Kye Chee
Senior Occupational Therapist
BHSc (Occupational Therapy), BHSc (Exercise & Sport Science)
AHPRA registeredOccupational therapy
Occupational therapy for adults and older people
Practical support to stay safe, capable and independent, and to recover and return to work after an injury or accident.
About
Staying independent at home and in the community
Our AHPRA-registered occupational therapists look at what you want and need to do each day, and what is getting in the way. They work with you, your family and your providers on practical changes, from routines and techniques to equipment and home modifications. We also provide occupational therapy for WorkCover (WorkSafe Victoria) and TAC clients, focused on function, independence and return to work.
Occupational therapy can help with
- Recovery and return to work after a workplace injury or transport accident (WorkCover and TAC)
- Home safety and falls prevention
- Self-care, cooking and everyday tasks
- Equipment and home modification advice
- Getting out and staying connected in your community
- Managing energy, pain or changes in memory
- Functional assessments and reports for the NDIS
How it works
What to expect
- 01
Talk to us or your provider
Contact our intake team, or ask your Support at Home provider or NDIS support coordinator to refer you.
- 02
Assessment
Your occupational therapist meets you in clinic or at home to understand your goals and daily routines.
- 03
Plan and recommendations
Together you agree on strategies, and on any equipment or modifications that would help.
- 04
Ongoing support
Follow-up sessions to put the plan into practice and review how it is working.
Our team
Who you will see
Fees and funding
Paying for sessions
Private occupational therapy sessions are $193.99. Occupational therapy is a clinical support under Support at Home, so it is fully funded with no contribution from you. With an accepted WorkCover (WorkSafe Victoria) or TAC claim, sessions can be billed to your claim. We also work with NDIS participants on all plan types, and some private health funds offer rebates. Home visits incur travel at $1.00 per km. WorkCover and TAC occupational therapy.
Questions
Occupational therapy questions
Can I use Support at Home funding for occupational therapy?
Yes. Occupational therapy is a clinical support under Support at Home, which is fully government-funded with no contribution from you.
Do you visit people at home?
Yes, where suitable. Seeing your home lets your therapist give practical advice on safety, equipment and modifications.
Can you help with NDIS reports?
Yes. Our occupational therapists complete functional assessments and reports for NDIS participants.
Does WorkCover or TAC pay for occupational therapy?
Yes, for injuries covered by an accepted claim. WorkSafe Victoria needs a referral from a medical practitioner and agent approval before treatment starts. TAC can pay without prior approval in the first 90 days after the accident; after that, approval is needed. How WorkCover and TAC OT works.
Do I need a referral?
Not for private, Support at Home or NDIS sessions: you can contact us directly. WorkCover (WorkSafe Victoria) occupational therapy needs a referral from a medical practitioner.
Wonderful Mind child & youth
Looking for support for a child or teenager?
Our sister service at wonderfulmind.com.au offers paediatric occupational therapy in Doreen and Craigieburn.
Not sure where to start?
Tell our intake team what is happening for you or the person you care for. We will talk through which service is the right fit.