Welcome to
Emily Kane Occupational Therapy
Offering home visits and telehealth services to the Barwon and Ballarat regions
Area of Expertise
Youth & Adult Mental Health
Psychosocial disability
Ph: 0494 116 870
emilykaneoccupationaltherapy @gmail.com
We Welcome
Self Managed & Plan Managed NDIS participants
Occupational Therapy & Mental Health
Occupational Therapists who specialize in Mental Health aim to support individuals to achieve life goals through participation and engagement in meaningful activities.
Integrating applied knowledge, evidence-based occupational therapy practices and focused psychological strategies our highly qualified occupational therapists will work with you to develop a person-centred plan that keeps in mind your personal goals, needs, strengths and challenges.
Do you need support with..?
: Anxiety and depression
: Feelings of being overwhelmed
: Maintaining your day to day routines and structure
: Stress and emotional regulation
: Managing your moods
: Low self-esteem or a loss of your sense of purpose
: Poor Sleep
: Returning to work or Education
: Finding meaning and purpose in life roles
: Connecting to community or feelings of isolation
What We Do.
Functional Capacity Assessments
Your Occupational Therapist will complete an assessment for you, that will identify how your disability impacts your day-to-day life, and what supports and services can be applied to enhance your daily life.
You will be provided with a comprehensive report at the completion of this assessment.
Sensory Profile Assessment & Sensory Modulation
An assessment is completed by your Occupational Therapist that will measure an individuals sensory processing patterns and effects of functional performance.
We can then use this information to help guide sensory modulation recommendations.
Independent Living Skills Training
Depending on your personal goals, your Occupational Therapist can assist you to learn or relearn essential skills needed for independent living such as cooking, shopping cleaning, self care, developing a meaningful daily routine, making and keeping appointments.
Emotional Regulation training
Your Occupational Therapist can work with you to identify, address and use strategies to achieve emotional regulation and better self awareness.
This includes stress & anger management as well as relaxation & mindfulness.
Social and Communication Skills Training
Work with your Occupational Therapist to develop the skills needed to navigate a variety of social situations and communicate effectively with others.
Targeted Psychological Interventions
To help achieve your goals your Occupational Therapist can use or draw upon focused psychological strategies such as
: Motivational interviewing
: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Fees:
Individual Therapy:
60 minute consultation = $195
30 minute consultation = $105
NDIS Participants
Will be invoiced at the hourly rate of $193.99 as outlined by the NDIS for Occupational Therapy Services.
Private Health Cover
Check with your individual private health fund to see if you have ‘Extras’ cover for Occupational Therapy. The fund may reimburse a certain amount of your OT fee.
Medicare rebates:
The Chronic Disease Management program is designed to support people with chronic conditions and complex care needs, who are being managed by a GP or medical practitioner and require additional allied health services. Individuals can access five sessions in total per calendar.
Item numbers: 10958 & 10956
Rebates are set at $56.00
Emily Kane is an experienced Occupational Therapist who has worked in the mental health sector for more than 15 years. She has worked with a diverse range of people with different cultural backgrounds, diagnoses and psychosocial situations.
Primarily Emily has worked with people aged 16-65 years old & her background is in community mental health (seeing people at home, rather than in hospital).
Emily works within a recovery framework and develops individual treatment plans with you because they are for you. It is essential that your therapy focuses on what is most meaningful to you and that your needs, strengths and challenges are carefully considered.
Outside of work Emily is a mum of 2 young children, and prefers to spend her spare time outside running, playing golf or reading in the sunshine.
