Evidence and Research Behind Our Approach
Our approach is grounded in current evidence. Research supports task-specific training and cognitive strategy instruction for functional recovery, underpinned by neuroplasticity.
Brain Injury OT Across QLD, NSW, VIC & TAS
OT for Acquired Brain Injury
Brain injury occupational therapy helps people living with an acquired brain injury rebuild independence, regain function, and participate in the activities that matter most.
Astrad Allied Health's registered OTs provide mobile services across QLD, NSW, VIC, and TAS, coming directly to your home or community. We are an NDIS provider with 10+ years of combined clinical experience across traumatic brain injury, hypoxic and anoxic injury, brain tumours, and encephalitis.
What Our OT Sessions Cover
What to Expect in Your OT Sessions
Brain injury occupational therapy with Astrad is delivered in your home or community environment, providing assessment and intervention in the real-world context where daily life happens. Here is what our ABI OT sessions typically involve.
Collaborative Goal Setting
Goal setting is done with you, not for you, identifying what matters most and reviewing goals throughout your therapy journey to reflect progress and changing needs.
Comprehensive Functional Assessment
We observe how you manage tasks in your own environment, assessing cognitive, physical, emotional, and daily living domains to identify priority areas for intervention.
NDIS Provider
About Astrad Allied Health
Astrad Allied Health is a dedicated mobile allied health provider serving participants across QLD, NSW, VIC, and TAS. Our AHPRA-registered occupational therapists bring brain injury OT to your home, removing the barriers of travel and clinic-based care.
We are an NDIS provider with experience supporting adults living with acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, and complex needs. Your goals, your environment, and your support network are at the centre of everything we do.
Who Can Access ABI Occupational Therapy
Accessing OT for Acquired Brain Injury
There are several pathways to access brain injury occupational therapy with Astrad. Our team can help you navigate the right funding and referral pathway for your situation.
NDIS Participants
ABI is a common NDIS access pathway. OT can be funded under Capacity Building, Assistive Technology, and Home Modifications. We support NDIS-managed, plan-managed, and self-managed participants.
Return to Work Support
Return to work or study is a common ABI goal. Our therapists conduct workplace assessments, develop graded return-to-work plans, and liaise with employers and rehabilitation coordinators to support a structured transition.
ABI and Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI is caused by external force, such as a fall, blow, or accident. ABI is the broader term, including TBI plus stroke, hypoxic injury, brain tumours, and encephalitis. All TBIs are ABIs, but not all ABIs are TBIs.
Private & Self-Funded
Private OT is available for those not eligible for NDIS or insurance funding, or who prefer independent access. Contact our team to discuss private fee arrangements and service options.
Insurance & Compensation Pathways
For ABIs from motor vehicle accidents or workplace incidents, CTP and WorkCover may cover OT services. Our therapists prepare reports and therapy plans help with insurance and compensation requirements.
OT at Any Stage of Recovery
OT is beneficial at any stage after ABI, from early reintegration and daily living retraining to long-term community return, vocational rehabilitation, and fatigue management. Neuroplasticity supports recovery beyond the acute phase.
Our ABI Rehabilitation Process
Our brain injury occupational therapy process is structured, person-centred, and designed to meet you where you are, both physically and in your recovery journey.
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Functional Assessment
We begin with a comprehensive functional assessment in your home, evaluating cognitive, physical, emotional, and daily living abilities. We work with you, your family, and your support network to understand your goals and priorities.
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Personalised Goal Setting
We identify what participation and independence mean to you, whether returning to work, managing daily routines, or engaging in the community. Your goals guide everything, with measurable outcomes and a clear therapy plan established from the outset.
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Ongoing Therapy and Review
We provide ongoing therapy, review progress regularly, and adjust your plan as your function evolves. We coordinate with neurologists, physiotherapists, and speech pathologists to support holistic recovery.
How OT Helps After Acquired Brain Injury
We support recovery across these key areas.
