Mobile Occupational Therapist Albany Creek – NDIS OT Home Visits
Albany Creek (4035) is a leafy family suburb about 15 km north-west of the Brisbane CBD, between South Pine Road and the Albany Creek Village shops. Core OT is a mobile occupational therapy service: there is no clinic to travel to. Our qualified occupational therapists come to your home, your child’s school or a community setting in Albany Creek and work with you where everyday life actually happens. Core OT supports self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, Support at Home (formerly Home Care Package) clients, DVA clients and private clients of all ages. We are not able to see NDIA-managed participants.
Book a home visit in Albany Creek or call 0458 856 215. New clients are usually seen within about a week.
Functional Capacity Assessments in Albany Creek
A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) is the report the NDIS relies on to understand how your disability affects everyday life – self-care, mobility, cooking, managing money, getting around Albany Creek, work or school – and what supports, equipment or home changes you need. Every FCA is completed in your home by one of our qualified occupational therapists, using standardised tools such as WHODAS 2.0, COPM, Vineland-3 and FIM. Your OT then writes a report that plan managers, support coordinators and NDIS planners can act on. Albany Creek FCA enquiries often come from parents of school-aged children and teenagers approaching a plan review, and from adults with a neurological condition who need clear evidence of their support needs.
Other occupational therapy services in Albany Creek
- Home modification assessments – grab rails, ramps, bathroom changes and step-free access, with reports your builder and plan manager can act on.
- Assistive technology – trial and prescription of equipment, from shower chairs and walking aids to more complex seating.
- Housing and home and living assessments – SIL, SDA, ILO and MTA reports.
- Falls prevention and hospital discharge support – a practical home check after a hospital stay so you can get home safely and stay there.
- Dementia and memory support – routines, prompts and home set-up that keep daily life familiar and safe.
- Paediatric OT – fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, sensory and emotional regulation for children 0–17, at home or at Albany Creek State School, Albany Hills State School, Albany Creek State High School and Eatons Hill State School.
- Adult sensory processing, stroke and upper limb rehabilitation, fatigue management and pressure care and seating.
Why a mobile OT makes sense in Albany Creek
Albany Creek, Eatons Hill and Bridgeman Downs are mostly 1980s–90s brick homes on sloping, bushy blocks: long driveways, steps down to the front door and large backyards. For a child, that is a great place to work on gross motor and play skills in a familiar setting. For an older adult or someone recovering from stroke, it means the path from car to kitchen needs a careful look. We assess both at home and give practical, specific recommendations.
Our occupational therapists are supported by allied health assistants (AHAs), who deliver the therapy program your OT sets between OT sessions. That keeps therapy moving week to week and makes NDIS funding go further, while the OT who assessed you stays responsible for your goals and your report.
Funding options for OT in Albany Creek
- NDIS – self-managed and plan-managed participants, usually under Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living. We cannot see NDIA-managed (agency-managed) participants.
- Support at Home (formerly Home Care Packages) – through your provider’s care plan; ask your care partner to refer you.
- DVA – with a GP referral on a D0904 form.
- Private – no referral needed; quoted before the first visit.
Suburbs near Albany Creek we visit
Eatons Hill, Bridgeman Downs, Everton Hills, Everton Park, Ferny Hills, Arana Hills, McDowall, Cashmere, Warner and Aspley, as well as Aspley, Strathpine, Chermside. Travel is included in our service area for Brisbane North, Moreton Bay, Carindale and Logan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Functional Capacity Assessment in Albany Creek take?
The home visit usually takes two to three hours. Scoring the standardised tools, gathering information from your supports and writing the report takes further time, and the total hours are agreed with you or your plan manager before we start.
Does the NDIS cover occupational therapy in Albany Creek?
Yes. Occupational therapy is funded under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living. Core OT works with self-managed and plan-managed participants only.
How soon can you visit Albany Creek?
New clients are generally seen within about one week. Call 0458 856 215 to check current availability.
Do you do home modification assessments in Albany Creek?
Yes. Our OT assesses your home and writes an NDIS-compatible report covering grab rails, ramps, bathroom changes and access, including the split between minor and complex modifications.
Can you see my child at school?
Yes. With the school’s agreement we visit classrooms at Albany Creek State School, Albany Hills State School, Albany Creek State High School and Eatons Hill State School and work with teachers on fine motor, handwriting, sensory and regulation goals.
Is there a clinic in Albany Creek?
No. Core OT is fully mobile. Every assessment and therapy session takes place at your home, school, workplace or in the community.
Ready to book? Send an enquiry, call 0458 856 215 or email info@coreot.com.au. Support coordinators, GPs and plan managers can use the referral form.