Planning and follow-up
Telehealth can support goal planning, report discussions, education and review appointments.
Telehealth OT
Telehealth occupational therapy for planning, review and regional access
Telehealth OT can support participants and referrers when in-person appointments are not required or not immediately available, especially for planning, education, follow-up and selected assessments.
Quick answer
What this Telehealth occupational therapy page is about
Telehealth OT can support participants and referrers when in-person appointments are not required or not immediately available, especially for planning, education, follow-up and selected assessments.
- Provider
- Pinnacle Occupational Therapy, a Perth-based occupational therapy provider supporting Perth, Peel, South West WA and the Wheatbelt.
- Best for
- Useful when goals can be safely supported online.
- 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
Regional WA support
Online OT may help participants outside immediate mobile service areas access guidance sooner.
Hybrid delivery
Some pathways may combine telehealth with in-person assessment, supplier input or support team collaboration.
Access options
Telehealth funding and referral pathways
Telehealth can help NDIS participants, private clients, families and referrers access planning, review and follow-up support where online delivery is clinically suitable.
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
- Secure video or phone-based support where the goal can be safely addressed without direct in-person observation.
- Report output
- Telehealth outputs may include planning notes, education, strategy recommendations, report discussion, follow-up guidance or suitability advice.
- Suitable clients
- Regional clients, referrers, families and participants needing planning, education, follow-up or selected reviews where online delivery is clinically suitable.
- Regions
- WA-wide where clinically suitable, with South West and Wheatbelt enquiries reviewed for telehealth, hybrid or planned mobile options.
- Turnaround
- Telehealth suitability is checked against risk, technology access, support person availability and whether environmental observation 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
External profileView Google Business Profile
Process
How we decide telehealth suitability
Goal and risk review
We confirm what needs to be achieved and whether online delivery is safe and useful.
Technology check
We confirm video access, support person availability and any documents or photos needed.
Plan next steps
We complete the telehealth appointment or recommend an in-person pathway where required.
FAQs
Common questions
Is telehealth suitable for every OT assessment?
No. Some assessments require in-person observation, equipment trials or home environment review.
Can telehealth support regional WA participants?
Yes, where clinically suitable. It can be useful for planning, education, follow-up and some review needs.
What do I need for telehealth?
A stable internet connection, video-capable device and a quiet space are helpful. A support person may be useful depending on the goal.
Ready to take the next step?
Share the goals, funding context and support needs. Our intake team will help confirm the most suitable pathway.