Keep doing more of what matters—safely and independently
Occupational therapy for daily activities, home safety, equipment and practical changes that make life easier.
- ✓Support built around your goals
- ✓Qualified allied health clinicians
- ✓Home, community & telehealth
- ✓Family and provider collaboration
“Occupation” means the activities of everyday life.
An occupational therapist looks at the whole picture: what you want or need to do, your abilities, the way the task is performed and the environment around you. They then recommend practical strategies, equipment or changes that support safety, independence and choice.
Clinical expertise connected to the life you want to live.
We look at your strengths, health, environment, routines and priorities. From there, we agree on practical support that is relevant, understandable and able to be reviewed.
Complete daily activities more safely
Assessment considers how to complete daily activities more safely around the home environment, including review routines and the support already in place.
Make the home easier to move around
Recommendations for making the home easier to move around are designed to be practical for the older person, family, carers and care team.
Choose suitable equipment with confidence
Support assists in choosing suitable equipment with confidence, with education being provided where appropriate.
Reduce pressure on family and carers
Progress toward reducing pressure on family and carers is reviewed against the older person’s priorities, safety, comfort and quality of life.
Start with what has changed—or what you want to keep doing.
You do not need to know the clinical answer before contacting us. Older people, family members, carers and providers are all welcome to enquire.
Showering, dressing, cooking or other tasks feel harder
You or your family are concerned about safety at home
You are returning home after hospital or rehabilitation
A mobility aid or bathroom item may help
Your needs have changed and the home no longer fits
A formal equipment or home modification assessment is required
Aged Care Occupational Therapy services
Every recommendation depends on individual assessment, clinical suitability, consent and the agreed service arrangement.
Functional and cognitive assessment
Understand how health, thinking, ability, tasks and environments affect daily life.
Home safety assessment
Identify practical risks and opportunities throughout the home.
Assistive technology
Assess, trial and recommend suitable equipment where clinically justified.
Home modifications
Recommend changes such as rails, ramps or bathroom modifications based on assessed need.
Beds, mattresses and seating
Assess positioning, pressure care and functional needs for suitable equipment.
Hoists and slings
Assess transfer needs and recommend equipment and handling strategies where appropriate.
Bathroom equipment
Assess shower, commode and toileting equipment for safety and function.
Daily living and carer strategies
Adapt tasks and routines, and provide guidance for safer, more consistent support.
Government funding is not automatic. Approved services and budgets are determined through the aged care assessment and the person’s support plan. Bloom confirms service arrangements before care begins.
A clear path to practical support.
The exact pathway depends on needs, location, clinical suitability, availability and the approved funding or service arrangement.
Tell us what matters
Share the person’s goals, postcode, current situation and who is arranging the service.
Confirm the pathway
We clarify the discipline, service setting, availability and funding or provider arrangement.
Meet your clinician
Your clinician listens, assesses what is relevant and agrees priorities with you.
Put the plan into practice
Strategies are applied in everyday life, with progress reviewed and support adjusted when needed.
Respectful care, made practical.
Support is designed around the older person’s rights, choices, routines and real environment—with clear communication for everyone involved.
Choice and dignity
The older person remains central to decisions, communication and agreed goals.
Practical recommendations
Strategies are designed for the person’s real home, routines and support network.
Collaborative delivery
With consent, Bloom can coordinate with family, carers, providers and treating professionals.
Clear expectations
We explain the service, likely next step and agreed arrangement before support begins.
Answers before you begin.
If you are unsure whether aged care occupational therapy is the right service, tell us what is happening. You do not need to diagnose the solution yourself.
What happens during a home assessment?
The occupational therapist discusses your goals, observes relevant tasks and looks at the environment with your permission. They explain possible strategies and recommendations before documenting next steps.
Will the therapist make me change my home?
No. Recommendations should be discussed with you and reflect your goals, preferences, safety and assessed needs. You remain involved in decisions.
Can an OT recommend equipment?
Yes. Depending on the request, an OT may assess, trial and recommend equipment. Purchasing or funding approval is a separate decision.
Can an OT recommend home modifications?
Yes, where the modification relates to assessed function and safety. Complex work may require builders, suppliers or other professionals.
Can OT help after a hospital stay?
OT may help plan a safer return home, review daily activities and recommend strategies or equipment. Timing and scope depend on the person’s situation.
Does Bloom install equipment or modifications?
Bloom clinicians assess and recommend within their scope. Supply, installation and funding arrangements must be confirmed separately.
What would you like to keep doing at home?
Tell us what matters. We’ll help you understand the most suitable next step.