Your Positive Path · Occupational Therapy Melbourne

Occupational Therapy

Helping individuals build independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
Occupational Therapy focuses on helping people develop the skills, strategies, and confidence needed to participate in daily activities at home, school, work, and within the community. Whether the goal is improving independence, managing sensory challenges, developing life skills, or increasing participation, Occupational Therapy provides practical support tailored to individual needs.

At Your Positive Path, we provide Occupational Therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults. Our approach is person-centred, strengths-based, and focused on helping individuals achieve meaningful outcomes that improve everyday functioning and quality of life.

We support NDIS participants, families, carers, and private clients across Melbourne and Australia through community-based and telehealth services.

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What is Occupational Therapy?

Supporting Everyday Participation and Independence

Occupational Therapy helps individuals develop the skills needed to engage successfully in daily activities and achieve greater independence.

An Occupational Therapist works with people experiencing challenges related to physical, cognitive, developmental, sensory, psychosocial, or emotional functioning.

Occupational Therapy may support:
  • Daily living skills
  • Personal care and self-management
  • Sensory processing challenges
  • Fine motor skills
  • School participation
  • Workplace participation
  • Community access
  • Independence and life skills
  • Functional assessments
  • Goal setting and skill development
Every therapy plan is tailored to the individual’s goals, strengths, and support needs.
OT services at a glance

Who we see

Children, teenagers, adults

Locations

Tarneit, Werribee, Melton, home & community visits

NDIS

Registered provider — plan, self & agency managed

Referral

Self-referral welcome, GP referral not required

Assessments

FCA, sensory profiles, home modification reports

Children

Fine motor, sensory processing, school readiness, and self-care skills.

Adults

Daily functioning, work capacity, and independence after injury or illness.

Assessments

Functional capacity, sensory profiles, and home modification reports.

Home visits

In-home assessment and practical support in real-life environments.

Occupational Therapy for Children

Supporting Development, Learning and Participation

Children develop skills at different rates, and some may benefit from additional support to build confidence and independence.

Our Occupational Therapy services help children develop the skills needed for success at home, school, and within social environments.

Areas of support may include:
  • Fine motor skill development
  • Handwriting skills
  • School readiness
  • Emotional regulation
  • Sensory processing support
  • Self-care skills
  • Social participation
  • Attention and concentration
  • Autism and ADHD support
Our goal is to help children build confidence while developing practical skills that support everyday success.
Occupational Therapy for Adults

Building Confidence and Independence Across Life Stages

Adults may access Occupational Therapy for a variety of reasons, including disability, injury, mental health challenges, psychosocial disability, Autism, ADHD, or changes in daily functioning.
Our psychologists use evidence-based approaches to help individuals better understand their emotions and build practical strategies that can be applied in everyday situations.
Areas of support may include:
  • Daily living skills
  • Routine development
  • Community participation
  • Workplace support
  • Independent living skills
  • Executive functioning support
  • Emotional wellbeing strategies
  • Functional assessments
  • Goal planning and achievement
Support is tailored to each individual’s circumstances and desired outcomes.
Who accesses adult OT at Your Positive Path

NDIS participants

Accessing OT under Capacity Building or Core Supports, including assessments for home modifications and assistive technology.

WorkCover & TAC clients

Return to work planning, functional capacity assessments, and rehabilitation support following workplace or transport accidents.

Private clients

Assessment and therapy for adults managing disability, chronic illness, ageing, or complex daily living needs without a funding scheme.

Neurodivergent adults

Adults with autism or ADHD seeking practical support with routines, sensory needs, work challenges, and daily functioning.
Functional Capacity Assessments

Understanding Support Needs and Functional Abilities

A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) provides a comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s functional abilities, strengths, challenges, and support needs.

These assessments are commonly used within the NDIS to help identify appropriate supports and provide evidence for funding decisions.

A Functional Capacity Assessment may explore:
  • Daily living skills
  • Communication
  • Mobility
  • Community participation
  • Social functioning
  • Cognitive functioning
  • Emotional wellbeing
  • Support requirements
Our assessments provide practical recommendations that support planning and goal achievement.
Sensory Profile Assessments

Understanding Sensory Processing and Everyday Functioning

Some individuals experience sensory differences that affect how they respond to sounds, textures, movement, light, touch, and other sensory experiences.

