Leading Health Solutions
Occupational Therapy
Medicare
Do you think you could benefit from OT but don't have access to the NDIS or MyAgedCare? We are here to help!
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We are thrilled to now offer OT under Medicare in South Australia.
Our team are able to support you under an:
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Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM), or
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Team Care Arrangement (TCA).
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If you believe you qualify for any of the above arrangements you will be entitled to five, subsidised, allied health sessions. This means that Medicare will cover a large portion, if not all of the costs and you may need to pay a small gap fee (click here to see our fees). To access an EPC, CDM, or TCA, please book in to your regular GP and ask for access to OT services through Medicare. From there, your GP will fill out referral and send this directly to our team at Leading Health, or your designated allied health provider.
If you wish to refer to our team of specialist OTs, please ask that your doctor include our organisation details on the referral form to refer directly - we will require this before we can begin with assisting you.
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Once we have finished our allocated number of sessions we will send a short letter to your GP to inform them of what we have done and how we have helped.​
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Below is a break down of services we can provide to our Medicare clients. We are able to provide a variety of services which can be offered at different durations. Please see the below table where we have indicated which services are eligible for either a short, standard, comprehensive, or double appointment.
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So Simply Put, What Does This Mean?
We Can't Wait to Help!
* Please note that if you are unable to attend a Comprehensive or Double length session for any reason, we may be able to offer you two shorter session times. Please get in touch with our friendly team to discuss your options.
Small Aides Prescription
Having difficulty opening those pesky jars and cans? Reaching items on the ground becoming more and more of a struggle? Come and see one of our OTs to complete an assessment for you and determine any areas where you may benefit from the provision of some 'small aides' to support your engagement.
Upper Limb and Hand Therapy
Are you experiencing weakness and pain in your arms, hands or wrists but not sure what to do? We can help! Book in to see one of our friendly OTs who can provide advice, exercises and demonstrate how you can still keep doing all the your daily activities but reduce strain and limit pain.
Sleep Hygiene Education
Struggling to get to sleep? Could your sleep environment and habits be contributing? Visit our OTs who can help you to identify any barriers in your current environment, develop better routines, and improve your sleep hygiene to help you get a better nights rest.
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NDIS Access Request Support
Thinking of applying to the NDIS but not sure where to start? We understand that it can feel like a lot and can be very confusing. That's why we are here to help. Our OTs can work with you to guide you on how to apply, what paperwork you'll need for your application, support you to apply, and provide follow ups to help you after submission.
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Falls and Balance Program
If falls, slips, and almost trips are becoming an increasing problem for you, we can help! Our OT can work with you to provide education, balance and strength exercises, and suggested modifications to your home environment to keep you safe.
Manual Handling Training
Do you or someone you know need manual assistance when moving between surfaces like their bed, and chair? We are here to help! Pop into our clinic and our friendly team will teach you how to safely lift and transfer, as well as how to minimise injury to yourself and others through the use of assistive technology devices.
Pressure Care Management Education
Are you a full-time wheelchair user, or maybe someone who spends long periods of time seated in a chair or bed? You could be at risk of developing pressure injuries. That's where we come in. Our OTs can assess your skin integrity and pressure risk areas and show you some pressure relief techniques and items to reduce your risk.
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Total Knee Replacement Pre-op Education
Do you have a total knee replacement operation coming up? Feeling like you might need a little help getting ready? Get in touch with our team! Our OTs can guide you through lower limb dressing techniques, assistive technology devices that can help you as well as providing education on a kneeling program so that you can get on and off the floor as pain free as possible.
Sensory Processing Education
Are you finding yourself overwhelmed by noise or smell? Or maybe you're struggling to attend to tasks for long periods of time? Did you know that everyone processes their world, and sensory experiences differently? That's where we come in! Book an appointment and see our team who can find out what your specific sensory preferences are, how to manage them, and what to do at times of overwhelm.
Post Stroke Rehabilitation Exercises
Have you, or someone you know recently suffered from a stroke? We understand that this can be a tricky time and we are here to help. Our team will be with you every step of the way. We can develop a tailored exercise program which focuses on rebuilding strength, coordination, and mobility and monitor your progress as you go.
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Executive Functioning Training
Let's face it, planning, organising, and problem-solving isn't always easy. Sometimes, it might feel like you don't even know where to start. That's where we come in! Visit our OTs where we can assess where you're having some challenges and support you to complete some brain training exercises to improve your thinking and problem solving skills.
Pain Education
Are you limited by pain each day? Not sure where to turn? Let us help. Book in to see one of our friendly OTs who can assess your pain patterns, provide education on pain management strategies, teach you pain relief techniques, and develop a pain management plan with you. Let's get you back to life.
Total Hip Replacement Pre-op Education
Do you have a total hip replacement operation coming up? Feeling like you might need a little help getting ready? Get in touch with our team! Our OTs can guide you through lower limb dressing techniques, assistive technology devices that can help you as well as providing education on car transfer techniques.
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Falls Preventions Education
If falls, slips, and almost trips are becoming an increasing problem for you, we can help! Our OT can work with you to provide education, balance and strength exercises, and suggested modifications to your home environment to keep you safe. We will also teach you safer ways to mobilise to limit your risk of falls.
Energy Conservation Education
Are there days that just getting out of bed seems like an impossible task? We know that everyone has different amounts of energy, and that this can change each day. Our OTs can work with you to develop energy conservation strategies and pacing techniques to help you get back into the things you love.
Cognitive Screening
Mind a little hazy? We can administer a variety of cognitive assessments to support diagnoses and recommend additional investigation. We can also help to interpret what the data says, what it means for you, and help you adapt your thinking and memory where you may be struggling.
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