Veteran services
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 and their spouses and dependants.
Occupational therapy services for veterans
ActivOT practitioners are registered providers of services for veterans. We have been providing services under the Rehabilitation Appliance Program for over 20 years.
The Rehabilitation Appliance Program supplies aids, appliances and home modifications to support veterans to:
- maximise independence
- improve quality of life
- minimise the impact of disabilities and health conditions
Items provided can include (but not limited to):
- continence products
- mobility aids – walking frames, walking sticks, gophers and wheelchairs
- falls prevention items – sensor lights, retractable garden hoses, slip resistant mats and portable clothes lines
- grab rails, ramps and magnetic door catches
- electric recline lift chairs or other seating options
- electric beds and pressure care mattresses
- personal response systems
For further information regarding this service please use the link below or refer to the DVA website.
Fees for veteran services
ActivOT provides services to entitled veterans and war widows under the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). In order for our occupational therapists to provide services for veterans we need a referral from your local doctor or hospital discharge planner.
Please contact us using the form below if you need help with the referral process.