Our vision is to provide effective and compassionate assistance to all,
which supports the journey of recovery.

Optimal Occupation offers services which optimise your abilities and provide opportunities for learning growth and change. This is achieved through occupational therapy, an approach to health which focuses on what you do as an individual and member of the community. Occupational therapy can help you improve your quality of life, increase productivity, learn new skills, return to previously valued activities and engage in personal development.

Community health and wellbeing is a particular focus for this service, and promoted in a number of ways:

Counselling
Sessions are offered under Medicare, Workcover, TAC and through Carers Victoria.

Home Assessments
Advice on aids and modifications which will assist you maintain your independence

Life Coaching
Learning to cope with transitions in life, new challenges and personal development

Self Management
Encouraging you to take control and responsibility for your health needs, including chronic and long term conditions

As people engage with occupation throughout the day and in a variety of environments, therapy is available in both an office environment and you own home / community.

Introducing ...

Danielle Hitch - AccOT, BOT, PostGrad(CmmyMHlth), MSc (OT)

"I have been working as an occupational therapist for over a decade, both in Australia and in the United Kingdom. My career has provided me with a range of experience, and bought me in contact with people from many different backgrounds and circumstances. I thoroughly enjoy being an occupational therapist, and believe the profession has a lot to offer anyone who wishes to improve their quality of life"

This site remains under construction, and further information will be available in the near future.