Absolutely the best! All the staff at Fuller Life are extremely skilled professionals, with a friendly, and very caring attitude that I have not come across in many years. They all certainly go above and beyond in every way.
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Occupational Therapy for Everyday Independence
Our occupational therapists help people live more safely, independently, and confidently at home and in the community. We provide practical, personalised support to improve everyday function, reduce barriers, and make daily life easier.
Coverage
3 States
VIC · NSW · QLD
Hours
Monday – Friday
8am – 5pm
Services
Physio · OT · Psych
Groups
Provider
NDIS · My Aged Care
Private Health
About the Profession
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy is a healthcare profession focused on helping people function more safely and independently in everyday life. It supports individuals to manage daily activities, maintain participation in meaningful routines, and reduce barriers that affect comfort, confidence, and wellbeing.
Our occupational therapists assess the person, their goals, and their environment to provide practical, tailored solutions. This may include strategies, equipment, environmental recommendations, and support to improve daily living at home and in the community.
Conditions We Treat
What conditions do Occupational Therapists help with?
Our occupational therapists support older adults across aged care settings, including residential aged care, to enhance safety, comfort, daily function, and quality of life. We provide practical, person-centred support for residents and older adults with changing physical, cognitive, and functional needs, while also working alongside families, carers, and staff to promote dignity, comfort, and effective daily care.
Occupational Therapy may assist with:
- Assessment of functional changes and evolving care needs
- Seating, positioning, and pressure care support
- Cognitive and dementia-related changes affecting daily life
- Personal care challenges such as dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Mealtime function, comfort, and routine participation
- Equipment and assistive technology recommendations
- Environmental adjustments to improve safety and accessibility
- Manual handling considerations and safer care strategies
- Support for comfort, participation, and meaningful daily engagement
- Guidance for families, carers, and staff to support quality care and wellbeing
Access & Funding
How do I get Occupational Therapy?
There are a number of ways to access Occupational Therapy, depending on your needs, eligibility, and funding pathway. Some clients access services through approved funding programs, while others choose to book privately. If you are unsure which option is right for you, our team can help guide you.
NDIS
If you are self-managed or plan-managed, you may be able to access Occupational Therapy through your NDIS funding, depending on your plan and goals. We can work with you, your family, and support team to provide therapy, assessments, equipment recommendations, and functional support aligned with your needs.
Home Care Package
Older adults may be able to access Occupational Therapy through My Aged Care and the Support at Home program after assessment and approval. If you already have Support at Home funding in place, you can ask your home care provider to arrange Occupational Therapy with our team.
Medicare
Some clients may be able to access Occupational Therapy with a referral from their GP under a chronic condition management plan. As Medicare rebates for allied health are limited, community-based appointments may include a gap payment in addition to the rebate.
Private Health
You can book Occupational Therapy with us directly, with no GP referral required in most cases. Depending on your policy, you may also be eligible to claim a rebate through your private health insurer.
Other Funding
Occupational Therapy is also available through DVA, WorkCover, TAC, and other approved funding pathways, subject to confirmation from our team.
Funding & Support
Aged Care
Fuller Life Australia provides mobile allied health services to older adults living in residential aged care. We work with residents, families, facility staff, and care teams to provide assessment, therapy, and practical recommendations that support safety, comfort, mobility, function, and quality of life.
What is Aged Care funding?
Aged care funding is Australian Government funding that helps eligible older people access care and support services. In residential aged care, this funding helps aged care homes provide accommodation, daily living support, clinical care, and other services based on each resident's assessed needs. Residential aged care funding is separate from the Support at Home program, which is for people living in their own homes.
Who can get funding?
- are 65 years or older
- are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person aged 50 years or older
- or are 50 years or older and homeless or at risk of homelessness
- have care needs that mean you can no longer manage safely or independently at home
- complete an aged care assessment through My Aged Care
- are assessed as needing residential aged care rather than home-based support
How Fuller Life helps
- Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and psychology within residential aged care
- Assessment and therapy to support mobility, strength, balance, function, and wellbeing
- Short-term or ongoing allied health support based on each resident's needs and goals
- Falls prevention, reconditioning, and recovery after illness or hospitalisation
- Seating, positioning, comfort, and support with everyday function
- Manual handling guidance and practical strategies to support safer care
- Working closely with residents, families, staff, and care teams
- Clear recommendations and communication to support ongoing care planning
Access to allied health services in residential aged care may depend on the facility's arrangements, the resident's needs, and the funding pathway available, such as private services, facility arrangements, or other eligible supports.
It's as easy as 1 – 2 – 3
We Make Getting Care Simple
Step 1
Enquire
Submit a quick referral or enquiry online (or call us) and tell us what you need help with.
Step 2
We Organise Everything
We match you with the right clinician, confirm funding options, and book a time that suits you.
Step 3
We Come to You
Your therapist visits you at home, completes an assessment, and starts a clear plan to help you reach your goals.
We come to you
Our clients love us!
Care That Leaves a Lasting Impression
5.0 (11 reviews)
Google Reviews
Could not come more highly recommended. Such an excellent service that is sorely needed on Phillip Island and the surrounding areas.
CGCallum Golightly
I live a very long way off, finding Lew for physiotherapy advise is a total godsend! A very thorough on line consultation, resulting in me now understanding my condition.
Bbullrandleman
Great experience with the team at Fuller Life in Wonthaggi! Very confident that the advice I have been given will improve my health, lessen my pain and get me stronger and fitter.
FFelicity Hillier