Fiona Hutcheson (B App Sc OT)
ActivOT Ethelton
Fiona Hutcheson, ActivOT Ethelton, is an experienced Occupational Therapist who graduated from the University of South Australia (UniSA) with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy (OT) at the University of South Australia in 2006.
Fiona specialises in supporting older individuals to live safely and independently in their homes. Working closely with Home Care Package providers and the Department of Veterans Affairs, she provides guidance in equipment prescription, home modifications, functional assessments, and cognitive stimulation activities.
She has worked in a variety of settings as an occupational therapist, including community aged care, dementia care, acute and subacute inpatient care, complex discharge planning and community aged care and rehabilitation.
Her areas of interest and experience include:
- short term rehabilitation
- post-acute/ sub-acute hospital admissions
- community aged care
- complex geriatric assessment.
- equipment (assistive technology) prescription
- home assessment
- functional assessment
- home modifications
- discharge planning.
What sets Fiona apart is her holistic, client-centred approach — empowering individuals to maintain independence in everyday tasks and achieve their personal goals. Whether it’s prescribing the right mobility aid, assessing home environments for safety, or developing strategies to enhance cognitive engagement, she is committed to improving the quality of life for clients.
Beyond her work, Fiona enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with her dogs—interests that reflect her love for connection, exploration, and well-being.
CONTACT
PO Box 6064, West Lakes Shore SA 5020
P: 0422 919 433 | 1800 228 868
F: 08 8344 1559
E: fiona@activot.com.au
