Find NDIS Occupational Therapists
Finding an NDIS occupational therapist with availability can be exhausting, especially when every provider seems to have a long waitlist.
MyCareSpace removes the stress by doing the searching for you. Our Connections Team works Australia wide to connect NDIS participants, families and support coordinators with verified occupational therapists who have appointments available now or with short wait times.
We help you get the right support, in the right location, without the frustration.
We Find NDIS Occupational Therapists With Availability
MyCareSpace is a national NDIS connection service. We are not a therapy provider, which means we search across multiple occupational therapy providers to find the best match for your needs.
Whether you need support at home or in a clinic, our team confirms availability before connecting you.
We support participants across major cities and regional Australia, helping people access occupational therapy sooner, not months down the track.
An Occupational Therapist can help you with:
To find out what the difference is between an OT and a Physio you can read more in our resource.
Why Finding the Right Occupational Therapist Matters
Occupational therapy plays a critical role in helping NDIS participants build independence, confidence and practical life skills. The right occupational therapist does more than deliver sessions, as they take the time to understand a person’s goals, daily challenges and environment, then tailor support to improve participation at home, school, work and in the community.
Finding the right match matters. An occupational therapist with the appropriate experience, approach and availability can make all the difference in outcomes, whether that support involves daily living skills, assistive technology, sensory regulation, home modifications or planning for future transitions.
This is where MyCareSpace makes a difference. Our specialist Connections Team understands the NDIS and the diversity of occupational therapy services available Australia wide. We look beyond directories to match participants with verified occupational therapists who align with their needs, preferences and location, and who have availability. By taking a personalised approach, we help participants access the right support sooner and get more value from their NDIS plan.
Why Choose MyCareSpace
Navigating the NDIS system can feel overwhelming, particularly when you urgently need therapy support. MyCareSpace exists to make access easier. Our experienced NDIS Navigators understand the system, the challenges families face, and the importance of timely support. We take the pressure off by managing the provider search and connecting you with occupational therapists who meet your needs and have availability.
No Long Waitlists
We actively check availability so you are not sent endless provider lists. Our focus is on connecting you with occupational therapists who can see you sooner.
Australia Wide Coverage
We support NDIS participants across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and regional areas throughout Australia.
Free Expert Support
Our service is free to use. We work alongside participants, families and support coordinators to make the NDIS provider search easier.
Trusted by Over 80,000 Australians
Stress Taken Away
“They took the stress and puzzle of finding compatible providers off our hands and got us started quickly on our NDIS plan.”
NDIS Participant’s Family Member
Helped In Days
“I was so tired of finding waiting lists wherever I went. MyCareSpace had me booked into an OT and Physio in days.”
Alex, NDIS Participant
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NDIS Experts You Can Trust
MyCareSpace connects you with our specialist Connections Team, experienced NDIS experts who understand the system, the pathways, and the real challenges participants and families face.
Our Connections Team has access to a large, Australia wide database of verified NDIS providers. They know how the system works and how to match people with the right supports, in the right location, with availability. By managing the search and connections for you, we remove unnecessary stress and help you move forward with confidence and focus on achieving your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Occupational therapy supports people to participate in everyday activities that are important to their independence, health and wellbeing. For NDIS participants, occupational therapy can help with daily living skills, mobility, self care, communication, sensory processing, and participation at home, school, work or in the community.
MyCareSpace removes the stress and guesswork from finding the right occupational therapist. Instead of searching through directories, contacting multiple providers or joining long waitlists, our Connections Team does the work for you.
We take the time to understand the participant’s needs, location, preferences and NDIS plan, then search across our network of verified occupational therapy providers Australia wide. We confirm availability before connecting you, so you receive options that are suitable and ready to support you. This service is designed to save time and reduce delays in accessing therapy.
We take the time to understand the participant’s needs, location, preferences and NDIS plan, then search across our network of verified occupational therapy providers Australia wide. We confirm availability before connecting you, so you receive options that are suitable and ready to support you. This service is designed to save time and reduce delays in accessing therapy.
Timeframes can vary depending on location, service type and individual needs, but in many cases MyCareSpace is able to connect people with occupational therapists within days rather than months.
