Independent OT

Independent OT A Melbourne group of experienced OTs meeting client-centred goals and achieve evidence-based outcomes

OTs doing amazing things ❤️
24/03/2026

OTs doing amazing things ❤️

These wheels just arrived and it’s a game changer.Customised manual wheelchair for comfortable seating and indoor mobili...
12/03/2026

These wheels just arrived and it’s a game changer.

Customised manual wheelchair for comfortable seating and indoor mobility + Batec power assist for fast, independent community mobility.

Practical ✔️ Flexible ✔️ Functional ✔️ Transportable ✔️ Enabling independence ✅

Thanks team Melrose Wheelchairs

Sometimes the smallest gestures carry the deepest meaning. A flower from a client’s garden today after our session — a ...
23/10/2025

Sometimes the smallest gestures carry the deepest meaning. A flower from a client’s garden today after our session — a little symbol of growth, gratitude, and connection 🌸

Reminders of why I love being an OT 💓

Shout out to our Amazing OT Ki , who recently hosted a “Dementia cuppa tea fundraiser” via Dementia Australia. $2000 rai...
20/10/2025

Shout out to our Amazing OT Ki , who recently hosted a “Dementia cuppa tea fundraiser” via Dementia Australia. $2000 raised , well done Ki, so proud ❤️❤️


💻 Ergonomic Desk Setup Matters!As OTs, we spend hours writing reports, completing documentation, and supporting clients ...
08/10/2025

💻 Ergonomic Desk Setup Matters!

As OTs, we spend hours writing reports, completing documentation, and supporting clients online — but how often do we check in on our own setup?

An ergonomic workspace supports your body’s natural posture, reduces fatigue, and helps prevent long-term pain or injury (hello, neck and shoulder tension 👋).

Here are some quick tips for an OT-friendly desk setup:

✨ Screen height: Top of your monitor should be at or just below eye level.
✨ Chair: Adjust so your feet are flat on the floor (or a footrest) and knees at 90°.
✨ Keyboard & mouse: Keep elbows close to your body and wrists neutral.
✨ Breaks: Move every 30–60 minutes — stretch, walk, breathe!

Remember: we teach good ergonomics every day — let’s practice what we preach! 💪

Welcoming Britt WLocation 📍Melbourne - Ringwood and Outer Eastern Suburbs Working with Children, Adolescents and Adults ...
29/09/2025

Welcoming Britt W

Location 📍Melbourne - Ringwood and Outer Eastern Suburbs

Working with Children, Adolescents and Adults with Psychosocial and Neurodevelopmental conditions.

Britt approaches her work from a trauma informed and neuro-affirming lens💚

Capacity for new referrals ✅

Immediate capacity for FCA Reports and Telehealth support

✨ Happy Friday ✨As we head into the weekend, remember that rest is not lazy — it’s necessary. 🌿Rest allows our bodies to...
26/09/2025

✨ Happy Friday ✨

As we head into the weekend, remember that rest is not lazy — it’s necessary. 🌿

Rest allows our bodies to recharge, our minds to reset, and our emotions to settle.

Whether it’s sleeping in a little longer, enjoying a quiet moment with a book, or taking a mindful walk outside — giving yourself permission to slow down helps you show up stronger for the week ahead.

This weekend, prioritise:
💤 Sleep and relaxation
🌱 Time in nature
🤝 Connection with loved ones
🧘 Activities that fill your cup

You don’t have to “earn” rest — you deserve it. 💛

New location 📍HOBART, TASMANIAMeg - Paediatric and Mental Health OT 💚 Meg has immediate capacity to support participants...
25/09/2025

New location 📍HOBART, TASMANIA

Meg - Paediatric and Mental Health OT 💚

Meg has immediate capacity to support participants in the Hobart Region. NDIS and private participants.

Meg has a range of experience working across paediatric, youth and adult settings, supporting individuals with psychosocial and or neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Meg offers support in the home, community and school, as well as Telehealth sessions.

Work ranges from:
- Assessments
- OT Reports
- Ongoing intervention

I.e self care, daily living skills, emotional regulation, sensory processing, motor skills, social participation, confidence building, connection to community, school and family support, motivation, vocational skill building, support worker training and skill development

We can’t wait for the Independent OT Team to expand to Tassie.

🌟✨ Admin Appreciation Post ✨🌟Behind every smooth-running service is a powerhouse of organisation, kindness, and dedicati...
18/09/2025

🌟✨ Admin Appreciation Post ✨🌟

Behind every smooth-running service is a powerhouse of organisation, kindness, and dedication — our incredible administration team. 💼💛

Meet Rose and Katherine ❤️

They are the voices on the phone, the problem-solvers behind the scenes, and the glue that holds it all together. 🗂️📞✨

👏 Thank you for keeping us on track.
👏 Thank you for supporting our clients with patience and care.
👏 Thank you for making sure our team can focus on what we do best — knowing you’ve got everything else covered.

We couldn’t do it without you 💐

🌞✨ The Summer I Turned … Functional! ✨🌞Forget team Conrad and Jeremiah, this is not a Netflix drama… but the real-life s...
18/09/2025

🌞✨ The Summer I Turned … Functional! ✨🌞

Forget team Conrad and Jeremiah, this is not a Netflix drama… but the real-life story of building independence, routines, and confidence. 💪🌿

OT isn’t just about therapy sessions — it’s about creating moments where everyday life feels easier, brighter, and more you.

Let’s celebrate:

🌻 New skills learned
🌻 Routines that finally stick
🌻 Confidence to try something new

Because function = freedom. 💛

It’s SPRING 🌸🌷🌻Spring is the perfect season for new growth—both in nature and in daily occupations 🌱As OTs, we love help...
09/09/2025

It’s SPRING 🌸🌷🌻

Spring is the perfect season for new growth—both in nature and in daily occupations 🌱

As OTs, we love helping people find meaningful ways to participate in the world around them.

Some spring-inspired occupations to try:

🌼 Gardening (fine & gross motor, sensory regulation, relaxation)
🚶 Outdoor walks (physical activity, mood booster, social connection)
📖 Journaling in the sunshine (self-expression, mindfulness)
👩‍🍳 Cooking with fresh seasonal produce (life skills + healthy habits)

🌸💛



Welcoming Bec to IndependentOT 🌻Based in Melbourne , servicing the Northern Area - Bundoora, Doreen, Resovoir region.✅Wi...
09/09/2025

Welcoming Bec to IndependentOT 🌻

Based in Melbourne , servicing the Northern Area - Bundoora, Doreen, Resovoir region.

✅With 15 years of diverse clinical experience
✅Advanced expertise in adult disability, complex neurological care, and intellectual disability.
✅ Special interests include supported housing, manual handling, challenging behaviour and capacity building within complex support environments.
✅Supporting NDIS Participants

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