OT Dynamics in Ballarat, Victoria | Occupational therapist

OT Dynamics

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5338 8932

Address: 311 Creswick Rd 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.otdynamics.com.au

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25.01.2022 Yesterday, February 18th, was International Aspergers Awareness Day. An event, which aims to highlight the significance of Asperger syndrome for both society and individuals. For more information, please check out Aspergers Victorias website.

25.01.2022 As Speech Therapy Week comes to an end, we would like to thank our passionate and talented speech pathologists Jen, Els and Megan. They love what they do and we love seeing the success that they have with their clients. https://www.facebook.com/SpeechPathologyAustralia/videos/396428071323772/

24.01.2022 Dynamic kids are doing telehealth sessions. The sessions are creative and interactive and we have had loads of positive feedback about the sessions. Here is Brianna our hard working Occupational Therapist doing telehealth with one of the programs she has developed. If you have been thinking about OT and Speech for your child please contact us to discuss your needs. Ph 5338 8932.

23.01.2022 We are excited to be launching our new clinic space for children, and wed love for you to attend! Please come along to our Launch Party on Thursday 6th February to meet our paediatric therapists and to learn about the occupational therapy, speech pathology and psychology services that we offer. Dynamic Kids is located at 309 Creswick Road Ballarat - right next door to OT Dynamics.

21.01.2022 Pam is an inspiration, she is legally blind and has a physical disabilty. She has been part of a video to promote the employment of people that are blind/vision impaired. Check out her video and if you like it, give it a vote as it had been entered into the Focus on Ability Awards. Well done Pam!... https://www.focusonability.com.au/FOA/films/2124.html See more

21.01.2022 Its stroke awareness week. It is important to be aware of the signs of stroke. Our therapists work with people who have experienced a stroke. We help them to gain independence in daily tasks and to return to living a normal life. https://strokefoundation.org.au/About-Str//signs-of-stroke

21.01.2022 Good news for our NDIS clients self isolating, you can get grocery deliveries funded by NDIS. You should receive a code which you can use to set up you grocery delivery. If you need help please contact your OT to assist. Ph 5338 8932

21.01.2022 Today we welcome back Anna Withington from maternity leave. Anna has nearly 10 years experience as an Occupational Therapist at OT Dynamics and we are extremely happy to have her back!

20.01.2022 Launch Day! Thank you to everyone who came down to celebrate our launch party last week. We had a great time sharing our new therapy space with you all.

19.01.2022 Its Professional Development Day at OTDynamics. We are updating our skills and knowledge on all things hoists and slings.

19.01.2022 It's R U OK? Day. A reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. You don’t have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before they’re in crisis, which can make a really positive difference to their life.

19.01.2022 Its time to party!! We are having an open day on Thursday 6th Feb between 4pm-6.30pm and you are warmly invited to attend. Come along to see our new paediatric clinic, meet our therapists and find out about what we do. ... Drinks and refreshments provided

19.01.2022 This post is to update our clients and service partners on the actions that OTDynamics/Dynamic kids has taken as a result of Covid-19. We are committed to ensuring the safety of our clients and staff. We have measures in place to minimize the risk of infection. We are following the advice of both the department of health and human services and the australian government of health and we are taking the following steps:... * meticulous hand hygiene at all times * hand sanitizer for staff and clients * increased cleaning of all of our clinics * self quarantine measures for any staff returning from overseas * no staff to attend work with any cold/flu symptoms We also encourage our clients to follow the recommended guidelines. We will continue to service clients as appropriate for the circumstances. If any clients or service partners have any concerns, I encourage you to contact us directly on 5338 8932.

19.01.2022 Our staff wall is growing! We are delighted to welcome Els Tielemans, Speech Pathologist to our team. Els has 20 years of clinical experience. She started her career in Belgium before moving to Australia in the early 2000s. Els is passionate about working with children and their families, and strives to help each individual become independent and authentic communicators. Amongst her broad range of skills Els has a particular interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods. We are very lucky to have her on board. Welcome Els!!

19.01.2022 Its R U OK? Day. A reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. You dont have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before theyre in crisis, which can make a really positive difference to their life.

