Find NDIS occupational therapists
An NDIS occupational therapist (OT) is an allied health professional who helps you do everyday tasks more easily and safely, funded through your NDIS plan. On Solotude, you can find and message independent NDIS occupational therapists yourself.
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Last updated October 2026
What an NDIS occupational therapist does
An OT looks at how you manage daily life and what would make it easier. An NDIS OT might help with:
- Everyday skills, like cooking, dressing and personal care
- Functional capacity assessments, often used for plan reviews
- Equipment and assistive technology, from shower chairs to wheelchairs
- Home modification assessments, like rails, ramps and bathroom changes
- Sensory and development support for children
- Driving assessments and car modifications
Do you need a referral?
No. If OT is funded in your plan, you can contact an OT yourself. A GP referral is only needed for Medicare-funded sessions. A letter from your GP can help if you’re asking for OT funding at a plan review.
Which part of your plan pays for it
OT is paid from your Capacity Building budget. What the OT recommends may come from Capital. Look for these names in your plan:
| What your plan says | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Improved Daily Living (Capacity Building, may show as CB Daily Activity) | OT sessions, assessments and reports |
| Assistive Technology or Home Modifications (Capital) | The equipment or home changes your OT recommends |
Not sure what your plan covers? See what each part of your plan means.
What NDIS OTs cost
For 2026-27, the NDIS price limit for occupational therapy is $193.99 an hour. It hasn’t changed for several years. Therapists can also charge for time spent travelling to you, at up to half their hourly rate, and for some reports. Ask about this before you start. If you’re plan-managed, they can’t charge more than the limit. If you’re self-managed, you agree the price together. If your plan is NDIA-managed, you’ll need a registered provider.
Price limits are reviewed every year in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.
How many OT sessions can your funding buy?
Type in how much of your Capacity Building funding you want to spend on OT this plan year. We’ll show you how many one-hour sessions that buys.
Estimate only. Based on the 2026-27 NDIS price limit of $193.99 an hour for standard sessions. If one amount in your plan covers several therapies, only enter the part you want to spend on OT. We set aside 15% of your funding for travel, reports and admin, because most providers charge for these.
What Solotude checks for occupational therapists
Before an occupational therapist appears in search, we check their photo ID, their ABN and the NDIS Commission’s compliance records. Occupational therapists must also hold current Ahpra registration, which we check on the national register.
Many occupational therapists also add an NDIS Worker Screening Check or a Working with Children Check. We verify those too, and you can filter your search to only see occupational therapists who hold them. Read how it works in our Verification Policy.
How to find an OT on Solotude
- Create a free account on Solotude. It takes a couple of minutes and you don’t need your NDIS number.
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- Read profiles. See their experience, the support they offer and when they’re available.
- Message OTs directly. Your phone and email stay private until you choose to share them.
- Agree a price and put it in a service agreement between the two of you.
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Frequently asked questions
What does an occupational therapist do under the NDIS?
An OT helps you build skills for everyday tasks, like showering, cooking and getting around safely. They also assess you for equipment, from adaptive cutlery to wheelchairs, and recommend home changes like ramps or grab rails. Many OTs write functional capacity assessments for plan reviews.
How much does NDIS occupational therapy cost?
For 2026-27, the NDIS price limit for occupational therapy is $193.99 an hour. OTs can also charge for travel, at up to half their hourly rate, and for some reports. If you’re self-managed, you agree the price with your OT.
Do I need a referral to see an NDIS OT?
No. If OT is funded in your plan, you can book an OT yourself. A GP referral is only needed for Medicare-funded sessions. A letter from your GP can help if you’re adding OT to your plan for the first time.
What category does OT fall under in the NDIS?
OT sessions are usually paid from Improved Daily Living in your Capacity Building budget. Some plans show this as CB Daily Activity. Equipment or home changes an OT recommends usually come from your Capital budget.
Does my OT need to be NDIS registered?
Only if your plan is NDIA-managed. If you’re self-managed or plan-managed, you can see an OT who isn’t NDIS registered. Every OT must be registered with Ahpra to practise in Australia.
Can I change occupational therapists?
Yes. You can change OTs at any time. Check your service agreement for how much notice you need to give, then find someone new. Your funding stays with you, not the provider.
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