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 over 15 years experience providing services under the Rehabilitation Appliance Program.
The Rehabilitation Appliance Program supplies aids and appliances to help veterans to:
- maximise independence
- improve quality of life
- minimise the impact of disabilities
Aids or appliances can include:
- continence products
- mobility aids – walking frames, walking sticks, gophers and wheelchairs
- functional support aids – electric beds and electric recline lift chairs
- falls prevention items – sensor lights, retractable garden hoses, slip resistant mats and portable clothes lines
- 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.