Empower Lives with Heart

Registered NDIS Provider

NDIS Occupational Therapy That Builds Real Independence

AHPRA-registered OTs for children, teens and adults in clinic at Campsie, at home across Sydney, or via telehealth.

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Registered NDIS
Provider

15 min

Immediate appointments
No waitlist

Why Us

Why Sydney Families Choose Affective Care

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Immediate Appointments

We accept OT referrals now, with immediate appointments so support starts when it’s needed.

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Goal-Focused OT

Practical therapy built around the participant’s real goals, environment and daily routines.

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Multidisciplinary Team

OT alongside psychology, speech and behaviour support for joined-up care.

Support for Children, Adults and Older Adults

Flexible Access

Clinic at Campsie, home and school visits across Sydney, or telehealth Australia-wide.

THE PSYCHOLOGY-LED DIFFERENCE

How OT Works from Assessment to Everyday Independence

We start by understanding the participant’s goals and daily environment, then assess, recommend and build skills, working with family and support teams so progress carries over into real life.

Assess: We look at strengths, goals and daily tasks that matter most to the participant.

Plan & Build: Practical strategies, equipment and skill-building, with training for family and support workers.

Review: We track progress and adjust as goals, skills and environments change.

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WHO OT CAN HELP

Occupational Therapy for Everyday Independence

OT may help children, teens and adults living with disability build the skills, confidence and supports they need for daily life, at home, school, work and in the community.

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Autism

Support for sensory needs, routines, play, self-care and school participation.

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Developmental Delay

Early therapy to build motor skills, play and daily living for young children.

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Intellectual Disability

Practical skills for self-care, routines and independence at home and in the community.

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Physical Disability

Mobility, seating, equipment and home set-up to make daily tasks safer and easier.

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Acquired Brain Injury

Rebuilding daily living skills, routines and independence after a brain injury.

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Sensory Processing

Strategies for sensory regulation that support focus, calm and participation.

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ADHD

Support for organisation, routines, focus and everyday self-management.

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Older Adults

Falls prevention, home safety and equipment to help stay independent at home.

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Complex Needs

Functional assessments and tailored plans for complex, high-support situations.

BUILT ON TRUST & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

The Credentials, in Plain Terms

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Rita Dagher
Registered Psychologist • CEO

A psychology-led, multidisciplinary team with OT at the centre of practical care.

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NDIS-registered provider delivering supports under the NDIS Practice Standards.

AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapists.

Multidisciplinary Team: OT, psychology, speech and behaviour support.

Experienced with NDIS Functional Capacity and Assistive Technology assessments.

OUR HAPPY PARTICIPANTS

Real Goals. Real Progress. Real Life.

What we help with

Occupational Therapy That Goes Beyond Assessment

From functional assessments to hands-on skill-building, we turn recommendations into real, everyday change.

Functional Assessments

Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) that clearly show daily living needs for NDIS plans.

Assistive Technology

AT assessments and recommendations for equipment that supports daily independence.

Home Safety & Mods

Home safety reviews and modification recommendations to reduce risk and improve access.

Daily Living Skills

Building everyday skills like self-care, cooking, routines and community access.

Sensory & Regulation

Sensory strategies that support focus, calm and participation across settings.

Paediatric OT

Play-based therapy for motor skills, self-care and school readiness in children.

Higher-Needs Support
Confident with complex and high-support needs.
OT COVERAGE

Across Sydney
and Via Telehealth

Our OTs come to you at home, school or in the community where suitable.

Inner West (Campsie)
Greater Sydney
ALSO AVAILABLE IN TELEHEALTH

Not sure if we cover your area?

We offer in-clinic, home and school visits across Sydney, plus secure telehealth anywhere in Australia.

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About / Our Commitment

Affective Care helps people build the skills and confidence to live life their way. Our occupational therapy is practical, goal-led and emotionally-centred, working with the whole support network so progress lasts.

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Your Choice: In-Person or Telehealth Support

We understand flexibility matters for busy families and teams.

  • In-clinic at Campsie, or home and school visits across Sydney.
  • Secure telehealth anywhere in Australia, ideal for rural and remote participants.
  • The same goal-focused, evidence-based OT either way.
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NDIS Funding for OT

  • OT is usually funded under Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living (therapy supports).
  • Funding can cover assessments, therapy sessions, reports, equipment advice and reviews.
  • Not sure it’s in your plan? We’ll help you check and request it at your next plan review.
How it works

Getting Started is Simple

Three steps from first enquiry to practical, everyday progress.

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Referral / Enquiry

You, your family or your support coordinator contact us to discuss OT and NDIS funding.

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Assessment & Goals

We assess strengths and goals, then agree a practical, person-centred OT plan.

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Therapy & Review

We build skills and recommend supports, then review progress as goals change.

Ready to Start OT in Sydney?

Whether you’re a participant, family member, support coordinator or provider, we make OT referrals simple. We’ll confirm goals, appointment options and funding, then get started.

Fill in our short referral form or call us, we respond quickly and accept new participants now.

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Families & Participants

Practical OT That Fits Your Everyday Life

We take time to understand the participant’s goals, environment and routines, then build therapy and supports that work in real life, with you involved every step of the way.

  • Goal-focused therapy at home, school or in clinic.
  • Clear functional assessments for NDIS plans.
  • Support for the whole family, not just the participant.
SUPPORT COORDINATORS & PROVIDERS

A Responsive OT Partner for Your Participants

Refer with confidence. We offer immediate appointments, clear reports, NDIS-aware documentation and regular updates, so your participants get OT support without long waits.

  • Immediate appointments and fast turnaround.
  • FCA and AT reports for plan reviews.
  • Collaborative care with psychology, speech and PBS.
We're ready when you are

Want More Independence in Daily Life?

Let’s build the skills, confidence and supports for daily life to feel easier. Talk to our team today immediate appointments, no waitlist.

Mon–Fri · 9am – 5pm · No waitlist

FAQ

NDIS High Occupational Therapy: Common Questions

OT helps people build the skills and supports for everyday activities from self-care and play to work and community life, so daily tasks become safer, easier and more independent.

Often, yes. OT is usually funded under Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living. It can cover assessments, therapy, reports, equipment advice and reviews. We can help you check your plan.

OT can support children, teens and adults living with disability who want to build independence in daily activities at home, school, work or in the community.

An FCA is an OT report that shows how a person manages everyday tasks and what support they need. It’s often used as evidence for NDIS plan reviews and funding requests.

Yes. You can access OT in our Campsie clinic, through home and school visits across Sydney, or via secure telehealth anywhere in Australia.

Yes. Our OTs assess and recommend assistive technology and equipment, and can support home modification recommendations to make daily life safer and more independent.

There’s no waitlist. We’re accepting referrals now with immediate appointments. Call 1300 615 193 or make a referral and we’ll discuss next steps.

Yes. We provide play-based OT for children, supporting motor skills, sensory regulation, self-care and school readiness, working closely with families and schools.

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PROGRAMS / RELATED SERVICES

OT often works best alongside other supports. As a psychology-led, multidisciplinary provider, we also offer psychology, speech therapy, positive behaviour support, psychosocial recovery coaching and core supports, in person across Sydney and via telehealth Australia-wide.

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