Available in
QLD | VIC
Occupational Therapy that helps you live your life, your way
Building skills for daily life. Built around your goals.
Occupational Therapy is about more than learning new skills. It’s about doing the things that matter to you with confidence.
It’s about:
- Getting dressed and ready for your day
- Cooking a meal or doing the shopping
- Feeling confident at work or in the community
- Taking part in sports, hobbies and activities you enjoy
- Managing everyday routines with greater independence
At Aruma, our occupational therapists work closely with you to understand your goals, your strengths and what matters most in your life. We partner with you to identify opportunities to build independence in ways that align with your passions and aspirations.
Every plan is co-designed with you, so your Occupational Therapy support fits your life and your goals.
Where is Occupational Therapy available?
Our child and young people Occupational Therapy services are available in Queensland and Victoria.
Brisbane QLD
Gold Coast QLD
Lismore NSW
Melbourne VIC: (including Bayswater and Bundoora)
Geelong VIC: Surrounding region
We’re growing our Occupational Therapy services in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. If your location is not listed, call us on 1300 896 556 anyway.
To find out more about Occupational Therapy in your area, or to discuss your needs, please get in touch.
Your questions answered
Occupational Therapy helps people build on their strengths and take part more fully in activities that matter to them. It’s about supporting independence, building confidence and meaningful engagement in daily life.
For adults, Occupational Therapy can be a key part of building independence at home, at work and in the community.
Occupational Therapy focuses on helping you take part in activities that are important to you, including:
- Dressing: Building skills to dress independently and confidently
- Shopping: Taking part in community life by managing shopping trips
- Self-care: Looking after yourself with dignity
- Sports and hobbies: Doing the things that bring you joy
- Work and driving: Working towards your goals for employment and getting around
- Community participation: Connecting with others and being part of your community
Our goal is to help you thrive in the activities that are meaningful to you.
Every person is unique, and so are the supports we provide. Your therapy plan will focus on functional outcomes and participation, such as:
- Skill development: Building independence in daily living activities like cooking, laundry and shopping
- Assistive technology: Recommending tools like wheelchairs, hoists or dressing aids to support your participation
- Home modifications: Working with you and builders to create accessible, functional spaces in your home
- Reports and assessments: Documenting your progress and identifying ways to continue building on your strengths
- Sensory needs: Understanding your sensory needs and how they impact your everyday life
Our services are tailored to your goals, helping you take part in the activities that bring meaning to your life.
Yes. Home modifications can make everyday tasks more accessible and safer, supporting greater independence. Examples include:
- Installing ramps and rails
- Modifying bathrooms and kitchens for ease of use
- Widening doorways to improve mobility access
- Adding smart home technology for convenience and safety
- Prescribing non-slip flooring or ceiling hoists for added functionality
We work with you to create a home environment that supports your participation and independence.
We start by getting to know you and what matters most in your life. Our occupational therapists complete an assessment to understand your current abilities and any challenges you face. From there, we co-design a plan built around your goals.
Every session, every plan, every conversation is a partnership where we work together to understand you.
The NDIS provides funding for Therapy Supports. The most common NDIS category of support for Occupational Therapy is Improved Daily Living.
We bill in line with the NDIS Price Guide, which is updated every year.
Not sure if you have funding for Occupational Therapy? We can help you understand your plan and explore your options.
Why choose Aruma for Occupational Therapy?
- Experienced therapy team: Our team includes occupational therapists who work alongside speech pathologists, psychologists and physiotherapists to support your whole health and wellbeing.
- Flexible locations: We work at home, at work, in the community or online. Wherever works best for you.
- Goals that matter to you: We focus on your goals, not just your diagnosis. Every plan is co-designed with you, so your support fits your life.
- Here for the long haul: Your needs change as life changes. Our support changes with you. We’re here for every stage of your journey.
- Local teams, no waitlists: With local teams across the east coast and no waitlists in many areas, we can get started when you are ready.
The Aruma Way – A promise backed by quality
At Aruma, we are committed to upholding the human rights of every person we support, every time. We call this The Aruma Way, our promise to deliver high-quality support that is:
- Your Way: Person-centred support, putting you at the centre. Your Occupational Therapy plan is built around your goals and what matters to you.
- The Safe Way: Safe support, keeping everyone safe from harm. Our team is trained, skilled and committed to your wellbeing.
- The Right Way: Effective support, provided the way it should be. Evidence-based practice that gets real results.
- Together: Connected support, working in partnership with you and your support network. We collaborate with your family, carers and other health professionals.
It is part of our DNA. It is embedded in everything we do, and it is what we hold ourselves accountable to.
“To me, the Safe Way means the person supporting me is a person that cares, a person that i’m comfortable being around and opening up to”
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Support for whole of life
Aruma Therapy & Positive Behaviour Support
Early childhood (0-9)
Supporting your child’s first steps, first words and first milestones. Our early childhood team helps little ones learn and connect through therapy that fits naturally into their day.
Children and young people (9-18)
Helping kids and teens build skills, navigate school and feel confident in their world.
Adults (18+)
Building independence, managing change and connecting with your community.
