Occupational Therapy in Ballina
NDIS, paediatric, and aged care occupational therapy in Ballina and the Northern Rivers. Home modifications, assistive technology, and daily living assessments. Clinic and home visits available.
📍 Ballina Clinic
Address
Shop 2-3, 92 Tamar St, Ballina NSW 2478
Phone
1300 871 249
Hours
Mon–Fri: 6am – 7pm
Home Visits
Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Evans Head, Lismore, Kyogle
Services
OT Services Available in Ballina
NDIS Assessments & Reports
Functional capacity assessments, SIL/SDA assessments, AT reports, and NDIS plan review support.
Home Modifications
Assessment, reports, and recommendations for grab rails, ramps, bathroom modifications, and complex home mods.
Paediatric OT
Fine motor, sensory processing, handwriting, school readiness, and developmental support for children.
Assistive Technology
Assessment, trials, prescription, and reports for mobility aids, communication devices, and daily living equipment.
Aged Care & Support at Home
Falls risk assessment, equipment prescription, cognitive support, and reablement for older Australians.
Mental Health Support
Daily living skills, routine building, community access, and psychosocial support for NDIS participants.
Your Local Team
Meet Your Ballina Occupational Therapists
Our Ballina team is led by Melanie Carroll, who manages occupational therapy across the Ballina region.
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What We Treat
Common Conditions We Treat in Ballina
- Lower Back Pain
- Neck & Shoulder Pain
- Knee Injuries & Surgery
- Hip Replacement Rehab
- Ankle Sprains
- Post-Surgical Rehab
- Chronic Pain
- Falls Prevention
- Sports Injuries
- WorkCover Injuries
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Headaches & Migraines
Funding
How to Pay
We accept all major funding types at our Ballina clinic.
NDIS
No out-of-pocket. NDIA, plan-managed, self-managed
Private Health
All major funds. On-the-spot claiming.
Medicare (EPC)
Up to 5 subsidised sessions with GP referral.
WorkCover
NSW & QLD. Direct billing.
Support at Home
Funded allied health for older Australians.
DVA
No out-of-pocket costs.
Occupational Therapy in Ballina
Our Ballina OT team works from the Tamar Street clinic and provides home visits across the Northern Rivers. We're one of the largest OT providers in the Ballina region, with a team that covers NDIS assessments, paediatric therapy, home modifications, assistive technology, and aged care support.
For families with children who need OT, our Ballina clinic offers a comfortable, child-friendly environment for sensory processing, fine motor, and developmental assessments. We also see children at school and at home when that works better for the family.
Home Visit Areas
- Ballina, East Ballina & West Ballina
- Lennox Head & Skennars Head
- Alstonville & Wollongbar
- Byron Bay & Suffolk Park
- Evans Head & Broadwater
Other Services
Ballina also offers physiotherapy, exercise physiology, and podiatry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral?
No. Self-refer or your support coordinator can refer you.
Do you offer paediatric OT in Ballina?
Yes. Clinic, school, and home visits for children across the Northern Rivers.
Can you do home modification assessments?
Yes. NDIS, Support at Home, and DVA funded home modification assessments and reports.
What NDIS OT services are available?
Functional capacity, SIL/SDA assessments, AT prescription, home mods, daily living skills, and more.
Book Physiotherapy in Ballina
Call 1300 871 249 or book online. Same-week appointments usually available.
