Referral: A referral to the Occupational Therapy service Occupational can be made by you, your family, your doctor or other health professional. Therapy Making a referral You, or your family or friend (with your consent) can call us to make enquiries about the referral process, which may vary Services depending on the service you are requesting. Home Modifications Where and when will I have an appointment? Occupational Therapy There may be a waiting time for Occupational Therapy appointments as we respond to all referrals on the basis of priority and need.

Depending on the nature of your service request you may be given an appointment to see an Occupational Therapist in your home, at your child’s school or at the Community Rehabilitation Centre, in Mc Crae Street .

The Occupational Therapy team at Swan Hill Hand Therapy District Health covers the following areas:  Swan Hill Supported by the Australian Government Department of Health Swan Hill District Health acknowledges the support of the  Victorian Government  Although funding for Occupational Therapy services has been  and provided by the Australian Government, the material contained  herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government.   Ultima For more information contact:  Lalbert Community Rehabilitation Centre  Lake Boga Swan Hill District Health

Swan Hill District Health’s Occupational McCrae Street, Swan Hill, 3585 Therapy department does not usually provide PH—(03) 5033 9322 services to New South Wales, but can discuss 8.00am-4.30pm options with you. www.shdh.org.au Publication Date: April 2019 What is Occupational Occupational therapy at Occupational therapy Therapy? Swan Hill District Health: service provides: Occupational Therapy services provide the Occupational Therapy helps people with Occupational Therapy at Swan Hill District following assistance, depending on your health needs to safely participate in their Health offers services to people: needs and goals. everyday activities. It includes tasks that you  In hospital. have to do (such as having a shower) or want  Recovering from a health event at the Individual therapy to improve to do (such as leisure activities).  Community Rehabilitation Centre (CRC). difficulties with tasks such as

 In Transition Care Program, also showering, toileting, dressing, eating, Occupational Therapists assist you to address known as TCP. community tasks and general home your difficulties through modification to your  In Aged Care (Logan Lodge and duties. home, providing you with equipment for your  Jacaranda Lodge). Home assessments to address health need (such as shower stools or electric   Living in the community. safety and access. lift and recliner chairs), treating your condition  Who require hand therapy Prescription of health care and educating you on saving energy or  following a hand injury or operation. equipment, such as wheelchairs or managing stress.  Children with delays in development bathroom aids.

and concerns about behaviour Personal Alarm information and You may work with an Occupational Therapist  assessment. in hospital, at home, in the community or at Rehabilitation for the hand and school. The location of your therapy session Cost:  upper limb. will depend on your medical conditions and There is a small fee for OT services, as Advice on pressure injury risk, your goals. advised by the Victorian Department of Health  prevention and management. fees policy. Your Occupational Therapist will Education on energy conservation Occupational Therapists work with individuals discuss this further with you.  and stress management. from all age groups. Children’s services for Additional charges apply for the hiring or  developmental delays and/or purchasing of equipment recommended by an sensory processing information. Occupational Therapist.  Assessment of cognition and strategies to manage memory loss.  Assistance with discharge planning from the acute ward and Transition Care Program.  Assistance with accessing or applying to funding for health care equipment and home modifications (conditions apply to accessing funding). Paediatric Occupational Therapy Equipment: Portable Ramps