Our team are available to come to you at a time that suits you, office hours are 8am to 5pm.
Mobile service
Therapy in the comfort and convenience of your preferred environment.
No wait lists
Access support when you need it.
Lowest travel charges
Lowest travel charges – or we’ll beat it!
Exceptional team
Skilled, compassionate OTs with disability expertise.
Expert Occupational Therapy Services for NDIS Participants in Sydney
Active Ability’s NDIS-registered occupational therapists support children, young people and adults across Sydney, Central Coast, Wollongong and Canberra. We work with participants living with intellectual disability, autism, neurological conditions and mental health challenges, delivering personalised occupational therapy services that fit your lifestyle and goals.
Our mobile team can see you at home, school, work or a community setting. With no waitlists and competitive travel fees, it’s easy to get started with occupational therapy services right away.
How We Support You
Dedicated Professionals in Sydney
Why Choose Our Occupational Therapy
Services in Sydney
Our Sydney OT team provides personalised, evidence-based support tailored to each participant’s goals. We focus on practical strategies that build independence and confidence in daily life.
Expertise You
Can Trust
Our OTs are highly skilled, with hands-on experience across disability, mental health, neurological conditions and developmental delays.
Flexible and Convenient Scheduling
We fit therapy around your routine with mobile visits anywhere in Sydney, Canberra, Wollongong and Central Coast, at times that work for you and your support network.
Holistic, Person-Centred Care
We take time to understand what matters to you, and create a personalised therapy plan that supports wellbeing, confidence and daily function.
Clear Communication for Coordinators and Families
We work closely with support coordinators, families and other providers to ensure consistent and coordinated care.
Therapy Insights
IIf you’re new to the NDIS, we understand it can be overwhelming.
We can help you figure out eligibility – and
then we’ll deliver transformative care that truly makes a difference.
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NDIS Occupational Therapy Treatment in Sydney
Your occupational therapist will complete a thorough assessment, discuss your goals and provide a personalised therapy plan to support functional capacity, independence and wellbeing.
Treatment options include
- Support with daily tasks and everyday activities
- Building fine motor skills and functional skills
- Strategies for emotional regulation and stress management
- Support with community access and using public transport
- Education for families and support workers
- Assistive technology assessments and trials
- Recommendations for environmental modifications
- Support to build routines, cognitive skills and organisational skills
Unlock Your Potential with NDIS Occupational Therapy in Sydney
The following is a non-exhaustive list of conditions our mobile occupational therapists can support you with:
Intellectual Disabilities
Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Syndrome, Angelman’s Syndrome, Chromosomal Disorders, Fragile X Syndrome
Neurological Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Guillain Barre Syndrome, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, Motor Neurone Disease, Huntington’s Disease, Stroke, Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injuries, Muscular Dystrophy, Fibromyalgia, Peripheral Neuropathy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epilepsy
Mental Health Conditions
Anxiety, Depression, Disordered Eating, Psychotic Illnesses, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, PTSD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
How to get started with Active Ability
How to Access Our
Occupational Therapy Services
We understand navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming. Our team is here to help you.
The Active Ability team can assist with figuring out your eligibility, and creating goals and a plan that the NDIS may cover.
Follow these simple steps to get started on your journey to better health.
Step 1: Fill Out the NDIS Referral Form
Complete our online referral form or call us to discuss your needs and goals.
Step 2: Sign and Return Your Service Agreement
We’ll send you an individualised agreement to make sure we’re on the same page.
Step 3: Detailed Assessment
Your allocated physio will assess your health history, current function, and goals.
Step 4: Treatment Plan
We’ll design a tailored therapy plan that aligns with your needs, funding, and preferences.
Step 5: Start Intervention
Book your first intervention appointment and begin your sessions wherever you feel most comfortable.
Step 6: Achieve your goals!
Through targeted treatments and guided therapy plans, we’ll help you improve mobility, strength, and quality of life, one session at a time.
NDIS Paediatric Occupational Therapy Near You
Our paediatric OTs help children develop the skills they need at home, school and in the community. We support children with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, developmental delays and other disabilities using a friendly and family-centred approach.
