Falls Prevention OT Brisbane
A fall at home can change everything: confidence, independence and the ability to keep living at home. Our occupational therapists visit you at home, look at how you move through your day, and recommend practical changes to lower your risk of falling.
Who this is for
- Older adults who have had a fall or a near-fall
- People who have recently come home from hospital
- Anyone who feels unsteady on steps, in the shower or getting up at night
- People with disability, neurological conditions or reduced mobility
- Family members and carers who are worried about a loved one
What happens at a falls prevention visit
- We talk about any falls or near-falls, your health and what you want to keep doing
- We watch everyday tasks such as getting in and out of bed, chairs, the shower and the toilet
- We check the home: entry and steps, lighting, floors, rugs, bathroom and bedroom set-up
- We recommend changes, such as moving items, night lighting, rails, shower chairs, toilet frames or mobility aids
- We provide a written report with recommendations to support NDIS, Support at Home or DVA funding where needed
Free home safety checklist
Not ready to book? Start with our free Home Safety & Home Modification Checklist (PDF), a room-by-room tick list to spot common falls risks.
Funding we work with
- NDIS participants who are self-managed or plan-managed (we cannot see NDIA-managed participants)
- Support at Home clients (formerly Home Care Packages), arranged with your provider
- DVA-funded clients
- Private clients
Where we visit
We are a mobile service. We come to your home, school, workplace or community setting across Brisbane North (including Chermside, Aspley, Nundah, Kedron and Stafford), Carindale, Moreton Bay (including Strathpine, North Lakes, Petrie, Redcliffe and Caboolture) and Logan. We do not cover Springfield or Ipswich.
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
No. You, a family member, a GP, hospital staff or a care provider can contact us directly.
Will you recommend home modifications?
If they would help, yes. We can assess for rails, ramps and bathroom changes and write the report needed for funding.
How to get started
Call 0458 856 215, email info@coreot.com.au, use the enquiry form on this page, or send a referral. You do not need a GP referral. New clients are usually seen within about one week.
Core OT services Brisbane, Logan and Moreton Bay:
Services: All OT Services | Functional Capacity Assessments | Home Modifications
Locations: Carindale | Nundah | Chermside | Logan | Aspley | Strathpine | North Lakes
Related: Home Modifications | Assistive Technology | Hospital discharge referrals