Bellarine Active Ageing OT

Bellarine Active Ageing OT Occupational Therapy services focussed on aged care for people living on the Bellarine Peninsula.

About Bellarine Active Ageing OT

At Bellarine Active Ageing OT, we support older adults in maintaining safety, independence, and confidence within their own homes. Our mobile occupational therapy services are specifically designed for individuals on the following programs across the Bellarine Peninsula,

- Support At Home Program
- Assistive Technology
- Home Modifications
- R

estorative Care Pathway
- End Of Life Pathway
- Fee For Service

The services we provide include,

- Comprehensive Home Assessments
- Equipment Prescription
- Basic Home Modifications
- Cognitive Assessments
- Palliative Care
- Personal alarms
- Falls Prevention
- Disability Parking Permits
- Education About Energy Conservation and Pacing
- geat2GO Applications
- Support with dementia and memory loss

At this time, we are NOT able to accept referrals for the following programs,

- Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
- State Wide Equipment Program (SWEP)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)
- Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
- WorkCover
- Paediatric Occupational Therapy


Met Jen

Jen is a dedicated Occupational Therapist who graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2018. With a strong passion for aged care, she is committed to empowering older adults to live independently and achieve meaningful goals in their daily lives. Jen’s experience spans a variety of government-funded aged care programs, including Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC), Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), and Home Care Packages (HCPs). Jen brings a holistic and client-centred approach to every aspect of her work. Before becoming an OT, Jen built a diverse career in health and human services. She has worked as a professional counsellor, workplace trainer and assessor, and a registered nurse (Division 2). Her background also includes case management and support worker coordination, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the aged care landscape. Outside of work, Jen enjoys spending time in nature—whether it’s walking along one of the local beaches, hiking through scenic trails, camping under the stars, or flowing through a Pilates class at her local studio.

15/06/2026

After a delightful short break, Bellarine Active Ageing OT is back to work and ready for new referrals 😄

20/05/2026

Bellarine Active Ageing OT will be taking a short break from Monday 25th May 2026.
We look forward to resuming OT services from Monday 15th June.

Thank you for your understanding.

Please watch out for these scam emails - They have been causing a great deal of anxiety for our aged care participants. ...
12/05/2026

Please watch out for these scam emails - They have been causing a great deal of anxiety for our aged care participants. They look like they are from Centrelink, however they are not!

Morning walks on the beautiful Bellarine. A fantastic way to start the day!
03/02/2026

Morning walks on the beautiful Bellarine. A fantastic way to start the day!

Meal preparation support, leading to better nutrition and outcomes
03/02/2026

Meal preparation support, leading to better nutrition and outcomes

The food and dining experience offered by your aged care provider should be safe, enjoyable, respectful and based on what you like.

💚 These positive stories and case studies look at approaches that have effectively changed provider services. https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/providers/food-nutrition-dining-information-providers/food-thought-positive-stories

📞 If you would like to discuss your food, nutrition and dining experience in aged care, including raising a concern or complaint, you can contact us via our Food, Nutrition and Dining Hotline: 1800 844 044

22/12/2025

Wishing our clients, family and friends a joyful festive season and a brilliant start to 2026.

Free dementia care training!
29/11/2025

Free dementia care training!

Do you deliver respite care for someone living with dementia at home?

The government-funded Dementia Respite Education and Mentoring (DREAM) program can help.

Whether you're new to dementia care or want to build on what you know, DREAM offers 5 short online modules covering:
✔️ understanding dementia
✔️ navigating behaviours
✔️ building relationships
✔️ knowing the person
✔️ planning for success.

It is free and you can learn at your own pace.

For more information, check out the comments below. 👇

Improving aged care
21/11/2025

Improving aged care

Tell us how we can keep you better informed about changes to aged care.

⏱ The 2025 Improving Aged Care in Australia Survey closes on 28 November 2025.

Don’t miss your chance to give feedback on:
✔️ your understanding of the changes to aged care
✔️ where you get information on aged care
✔️ how you want to be informed about changes to aged care.

We want to hear from older people, families and carers. The survey will take 10–15 minutes to complete.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

The new Support at Home program commences tomorrow.
31/10/2025

The new Support at Home program commences tomorrow.

🏡 The new Support at Home program begins in just a few days.

To better help you stay at home for longer, it has:
◼️ ongoing services with 8 funding classifications
◼️ 3 short-term pathways – to access upfront support when needed.

If you have a Home Care Package, you will automatically transition across to Support at Home.

If you have questions about Support at Home, you can:
📞 call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
👇 read our Support at Home resources, via the links in the comments.

New My Aged Care website
27/10/2025

New My Aged Care website

A new My Aged Care website will launch on 1 November 2025 to support the start of the new Aged Care Act. The improved website has been designed with older people, their families and supporters at the centre.

Address

PO BOX 1054
St Leonards, VIC
3223

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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