At Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health, we provide Assistive Technology (AT) assessments, recommendations and supporting documentation to help children, adults and older adults improve safety, comfort, independence and participation in everyday life.

Assistive Technology can include a wide range of equipment and supports — from simpler items used in day-to-day routines through to more specialised equipment that may require clinical assessment, trials and detailed justification.

Our approach is person-centred and practical. We focus on how the person functions in real life, what they need to do each day, and what supports may help make tasks safer, easier and more achievable.

What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology (AT) refers to equipment, devices or supports that help a person:

• complete daily tasks more safely

• improve comfort and positioning

• move around more easily

• increase independence at home, school, work or in the community

• reduce barriers to participation

The right AT is different for everyone. Recommendations are based on the person’s goals, needs, environment and functional presentation.

How we can help

We can assist with:

• Clinical assessment to identify AT needs

• Recommendations for appropriate equipment/supports

• Trials (where appropriate or required)

• Letters of support / clinical reports

• Liaison with suppliers and relevant stakeholders (as needed)

• Follow-up review once equipment is in place (where required)

Examples of AT support may include

Depending on your goals and needs, AT may include supports related to:

• Seating and positioning

• Mobility and movement

• Transfers and daily living tasks

• Bedroom / sleep setup

• Home safety and functional independence

• Participation at school, work or in the community

We will recommend the most appropriate clinician (e.g., OT, Physio, or Speech Pathologist) depending on the type of support required and the person’s goals.

Assessment and report timeframes

The time required for an AT assessment and report can vary significantly depending on:

• the complexity of the person’s needs

• the type of equipment being considered

• whether trials are required

• the number of stakeholders involved

• supplier availability

• the level of documentation needed

Some AT requests are relatively straightforward, while others require more detailed assessment, trial coordination and reporting.

If you’re not sure what type of AT assessment or documentation is needed, contact our team and we can help guide you.

Funding and supporting documentation

Where clinically appropriate, we can provide clinical assessment and supporting documentation for funding applications, reviews or planning processes.

Please note: Final approval and funding decisions are made by the relevant funding body (e.g., NDIA where applicable).

Not sure where to start?

If you’re unsure what equipment may help, whether an assessment is needed, or which clinician is the best fit, get in touch with our team. We can help guide you through the next steps.

Funding and eligibility note: Service availability, referral requirements and funding eligibility can vary depending on your plan, insurer, GP referral, approvals and individual circumstances. Please contact our team to discuss your situation 

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At Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health, we provide multidisciplinary allied health services in Malaga & Noranda, Perth for children, adults and older adults. 

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Our team supports a wide range of goals, including mobility, strength, communication, function, independence, rehabilitation and participation in daily life.