Mobile Assessments on the Mid North Coast
Occupational Therapist in Port Macquarie
An AHPRA-registered occupational therapist comes to your home in Port Macquarie. We assess how you manage day to day. You then receive a clear written report. Contact us to plan a visit.
Occupational Therapy Assessments in Port Macquarie, at Your Home
Astrad is a mobile allied health provider with no clinic to visit. Our AHPRA-registered occupational therapists travel to Port Macquarie for planned assessment visits. We support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, aged care clients and private clients.
We Travel to You
Planned Visits
NDIS and Aged Care
Who We Help in Port Macquarie and the Hastings
Older Adults
Many older people want to stay in their own home. We look at safety, falls risk and daily tasks, then suggest changes that suit how you live.
Carers and Families
Caring for someone at home is hard work. We can include you in the visit and explain equipment, safer routines and options that may ease the load.
NDIS Participants
Participants who self-manage or plan-manage their funding can book us. We complete functional capacity assessments, equipment reports and housing and living support reports.
Injury or Diagnosis
A new injury or diagnosis can change how you manage at home. An assessment looks at what has changed and what could help you do more for yourself.
Assessment-Led Occupational Therapy
Assessments an Occupational Therapist in Port Macquarie Can Complete
Your OT looks at each room, the entry and the steps. We note hazards and suggest home modifications, such as grab rails, ramps or a better shower setup.
For older adults, we check falls risk, home safety and daily routines. Our advice aims to help you stay safely in your own home for longer.
We assess how you move and what you need each day. That may mean a walker, wheelchair, shower chair or other assistive technology that suits your home.
A functional capacity assessment looks at how you manage self-care, the home and the community. NDIS participants often use this report to support a plan review.
We write SDA, SIL and ILO reports for NDIS participants. Each report sets out your daily support and housing needs. The NDIA makes the final funding decision.
After the visit, your OT writes up the findings. The report lists what we found, what we recommend and the practical steps to take next.
How an Assessment Visit Works
Each assessment visit follows three simple steps.
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Needs Analysis
Before the visit, we talk through your routines, your goals and the tasks you find hard. This helps us plan the right assessment for you.
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Assessment and Recommendations
Your occupational therapist visits your home and watches how you manage. We suggest equipment, home changes or new routines that suit your situation.
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Report and Next Steps
Your OT writes a report with our recommendations. We explain what it means and guide you on funding and next steps.
Funding Options
Paying for an Assessment
Clients fund their assessments in different ways. This is general information only.
NDIS Funding
If your plan is self-managed or plan-managed, you can choose us as your therapist. The NDIA decides what your plan funds, so check your plan before booking.
Aged Care Funding
Support at Home replaced Home Care Packages on 1 November 2025. Your aged care assessment decides what support you can access. Ask us how an OT assessment fits.
Private Clients
You do not need a funding plan to book. Private clients can pay for a home assessment or report directly. Ask us about fees when you get in touch.
Staying safe at home in Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie-Hastings has an older population than most of New South Wales. At the 2021 Census, the median age in the local government area was 49. The New South Wales median was 39. About 29% of residents were aged 65 or over, compared with about 18% across the state.
That picture shapes our work here. Many people want to keep living in their own home. Falls are a common worry. Bathrooms, front steps, loose rugs and poor lighting are frequent trouble spots.
An occupational therapy home assessment looks for the cause first. Your OT watches how you get in and out of the shower, up the steps and around the kitchen. The report may suggest grab rails, a ramp, shower aids, better lighting or a change to your routine. Small changes can help a home feel safer. Individual results vary.
Coming home after a hospital stay
Many people return home from Port Macquarie Base Hospital or Port Macquarie Private Hospital after surgery, a fall or an illness. Home can feel different afterwards. The house may be harder to move around than before.
An occupational therapist in Port Macquarie can check that your house is ready. Your OT looks at access, the bathroom, the bedroom and the kitchen. The visit may lead to equipment or changes that aim to make the first weeks at home safer. You or your family can contact us directly to arrange a visit.
How we cover Port Macquarie
We want to be clear about how we work here. Our day to day work sits near the Queensland border, in the Northern Rivers. Port Macquarie is further south, on the Mid North Coast. We visit Port Macquarie on planned trips. We travel to these areas from time to time rather than on a day to day basis. That works well for assessments.
That is why this page focuses on assessments and reports. Continuing therapy sessions are harder to offer at this distance. If you are hoping for ongoing support, talk to us first. We will be straight with you about what we can commit to and what we cannot. You can read more about how our coverage tiers work.
Do you live outside the town itself? Nearby towns include Wauchope, Laurieton in the Camden Haven, Lake Cathie, Bonny Hills and Kendall. Contact us with your address and we will confirm what we can offer.
How to book an occupational therapist in Port Macquarie
Booking starts with a short conversation. Tell us your goals, your address and how you plan to fund the assessment. We then plan a home visit with you. Your OT completes the assessment in your home and sends you a written report. Call (07) 3477 9366 or use our contact page to get started.
Written for Astrad Allied Health and reviewed by our AHPRA-registered occupational therapists. This page is general information only. Individual results vary.
Common Questions About Occupational Therapy in Port Macquarie
Do you have an occupational therapist in Port Macquarie?
Our occupational therapists travel to Port Macquarie for planned assessment visits. Astrad has no clinic in the area. We come to your home instead. We visit Port Macquarie on planned trips, so visits are built around assessment work. Contact us with your address and your goals. We will tell you what we can offer and how a visit could work for you.
What does an occupational therapist in Port Macquarie look at during a home assessment?
Your OT looks at how you move and manage everyday tasks in your own home. That includes the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, steps, lighting and floor surfaces. They may watch you get in and out of the shower or up the front steps. They also ask about your routines and goals. Afterwards, you receive a written report. It sets out what we found and the changes or equipment we recommend.
Can an OT help an older person stay safe at home?
Yes. Home safety is a common reason people contact us. An occupational therapist can assess falls risk, home safety and how you manage daily tasks. The report may recommend grab rails, a ramp, shower aids, mobility equipment or changes to your routine. The aim is to help you stay in your own home safely. Aged care clients are welcome, and family members can join the visit. Individual results vary.
Can I use NDIS funding for an OT assessment?
Many participants use their NDIS plan for occupational therapy assessments. We support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, who can choose their own therapist. Astrad is not a registered NDIS provider. We can complete functional capacity assessments, equipment reports and SDA, SIL and ILO reports. Check your plan to see what it funds. The NDIA makes all funding decisions. This is general information only, not NDIS or financial advice.
Do you offer ongoing therapy in Port Macquarie?
We want to give you an honest answer. Our visits to Port Macquarie are planned around assessment work. We travel to the Mid North Coast from time to time rather than on a day to day basis. That makes continuing therapy sessions hard to offer at this distance. If you are hoping for ongoing support, talk to us first. We will be straight with you about what we can commit to and what we cannot.
How do I book an occupational therapist in Port Macquarie?
Start by getting in touch. Tell us your goals, your home address and how you plan to fund the assessment. That might be NDIS funding, aged care funding or private payment. We will explain how a visit could work and what the report covers. You can call Astrad on (07) 3477 9366 or send us a message through our contact page.
Book an Assessment in Port Macquarie
Share your goals and where you live, and we can talk through the options. We will be straight with you about what we can offer.
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.
