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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

Alice Johnson — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:27:31 +0000

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

Positive Step provides mobile occupational therapy services across Perth to support adults living with a spinal cord injury. We work alongside you to build practical skills, adapt your environment, and improve independence in everyday activities.

Living with a spinal cord injury can significantly impact how you move, complete daily tasks, and participate in work, home life, and the community. Our occupational therapists take a functional, real-world approach to rehabilitation, with therapy tailored to your goals, environment, and stage of recovery.

What is spinal cord injury rehabilitation?

Spinal cord injury rehabilitation focuses on developing the skills, strategies, and supports needed to navigate everyday life after injury. This may involve relearning tasks, adapting how activities are completed, and using equipment or environmental changes to support independence.

At Positive Step, therapy is delivered in your home and community so that strategies are practical, relevant, and sustainable.

How we support you

Goal-focused, person-centred therapy

Rehabilitation begins with understanding what matters most to you. Together, we set clear, achievable goals that may relate to personal care, home life, community access, work, or leisure. Therapy is structured to support steady, meaningful progress over time.

Functional rehabilitation in real-life settings

We provide therapy in your home and community to ensure skills are developed where you use them. Support may include:

Personal care tasks such as dressing, grooming, and meal preparation
Transfers and mobility strategies
Home activities and routines
Computer access and everyday technology use
Community access and participation

Wheelchair, seating and pressure care

We provide assessment and guidance on wheelchair prescription, seating, positioning, and pressure care. This includes coordinating equipment trials and working with suppliers to ensure appropriate fit, safety, and long-term use.

Assistive technology

We support the selection and implementation of assistive technology to improve independence in daily life. This includes identifying suitable equipment, arranging trials, and ensuring it integrates effectively into your routines.

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Home modifications

We assess your environment and recommend practical modifications to improve access, safety, and independence. Recommendations are tailored to your home and aligned with how you live and move through your space.

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Returning to meaningful activities

We support you to re-engage in important life roles and activities, which may include:

Driving and transport
Employment or vocational goals
Leisure and recreation
Travel planning within Australia and overseas

Why choose Positive Step OT

The occupational therapists at Positive Step are AHPRA-registered and bring extensive clinical experience in working with adults with complex physical and neurological conditions. We work collaboratively with clients, families, and other professionals to ensure coordinated, practical support.

We are experienced in working within funding pathways such as NDIS, ICWA, DVA, and other compensation schemes, and regularly liaise with relevant stakeholders to support your care.

Get in touch

If you would like to explore how Positive Step can support your spinal cord injury rehabilitation journey, please get in touch with our team. We are here to help you build independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in everyday life. Contact our team to discuss your needs, or submit a referral using our secure online forms.

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Palliative Care

Alice Johnson — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:12:45 +0000

Palliative Care Occupational Therapy

At Positive Step, our experienced occupational therapists provide compassionate, person-centred support for people living with a life-limiting illness. Our focus is on maximising comfort, independence and quality of life — supporting you to live as fully as possible in the place that matters most to you.

We understand that priorities can change over time. Our role is to work alongside you, your family, and your care team to ensure your goals remain at the centre of care.

How we can help

Supporting you to remain at home

Positive Step provides comprehensive home assessments to understand what is practically possible to support your choice to return, remain, or spend meaningful time in your home.

Our senior clinicians are highly experienced in-home modification and environmental adaptation, and are skilled in problem-solving practical solutions that enhance safety, access, and independence.

Symptom management strategies

We provide practical education and strategies to support the management of common symptoms experienced in palliative care, including:

Fatigue and reduced endurance
Breathlessness
Pain
Anxiety and emotional distress

Our approach focuses on practical techniques that support comfort, energy conservation, and ease of daily activities.

Equipment and assistive technology

Positive Step provides advice and support in selecting equipment to improve safety, comfort, and independence. This may include seating, mobility aids, personal care equipment, and other assistive technologies.

We have strong knowledge of a wide range of products and established relationships with trusted suppliers across the Perth metropolitan area. Where appropriate, we coordinate equipment trials to ensure solutions are well-suited to your needs before decisions are made.

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Meaningful participation and quality of life

A key focus of our work is supporting engagement in activities that bring meaning and value to your life. This may include daily routines, social connection, hobbies, or time with family.

We work collaboratively to identify what matters most to you and adapt activities so they remain achievable and enjoyable.

