Occupational Therapy Services
Supporting people to participate in activities of everyday life safely and independently.
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 conduct an assessment in the home or 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.
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.
Helping people improve independence, safety and confidence in everyday activities through practical support and assessment.
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 9.00 am and 5.00 pm on telephone 03 5683 9780.
Alternatively, referrals can be sent via the following pathways:
For people over 65 (or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people over 50):
- Health Professionals – visit the My Aged Care website to make a referral or call 1800 200 422
- Self-referral – visit the My Aged Care website for How to Get Assessed or call 1800 200 422
For people under 65:
- Download the MRCR562 Community Care Referral form (PDF, opens new tab)
- Fax the form to: 03 5683 9746 or
- Email the form to: sghintake@sghs.com.au
Are there any fees?
There is a small fee associated with this service.
Download the Community Care Fee Schedule (PDF, opens new tab)
Who do I contact?
Contact Community Care reception on telephone 03 5683 9780 or email: sgh.chcreception@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
