Occupational Therapy
for Veterans
Serving Veterans since 2007
ActivOT practitioners actively work with the Veteran community to meet their unique and specialised needs. It is our privilege to serve those who served our country.
In-home support for Veterans
​​ActivOT Occupational Therapists are registered providers of services for Veterans and war widows under the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).
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In order for our occupational therapists to provide services for Veterans, we need a D904 referral from your GP or hospital discharge planner, or from DVA directly.
Rehabilitation Appliances Program
The Rehabilitation Appliance Program supplies aids and appliances or home modifications to help Veterans to maximise independence, improve quality of life and minimise the impact of disabilities and/or ageing.
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Some examples of what can be provided under the RAP program where there is clinical need:
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continence products
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mobility aids – walking frames, walking sticks, gophers and wheelchairs
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functional support aids – electric beds and electric recline lift chairs
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falls prevention items – sensor lights, retractable garden hoses, slip resistant mats and portable clothes lines
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minor and major home modifications - rails, ramps
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personal response systems​​
Household Services & Attendant Care Program
The Household Services and Attendant Care Program (HHS & AC) provides extra support if you need help at home because of a service related injury or condition.
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Short-term help can be provided to assist while you are recovering from surgery or on an ongoing basis if you have complex health issues.
Common services may include help with:
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house cleaning/laundry
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garden maintenance
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personal care services (e.g. showering, dressing, eating etc.)
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meal preparation
FAQs for Veterans
