Occupational Therapy
Resources for NDIS Participants
Understand how occupational therapy supports your NDIS journey — from assessments and assistive technology to home modifications and SDA applications.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT) is a health profession focused on helping people participate in meaningful daily activities — or “occupations” — despite physical, cognitive, or sensory challenges.
For NDIS participants, an OT is often the key professional who bridges your disability needs with the supports and technology that can help you live more independently.
OT Funding in Your NDIS Plan
Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living
Covers OT assessments, reports, and therapy
Capital – Assistive Technology
Funds equipment and devices prescribed by an OT
Capital – Home Modifications
Covers modifications recommended by an OT
Capital – SDA
OT evidence often required for SDA approval
OT Services We Support
Innogreen works alongside occupational therapists across Perth to deliver the right supports for your NDIS goals.
OT Assessments
Comprehensive functional assessments to understand how your disability affects daily living, used to justify NDIS supports and assistive technology.
- In-home and clinic-based assessments
- Standardised functional assessment tools
- Detailed reports for NDIS planners
- AT and home modification recommendations
Home Modification Recommendations
OTs assess your home environment and recommend modifications that improve accessibility, safety, and independence for NDIS participants.
- Bathroom and kitchen modifications
- Ramp and handrail installation advice
- Door widening for wheelchair access
- Lighting and flooring recommendations
Assistive Technology Prescription
OTs prescribe the right assistive technology for your needs — from simple aids to complex smart home systems — and provide the NDIS with the evidence needed to fund them.
- Smart home AT prescriptions
- Mobility aid assessments
- Communication device recommendations
- Environmental control unit setup
SDA and SIL Support
OTs play a key role in SDA and SIL applications, providing functional assessments that demonstrate your need for specialist disability accommodation.
- SDA eligibility assessments
- SIL support needs documentation
- SDA design category recommendations
- Housing goal-setting support
For OT reports
Which code does a smart lock go under?
Two finders, one per scheme. Either way you get what the report needs: the code, the scheme's own wording for the item, and the conditions attached.
NDIS Line Item Finder
The support item code, the code guide's description, the budget it is paid from and the conditions attached, ready to paste into the report.
Open the line item finderAT-HM Funding Finder
For Support at Home. The AT-HM list row and its ISO code, whether it comes from the assistive technology or the home modifications tier, who has to write the prescription, and what the list will not fund at all.
Open the AT-HM finderFor occupational therapists
A free CPD session on smart home assistive technology and how it is funded
Innogreen runs a free one-hour session at the Leederville office where you operate every device on the bench yourself. We then go through the funding pathway for each one under the NDIS and under the aged care AT-HM scheme.
- AWST
AWST - 1.0 CPD contact hour, and a second hour for the course materials and assessment
- C1A 15/212 Carr Place, Leederville, with 5 seats per session
Who Can Benefit from OT?
Occupational therapy supports a wide range of people navigating the NDIS.
NDIS Participants
Access OT services through your NDIS plan under Capacity Building or Improved Daily Living supports.
Family Members & Carers
OTs can support families in understanding equipment, home set-up, and how to assist their loved one more effectively.
SDA Applicants
An OT report is often required to support an application for Specialist Disability Accommodation funding.
AT Seekers
Anyone needing NDIS-funded assistive technology over $1,500 typically requires an OT prescription and justification report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about occupational therapy and NDIS supports.
Need an OT Referral or NDIS Support?
Innogreen can connect you with experienced occupational therapists in Perth and provide the smart home solutions your OT recommends.