A Sensory Profile Assessment helps identify sensory processing patterns and how they may influence behaviour, participation, learning, and daily functioning.

Understanding sensory needs can help develop strategies that support:
  • Emotional regulation
  • Focus and attention
  • Learning
  • Social participation
  • Daily routines
  • Confidence and wellbeing
These insights can help families, educators, carers, and support teams better understand and support the individual.
The 8 sensory systems
Most people know five senses — but there are actually eight sensory systems that affect how we function.
  • Visual. What we see.
  • Auditory. What we hear.
  • Tactile. Touch & texture.
  • Olfactory. Smell.
  • Gustatory. Taste.
  • Vestibular. Balance & movement.
  • Proprioceptive. Body position & pressure.
  • Interoceptive. Internal body signals.
Autism & ADHD Support

Practical Strategies for Everyday Success

Occupational Therapy can play an important role in supporting individuals with Autism and ADHD.

We use strengths-based approaches to help individuals build practical skills, improve participation, and manage challenges that may affect everyday life.

Support may focus on:
  • Sensory regulation
  • Emotional regulation
  • Executive functioning
  • Daily routines
  • Social participation
  • School readiness
  • Independence skills
  • Community engagement
Our approach respects neurodiversity and focuses on supporting individual strengths and goals.
OT vs psychology — how they work together
OT and psychology often work side by side for autistic and ADHD clients. While they overlap in some areas, they address different dimensions:
  • Occupational Therapy. Functional skills, sensory needs, motor skills, daily routines, environment adaptation
  • Psychology. Emotional wellbeing, anxiety, identity, relationships, behaviour, mental health
Both services are available at Your Positive Path, and we coordinate internally where clients access both.
NDIS Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Support Through the NDIS

Occupational Therapy is commonly funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) when it relates to a participant’s disability and goals.

We work with NDIS participants, families, carers, and support coordinators to provide services that promote independence, participation, and quality of life.

NDIS Occupational Therapy services may include:
  • Functional Capacity Assessments
  • Occupational Therapy assessments
  • Skill development
  • Daily living support
  • Sensory assessments
  • Goal planning
  • Community participation support
  • Capacity building interventions
Our team works collaboratively with participants to ensure supports are meaningful, practical, and aligned with individual goals.
Occupational therapy session helping an adult with daily activities
Common questions about occupational therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an Occupational Therapist do?

An Occupational Therapist helps individuals develop the skills, confidence, and strategies needed to participate more independently in everyday activities at home, school, work, and within the community.

Do you provide Occupational Therapy for both children and adults?

Yes. We provide Occupational Therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults.

What is a Functional Capacity Assessment?

A Functional Capacity Assessment is a detailed assessment that evaluates an individual’s abilities, support needs, and functional capacity. It is commonly used within the NDIS to support planning and funding decisions.

What is a Sensory Profile Assessment?

A Sensory Profile Assessment helps identify how an individual processes sensory information and how sensory experiences may affect behaviour, learning, emotional regulation, and participation in everyday activities.

Can Occupational Therapy support Autism and ADHD?

Yes. Occupational Therapy can support individuals with Autism and ADHD through sensory regulation strategies, executive functioning support, emotional regulation, daily living skills, and participation goals.

Is Occupational Therapy available through the NDIS?

Yes. Depending on your NDIS plan and goals, Occupational Therapy services may be funded through the NDIS.

Do you support clients in Truganina, Tarneit, Melton, and surrounding suburbs?

Yes. We support individuals and families across Truganina, Tarneit, Melton, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Fraser Rise, Aintree, and surrounding areas, with telehealth services available Australia-wide.

Helping You Achieve Greater Independence

Occupational Therapy is about more than completing tasks. It’s about helping people participate in the activities that matter most to them and improving quality of life through practical, personalised support.

Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or a family member, our team is here to help.
Speak with our team today to learn how Occupational Therapy can support your goals.

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