Occupational Therapy Plus

06/06/2026

🎉 It’s birthday week at OT Plus! 🎉

We’re lucky enough to have FOUR amazing team members celebrating birthdays this week.

Happy Birthday to Court, Kate, Emily and Emma! 🥳🎂

Thank you for everything you do for our clients, team and community. We hope you all have a fantastic birthday and enjoy making the most of the long weekend with family, friends and a little well-earned relaxation.

Help us wish them a happy birthday in the comments! 🎈🎁

26/05/2026

The OT team ventured off on an early morning trip to Sydney to attend ATSA 2026, spending two days exploring the many innovative products and assistive technology solutions available to support our clients.

It was a highly beneficial trip that provided our OTs with valuable knowledge and exposure to new equipment and ideas. We are excited to introduce some wonderful new options and supports to our Central West clients.

04/05/2026

We would love to hear from you!

Looking for an OT role where you feel supported, valued, and part of a team that really cares?

📍 Orange, NSW

✔️ Flexible, community-based work
✔️ Supportive team that genuinely has your back
✔️ Diverse caseload across aged care, NDIS, home modifications and assistive technology
✔️ Systems that make your work easier, not harder

Benefit from a short commute and flexible work that fits around your life.

We welcome new graduates, experienced OTs, and anyone looking for a role where your skills and wellbeing matter.

Come and join the OT Plus community.

📧 [email protected]

🌐 www.otplus.net.au

03/04/2026

If you’re caring for a parent, partner or loved one with dementia…
You deserve support too.

So many carers tell us:

“I wish I had known this earlier.”

That’s why we created:

Caring for Ageing Parents at Home
(Safety, Support & Sanity for Families)

Inside, we share practical strategies for:
• Managing daily care challenges
• Understanding behaviour changes
• Reducing overwhelm
• Supporting independence at home

It’s clear, practical, and designed for real life.

If you’d like to feel more confident in your care:

👉 Join our email list - we’ll pop into your inbox every now then with some helpful resources https://www.wixforms.com/f/7374250631298548793

Because you don’t have to do this alone.

03/04/2026

Looking for an OT role where you feel supported, valued, and part of a team that really cares?

📍 Orange, NSW

✔️ Flexible, community-based work
✔️ Supportive team that genuinely has your back
✔️ Diverse caseload across aged care, NDIS, home modifications and assistive technology
✔️ Systems that make your work easier, not harder

Benefit from a short commute and flexible work that fits around your life.

We welcome new graduates, experienced OTs, and anyone looking for a role where your skills and wellbeing matter.

Come and join the OT Plus community.

📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://www.otplus.net.au/work-with-us

01/04/2026

🧠 When behaviour changes in dementia… it’s usually trying to tell you something

One of the hardest parts of dementia care is behaviour changes.
• Agitation
• Withdrawal
• Refusing help
• Difficulty completing tasks

But here’s a powerful shift:

👉 Behaviour is often communicating a need.

Care of People with Dementia in their Environments (COPE) helps carers learn how to:
• Understand what might be driving the behaviour
• Adjust the environment or routine
• Respond in ways that reduce distress

And often…

✨ Small changes make a big difference

• Less stress for you
• More comfort and dignity for them

This is the kind of support carers wish they had earlier.

💬 Want helpful strategies? Click here and the PDF will be sent straight to your email: https://www.otplus.net.au/agedcareguide

📌 Save this - you might need this reminder

30/03/2026

COPE isn’t just information—it’s practical, guided support.

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Assessment
We look at what’s really happening:
• daily routines
• home environment
• challenges you're facing

We also explore possible hidden causes of behaviour changes like:
👉 pain, sleep, illness, medications

2️⃣ Intervention

You get tailored strategies like:
• simplifying daily tasks
• adjusting the home setup
• improving communication
• reducing stress triggers
No more guessing what might help.

3️⃣ Future Planning
Because dementia changes over time—we help you prepare for what’s ahead.

👉 So you feel more confident, not constantly reacting.

💬 Comment or message PLAN and I’ll send you practical strategies
📌 Save this for when things feel overwhelming

This is "COPE Overview" by Kate Laver on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

27/03/2026

Care of People with Dementia in their Environments (COPE) is designed for real people in real homes.

People like you!

It supports those living with dementia who:

• Live at home
• Are experiencing changes in behaviour or daily tasks

But just as importantly - it supports the carer.

Because most carers are:
• Figuring things out as they go
• Feeling emotionally and physically stretched
• Unsure how to respond to changes

You might be:
•A partner
•An adult child
•A friend or neighbour

COPE works with both of you - together.

Not just advice - but practical, tailored support that actually fits your home and your situation.

Because when the carer is supported, everything feels more manageable.

💬 Comment SUPPORT and I’ll send you helpful strategies

📌 Save this - you’re not meant to do this alone

Discover our range of Occupational Therapy services, tailored to support both aged care and disability clients. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or someone you care for, our dedicated team is here to provide compassionate and expert care.

26/03/2026

Looking for an OT role where you feel supported, valued, and part of a team that really cares?

📍 Orange, NSW

✔️ Flexible, community-based work
✔️ Supportive team that genuinely has your back
✔️ Diverse caseload across aged care, NDIS, home modifications and assistive technology
✔️ Systems that make your work easier, not harder

Benefit from a short commute and flexible work that fits around your life.

We welcome new graduates, experienced OTs, and anyone looking for a role where your skills and wellbeing matter.

Come and join the OT Plus community.

📧 [email protected]

🌐 www.otplus.net.au

25/03/2026

Caring for someone with dementia can be deeply meaningful. But it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating.

We often hear:

“They’re not the same anymore.”
“I don’t know how to respond.”
“I feel like I’m getting it wrong.”

If this is you—you’re not alone.

Dementia changes memory, behaviour, and daily abilities. But here’s what many carers aren’t told:

👉 There are ways to make this easier.

Our team has trained in the COPE program—designed to support both the person living with dementia and the carer.

Over the next few posts, we’ll show you practical ways to feel more confident at home.

Because you shouldn’t have to figure this out on your own.

💬 Comment SUPPORT and I’ll send you a few practical strategies

📌 Save this for the days that feel really hard