Mobile Assessments Across the Clarence Valley
Occupational Therapist in Grafton
Need an occupational therapist in Grafton, NSW? Our AHPRA-registered OTs travel to Grafton for planned assessment visits at your home. We support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, aged care clients and private clients.
Occupational Therapy Assessments in Grafton, at Your Home
There is no clinic to travel to. Your occupational therapist comes to your home in the Clarence Valley. We see how you manage daily tasks in your own space. Then we write a clear report.
AHPRA-Registered OTs
We Come to You
Written NDIS Reports
Planned Home Visits
What We Assess
Assessments Across Grafton and the Clarence Valley
Grafton is the main town of the Clarence Valley, on the Clarence River. Our occupational therapists travel here for planned assessment visits. We come to your home, so there is no clinic to get to.
Each visit is planned around the assessment you need. Most people want a report for the NDIS, aged care or a home change. These are the six main areas we cover.
Our Services
Astrad Allied Health offers a comprehensive range of services, including:
Mobile Occupational Therapy
Registered occupational therapists providing support for daily living skills, independence and participation in work, school and community activities.
Mobility Equipment Assessment
Assessment and recommendations for mobility equipment and assistive technology to support participation in daily activities across your environment.
Speech Pathology Services
Registered speech pathologists helping with communication, swallowing and language development across Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.
Home Assessment & Modifications
Professional home evaluations identifying modifications and equipment recommendations to improve safety, accessibility and independence.
Assistive Technology Assessment
Recommendations for assistive technology solutions like communication devices, computer access & adaptive equipment to support daily participation.
Comprehensive Therapy
Complete allied health support including ongoing therapy sessions, rehabilitation programs and personalised interventions to address all your therapy needs.
Clear Reports and Straight Answers
Why Choose Astrad
Functional Capacity
We assess how your disability affects daily tasks, such as self-care, cooking, moving around and getting out. The report gives your NDIS planner clear evidence to consider.
SDA, SIL and ILO
We write home and living reports for NDIS participants. They describe the support and housing you need. The NDIA reviews the evidence and decides what to fund.
Equipment and AT
We recommend assistive technology and mobility equipment that suits you. That can include wheelchairs, shower chairs, walking aids and bed rails matched to your body and home.
Private Clients
You do not need NDIS or aged care funding to book. Private clients are welcome. Contact us to talk through costs and options before you book.
Aged Care Support
Older adults in the Clarence Valley can get an OT assessment at home. We focus on safety, falls risk and staying independent. Support at Home funding may apply.
Home Assessments
We check how you move through your home. We look at steps, bathrooms, entries and lighting. Then we recommend rails, ramps or other changes that suit your space.
NDIS reports an occupational therapist in Grafton can prepare
Many people who contact us from the Clarence Valley need a report. It might be for a new NDIS plan, a plan review or a home and living request. An occupational therapist in Grafton can gather the evidence your planner needs. We write it in plain words, so you and your family can follow it too.
Functional capacity assessments
A functional capacity assessment looks at how your disability affects everyday life. Your OT looks at self-care, meals, moving around the house and getting out. The report explains what you can do, where you need help and why. Planners often ask for this report.
SDA, SIL and ILO reports
Home and living reports cover where and how you live. An SDA report looks at specialist housing. A SIL report looks at the daily support you need at home. An ILO report explores more flexible living options. Each one links your needs to clear evidence from the assessment.
Assistive technology and mobility equipment
Some people need a wheelchair, a shower chair, a hoist or a walking aid. Your OT assesses your body, your daily tasks and your home. We then recommend equipment that fits all three. For higher cost items, the NDIS often asks for a written assessment.
A report supports a funding request. It does not decide it. The NDIA makes every NDIS funding decision.
Home and aged care assessments in the Clarence Valley
The Clarence Valley has an older population than most of New South Wales. At the 2021 Census, its median age was 49. The state median was 39. About 27% of valley residents were 65 or over, against about 18% across New South Wales.
Many older people want to stay in their own homes. A home assessment can help with that. Your OT checks steps, bathrooms, entries, floors and lighting. We may suggest grab rails, a ramp, a raised toilet seat or a bathroom change. We also look at falls risk and the daily habits behind it.
Home visits can also help after a stay at Grafton Base Hospital. Coming home can feel harder than it did before. An assessment checks that your home still suits you. It can also point out changes that may help.
Older clients may be able to use Support at Home funding. Support at Home replaced Home Care Packages on 1 November 2025. Your aged care provider can explain what your plan covers.
