Occupational Therapy Plus

02/11/2026

Our occupational therapists have availability now for aged care clients, with no waiting list.

OT is about more than equipment. We work with you to stay safe, confident and independent at home, doing the things that matter to you. For many people that means staying in their own home for longer, getting back to activities they had given up and giving their family more peace of mind.

What we can help with
• Finding easier and safer ways to manage everyday tasks yourself
• Reducing falls risk and moving safely around the home and community
• Practical strategies for memory changes, with or without a diagnosis
• Equipment and home modifications such as rails, ramps and bathroom changes
• Getting out and about, and staying involved in the hobbies and social activities you enjoy
• Advice and support for family members caring for someone at home

How we help
That might mean a new way of doing a task, making it simpler, rearranging the home so it works better for you or setting up routines that support memory and independence. We listen to what you want and work with you on a plan that suits you.

Who we see
Support at Home clients and people who would like to book privately. We’re based in Orange and visit clients across Orange and surrounds, including areas more than an hour away. We also have therapists based in or regularly visiting the Kandos and Oberon areas, and we cover the surrounding towns as well. If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, just get in touch and ask.

When to get in touch
After a fall, after a hospital stay, or when everyday tasks or caring for someone is getting harder.

Contact us directly or ask your care partner about a referral to OT Plus.
📞 1300 933 122
🌐 https://www.otplus.net.au/our-services

30/10/2026

Do you know what an OT does?

We asked some of our clients and our families what they think. Here’s what they had to say.

Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and to our wonderful OT Emma and OT Student Krystal-Ann for putting this together.

Happy OT Week.

20/10/2026

We’re currently accepting aged care referrals!

OT Plus has capacity to support new aged care clients.

Get in touch with our team to find out more about our services and how to submit a referral.

We currently have capacity to welcome new Aged Care OT referrals in Orange and across the Central West region

We are also excited to welcome Sara, our new OT now servicing Kandos and surrounding areas.

Whether you're a family looking for support to help a loved one stay safe and independent at home, or a health professional with a client who could benefit from OT input, we're here to help — including Support at Home (SAH) and private clients.

📞 1300 933 122
📧 [email protected]

Get in touch or send a referral today.

18/10/2026

We're helping a local mum raise funds for a wheelchair accessible vehicle and we'd love your help to get her there.

Out here, a car isn't a convenience. Everything is a drive away and accessible transport options are few and far between.

Now imagine that with a wheelchair and three boys to get around. That's Tess's reality here in Orange. A vehicle with a professional wheelchair conversion would mean she can do the shopping, get to appointments and take her family out without wondering whether everyone will fit. The NDIS doesn't cover vehicle purchases.

OT Plus has helped out by donating. If you run a local business, we'd love you to join us. And if you're giving as an individual, $10 or $20 matters just as much when enough people get behind it.

If you can't donate, please share this far and wide. Every share puts Tess's story in front of someone who might be able to help.

Let's see the Central West get behind this great cause.

https://www.gofundme.com/u/tess-martin

15/10/2026

"Mum seems fine for now."

It is probably true. It is also the best time to sort out a few small things, while nothing is urgent and everyone has room to think.

That is the idea behind my new online course, Caring for Ageing Parents at Home: Safety, Support & Sanity for Families. It walks you through falls, strength, memory and finding the right help the way an Occupational Therapist would think about them. You work through it at your own pace and finish with a clear idea of what to watch for and what to do next. It opens on soon in the Learning Lounge by Occupational Therapy Plus.

The waitlist is open now 👉 https://www.otplus.net.au/learning-lounge

If you would like a starting point today, our free guides are here 👉 https://otplus.myflodesk.com/lkxcq2zs10

A course by OT Plus occupational therapists helping families reduce falls, support strength, manage memory changes and navigate aged care. Coming soon.

15/10/2026

If someone in your family does most of the caring for a parent, this week is a good time to notice it.

Carers often don't ask for help. They tend to put the person they care for first and feel a bit guilty about needing anything themselves.

So instead of "let me know if you need anything", try something specific:

• Take their mum to her next appointment so they get a free morning

• Drop round a meal that can go straight into the freezer

• Sit with their dad for an afternoon so they can get out of the house

• Ask "what would make this week easier?" and then listen to the answer

Small and specific is much easier to say yes to.

What is one thing someone did that made a real difference when you were looking after a parent? I would love to hear it 💛

08/10/2026

"Is Mum still safe living on her own?"
"Am I overreacting?"
"Should we be doing more?"

These are questions I hear from families all the time. So I've put together a short check-in for adult children supporting an ageing parent.

It takes about 2 minutes and there are no right or wrong answers. It shows you your caring style and points out anything that might be worth a closer look. Often it's the small changes that are easiest to miss when you see someone every day.

You can do it here 👉 https://www.otplus.net.au/family-safety-check-in

If you share the caring with a brother or sister, send it to them too and compare your results.

25/09/2026

That's Dementia Action Week from us.

If you've grabbed either of our guides this week, we hope they've given you a little more certainty in your role, even just for today.

This is also exactly the kind of support I'm building into a full course for families caring for ageing parents, launching soon. If you want to be the first to know, our guides are the best way to stay in the loop.

Thanks for being here this week. What you do matters more than you probably give yourself credit for.

23/09/2026

There's a particular kind of tired that comes with dementia care. Your mind doesn't switch off, even when you're not in the room.

Underneath that, a worry that pulls in two directions at once: am I doing enough, or am I doing too much? Am I taking away their independence by hovering, when they're actually managing fine? Or is what I'm noticing actually a big deal, something that needs attention now, not something I can safely let go of and just monitor from a distance?

You shouldn't have to guess at that. An Occupational Therapy assessment looks at what someone can still do on their own, and where they'd benefit from more support, so the answer is based on what's actually happening, not a feeling.

If that back-and-forth sounds familiar, this week is as good a time as any to ask for a second set of eyes.

We're happy to talk it through, no pressure, no obligation.

22/09/2026

Nobody warns you how tiring dementia care is. Not just the physical side, the constant repetition, the split focus, the mental load of always being half-listening for what happens next.

If that's you right now, we put together a guide: 5 Ways to Reduce Stress When Caring for Someone with Dementia. We kept it short and easy to follow, because we know how little spare time carers actually have.

Grab it here 👉 https://otplus.myflodesk.com/reducestress

You don't have to have it all figured out. That's what we're here for.