Our team actively checks provider availability and prioritises therapists who have appointments available now or short wait times. For families and participants who have been searching for extended periods, this can make a significant difference in getting supports started sooner.
Our team actively checks provider availability and prioritises therapists who have appointments available now or short wait times. For families and participants who have been searching for extended periods, this can make a significant difference in getting supports started sooner.
MyCareSpace is free to use for NDIS participants, families and support coordinators. There is no fee to submit a request or to be connected with occupational therapy providers.
The cost of occupational therapy services themselves is billed by the provider in line with NDIS pricing arrangements and the participant’s plan. Our role is to help you find the right provider with availability, without adding additional cost or pressure to your NDIS journey.
The cost of occupational therapy services themselves is billed by the provider in line with NDIS pricing arrangements and the participant’s plan. Our role is to help you find the right provider with availability, without adding additional cost or pressure to your NDIS journey.
To help us quickly connect you with suitable therapy providers who have availability, we ask for a small amount of information when you submit a request. This allows our Connections Team to accurately match your needs.
Relevant NDIS plan details
Confirmation of who you are submitting the request forThis allows our Connections Team to quickly find suitable providers and check availability on your behalf.
Relevant NDIS plan details
Confirmation of who you are submitting the request forThis allows our Connections Team to quickly find suitable providers and check availability on your behalf.
NDIS occupational therapy for adults supports independence, safety and participation in daily life. Adult OT may focus on daily living skills, mobility, work or study participation, community access, sensory regulation and mental health support.
OTs can also recommend assistive technology, home modifications and complete assessments or reports to support NDIS funding decisions.
OTs can also recommend assistive technology, home modifications and complete assessments or reports to support NDIS funding decisions.
No, you do not need a GP referral to access occupational therapy under the NDIS. If your NDIS plan includes funding for occupational therapy under Capacity Building or Capital supports, you can access OT services directly.
Self-managed and plan-managed participants can choose any qualified occupational therapist, while agency-managed participants must use a registered NDIS provider.
MyCareSpace can help you find an occupational therapist with availability regardless of how your plan is managed.
Self-managed and plan-managed participants can choose any qualified occupational therapist, while agency-managed participants must use a registered NDIS provider.
MyCareSpace can help you find an occupational therapist with availability regardless of how your plan is managed.
Yes. Support coordinators, plan managers and LACs regularly use MyCareSpace to help participants find occupational therapists with current availability.
Our service helps reduce delays, saves time and supports faster connection to therapy, particularly when participants have complex needs or urgent support requirements.
Our service helps reduce delays, saves time and supports faster connection to therapy, particularly when participants have complex needs or urgent support requirements.
Occupational therapy is funded under the Capacity Building category of an NDIS plan, and can also be funded under Capital supports for assistive technology and housing modifications. Specifically, OT services typically fall under Improved Daily Living (Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy and Training). If OT funding is already included in your plan, you can usually begin services straight away. If OT is not currently included, an occupational therapist may complete an assessment or report to support a plan review or funding request. MyCareSpace can help connect you with OT providers experienced in NDIS reporting and assessments.
While both are allied health professionals funded under the NDIS, occupational therapists and physiotherapists have different areas of focus.
An occupational therapist helps people participate in everyday activities and daily living tasks, focusing on function, independence, assistive technology, home modifications and sensory processing.
A physiotherapist focuses primarily on movement, physical function, strength, mobility and pain management. For more detail refer to our useful resource: https://mycarespace.com.au/resources/what-is-the-difference-between-occupational-and-physiotherapy-in-the-ndis
Many NDIS participants benefit from both services working together. MyCareSpace can help you find both occupational therapists and physiotherapists with availability.
An occupational therapist helps people participate in everyday activities and daily living tasks, focusing on function, independence, assistive technology, home modifications and sensory processing.
A physiotherapist focuses primarily on movement, physical function, strength, mobility and pain management. For more detail refer to our useful resource: https://mycarespace.com.au/resources/what-is-the-difference-between-occupational-and-physiotherapy-in-the-ndis
Many NDIS participants benefit from both services working together. MyCareSpace can help you find both occupational therapists and physiotherapists with availability.
