Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists provide services for the aged and younger people with chronic medical conditions in the Sutherland Shire with the aim of optimising function and maintaining the client in their home. This involves the assessment of the client in the home, prescription of equipment and home modifications and referral to community and other Southcare services.
A resident of the Sutherland Shire needing Occupational Therapy services.
A resident of the Sutherland Shire (or residing with) who are aged or younger, physically disabled of 18 years of age and over, and who have the potential to remain in their own home.
Exclusion Criteria:
- People living in a nursing home.
- Third party insurance clients.
- DVA Gold Card Holders.
- NDIS clients.
- People receiving a Home Care Package Level 3 or 4.
Persons under 65 years:
- Electronic Medical Record (eMR) referral (TSH) or
- Fax an Access and Referral Intake Form to (02) 9540 7869 or
- Scan and email an Access and Referral Intake Form to SESLHD-SouthCareIntake@health.nsw.gov.au
Persons 65 years and over:
Online at My Aged Care www.myagedcare.gov.au or phone 1800 200 422. Ask to be referred to Southcare Community Services - Service Type – Allied Health Occupational Therapy.
Yes – this can vary, contact Occupational Therapy to enquire if necessary.
All referrals are prioritised and allocated according to their functional need.
URGENT referrals are usually seen within 1-2 weeks.
Nil
Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak, and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and us on 9540 7540.