Occupational Therapy
Our professional Occupational Therapy services are designed to empower individuals to overcome challenges and improve their ability to perform everyday tasks.
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Hannah is an accredited Occupational Therapist (BA Occupational Therapy (Honours) with a strong dedication to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals in the Central Coast community.With in-depth experience working within the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) space, Hannah has had the opportunity to support individuals with a broad range of diagnoses, always employing a person-centred approach to deliver tailored services.
Hannah specialises in and is passionate about mental health and skills building to promote independence in activities of daily living (ADL’s), implementing evidence-based interventions to help clients achieve goals, meaningful to them. Hannah offers Functional Capacity Assessments & is Medicare authorised under the Chronic Disease Management Care Plan or Mental Health Care Plan.
Through her compassionate and holistic approach, Hannah is committed to empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.
Work days: Monday - Friday
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I am an Occupational Therapist who graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) from the University of Newcastle. I have over five years of experience working across community health, residential and community aged care, and the NDIS sector, supporting adult participants (18+) with complex physical, cognitive, and psychosocial disabilities.My clinical practice focuses on functional capacity assessments, home and living assessments, and environmental modifications to support individuals to live as independently and safely as possible in their homes and communities. I have extensive experience developing evidence-based recommendations for assistive technology, environmental adaptations, and home modifications that improve functional independence and quality of life.
I have worked with individuals living with neurological, psychosocial, and developmental conditions, including traumatic brain injury, schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder and intellectual disability. My work often involves capacity building to support independence in daily living tasks, community participation, and functional routines.
In addition to clinical assessment and intervention, I have experience delivering manual handling training and education to carers and nurses, promoting safe practices and improving the quality of support provided to participants.
I am passionate about person-centred practice and collaborative goal setting, working closely with participants, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, meaningful strategies that enhance independence and participation in everyday life.
(I am also currently undertaking additional professional development in home modifications and, upon completion, will be formally certified as a Home Modifications Assessor.).
Work days: Monday - Friday
Service Benefits
Currently minimum 6-8 week wait time for new clients
Variety of appointment style:
o Face-to-face (in-clinic or in-home)
o Telehealth
o Community (cafes)
Competitive pricing
Service Offerings
Mental Health skills building: ADL’s (cooking, household management, budgeting and more)
Wide range of developmental disabilities including but not limited to:
Autism
ADHD & attention differences
Global development
Trial and recommendation of relevant assistive technology
Coping and stress management skills
Functional Capacity Assessment
Sensory processing
Identifying and assisting with leisure activities
Access reports for NDIS application (private cost)
Home modifications
Home and Living assessments (SIL & SDA)
Manual Handling/Care Plan assessments
Physical Disabilities
Pricing & Appointments
We currently have a minimum 6-8-week wait time for appointments. All enquiries are responded to within one business day.
Book Online. GP referrals and private client bookings.
Pricing:
Medicare: Rebate of $61.80 per session under Chronic Condition Management Plan (Bookings under Hannah Ritchie only).
Concession Holders*
Initial $193.50
Ongoing $178.50
Private*
Initial appointment $225.00
Ongoing $210.00
NDIS*
$193.99 (as per NDIS pricing schedule)
*Additional costs may apply. Please contact us for more information
AfterPay is available for NDIS Application Assessments
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Our Clinic Location
Coast & Country Primary Care Clinic rooms
Address: Suite 3 / 3 Bounty Close, Tuggerah NSW 2259
Phone: (02) 4365 2294
GP Referrals
Thank you for referring your client to our services. GPs are to address the referral to Coast & Country Primary Care or specifically to the Occupational Therapist. Once you click on the link below, the email will be sent directly to our intake team. Fax: (02) 4365 3836.