Our Services
Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation
A comprehensive assessment of skills and safety related to driving by a driver trained therapist.
Home environment review and modifications
A detailed assessment of the home is completed and recommendations are provided in line with the client’s needs and focus on independence. Prescription of aids/equipment and referrals or assistance with funding applications are also available.
Activity analysis and retraining
Assessment, advice and retraining is provided to help engage clients in meaningful activities
Wheelchair assessment, review and maintenance
Advice and assistance with manual and power wheelchairs
Memory and Cognitive Strategies
Strategies and supports for clients who are experiencing memory or cognitive issues including use of new and emerging technologies
New and emerging technology
Use of smart devices, apps and other technologies to enable client’s the achieve their goals
About
Matthew White
Founder and Principal Occupational Therapist
Matthew is a Melbourne based occupational therapist that has an extensive scope of practice acquired from his experience working within both the public and private healthcare settings including; emergency departments, inpatient acute hospital, inpatient rehabilitation and community rehabilitation. This varied experience enables him understand patient flow through the often complex healthcare system and therefore the ability to guide his client through their personal healthcare journey. This frame work is commonly referred to as the continuum of care and is coupled with Matthew’s passionate and collaborative client-centred approach to establish and ultimately realise client unique goals.
Jennifer
Jennifer is an Occupational Therapist primarily working within Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs. She has extensive experience working within leading public health services in settings across a broad range of areas.
She has a strong passion for working with both adults and older adults to achieve their goals to participate and thrive in their meaningful occupations.
Melissa
Melissa is an Occupational Therapist working primarily within Melbourne’s Inner Eastern suburbs. She brings over 15 years of experience across both France and Australia, in public and private healthcare settings. Passionate and driven, Melissa enjoys building meaningful connections and supporting people to reach their full potential, enabling them to live safely and independently at home.
Jennelle
Jennelle is an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant who is in her third year of studies before being a fully-qualified Occupational Therapist. She has worked in public and private health for a number of years, and is passionate about helping others. She is excited to support people in the community whilst developing her skills and achieving her goal of becoming a future Occupational Therapist.
Fees/Funding
Support at Home
MWOT provides services to a number of providers in the Melbourne Metropolitan Area. Please discuss with your case manager if you'd like to be referred.
DVA
Clients with DVA gold cards are able to access MWOT services with no out-of-pocket charge.
TAC
TAC clients are able to access MWOT services with no out-of-pocket charge. Please enquire with case manager regarding being referred to our services.
Private Health Insurance
Check with private health insurance providers for advice on coverage, many providers do cover occupational therapy as an extra.
NDIS
MWOT works with plan managed and self-managed NDIS participants for a select number of services and can be elected to be your preferred provider when establishing your plan. Please contact us for further information on the services we provide in the NDIS space.
Medicare
MWOT can be engaged through Medicare under a Chronic Disease Management Plan. Note there is a gap fee for this service. Please contact us for further information.
Privacy Policy
There will be times when some personal information will be acquired during your therapy.
This information will be used to ensure you receive appropriate treatment and therapy or to provide you with information on service provision and changes.
Personal information will not be shared without express permission and will remain confidential and generally only used within Matthew White Occupational Therapy.
Contact Us
Phone
0490 663 425
matthew@mwot.com.au
PO Box 1125, Thornbury 3071, Victoria