We can help with:
- Fine motor skills, such as writing and using modified cutlery
- Daily activities including dressing, toileting and self-care
- Sensory processing challenges
- School readiness and attention
- Building new skills for independent living
- Confidence, play skills and social participation
Get Started with NDIS Occupational Therapy
Our friendly team can help you get started with occupational therapy services in Sydney. If the participant is under 18,
a second person must be present at all sessions.
FAQs
Who do your occupational therapists help?
Our experienced occupational therapists work closely with participants living with:
- Physical or intellectual disability
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- ADHD
- Neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, MS)
- Psychosocial disability
- Developmental delays
- Sensory processing difficulties
Can I use my NDIS funding for occupational therapy?
Yes. Occupational therapy services are typically funded under the Capacity Building budget of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), particularly the Improved Daily Living category. If you’re unsure which part of your plan applies, we can guide you through the process. Contact us to ask a question.
Do you provide reports for NDIS plan reviews?
Yes. Our occupational therapists can prepare comprehensive reports that outline your progress, therapy outcomes, and recommendations to support your plan review or reassessment.
Can you help if I’m self-managed or plan-managed?
Why choose Active Ability?
- Trusted by the NDIS Community
We’ve supported thousands of participants across Sydney, earning a strong reputation for dependable, person-centred care. - Integrated Allied Health Team
Access occupational therapy alongside physiotherapy and dietetics for coordinated, holistic support through one provider. - Client-First Philosophy
We take time to understand what matters to you and tailor every part of the service around your goals, preferences, and pace. - Clear and Collaborative Communication
Our reports, updates and recommendations are easy to understand. We keep families, coordinators and support teams in the loop. - Flexible, Mobile Service Delivery
Therapy delivered wherever you need it: at home, work, school or in the community. We make therapy more accessible.
Do I need a referral to access NDIS occupational therapy?
No referral is required. You can contact us directly, and our team will work with you and your support coordinator or plan manager if needed. Contact us to ask a question.
How do mobile occupational therapy sessions work?
Our OTs come to your home, school, work, or a gym (or community space like a park or pool). This makes therapy more convenient and ensures treatment strategies are suitable for your needs and everyday environment.
Still have questions?
We’re here to help you!
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Personalised Care to Support Independent Living
At Active Ability, our expertise is in disability, which means we support people living with autism, intellectual disability,
mental illness and neurological conditions every day.
MOBILE
Exercise Physiology
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- Lowest travel fee available or we’ll beat it
- No waitlist
- Clinicians available for urgent assessments and reports, disability expertise
- Improve your mobility & physical function
- Effective multidisciplinary collaboration
- Exceptional NDIS report writing
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Physiotherapy
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- No waitlists or travel charges
- Tailored rehabilitation and movement programs to reach your goals
- Experienced physiotherapists with disability expertise
- Improve strength, mobility, balance & functional independence
- Flexible, in-home or community sessions designed around your lifestyle
MOBILE
Occupational Therapy
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- Disability expertise
- Tailored therapy plans for adults & kids
- Accredited occupational therapists specialising in disability support
- Improve daily living skills, independence & confidence
- Support for sensory needs, motor skills & assistive devices
MOBILE
Aged Care
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- In-home therapy through your My Aged Care package
- Tailored treatment plans to suit your goals
- Specialists in aged care and complex mobility needs
- Prevent falls, manage pain & support safe daily living
- Stay in your home for longer
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Disability
Support
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- Mobile allied health therapies delivered where you’re most comfortable
- Tailored support for people with intellectual disability, including Down syndrome, PWS, Fragile X & developmental delays
- Experienced team across exercise physiology, dietetics, physiotherapy & occupational therapy
- Improve strength, nutrition, mobility, and daily independence
- Evidence-based care to enhance health, wellbeing & quality of life
MOBILE
Dietetics
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- No waitlists
- Personalised nutrition plans for adults & kids
- Accredited dietitians specialising in disability support
- Support healthy growth, nutrition independence, and overall wellbeing
- Expert help with fussy eating, chronic conditions & special diets
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We’re happy to call you and discuss your options.
For enquiries, please reach out to us anytime.
Phone
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02 8678 7874
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Service Area &
Surrounds
Sydney
New South Wales
Areas we provide Occupational Therapy
services to:
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