Clear intake communication
We confirm scope, funding and next steps so referrers know what is happening from the start.
For referrers
A clearer OT referral pathway for support teams
Pinnacle OT works with support coordinators, plan managers, health professionals and discharge teams who need responsive communication, practical recommendations and reports that support funding decisions.
Quick answer
What this For referrers page is about
Pinnacle OT works with support coordinators, plan managers, health professionals and discharge teams who need responsive communication, practical recommendations and reports that support funding decisions.
- Provider
- Pinnacle Occupational Therapy, a Perth-based occupational therapy provider supporting Perth, Peel, South West WA and the Wheatbelt.
- Best for
- Best suited to goal-led NDIS OT referrals.
- Next step
- Contact intake or book an assessment with goals, location, funding context and urgency.
Key support
How Pinnacle OT can help
Useful reports
Recommendations are written for real-world decision making, plan reviews and support implementation.
Collaborative practice
We work with families, coordinators, plan managers and allied health teams to keep supports aligned.
Provider confidence
What referrers can expect
Initial intake response
Routine referrals are reviewed promptly so support teams know whether the pathway is suitable.
Service matching
We help identify whether the referral fits FCA, AT, home modifications, therapy or another OT pathway.
Decision-ready evidence
Reports focus on functional impact, support rationale and practical recommendations.
Report pathways
Common reports referrers request
These are the high-value pathways most often used by coordinators, hospitals and allied health teams.
Functional Capacity Assessment
Broad functional evidence for plan reviews, support needs and daily living recommendations.
Assistive Technology Assessment
Equipment rationale, trials and implementation guidance for safer everyday participation.
Home Modification Assessment
Access, bathroom safety, transfer and environmental recommendations linked to functional need.
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
- Mobile, telehealth or hybrid delivery depending on clinical fit, location, risk, travel requirements and therapist availability.
- Report output
- Clear OT recommendations, functional evidence, equipment or home access rationale and next-step guidance matched to the referral goal.
- Suitable clients
- NDIS participants, private clients, families, support coordinators, plan managers, GPs, hospitals, discharge teams and referrers.
- 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
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Process
What to include in a strong referral
Participant details
Include contact details, suburb, age, funding type and preferred communication pathway.
Reason for referral
Explain the functional concern, requested assessment and any upcoming plan review or discharge deadline.
Supporting documents
Attach or reference recent reports, behaviour plans, discharge summaries or equipment information where available.
FAQs
Common questions
Who can refer to Pinnacle OT?
Support coordinators, plan managers, clinicians, families, participants and service providers can submit referrals.
How quickly does intake respond?
We aim to respond within two business days with scope, suitability and next-step guidance.
Can you help decide which OT service is needed?
Yes. If the referral is unclear, intake can help identify whether the request fits FCA, AT, home modifications, therapy or another pathway.
Ready to take the next step?
Share the goals, funding context and support needs. Our intake team will help confirm the most suitable pathway.