Welcome to Outside the Box
Our Mission
At Outside the Box Occupational Therapy, we are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals through tailored therapy solutions. We
think outside the box to find solutions that enable each individual to engage in the activities they enjoy and live with dignity.
How can we help
Initial assessments
Our comprehensive initial assessments allow us to understand your strengths, concerns and what is most important to you so we can prioritise future interventions. We consider your current abilities, the impact of health conditions and how your environment supports you or acts as a barrier to your daily function.
Assistive aids and equipment
The assessment will determine whether you might benefit from assistive aids or equipment to:
- increase independence
- manage pain
- conserve energy
- reduce the risk of falls
- reduce the risk of pressure related injuries
- maintain engagement in the activities that matter to you.
We can assist with trialing equipment, make recommendations on the most appropriate options to meet your needs, set equipment up in your home and provide education and carer training for safe use.
Home modifications
We can recommend modifications to help those with disabilities or chronic health conditions to live safely and independently in their homes. This includes items such as grab rails, ramps, modifications to stairs, hand rails. We consider physical, cognitive, emotional factors that can impact day to day function and how your needs are likely to change in the future.
Care of People with Dementia in their Environment (COPE)
The COPE program is designed for people living with dementia and their families. COPE is a practical program designed to enhance the wellbeing of the person with dementia and their carer and delay nursing home placement.
More about COPE: https://vimeo.com/325578122/319c82f1eb
Activity modification, energy conservation and joint protection
We aim to support continued engagement in the activities and hobbies that matter most to you! This might be through modification of the way you do the activity, to support changes in your abilities or health, or through using strategies that conserve energy and protect your joints to prevent exacerbation of symptoms such as pain, fatigue or breahtlessness.
Telehealth services
Telehealth and online services are available for people living in rural and remote areas or where Occupational Therapy services are limited. Get in touch to see how we can assist!
