Find NDIS Occupational Therapy

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.