Meet some of our inspiring humans...
Meet Len
Len is a war veteran who is 96 years of age and continues to live at home with his wife of many many years! One of our Occupational Therapists, Ayesha, has been visiting Len and his wife for over 4 years now & among many services provided, in 2019 she helped to provide a ramp to facilitate safe access to the home. Read more about what services Ayesha has provided to Len and his wife...
Len is a war veteran who is 96 years of age and continues to live at home with his wife of many many years! One of our Occupational Therapists, Ayesha, has been visiting Len and his wife for over 4 years now & among many services provided, in 2019 she helped to provide a ramp to facilitate safe access to the home. Read more about what services Ayesha has provided to Len and his wife...
Meet Paul
Paul began accessing services through OTSG in July 2019 and following sudden onset of paraplegia. Paul lives regionally and lives with his daughter. Read how mother and son team (Marilyn & Chris) got to work to help Paul achieve his NDIS goals by accessing assistive technology, supporting Paul to return to driving & eventually commencing home structural modifications...
Paul began accessing services through OTSG in July 2019 and following sudden onset of paraplegia. Paul lives regionally and lives with his daughter. Read how mother and son team (Marilyn & Chris) got to work to help Paul achieve his NDIS goals by accessing assistive technology, supporting Paul to return to driving & eventually commencing home structural modifications...
Meet Margaret
Margaret was referred to OTSG after becoming increasingly unsteady on her feet. One of our OT's Ayesha worked closely with Margaret to adapt and modify her home environment & to facilitate safe, active and independent living. Read about how Ayesha prescribed a personal alarm and other assistive aids to help Margaret at home...
Margaret was referred to OTSG after becoming increasingly unsteady on her feet. One of our OT's Ayesha worked closely with Margaret to adapt and modify her home environment & to facilitate safe, active and independent living. Read about how Ayesha prescribed a personal alarm and other assistive aids to help Margaret at home...
Meet Rob
Rob sustained burns to approximately 85-95% of his body as a 4 year old child. 26 years later Rob still receives medical treatment to dress wounds on a weekly basis. Rob was referred to OTSG to see if he could obtain his driver's licence, and our OT Chris worked closely with Rob over a number of months to remediate his driving (with a modified steering technique) and eventually support Rob to pass his Practical Driving Assessment at the Department of Transport. Read more about this amazing story...
Rob sustained burns to approximately 85-95% of his body as a 4 year old child. 26 years later Rob still receives medical treatment to dress wounds on a weekly basis. Rob was referred to OTSG to see if he could obtain his driver's licence, and our OT Chris worked closely with Rob over a number of months to remediate his driving (with a modified steering technique) and eventually support Rob to pass his Practical Driving Assessment at the Department of Transport. Read more about this amazing story...
Meet Tracy
Tracy was referred to OTSG at the end of 2018 as a participant of the NDIS scheme. Tracy lives with a rare condition called Elhers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and needed help to improve her independence at home and in the comunity. Read how Lois supported Tracy through providing a Functional Capacity Assessment & eventually helping her access a power wheelchair among other assistive aids...
Tracy was referred to OTSG at the end of 2018 as a participant of the NDIS scheme. Tracy lives with a rare condition called Elhers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and needed help to improve her independence at home and in the comunity. Read how Lois supported Tracy through providing a Functional Capacity Assessment & eventually helping her access a power wheelchair among other assistive aids...
Meet Trevor
Trevor's contact with OTSG goes back to 2002. Trevor sustained a serious back injury in the New Zealand Airforce and which has left him with limitations in his daily life. Read how Rianne has helped Trevor through providing multiple assistive technology options & to maintain his activity tolerance & manage chronic pain...
Trevor's contact with OTSG goes back to 2002. Trevor sustained a serious back injury in the New Zealand Airforce and which has left him with limitations in his daily life. Read how Rianne has helped Trevor through providing multiple assistive technology options & to maintain his activity tolerance & manage chronic pain...
Meet Bessie
Bessie was referred to OTSG to complete an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment and due to deteriorating vision. Chris met with Bessie in Geraldton one Friday afternoon and to complete the assessment regionally. Besides demonstrating her impressive driving performance, Bessie also wowed Chris by demonstrating that she can still touch her feet (from standing) and at a mere 90 years young! Read more about Bessie & Chris' assessment...