18.01.2022 Thankyou to all our wonderful clients, families, referrers and suppliers who have supported us this year. It has been a difficult year, but amazing in the level of resilience displayed by everyone. Our team wishes you a very happy Christmas and a wonderful 2021 ahead. Julie and the OTDynamics and Dynamic Kids Team. **Our office will be closed from midday Christmas eve and reopen on Monday 4th January 2021.**

18.01.2022 Dynamic Kids has a new website, head over to https://dynamickids.com.au/ and have a look around. You can: - Meet the therapy team - Find out about the services that we provide - Make a referral - Find all of our contact details. ... We are still taking referral for Dynamic Kids and are able to offer Telehealth therapy options, as well as face to face appointments (following all appropriate hygiene and social distancing practices). So, head over to the new Dynamics Kids Website and submit a referral or contact us on 5338 8932 to find out more. See more

18.01.2022 To all our wonderful clients, stage 3 lockdowns will be with us yet again from Thursday. I encourage everyone to take care of themselves, to stay strong and to be kind to yourselves (especially with home schooling,). We will be continuing to provide telehealth services and limited face to face sessions. We have all of our Covid 19 hygiene and safety procedures well practiced so you can be confident in our services. Masks will be the new addition this week from today for bot...h our therapists and our clients. If you need any help with this, please do not hesitate to ask your therapist. Thankyou for your continued support during these unpredictable times. We are in this together and we will come out the other side much stronger. Stay safe The OT Dynamics team

17.01.2022 To all Mothers, Grandmothers and Carers, wishing you all a very happy Mothers Day

16.01.2022 Lets get behind this great cause. Our very own Jen....speech pathologist and singing sensation will be on stage this Friday along with some of Ballarats best musicians and artists to raise money for the Victorian Bushfire Disaster Appeal. All money from ticket purchases (excluding ticketing fees) will be donated to the Bendigo Banks Community Enterprise Foundation established for the Victorian Bushfires.

16.01.2022 We are having a great time settling into our new paediatric clinic space @ 309 Creswick Road. Dont forget to come along to our Open House this Thursday 6 February from 4pm -6:30pm. All welcome!!

15.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day, to all the wonderful mothers, enjoy your day. A lovely tribute in Victoria St, Ballarat.

15.01.2022 Fantastic article in the courier today about our wonderful Dynamic kids team who put together our telehealth service to ensure that children and their families could continue to receive Occupational Therapy, Speech therapy and Psychology during the covid 19 lockdown. What a great photo of Brianna and Chloe !

14.01.2022 The situation regarding coronavirus (covid-19) is changing fast and we want to reassure you that our team at OT Dynamics are committed to continuing to provide therapy services safely and effectively. We have implemented telehealth for many of our services. This is where we provide our service on a device through Zoom or Skype or over the phone. Our therapists have been busy making contact to help you to work in this new and exciting way. We are doing limited home visits an...d when we do we are following the strict protocols that the government has mandated to protect you and our team. We would like to assist our clients through this very tough time, if you need some advice please contact our office and we will help. We also say goodbye to Sarah our OT who is going on Maternity leave today. We wish her all the very best and we look forward to zoom cuddles of the baby! Take care everyone.

12.01.2022 Just a reminder to all our wonderful clients. We continue to offer telehealth sessions if you would prefer that to a face to face session. Our clinicians are very skilled at making the most of your therapy sessions via telehealth. In our face to face sessions, we are introducing the use of masks (where it is appropriate to do so). This is in line with the Departments recommendations and to further ensure that you are safe and that we are doing our best within the community. Once again thanks for your support and we will continue to work through this together.

12.01.2022 Over the next few weeks we are sad to be saying bye for now to a few of our close knit staff members. Saraid is leaving to move closer to her family and Sarah will be having some time off to welcome a new member to her family! We wish them both the best of luck in these exciting new endeavours and hope to see them back soon.

11.01.2022 Happy Easter from all the team at OTDynamics and Dynamic kids.

11.01.2022 It's OT week! Our OT's have been working hard to assist our client's to achieve their goals during a very difficult year for everyone! Thankyou to our OT's for their innovative thinking, positivity and their passion to deliver high quality services. Well done team!

10.01.2022 We are successfully doing telehealth with our Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Psychology sessions for kids and adults. Telehealth is where we provide the face to face therapy via a device such as a phone, computer or tablet. Many of our parents have welcomed the opportunity to start therapy goals with their child. ... Some of our very experienced clinicians have vacancies, so now is an opportunity to get a great service. If you are not sure about telehealth, dont be concerned, our therapists can explain and guide you through the process. Look forward to hearing from you, please contact our office on ph 5338 8932 Take care everyone.

10.01.2022 We have another new staff member joining our OT ranks, please welcome Meredith. Meredith has recently graduated from Latrobe University and is passionate about getting into the workforce and applying all her freshly learnt skills. Meredith is excited to come on board and start seeing new clients!

09.01.2022 We are currently looking for a new Occupational Therapist to join our wonderful team here at OT Dynamics and Dynamic Kids. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested in a position with us please get in contact with Julie on 0438 328 582 for more information on this exciting new position that is available.