Who we help in Grafton and nearby towns
We work with people across Grafton, South Grafton and the wider Clarence Valley. Our clients include:
- NDIS participants who need a report for a new plan or a review
- Plan managers and families looking for an OT report
- Older adults who want to stay safe and independent at home
- Carers and family members who help someone at home
- Private clients who want advice on equipment or home changes
The valley covers 10,441 square kilometres. It takes in towns such as Maclean, Yamba and Iluka. It also has many small villages, like Ulmarra and Copmanhurst. If you live outside Grafton, contact us with your address. We will tell you what we can arrange.
How we cover Grafton
We want to be clear about this. Our day-to-day work in New South Wales sits near the Queensland border. That band takes in Tweed, Casino, Lismore, Ballina and Byron. Grafton sits further south. So each trip to Grafton is planned around assessment work.
That means we can help most when you need an assessment and a report. Ongoing therapy sessions are harder to offer at this distance. We will be straight with you about what we can commit to and what we cannot.
Grafton is still part of the wider Northern Rivers. That region covers the Richmond, Tweed and Clarence valleys. You can read more about our Northern Rivers coverage.
Paying for an assessment
Astrad is not a registered NDIS provider. We support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. These participants can choose their own therapist. Aged care clients may be able to use their Support at Home funding. Private clients can pay for an assessment themselves.
This is general information only. It is not financial or NDIS advice. Ask us about costs before you book.
How to book an occupational therapist in Grafton
Booking starts with a short chat. Tell us your goals and the report or advice you need. Share your address and how you plan to pay. Call (07) 3477 9366 or send us a message through our contact page. We will then explain what we can arrange for your part of the Clarence Valley.
Written for Astrad Allied Health and reviewed by our AHPRA-registered occupational therapists. This page is general information only. Individual results vary.
Four Simple Steps
How an Assessment Visit Works
Call (07) 3477 9366Get in Touch
Call us or send a message through our contact page. Tell us your goals, your address in the Clarence Valley and how you plan to fund the visit.
Needs Analysis
Your occupational therapist visits your home. We talk through your daily routine, the tasks you find hard and what you want the report to cover.
Assess and Advise
We watch how you manage everyday tasks where you usually do them. We may use standard assessment tools. Then we talk through practical options, such as equipment or home changes.
Your Written Report
You get a clear written report with findings and recommendations. It can support a funding request. The NDIA or your aged care assessor makes the funding decision.
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Common Questions About Occupational Therapy in Grafton
Do you have an occupational therapist in Grafton?
Our occupational therapists travel to Grafton, NSW for planned assessment visits. We do not have a clinic in Grafton, so the visit happens at your home. Our OTs are AHPRA-registered. Most visits focus on an assessment and a written report. That might be a functional capacity assessment, an equipment assessment or a home assessment. Contact us with your address and your goals. We will tell you what we can arrange.
What reports can an occupational therapist in Grafton write for the NDIS?
An occupational therapist in Grafton can prepare several NDIS reports. These include functional capacity assessments and SDA, SIL and ILO reports. We also write assistive technology and mobility equipment reports. Each one describes how you manage daily life and what support could help. The report is evidence for your planner. The NDIA makes all funding decisions. Tell us which report your planner has asked for.
Can someone contact you on my behalf?
Yes. A family member or someone who supports you can get in touch for you, with your permission. Share your goals, the report you need and the address for the visit. We support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Astrad is not a registered NDIS provider. So NDIA-managed participants may need to use a registered provider instead. We will talk through what we can offer in the Clarence Valley before anything is booked.
Do you visit towns near Grafton, such as Maclean or Yamba?
The Clarence Valley is a large area. It covers Grafton and South Grafton, plus towns such as Maclean, Yamba and Iluka. It also takes in many small villages. We cannot promise a visit to every town. The first step is to contact us with your address. Tell us the type of assessment you need as well. We will then tell you honestly what we can arrange.
Can you provide ongoing occupational therapy in Grafton?
Our visits to Grafton are planned around assessment work. That includes functional capacity assessments, home and living reports, equipment assessments and home assessments. Ongoing therapy sessions are harder to offer at this distance. We will be straight with you about what we can commit to and what we cannot. If you need regular therapy, talk to us first. We can discuss your goals and your options.
How do I book an occupational therapist in Grafton?
To book an occupational therapist in Grafton, call us on (07) 3477 9366. You can also send a message through our contact page. Tell us your goals and the report or advice you need. Share your full address and how you plan to pay. That might be NDIS plan-managed, self-managed, aged care funding or private. We will then explain what we can arrange and the next steps.