Bessie was referred to OTSG to complete an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment and due to deteriorating vision. Chris met with Bessie in Geraldton one Friday afternoon and to complete the assessment regionally. Besides demonstrating her impressive driving performance, Bessie also wowed Chris by demonstrating that she can still touch her feet (from standing) and at a mere 90 years young! Read more about Bessie & Chris' assessment...
Meet Kathleen
Kathleen was first referred to OTSG in 2011 to complete a home safety assessment where she was provided with falls prevention intervention. Since then, Kathleen has remained living safely in her home, and in 2018, on of our Occupational Therapists Claire met with Kathleen to provide a major bathroom modification. Read more about what we did to help Kathleen..
Kathleen was first referred to OTSG in 2011 to complete a home safety assessment where she was provided with falls prevention intervention. Since then, Kathleen has remained living safely in her home, and in 2018, on of our Occupational Therapists Claire met with Kathleen to provide a major bathroom modification. Read more about what we did to help Kathleen..
Meet Stephen
Stephen was a truck driver before sustaining a serious stroke and which left him with a significant hemiplegia & difficulty talking (dysphasia). One of our Driver Trained Occupational Therapists, Chris, assessed Stephen and recommended that he return to driving with the use of vehicle modifications – namely a left hand spinner knob (with remote indication) & a left foot accelerator pedal. Read about how Stephen completed an OT driving assessment, driver rehabilitation lessons and eventually a licensing assessment to return to driving independently...
Stephen was a truck driver before sustaining a serious stroke and which left him with a significant hemiplegia & difficulty talking (dysphasia). One of our Driver Trained Occupational Therapists, Chris, assessed Stephen and recommended that he return to driving with the use of vehicle modifications – namely a left hand spinner knob (with remote indication) & a left foot accelerator pedal. Read about how Stephen completed an OT driving assessment, driver rehabilitation lessons and eventually a licensing assessment to return to driving independently...
Meet Kim
Kim was first serviced by OTSG in 2015 after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Read how our Occupational Therapist Rianne has supported Kim to continue living at home for many years and through providing basic and complex assistive technology, home modification & eventually an electric recline chair...
Kim was first serviced by OTSG in 2015 after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Read how our Occupational Therapist Rianne has supported Kim to continue living at home for many years and through providing basic and complex assistive technology, home modification & eventually an electric recline chair...
Meet Matt
Matt was referred to OTSG in 2018 as a participant of the NDIS scheme. Matt was born in Swaziland and diagnosed with the condition Phocomelia shortly after birth (a condition affecting the arms and/or legs). In Matt's case he was born without arms and missing some bones in his legs. Read how Lois has helped Matt to achieve his NDIS goals and help improve his independence...
Matt was referred to OTSG in 2018 as a participant of the NDIS scheme. Matt was born in Swaziland and diagnosed with the condition Phocomelia shortly after birth (a condition affecting the arms and/or legs). In Matt's case he was born without arms and missing some bones in his legs. Read how Lois has helped Matt to achieve his NDIS goals and help improve his independence...
Meet Andre
Andre was referred to OTSG in 2017 after sustaining multiple injuries from a motor vehicle accident and with funding from the Insurance Commission of WA. Lois worked closely with Andre over a number of months to provide capacity building rehabilitation & support Andre to become more independent with household activities, hobbies and eventually work. Read Andre & Lois' story...
Andre was referred to OTSG in 2017 after sustaining multiple injuries from a motor vehicle accident and with funding from the Insurance Commission of WA. Lois worked closely with Andre over a number of months to provide capacity building rehabilitation & support Andre to become more independent with household activities, hobbies and eventually work. Read Andre & Lois' story...
Meet Samatha
Samantha was referred to OTSG to complete an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment with a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. Read how Gill assessed Samantha's need for modified driving controls & then supported Samantha to learn to use the modified controls and eventually pass a Department of Transport Fitness to Hold assessment & obtain her driver's licence...