Holistic, person-centred care

Positive Step’s occupational therapists take a holistic approach, considering physical, cognitive, and emotional needs to support overall wellbeing. We tailor interventions to your individual goals, preferences, and changing circumstances.

Our team is driven to achieve meaningful outcomes that reflect what is important to you and your family.

Why choose Positive Step OT

Our palliative care clients and multidisciplinary colleagues value our clinical knowledge, professionalism, and compassionate approach. All Positive Step occupational therapists are AHPRA-registered and maintain active membership with relevant professional associations.

We are committed to staying up to date with current evidence, best practice, and advancements in assistive technology and palliative care approaches.

Get in touch

If you would like to discuss how Positive Step can support you or a loved one, please contact our team. We are here to provide thoughtful, practical, and respectful occupational therapy support at every stage of the journey. Contact our team to discuss your needs, or submit a referral using our secure online forms.

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Support for Neurological Conditions

Alice Johnson — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:40:55 +0000

Support for Neurological Conditions

Neurological conditions can affect movement, coordination, cognition, sensation, and daily functioning in different ways. Our role is to understand how your condition impacts your everyday life and work alongside you to find practical, meaningful solutions to maximise your independence and quality of life.

Conditions we commonly support

Positive Step provides occupational therapy for a wide range of neurological conditions, including:

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson’s disease
Motor neurone disease (MND)
Stroke and post-stroke changes
Acquired brain injury (ABI)
Spinal cord injury (SCI)
Other progressive or complex neurological conditions

How we can help

Our approach is holistic, practical, and tailored to your individual goals. We focus on supporting function, safety, and quality of life through:

Functional assessment and goal setting

We take the time to understand how your condition affects your daily routines and what is most important to you. Together, we develop clear, meaningful goals that guide your therapy.

Learn more about functional capacity assessments

Daily living support

We work with you to maintain or improve independence in activities such as:

Personal care and grooming
Meal preparation and household tasks
Mobility and transfers
Community access and participation
Work, study, and leisure activities

Rehabilitation and capacity building

Where appropriate, we provide targeted rehabilitation and capacity building programs to help you maintain skills, slow functional decline, or adapt to changes over time. This may include:

Graded functional retraining
Fatigue and energy conservation strategies
Cognitive and task management support
Equipment training and education
Environmental adaptations to improve ease and safety

Assistive technology and equipment

We have extensive experience in prescribing assistive technology to support independence and reduce the impact of functional changes. This may include mobility aids, seating, pressure care, daily living equipment, and environmental control solutions.

We prioritise practical solutions that fit into your everyday routines, and where possible, we facilitate equipment trials to ensure suitability before implementation.

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Home modifications and environmental support

Our occupational therapists are skilled in identifying home modifications that improve safety, accessibility, and independence. We work with you to adapt your environment so it continues to meet your needs as your condition changes over time.

Learn more about home modificatons

Why choose Positive Step OT

A proactive, person-centred approach

Neurological conditions can be progressive or change over time, which is why our approach is flexible and forward-thinking. We focus on planning ahead, supporting independence for as long as possible, and ensuring you have the right supports in place at each stage. Your goals guide everything we do.

At Positive Step, you can expect:

Experienced occupational therapists in complex neurological conditions
Practical, goal-driven therapy focused on real-life outcomes
Extensive experience in assistive technology and home modifications
Collaborative approach with clients, families, and support teams
Evidence-based practice aligned with best-practice neurological rehabilitation

Get in touch

If you are living with a neurological condition and would like support to maintain or improve your independence, Positive Step is here to help. Our team will work alongside you to find practical solutions that support your goals, lifestyle, and future needs.

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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Support

Alice Johnson — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:17:49 +0000

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Support

At Positive Step, we are committed to providing respectful, accessible, and person-centred occupational therapy for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. We understand that communication is fundamental to independence, safety, and participation in everyday life, and we work alongside you to ensure your needs are understood and supported in a way that works for you.

Our focus is on building independence, reducing barriers, and supporting you to achieve your personal goals at home and in the community.

How we can support you

We provide practical, tailored occupational therapy services that focus on improving safety, access, and independence in your daily life. This includes:

Home-based assessments completed in your own environment to understand your needs in context
Assistive technology recommendations to support communication, safety, and daily routines
Individualised goal setting focused on what matters most to you
Functional strategies to support independence at home, work, and in the community
Ongoing collaboration with your broader support team where needed

Assistive technology and communication support

We have strong knowledge of current assistive technology options for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. This may include devices and solutions that support:

Alerting and safety systems in the home
Communication access and environmental awareness
Independence in daily routines
Community participation and engagement

We take the time to understand your environment and routines to ensure any recommendations are practical, effective, and tailored to your lifestyle.

