MS occupational therapy assessment 

Call MS Connect on 1800 042 138

 

MS occupational therapy assessment is all about supporting you to be as independent as possible, and to keep participating at home, work and socially.

This includes developing strategies and using the right equipment or home modifications to support you in all the everyday things you want to do. We can also train you to use your new equipment.

Some of the problems OT can help address:

• difficulty getting around at home
• trouble transferring in and out of bed, chairs, shower or bath
• extreme fatigue
• difficulty with thinking and memory
• struggling to stay on top of things

The benefits of our OT:

• improve your mobility so you can keep being independent and get out into the community
• allow you to do things for yourself
• home modifications can be all it takes to keep you living in your own home
• keep on top of your work, family and leisure
• better manage your time

Where we offer OT:

• We have OT consultants across VIC, and some other areas. Contact MS Connect to see if we have a consultant in your area.

How do I pay?

• OT is an NDIS funded service. If you’re eligible for the NDIS, you can speak to your planner about including OT in your plan. If you’re eligible, it won’t cost you anything.

This assessment comes under the NDIS ‘Activities of daily living’ support cluster.

Download occupational therapy assessment and training info sheet  

To access this service please contact MS Connect on 1800 042 138 or msconnect@ms.org.au and we can provide extra information, explain what to ask for in your NDIS plan and help you get started.

Our MS NDIS Services

We are registered to provide a number of NDIS services:

• MS Pre-planning is all about ensuring you are supported to understand the NDIS and what that means for you, including knowing what to ask for when you have your first NDIS meeting. 
   Download Pre-planning info sheet

• MS Support Coordination and Connection is all about making your NDIS plan active. Many people find it challenging to implement the support and services included in their plans.
   Download Support Coordination info sheet

• MS physiotherapy assessment is all about developing strategies to better manage your symptoms, improve your mobility and to be as independent as possible.
   Download Physiotherapy assessment and training info sheet

• MS continence assessment is all about looking into what products, treatments and other strategies will help you take control of your bowel and bladder issues.
   Download Continence assessment info sheet

• MS exercise assessment. Exercise physiology and personal training is all about health and wellness, and putting an exercise program in place that works in with your symptoms.
   Download Exercise physiology info sheet

• MS Short term accommodation is all about taking a short break away from home, in a place that can support your needs properly.
   Download Short term accommodation info sheet

• Community participation groups are all about coming together with others to learn new skills, enjoy social activities and have some fun.
   Download Community participation groups info sheet