Home safety and falls
Review of bathrooms, entries, transfers, routines, mobility aids and practical changes that may reduce risk.
Private OT
Private occupational therapy for practical everyday support
Self-funded and privately referred clients can access occupational therapy for home safety, equipment, daily living, falls prevention, routines, work participation and telehealth planning.
Quick answer
What this Private occupational therapy page is about
Self-funded and privately referred clients can access occupational therapy for home safety, equipment, daily living, falls prevention, routines, work participation and telehealth planning.
- Provider
- Pinnacle Occupational Therapy, a Perth-based occupational therapy provider supporting Perth, Peel, South West WA and the Wheatbelt.
- Best for
- Clear advice without needing to start with the NDIS.
- Access pathways
- Private and self-funded, GP or health referral, Future NDIS or insurer context.
- Next step
- Contact intake or book an assessment with goals, location, funding context and urgency.
Key support
How Pinnacle OT can help
Equipment and daily living
Advice about assistive technology, self-care, household tasks, fatigue, planning, confidence and independence.
GP, family and self-referrals
Private clients can enquire directly, and GPs, families or discharge teams can provide helpful context with consent.
Access options
Private OT can sit beside other pathways
Some clients use private OT as their main pathway. Others use it while waiting for NDIS, after hospital discharge or when a specific practical decision is needed.
Private and self-funded
Direct booking for adults, families and carers who want OT input for function, safety, equipment, routines or home access.
GP or health referral
GPs, allied health professionals and discharge teams can share relevant clinical context to guide assessment planning.
Future NDIS or insurer context
Where relevant, assessment findings can help clarify functional needs, but funding decisions remain with the relevant scheme or decision maker.
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
- Private/self-funded, GP or allied health referral, family enquiry, hospital discharge context and future NDIS or insurer pathways where relevant.
- Visit type
- Mobile, telehealth or hybrid delivery depending on clinical fit, location, risk, travel requirements and therapist availability.
- Report output
- Private OT outputs can include practical recommendations, home safety advice, equipment guidance, routine strategies or a written summary where agreed.
- Suitable clients
- Self-funded clients and families seeking timely OT input for daily function, home safety, equipment, falls, routines or work participation.
- Regions
- Perth, Peel, South West WA and the Wheatbelt, with regional enquiries reviewed for suitability.
- Turnaround
- Routine intake enquiries are reviewed promptly, with urgency, deadlines and report needs considered during triage.
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
External profileView Google Business Profile
Process
How private OT enquiries work
Tell us the concern
Share what is difficult, unsafe, slow or affecting independence at home, work or in the community.
Confirm service fit
Intake checks location, goals, urgency and whether mobile, community or telehealth delivery is appropriate.
Plan practical next steps
If suitable, we confirm appointment requirements, expected scope and the type of recommendations likely to help.
FAQs
Common questions
Can I pay privately for occupational therapy?
Yes. Private and self-funded clients can contact Pinnacle OT directly to discuss service fit and availability.
Is private OT only for older adults?
No. Private OT may help adults and families of different ages where daily function, safety, equipment, home access or participation is affected.
Can a GP refer a private client?
Yes. A GP referral is not always required, but GP context can be useful when medical, mobility, falls or discharge information is relevant.
Ready to take the next step?
Share the goals, funding context and support needs. Our intake team will help confirm the most suitable pathway.