What we do

Occupational Therapy focuses on supporting people to participate in activities of everyday life such as self-care tasks, household duties, community involvement, work or study and leisure activities. Occupational Therapists help people to complete these activities within the home environment and in the community, safely and as independently as possible.

Occupational therapists can also prescribe, if necessary, devices and equipment to help people do the activities they want and need to do.

Occupational Therapists will conduct an assessment in the home or will work with patients whilst in hospital.

Our Occupational Therapists can assist with:

• Assessing safety with daily tasks in the home (home assessment)
• Providing advice and education about preventing falls in the home and community
• Organising rail installation in your home
• Assisting with bathroom modifications or ramp modifications at your home
• Providing advice about equipment that may increase your safety and independence with daily tasks within the home
• Access into the South Gippsland Hospital Balance Group

How you access

Family or self-referrals are welcome, or clients may be referred by their GP or other health professional.

For further information or to book an appointment please contact our community care reception team Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm on 5683 9780.

Alternatively, referrals can be sent via the following pathways:

• For people aged over 65 years: My Aged Care (MAC) PH: 1800 200 422
• https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/make-a-referral
• For under 65’s: Fax or email Community Care referral form 562
• Fax: 5683 9746
• Email: sghintake@sghs.com.au

Who can use our service?

Anyone aged over 18 years can access the Occupational Therapy service.

Please note – South Gippsland Hospital does not provide Occupational Therapy services to NDIS participants.

Are there any fees?

There is a small fee associated with this service.

Community Care Fee Schedule

Who do I contact?

Contact Community Care reception on PH: 5683 9780 or Email: sgh.chcrecption@sghs.com.au

What to bring

• Medicare card
• Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
• Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed