Neuro Occupational Therapy is our expertise
At Independent Rehabilitation Services, we believe that quality of life improves with independence. Occupational therapy assists people to enhance their quality of life by maximising their independence so that they can participate in the activities that they enjoy most.
Our occupational therapists are specialised in providing services to people living with neurological conditions. Our occupational therapy services can occur in a range of settings including our treatment rooms, your home, or in the community. We are experienced in working with numerous funding schemes including TAC, NDIS and WorkSafe.
Our approach
We establish programs in the home, place of residence or local community, to maximise function and achieve the best outcomes for all our clients.
We have a whole person approach, we focus on the goals that matter the most to our clients and we advocate for our clients’ needs.
We believe every individual has the right to participate in their life and community and that change continues for a person as they integrate and gain independence in these areas.
Working with a multidisciplinary team allows us to provide a holistic approach to our care. We also work closely with our client’s support system to maximise outcomes.
Besides the support we give our clients, our team receive boundless support to ensure they are assisted in the work they do.
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Who we treat
- Adults (over 16 years of age)
- Funding types – NDIS, TAC, WorkCover (VWA)
- From hospital, post-acute care (PAC)
- Enhanced Primary Care (EPC)
- Privately funded
- Neurological diagnosis
- Greater Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula residents (telehealth available for clients outside of our service areas)
Conditions we treat
- Traumatic Brain injury
- Stroke
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Cerebral and Cerebellar Tumours / Post Surgical Management
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- Hypoxic Brain injury
- Vestibular disorders
- Balance disorders
- Guillain Barre Syndrome
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Multi Systems Atrophy
- Spinocerebellar Ataxias
- Motor Neuron Disease
Our Occupational Therapy services
- Personal care
- Domestic tasks
- NDIS Functional capacity assessments (FCA’s)
- NDIS OT Housing Assessments (for recommendations on specialist disability accommodation, or supported independent living)
- TAC OT Review of Capability Assessments
- Minor home modifications (i.e. ramps, grab rails)
- Complex home modifications (i.e. bathroom or kitchen modifications)
- Home Automations
- Specialised wheelchair and seating prescription
- Commodes and bathroom aids
- Bed and mattress prescription
- Scooter prescription and training
- Memory
- Attention
- Planning
- Organising strategies
- Public transport training
- Return to leisure based activities
- Volunteering
- Employment
Meet our team of Occupational Therapists
Amy Jesse
Senior Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Team Leader
Shona Rudland
Senior Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Stream Lead
Kate Thomson
Senior Occupational Therapist
Melissa Bennett
Senior Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead, Occupational Therapy Driving Assessor
Meaghan Rennison
Senior Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead, Health and Safety Representative
Blaine Francis
Occupational Therapist
Why refer to us
- IRS has been in operation for 25 years
- Expertise in managing complex neurological conditions
- Collaboration with other healthcare providers
- Evidence-based treatment approaches
- Tailored programs to meet individual needs
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