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Practical, plain language occupational therapy guidance from our Melbourne team, covering daily living, children's development, recovery, independence at home and the assessments that make it all possible.

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Daily Living

What to expect at your first occupational therapy appointment

Learn what happens before, during, and after your first session so you can arrive feeling comfortable, informed, and prepared.

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REM Healthcare Occupational Therapy Team19 July 2026 · 5 min read
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An occupational therapist supporting a client with budgeting and money management skills at home
Daily Living

What is capacity building and how does occupational therapy support it?

Capacity building occupational therapy helps people develop the skills, confidence and routines to live, work and participate more independently across Melbourne.

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REM Healthcare Occupational Therapy Team29 June 2026 · 11 min read
An accessible level access bathroom of the kind recommended in a home modification assessment
Assessments and Reports

Home modifications — what can an occupational therapist do for your home?

A home modification assessment looks at how your living environment supports or limits your independence, from simple grab rails to complex structural changes.

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REM Healthcare Occupational Therapy Team22 June 2026 · 7 min read
An occupational therapist sitting with a client at home during a functional capacity assessment
Assessments and Reports

What is a functional capacity assessment?

A functional capacity assessment documents how a disability, injury or health condition affects your ability to complete everyday tasks. Here is what is involved, who needs one and what the report covers.

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REM Healthcare Occupational Therapy Team17 June 2026 · 7 min read
A person preparing fresh food at home
Daily Living

What does an occupational therapist do?

Occupational therapists help people do what they want, need or are expected to do. Here is how occupational therapy supports you across every area of daily life, from getting dressed to returning to work.

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REM Healthcare Occupational Therapy Team14 June 2026 · 7 min read

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