Samantha was referred to OTSG to complete an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment with a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. Read how Gill assessed Samantha's need for modified driving controls & then supported Samantha to learn to use the modified controls and eventually pass a Department of Transport Fitness to Hold assessment & obtain her driver's licence...
Meet Terry
Terry lives alone in the southern suburbs of Perth and was referred as she had become unable to access her local community. Terry’s community mobility had been severely impacted through years of living with osteoarthritis and a chronic heart condition. Terry has also been diagnosed with anxiety and depression, and was at risk of becoming socially isolated as a result of her inability to access her local community. Read about how Genna helped Terry to access her local community independently & ultimately improve her well being with provision of a mobility scooter...
Terry lives alone in the southern suburbs of Perth and was referred as she had become unable to access her local community. Terry’s community mobility had been severely impacted through years of living with osteoarthritis and a chronic heart condition. Terry has also been diagnosed with anxiety and depression, and was at risk of becoming socially isolated as a result of her inability to access her local community. Read about how Genna helped Terry to access her local community independently & ultimately improve her well being with provision of a mobility scooter...
Meet Kayla
Kayla is one of our youngest drivers and was referred to commence a driver rehabilitation program to learn to drive a modified vehicle. Kayla was born with cerebral palsy which has impacted her mobility and the functioning of her lower limbs, making it difficult for Kayla to accurately control and coordinate the use of standard brake and accelerator pedals. With the help of OTSG, Kayla has been able to learn to drive with the use of a ‘joystick style’ spinner knob attached to the steering wheel and a hand control lever to operate the accelerator and brake. Read more about Kayla's journey to obtaining her driver's licence...
Kayla is one of our youngest drivers and was referred to commence a driver rehabilitation program to learn to drive a modified vehicle. Kayla was born with cerebral palsy which has impacted her mobility and the functioning of her lower limbs, making it difficult for Kayla to accurately control and coordinate the use of standard brake and accelerator pedals. With the help of OTSG, Kayla has been able to learn to drive with the use of a ‘joystick style’ spinner knob attached to the steering wheel and a hand control lever to operate the accelerator and brake. Read more about Kayla's journey to obtaining her driver's licence...
Meet Levi
Levi was referred to OTSG as a novice driver and as he experiences a left sided weakness as a result of a traumatic brain injury. Gill supported Levi by completing an initial Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment and identifying the need for vehicle modifications. Gill then worked with Levi on-road by providing skill building intervention & to teach Levi to drive with the modified driving controls and prepare for the Department of Transport Practical Driving Assessment. Read more about Gill and Levi's story...
Levi was referred to OTSG as a novice driver and as he experiences a left sided weakness as a result of a traumatic brain injury. Gill supported Levi by completing an initial Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment and identifying the need for vehicle modifications. Gill then worked with Levi on-road by providing skill building intervention & to teach Levi to drive with the modified driving controls and prepare for the Department of Transport Practical Driving Assessment. Read more about Gill and Levi's story...
Meet Jon
Jon was referred to OTSG to complete an assessment of his fitness to drive after sustaining a traumatic brain injury in a car accident as a teenager. Our OT Chris, assessed Jon as fit to drive & supported Jon to complete a driver remediation program over a couple of years & eventually to complete a Department of Transport Practical Driving Assessment and obtain his driver's licence.
Jon was referred to OTSG to complete an assessment of his fitness to drive after sustaining a traumatic brain injury in a car accident as a teenager. Our OT Chris, assessed Jon as fit to drive & supported Jon to complete a driver remediation program over a couple of years & eventually to complete a Department of Transport Practical Driving Assessment and obtain his driver's licence.
Meet Kathleen
Kathleen was first referred to our service in 2009 and to complete a home safety assessment & review her mobility aids. Kathleen was experiencing difficulties due to arthritis and spinal stenosis causing weakness and pain. Read how Claire supported Kathleen to make changes around her home and complete a major structural modification through the Department of Veterans Affairs...
Kathleen was first referred to our service in 2009 and to complete a home safety assessment & review her mobility aids. Kathleen was experiencing difficulties due to arthritis and spinal stenosis causing weakness and pain. Read how Claire supported Kathleen to make changes around her home and complete a major structural modification through the Department of Veterans Affairs...
