OT Group

🌟 Meet The Team: Tari! 🌟 Tari is an Allied Health Assistant in our Bendigo team and has been with us since the beginning of 2023. After completing her Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance, Tari has returned to study and is currently in her second year of studying to become an OT. Here's some interesting things about Tari 👇 Q: What is your favourite thing about working at OT Group? A: The supportive, encouraging and fulfilling team that I work with. Never a dull day in the office! Q: What is the most satisfying part of your job? A: Working alongside clients and watching them progress towards their goals and feel that sense of accomplishment Q: What is something that most people wouldn’t know about you? A: I am an aspiring pickleball player. Q: What is your favourite thing to do in your spare time? A: Taking my dog for a walk and grabbing a coffee. Q: Podcasts or books? A: Podcasts, especially true crime! I love trying to be a detective and solve the crime before the end of the podcast. #theotgroup #OT #meettheteam #bendigo #occupationaltherapy #alliedhealth #team #yourfutureisourlegacy

Happy OT Week! 🥳 We're celebrating OT Week 2024 through the theme of connection. At OT Group, we are taking the opportunity to celebrate our wonderful team members who dedicate their remarkable skills and passion to support and empower individuals every day. As a collective group, we recognise the power of collaboration and support within our team to achieve outstanding outcomes whilst also ensuring we have fun along the way. Happy OT Week to all of the incredible OTs out there. Keep up the amazing and impactful work! 🤗✨ #OTWeek #OccupationalTherapy #OTGroup #MakingADifference #CelebrateOT #YourFutureIsOurLegacy

🌟 Celebrating Allied Health Professions Day! 🎉 The OT Group are honouring Allied Health Professions Day today, shining a light on the incredible contributions of allied health professionals across Australia! This year’s theme, “Stronger Together,” highlights the power of collaboration in our health sector. Allied health is the second largest health workforce in the country, providing essential services in health, disability, and aged care. Together with our industry peers, we deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary care that truly wraps around the needs of every individual. As a collective group of allied health professionals, we are incredibly proud to be a part of our wider community of wonderful individuals who wake up every day to ensure that Australians have access to quality healthcare when they need it. #StrongerTogether #AHPsDay2024 #OTGroup #YourFutureIsOurLegacy

We are so incredibly proud of Mikaela Ervin for being recognised as one of the six finalists in the category of “OT of the Year” for the 2024 Allied Health Awards. Beyond her incredible achievements, we’re also proud of her work ethic, her attitude, her brilliant personality and her ability to lift up and inspire everyone around her. We’re so grateful to have Mikaela as part of our OT Group team and look forward to seeing what the future holds. A big shout out to Sarena Jones for organising yet another fabulous evening filled with inspiring allied health professionals doing amazing things in our space and congrats to Chris Pearce for winning OT of the Year.

Finishing off our week of new starters - it’s Grace! Grace has just over one year left to go in her Masters of OT with her Undergrad in Psych and Human Movement. Grace has previously worked as a Therapy Assistant in the ABA space. Welcome to the team, Grace!! #ot #occupationaltherapy #newstarter #mooneeponds #welcome #yourfutureisourlegacy

From enhanced accessibility to improved safety, the OT Group's OTs can help with adaptations to an individual's home to empower them to live comfortably and confidently in their own space. Benefits of Home Modification include: 1. Enhanced Accessibility - by installing ramps, stairlifts, or widen doorways, home modifications ensure that every corner of the house becomes accessible, allowing individuals to move around effortlessly and participate fully in household activities. 2. Imrpvoed Safety - from grab bars in the bathroom to non-slip flooring surfaces, safety modifications mitigate the risk of accidents and injuries, creating a secure envirnmnet. 3. Promoting Independence - features like adjustable countertops, lever door handles, and smart home technology enable individuals to perform daily tasks with ease, reducing reliance on external assistance and fostering self-care. 4. Ageing in Place - adapting the home to accommodate changing abilities allows seniors to remain in familiar surroundings, preserving their sense of comfort, belonging, and community connections. 5. Enhancing Quality of Life - by creating a space that is tailored to their unique requirements and preferences, individuals experience increased satisfaction, fulfilment, and overall happiness within their home. Contact us today to explore the modification possibilities for your participants! www.theotgroup.com.au 03 9087 1000 (Melbourne) | 03 5409 2080 (Bendigo) #homemodifications #mobility #occupationaltherapy #otgroup #NDIS #independence #safety #ot #melbourne #bendigo #yourfutureisourlegacy

Another new face, Riley! Riley is currently in her second year of her OT study and is joining us as an Allied Health Assistant. Riley has worked in the neuro rehab space and we’re so excited to see what skills she can bring to support our clients. Welcome Riley! #otgroup #welcome #mooneeponds #ot #team #yourfutureisourlegacy

One more new face for this week! Emy is our new Practice Administrator in the Moonee Ponds office! Emy brings an amazing amount of experience and professionalism in administrative and customer service roles. We know our clients, referrers and OTs will be in great hands with Emy's support. #newstarter #team #melbourne #ot #occupationaltherapy #welcome #mooneeponds #yourfutureisourlegacy

Another new face for our Bendigo team!! Nichole is joining us with almost two decades of experience as an OT in a massive variety of clinical practice areas. We are thrilled to have Nichole on board 🌟 #otgroup #ot #newface #bendigo #welcome #occupationaltherapy #yourfutureisourlegacy

🏈 Footy Colours Day 🏈 Kicking our way into the long weekend with a trip over to the grand Queen Elizabeth Oval for a kick of the sherrin!! Who will win, Sydney Swans or Brisbane Lions ??