Daily living equipment
Showering, toileting, dressing, meal preparation, mobility and household task supports.
Assistive technology
Assistive technology assessments that make equipment decisions clearer
We assess daily routines, environments and functional goals to recommend assistive technology that supports safety, independence and participation.
Quick answer
What this Assistive technology occupational therapy assessment page is about
We assess daily routines, environments and functional goals to recommend assistive technology that supports safety, independence and participation.
- Provider
- Pinnacle Occupational Therapy, a Perth-based occupational therapy provider supporting Perth, Peel, South West WA and the Wheatbelt.
- Best for
- Equipment reasoning, trials and evidence.
- Access pathways
- NDIS participants, Private and self-funded clients, GPs, hospitals and referrers.
- Next step
- Contact intake or book an assessment with goals, location, funding context and urgency.
Key support
How Pinnacle OT can help
Seating and positioning
Functional review of comfort, posture, transfers and safe participation in everyday environments.
NDIS reporting
Clear documentation for low, mid or higher-cost AT recommendations where clinically appropriate.
Access options
AT assessment funding pathways
Assistive technology decisions may arise through NDIS planning, private equipment needs, discharge planning or GP/allied health referral.
NDIS participants
Support for self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants where the service fits the person, goals and plan context.
Private and self-funded clients
Direct access for people and families who want practical OT assessment, equipment guidance, home safety advice or therapy without waiting for a formal scheme pathway.
GPs, hospitals and referrers
Referral pathways for clinicians, discharge teams, employers, insurers and support teams who need functional OT input and clear recommendations.
Service attributes
How this OT pathway is assessed, delivered and documented
These details help participants, families, referrers and search systems understand the practical service fit before an enquiry is submitted.
- Funding pathways
- NDIS, private/self-funded, GP or allied health referral, hospital discharge and support coordinator referrals where suitable.
- Visit type
- Home, community, supplier-supported, telehealth or hybrid review depending on the equipment type, trial needs and risk.
- Report output
- AT recommendations may include functional rationale, trial outcomes, safety considerations, setup needs, training requirements and funding evidence.
- Suitable clients
- People needing daily living equipment, seating, mobility supports, bathroom equipment, pressure care products or NDIS assistive technology evidence.
- Regions
- Perth, Peel, South West WA and the Wheatbelt, with regional enquiries reviewed for suitability.
- Turnaround
- Intake considers urgency, supplier involvement, trial availability and whether low, mid or higher-cost equipment evidence is required.
Provider confidence
Why referrers and families trust Pinnacle OT
Pinnacle OT presents registration, referral, reporting and business details in a consistent format so people can verify who they are contacting and what happens next.
Registered and accountable
AHPRA, Occupational Therapy Australia and NDIS trust markers are presented clearly so participants and referrers can verify provider context.
Clear intake response
Referrals are reviewed for goals, funding, region, urgency and clinical fit before a pathway is confirmed.
Evidence-focused reporting
Reports are written to support practical decisions about daily function, equipment, home access, supports and review needs.
Public business profile
Google Business Profile details are linked for location verification, contact details and external trust signals.
AHPRAClinical services are delivered by appropriately registered occupational therapy professionals.
OTAProfessional standards, communication and evidence-informed occupational therapy practice.
NDISNDIS occupational therapy pathways for participants, families, coordinators and referrers.
Business detailsPinnacle Occupational Therapy Pty Ltd · ABN 34 665 997 811 · 0480 701 809 · admin@pinnacleot.com.au
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Process
Our AT assessment process
Goal and environment review
We clarify current routines, risks, supports and environments where equipment will be used.
Options and trials
Where needed, we explore suitable options, supplier input and practical trials.
Recommendation and training
We document the rationale and identify training or follow-up needs for safe use.
FAQs
Common questions
Can OT help with NDIS assistive technology funding?
Yes. OT assessment can provide functional evidence and recommendations to support AT funding decisions.
Do you assess high-cost equipment?
We can assess and report on equipment needs where the request fits our clinical scope and available provider pathways.
Can assessments happen at home?
Yes. Many AT decisions are best reviewed in the environment where the equipment will be used.
Ready to take the next step?
Share the goals, funding context and support needs. Our intake team will help confirm the most suitable pathway.