Meet Lynette
Lynette was referred to OTSG in 2019 as a participant of the NDIS. Lynette lives with a condition called Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) with is a rare and complex neurological condition characterised by progressive and fluctuating weakness and sensory loss in the arms and legs. Lois, one of our OTs has supported Lynette to access assistive equipment and modifications for her home and vehicle to improve her independence at home and in the community. Read Lynette's story and watch her trial the Freedom Trax at City Beach...
Lynette was referred to OTSG in 2019 as a participant of the NDIS. Lynette lives with a condition called Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) with is a rare and complex neurological condition characterised by progressive and fluctuating weakness and sensory loss in the arms and legs. Lois, one of our OTs has supported Lynette to access assistive equipment and modifications for her home and vehicle to improve her independence at home and in the community. Read Lynette's story and watch her trial the Freedom Trax at City Beach...
Meet Ahmed
Ahmed was referred to OTSG in 2020 as a participant of the NDIS and to access services to enhance his independence. Ahmed sustained an ABI at age 8 months old and as a result of a car accident. Simon has been working closely with Ahmed and his daughter to implement some assistive technology and providing skill building services to enhance Ahmed's safety and independence in the home. Read Ahmed's full story...
Ahmed was referred to OTSG in 2020 as a participant of the NDIS and to access services to enhance his independence. Ahmed sustained an ABI at age 8 months old and as a result of a car accident. Simon has been working closely with Ahmed and his daughter to implement some assistive technology and providing skill building services to enhance Ahmed's safety and independence in the home. Read Ahmed's full story...
Meet Ash
Ash was living the dream in the South West region until he was involved in a horrific car accident in 2019. The accident left Ash with severe burns to 50% of his total body surface & bilateral lower limb amputations. Our OT Chris, has been working closely with Ash to support him to return to driving a modified vehicle as well as accessing assistive technology and modifications around the home to enhance Ash's independence. Read Ash's story and see the video of how Ash drives...
Ash was living the dream in the South West region until he was involved in a horrific car accident in 2019. The accident left Ash with severe burns to 50% of his total body surface & bilateral lower limb amputations. Our OT Chris, has been working closely with Ash to support him to return to driving a modified vehicle as well as accessing assistive technology and modifications around the home to enhance Ash's independence. Read Ash's story and see the video of how Ash drives...
Meet Audrey
Originally referred to Occupational Therapy Services Group in 2014. Audrey is now 94 years of age and lives at home alone being one of our Department of Veteran Affairs ‘gold card’ war widows. One of our occupational therapists, Rianne, has been visiting Audrey at home for the last 5 years. Rianne completes regular home reviews to assess what modifications, strategies, and assistive equipment are needed to ensure Audrey’s safety and to facilitate her continued independence.
Read Audrey's story to hear about how Rianne has helped her to stay safe and independent in her own home...
Originally referred to Occupational Therapy Services Group in 2014. Audrey is now 94 years of age and lives at home alone being one of our Department of Veteran Affairs ‘gold card’ war widows. One of our occupational therapists, Rianne, has been visiting Audrey at home for the last 5 years. Rianne completes regular home reviews to assess what modifications, strategies, and assistive equipment are needed to ensure Audrey’s safety and to facilitate her continued independence.
Read Audrey's story to hear about how Rianne has helped her to stay safe and independent in her own home...
Meet Sheryl
Sheryl required emergency spinal surgery following an incident at work which identified a cauda equina stenosis and resulted in paraplegia. Sheryl was first referred to our practice in October 2019 as a participant of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and prior to her discharge home from Fiona Stanley Hospital. Read about how one of our Occupational Therapists, Ruth, helped Sheryl to discharge into her own independent living unit...
Sheryl required emergency spinal surgery following an incident at work which identified a cauda equina stenosis and resulted in paraplegia. Sheryl was first referred to our practice in October 2019 as a participant of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and prior to her discharge home from Fiona Stanley Hospital. Read about how one of our Occupational Therapists, Ruth, helped Sheryl to discharge into her own independent living unit...
