you to achieve your goals
  • We work with you to help you get there

Services

Most of our services are conducted at your residence

Seating

Do you spend a long time in a chair and find it difficult to get on and off the chair?
Is your carer struggling to assist you?

We offer specialised seating assessment and a prescription for you and your carer's needs

Aids & Equipment Prescription

Do you require increased care needs due to the progressive nature of your condition?
Do you need equipments for your ongoing needs?

We provide assessment and prescription of aids and equipment such as hoist, slings, electric scooter, electric bed.

Chronic Disease Management

Do you have a chronic health condition?
Do you find day to day activities difficult?

We assess and recommend aids and equipment to enable you to engage in meaningful activities, maintain valued life roles and participate in the community.

Pressure Care Management

Are you at risk of developing pressure injury or have you had a history of pressure injury?
Does your carer find it challenging to change your position to prevent skin breakdown?
Are you looking to manage these problems with less manual handling?
Does your current seating system affect your posture and comfort?

We provide pressure injury assessment, liaise with external stakeholders. Prescribe appropriate equipment such as cushion and pressure care mattress to promote healing.

Wheelchair

Are you looking for a mobility device?
Are you housebound due to lack of a mobility device?
Do you have concerns about your posture?

We perform a detailed assessment around of needs and your carers needs. We provide an assessment of your seating requirement, including the prescription of electric and manual wheelchairs. We also offer complex seating assessment and recommendations to support your posture and your physiological needs.

Home Modification

Do you live with a mobility device?
Do you for your carer find it hard to access specific sections of the house?

We provide home modification services to make your house accessible. The recommendations are based on Australian standards and national construction code (NCC). The modifications include structural and non-structural changes including bathroom, access and kitchen modifications.

Why choose us?

Our philosophy is to provide individualised services for each client. We believe that everyone must have the ability to enjoy their life to their fullest.
We work with you and give our best to help you achieve your goals.

You come first

You are our focus, and we engage with you and your next of kin in all matters and decisions around you, and we work together as a team to set realistic goals and make a plan to achieve them.
When you are with us, you are in our heart. We will look after you.

Evidence based approach

Our highly qualified staff use the latest evidence-based techniques to assist you and help you achieve your goals.

Multi-disciplinary team

Our staff comprises a mix of occupational therapists who specialises in different fields in Occupational therapy. Depending on your needs and requirements, we work together as a team and offer you the best of our staffs skills to help you achieve your outcome.

Get In Touch

Please feel free to email or call us if you like to know more about our services or would like to get in touch with us.

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Our Membership

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, we are a registered NDIS provider, offering services to participants predominantly in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. If your plan is through the NDIA, the participant or nominee must contact NDIA and endorse Acquire Power Occupational Therapy as a registered provider. Our provider number/Organisational ID is 4050027163. Please check with our team for current wait times and our capacity to accept referrals, depending on the nature of the referral.

  • To access our services, please contact us via phone or email. Our contact details can be found in the "Contact Us" section of our website. We will get in touch to discuss your needs as soon as possible. If you have a support coordinator, they can also reach out on your behalf to coordinate the service. Should you decide to proceed, we kindly request that the referral form be completed by the referrer, who could be the participant, nominee, advocate, or the Coordination of Supports.

    Click here to submit a on-line Referral Form

  • Yes, we do require a copy of your NDIS plan. This helps us better understand your goals and prioritize them based on the available funding. Sharing the plan during the referral process ensures a smoother experience and allows us to complete reports accordingly. If not provided upfront, we can review your plan during the initial face-to-face meeting.

  • We service the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. Our main office is in Ringwood, with a home office in Vermont. Travel time and associated charges may vary depending on the location of the work on the given day.

    • To initiate our services, please complete the

      On-line Referral Form

    • A member of our team will contact you to discuss your referral and arrange an appointment. Depending on clinician availability, this first appointment may be scheduled between 6-12 weeks.
    • Once your appointment is confirmed, you will receive a welcome package containing important documents, including our privacy policy, fees, terms, and conditions. Please review and sign these before our visit.
    • During the appointment, we will assess your needs, set goals, and support you in working towards achieving them.

  • Our typical wait time for services is between 8-12 weeks. In certain cases, we may be able to prioritize your service, depending on the availability of our clinicians. However, this cannot always be guaranteed.