Cognitive Rehabilitation
We target memory, attention, executive function, and processing speed through compensatory strategy training, memory aids, routine development, and errorless learning techniques.
Activities of Daily Living Retraining
We retrain personal care, meal preparation, household management, medication, and community access, using your real home environment for meaningful and durable skill transfer.
Home Modification and Assistive Technology
We assess your home for safety and accessibility, recommending modifications and assistive technology including grab rails, adaptive equipment, communication devices, and cognitive aids.
Return to Work and Community Roles
We conduct workplace and community assessments, identify barriers, and develop graded return-to-activity plans, liaising with employers and rehabilitation coordinators throughout.
Fatigue Management
We provide energy conservation, activity pacing, priority planning, and sleep hygiene strategies to help you understand fatigue patterns and maintain meaningful activity.
Emotional Regulation and Carer Support
We help people with ABI and their carers develop practical strategies for managing emotional and behavioural changes, with carer education integral to our approach.
What is Occupational Therapy for Acquired Brain Injury?
An acquired brain injury (ABI) is any damage to the brain that occurs after birth, resulting from traumatic injury, hypoxic or anoxic events, brain tumours, encephalitis, or other neurological conditions. ABI can affect cognition, physical function, behaviour, emotional regulation, fatigue, and the ability to carry out everyday activities.
Brain injury occupational therapy addresses the functional consequences of ABI. Occupational therapists assess how the injury impacts a person’s ability to participate in daily tasks, then design evidence-based interventions to rebuild skills, adapt tasks, modify environments, and introduce assistive technology.
OT works across the full rehabilitation continuum, from early community reintegration through to long-term maintenance of function. With the right support, people living with ABI can rebuild meaningful participation in daily life, work, and community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is occupational therapy for acquired brain injury?
Brain injury OT addresses the functional impact of ABI on daily life. An OT assesses how the injury affects cognition, physical function, behaviour, and daily tasks, then delivers evidence-based interventions to rebuild skills, adapt environments, and support participation at home, work, and in the community.
Can OT help with cognitive difficulties after a brain injury?
Yes. Cognitive rehabilitation is a core part of ABI OT. We target memory, attention, executive function, and processing speed using compensatory strategies, memory aids, structured routines, and errorless learning techniques, building practical skills that translate directly into daily life.
How is brain injury OT funded through the NDIS?
ABI is a common NDIS access pathway. OT services can be funded under Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living), Assistive Technology, and Home Modifications. Astrad is an NDIS provider and supports NDIS-managed, plan-managed, and self-managed participants.
How soon after a brain injury should I start OT?
As early as possible. Early OT supports safe return home, daily living retraining, and community reintegration. However, OT is beneficial at any stage, as neuroplasticity research confirms the brain retains capacity for change well beyond the acute phase of injury.
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Ready to Access Brain Injury OT Support?
If you or someone you support is living with an acquired brain injury, our registered occupational therapists are here to help. Astrad Allied Health provides mobile brain injury occupational therapy across Queensland, NSW, Victoria, and Tasmania. Contact us today to discuss your needs and take the next step toward greater independence and participation.
Book an AssessmentOur Allied Health Services
Astrad Allied Health offers a comprehensive range of mobile services across QLD, NSW, VIC and TAS to support your health, independence, and quality of life.
Mobility Equipment
Assistive devices and equipment assessed and prescribed to support independence at home and in the community.
House Assessment
Home safety assessments and modification recommendations to reduce falls and support daily living.
Functional Capacity Assessments
Detailed assessments for NDIS, insurance, legal, and workplace purposes.
Mobile Occupational Therapy
AHPRA-registered OTs visiting your home across QLD, NSW, VIC and TAS.
Mobile Speech Therapy
Speech pathologists delivering communication, voice, and swallowing therapy in your home.
Comprehensive Therapy
Coordinated OT and speech pathology addressing your full range of daily living goals.
