Occupational Therapy Plus

07/09/2026

Calling carers — those supporting a loved one through dementia. 💙

Caring for someone else often means putting your own needs last, but support for carers is out there.

Two free upcoming sessions from Dementia Australia for local carers and family members:

🔹 Carer Wellness Program – Orange
📅 Tuesday, 15 September 2026
🕐 9:30am – 3:00pm
📍 Orange City Bowling Club, 61-89 Warrendine St, Orange
A one-day group session to help carers build self-care skills and improve wellbeing while supporting a loved one with dementia. An individual follow-up session is also offered.

🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/94pyxmh9

🔹 EDIE for Family Carers – Oberon
📅 Thursday, 17 September 2026
🕐 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Oberon Library, 74A Dart St, Oberon

A hands-on virtual reality session that lets you experience the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia — building understanding, communication skills and practical strategies for support.

📞 Bookings essential — contact Clare Coyle on 0438 671 322 or [email protected]

Both sessions are free and suitable for family carers and family members of people living with dementia (not suitable for health/aged care professionals).

We wanted to share these in case they're helpful for someone in our community. 🙌

For more info visit https://www.dementia.org.au/events/carer-wellness-program-114

This session focuses on the health and wellbeing of those involved in caring for a person living with dementia, whether they live with you or elsewhere. Carers may include partners, family members and friends.

03/09/2026

Guess who's stepping it up this Steptember?

The OT Plus team is getting active to raise money for children and adults living with cerebral palsy — every step counts for a great cause!

You might spot a few extra walkers around the block, as the team has been making the most of these beautiful days, hitting the streets for catch-ups and meetings, and clocking up a few extra steps along the way.

If you'd like to join in on the fun, hop on our team or donate to this great cause - We would really appreciate any support!

👉 https://www.steptember.org.au/fundraisers/otplus

27/08/2026

If you're a new grad OT (or about to be) and you're weighing up your first job, here's something worth thinking about before you say yes to anything.

Your first year sets the tone for your whole career. So before you sign, ask about the things that actually matter:

• Will someone experienced actually supervise you, or will you be handed a caseload and left to figure it out?

• Is there a real plan for how you'll grow in your first 12 months, or just a job description?

• Will your workload be manageable while you're still learning, or will you be drowning by week six?

At OT Plus in Orange, we built our GROW program around exactly this. Dedication, Connection and Growth are the values that actually guide how we bring new grads into the profession, not just something we say we believe in. Learn with support. Grow with confidence.

GROW gives new grads a new focus area each month, engaging content to work through, and every resource they need kept in one place so nothing gets lost.

One of our current new grads put it simply: it gives her structure for her learning, and everything she needs is in one place so she can always go back and check.

If you're a new grad who wants your first year to actually set you up well, send us a message. We'd love to have a chat.

In the meantime, grab our free Zero to OT Hero Career Checklist here: https://kelly03873.wixforms.com/f/7498652570357859328

26/08/2026

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.

26/08/2026

Now servicing Kandos and surrounding areas. We would love to hear from you.

How exciting! Occupational Therapy Plus is now offering Aged Care services in Kandos and Rylstone!

Make sure if you are interested to email [email protected]

20/08/2026

Mum and Dad seem fine for now..."

I hear this a lot. And it's often true, right up until it isn't.

Functional decline is usually gradual. It shows up in small ways long before there's a fall or a hospital visit, the kind of things families don't always know to look for.

I put together a free guide: 7 Signs Your Ageing Parent Needs More Support at Home (& What To Do Next). It's not about overreacting. It's about knowing what to watch for, so you can act early instead of in a crisis.

Grab it here 👉 https://kelly03873.wixforms.com/f/7496031226550027281

Know someone juggling this right now? Tag them below. It might be exactly what they need to see today. 💛

31/07/2026

What an amazing time OT Plus had celebrating Christmas in July!

Rowlee Wines Kirsten Cunningham Photography

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