09.01.2022 TAC have announced that they have approved Occupational Therapists (OT), and Speech Pathologists for providing Telehealth services. This is as well as Neuropsychology. So, if you are a TAC client who would prefer to have their OT, Speech or neuropsych services provided using telehealth, please contact OT Dynamics on 5338 8932 or email [email protected].

09.01.2022 We are proud to say that in our recent office cleanup we donated our old technology to the non for profit charity organisation @flashdrivebeyondtheclassroom. They offer high-quality refurbished computers (and repair and support) at affordable rates for people who might not normally be able to buy or pay for this type of equipment or services. They also have programs specifically for people with disabilities who want to learn more about technology. We are glad we can give back to the community!

08.01.2022 We are hiring! Spread the word. We are looking for really passionate clinicians to join our expanding team. Check out our ad in the courier this weekend.

08.01.2022 During OT week 2020 last week we had a wonderful article in The Courier about our inspirational client Kelly, and her amazing achievements with the support of her Occupational Therapist. Great to have recognition of the impact of our fantastic OT, Emma Sawall. Check out the article.

08.01.2022 Occupational Therapy Driving Assessments have resumed! An Occupational Therapy Driver assessment is different to a Vic Roads driving licensing test. It focuses on the impact of a persons disability or medical condition on commencing or returning to driving. During Covid-19, Occupational Therapy Driving Assessors will complete a pre-screen health check, and follow strict hygiene guidelines implemented by Vic Roads, to ensure everyones health and safety is maintained. ... If you are needing an Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment to maintain your license, or to increase your independence during Covid-19, please contact us on 5338 8932

07.01.2022 Want to get your licence but think you might need some help? Car need some modifications to be able to return to driving or make being a passenger a bit easier? Been told by your Doctor or VicRoads that you have a condition that may affect your ability to drive? If any of these are sounding familiar to you then an OT Driving Assessment might be able to help you. OT Dynamics is excited to announce that we now have two qualified driving assessors here with us. Give the office a call to have a chat about your needs and to book an appointment with one of our driving specialists!

07.01.2022 It's stroke awareness week. It is important to be aware of the signs of stroke. Our therapists work with people who have experienced a stroke. We help them to gain independence in daily tasks and to return to living a normal life. https://strokefoundation.org.au/About-Str//signs-of-stroke

06.01.2022 We are open and available to assist. We are doing things differently such as home visits with strict hygiene rules and telehealth. Contact OTDynamics today ph 5338 8932.

04.01.2022 Here at OT Dynamics we are successfully doing Telehealth therapy sessions with our clients, as well as using it as a way to communicate within the team. Below is a picture taken from our weekly meeting completed this morning via zoom. Telehealth is a great way us to communicate and learn from each other. It allows for greater participation than a phone call only and means that we get to see everyones smiling faces. Contact OT Dynamics today on ph: 5338 8932 if you would like to talk about setting up a Telehealth session for yourself or your child.

03.01.2022 Great article below, this is an incredible opportunity for many of our clients to live their lives in independent living. Our therapists are experienced in completing the SDA assessments required for NDIS to explore eligibility. Please feel free to ring the office today to discuss your accommodation needs. Ph 5338 8932 A quiet housing revolution is slowly taking place, and for the people moving in, its life-changing http://www.abc.net.au//new-disability-housing-giv/12443706

03.01.2022 Dealing with all of the issues associated with Covid 19 and self isolation can be really tough. There are many resources available to assist. Please talk to you Occupational Therapist as we are here to help. This link is also very helpful. https://headtohealth.gov.au/

03.01.2022 With more people working from home at the moment it is important to ensure that the environment is setup in an appropriate way to prevent injury. At OT Dynamics our Occupational Therapists can provide a telehealth ergonomic assessment to assist your worker to setup their home office environment in a safe and sustainable way. The overall goal is to minimise risks of developing any injury and maximise productivity whilst working from home. The assessment involves assessing a ...number of key factors including: - Physical work demand - Posture - Workstation design and the equipment being used - Keyboard use - Environmental factors, such as lighting and noise. Due to the current social distancing restrictions, this assessment would be implemented via telehealth, such as skype or zoom. Please contact OT Dynamics on 5338 8932 or email [email protected] to find out more.

01.01.2022 Use of a weekly routine is important, especially during uncertain times when you are unable to follow your normal routine. A routine can help build structure and purpose into your week, as well as assist you to accomplish more tasks during the day. It can also help with switching off from work/school now that we are spending more time at home. Having your routine written down is a great way of building routine into your week. City of Ballarat have developed a tool and strategies to develop a weekly routine for adults and kids. Click the link to find out more: https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/start-new-routine. Our Occupational Therapists can help you or your child develop a routine and provide strategies to help you to stick to it. Contact the office on ph: 5338 8932 or [email protected] if you would like more information.