Communication access and inclusion

We recognise that communication barriers can significantly impact daily life. To support clear, consistent communication, we work closely with accredited Auslan interpreters and ensure appropriate communication supports are in place throughout the assessment and therapy process.

Positive Step is also a deaf-aware organisation and are actively building our Auslan skills to further improve accessibility and engagement with the Deaf community.

Why choose Positive Step OT

A person-centred approach

Your goals guide everything we do. We take the time to understand what independence means to you and work collaboratively to support your priorities—whether that is improving communication access, increasing safety at home, or participating more fully in your community.

You can expect:

Respectful, inclusive, and accessible occupational therapy services
Strong knowledge of assistive technology for deaf and hard of hearing individuals
Commitment to clear communication through accredited Auslan interpreters
Home-based, functional assessments focused on real-life outcomes
Person-centred care that prioritises your goals and independence

Get in touch

If you would like to learn more about how Positive Step can support you or someone you care for, we welcome you to contact our team. We are here to support you to live safely, independently, and with confidence. Contact our team to discuss your needs, or submit a referral using our secure online forms.

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Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Alice Johnson — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:56:50 +0000

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation

At Positive Step, we are passionate about supporting people who have experienced an acquired brain injury to rebuild independence and return to a meaningful and fulfilling life. Our focus is on helping you re-establish your daily routines, reconnect with valued activities, and achieve the highest level of independence possible.

A number of our occupational therapists have extensive experience in ABI rehabilitation and work alongside you to support recovery, adaptation and long-term functional outcomes.

Person-centred rehabilitation

Following a brain injury, changes may affect cognition, physical function, perception, sensation, and social participation. We work collaboratively with you to identify the areas that are most impacting your daily life and develop a clear understanding of your priorities.

Together, we set meaningful goals and realistic timeframes to guide your rehabilitation journey.

Functional, real-world therapy

Positive Step occupational therapists provide therapy in your home and community environment to ensure skills are developed in the context of everyday life. This may include support with:

Personal care tasks such as feeding, dressing, and grooming
Transfers and mobility
Planning, organising, and managing daily routines
Meal preparation and cooking
Community access and transport training
Returning to work, study, or valued activities

You remain at the centre of the process, choosing the activities that are most important to you.

We design tailored rehabilitation programs that reflect your goals, abilities, and support needs. These programs are regularly reviewed and adjusted to ensure meaningful progress. We also work closely with your family, carers, and support network to promote consistency, build confidence, and support successful outcomes.

Cognitive and functional retraining

Positive Step occupational therapists provide targeted ABI interventions, including:

Cognitive retraining (attention, memory, planning, and problem-solving)
Functional retraining of everyday activities
Transfer training and mobility strategies
Equipment training to support independence
Community reintegration, including transport training
Coordination of specialist services such as driver OT assessments or vehicle modifications

Our goal is to support you to regain skills, develop strategies, and rebuild confidence in daily life.

Assistive technology and equipment solutions

We are highly experienced in recommending and prescribing assistive technology to support independence following brain injury. This may include mobility aids, seating and pressure care equipment, commodes, and transfer solutions.

Where appropriate, we coordinate equipment trials to ensure any recommendation is safe, suitable, and effective before implementation.

Learn more about assistive technology

Home modifications and environmental support

We also provide expertise in home modification and environmental adaptation. Our clinicians work with you to problem-solve practical changes to your home that improve safety, accessibility, and independence.

Learn more about home modificatons

Why choose Positive Step OT

Collaborative, coordinated care

We work closely with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure a coordinated approach to rehabilitation. Our clients and professional colleagues value our clear communication, clinical knowledge, and commitment to achieving meaningful outcomes.

All Positive Step occupational therapists are AHPRA-registered and actively engaged in ongoing professional development to remain up to date with the latest evidence and advancements in ABI rehabilitation and assistive technology.

Get in touch

If you would like to explore how Positive Step can support your recovery following an acquired brain injury, please contact our team. We are here to help you rebuild independence, confidence, and participation in everyday life. Contact our team to discuss your needs, or submit a referral using our secure online forms.

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