Functional Mobility Assessments & Retraining for Safer, Independent Living
We conduct thorough functional mobility assessments to determine the support you need for daily tasks and activities or to identify areas for skill development to enhance your independence.
Enhance Your Quality of Life
Increase Your Independence
Optimise For Safety
Enhancing Functional Mobility for Greater Independence
Functional mobility is your ability to move within your environment to perform daily activities safely and independently. This includes:
Bed mobility – rolling over, sitting up, and repositioning.
Wheelchair mobility – getting in, out, and maneuvering around the home.
Transfers – moving from one surface to another (e.g., standing up from a chair).
Walking – safely navigating your environment.
Transporting items – carrying essentials like a cup of tea from the kitchen to the table.
As we age or experience disabilities, maintaining functional mobility can become more challenging. At Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy, we provide comprehensive mobility assessments and tailored strategies to help you enhance movement, improve independence, and stay safe at home and in the community.
Our clinicians break down complex tasks into key movements, guiding you in strengthening each component through:
Task-specific practice – such as improving wheelchair transfers.
Targeted exercises – designed to build strength and coordination.
Assistive technology solutions – including trials and training for safe use.
By focusing on practical, everyday movements, we help you regain confidence and control, supporting a safer, more independent lifestyle.
Prevent Falls & Create a Safer Home with our Occupational Therapy Services
Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy provides expert home safety assessments and falls prevention services, helping older adults stay safe and independent at home. Our mobile occupational therapists offer personalized, flexible care tailored to your needs.
Assistive technology & equipment
We help you choose the right equipment to enhance your independence and safety in daily activities.
Why choose Sarah Cobbett for aged care occupational therapy?
At Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy, our team are here to support you in achieving your goals. Whether it’s navigating everyday tasks like shopping or travelling, or enjoying social activities, our occupational therapists work with you to create personalised therapy plans that fit your needs. We look forward to supporting you to build the skills and confidence to live more independently.
In-home allied health service
We bring our services to you! Visit our Locations page to see if we operate in your area, then give us a call to book an appointment. It’s that easy!
Achieve Your Goals
We provide personalized aged care occupational therapy to support your needs, enhance independence and safety, and improve your quality of life.
No Wait List
Our wait times are shorter than the industry average, depending on your location and required services. We’re committed to getting you the care you need as quickly as possible. Give us a call today!
You’re in safe hands
At Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy, our clinicians bring extensive clinical experience across a wide range of settings, ensuring comprehensive, compassionate care.
We are dedicated to helping you enhance independence, mobility, and quality of life with tailored, evidence-based interventions. With a holistic approach and a deep understanding of individual needs, you can trust that you’re in capable, caring hands.
With over 18 years of clinical experience Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy has helped thousands of clients
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Thank you again Sarah for all the help you have given mum. The equipment you organised has made such a difference for her and she is feeling much more confident at home since the grab rails have been installed in her bathroom
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Cheryl
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I really appreciate your kindness towards my mum during your visit. She’s been through a lot with her health and it’s been really difficult for her. It meant a lot to me and I know it meant a lot to mum how gentle and understanding you have been
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Nicole
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Thank you Sarah, the rails in my shower have made such a big difference for me! I am feeling much safer having a shower now and the non-slip bathmats have been a godsend!
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Shirley
Sarah Cobbett NDIS Occupational Therapy Helps You Live Your Best Life
Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to live their best lives by fostering independence, enhancing quality of life, and supporting them to remain in their own homes.
As an NDIS provider, we take a holistic and compassionate approach, offering personalized guidance and practical strategies to improve daily living skills, social and communication abilities, and overall well-being.
Our goal is to help you achieve greater independence and reach your personal goals for a more fulfilling life.
Our OT services cover all Metro & Regional areas of South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
We service Metro & Regional areas of South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. We come to you! We deliver our services to you in the comfort of your own home.
Gold Coast
GC Hinterland
Ipswich
South Brisbane
Logan City
Beenleigh
Toowoomba
Redland City
Beaudesert
Tweed
Kingscliff
Byron Bay
Ballina
Kyogle
Casino
Lismore
Mullumbimby
Nimbin
Are you an care provider?
Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy can help with your NDIS needs if you have a self-managed or plan-managed NDIS plan.
We believe strong partnerships lead to the best client outcomes, and work closely with participants and their support team, whether that be family, support coordinator, or other health providers.
Begin your journey with a phone consultation where we discuss your needs, challenges, and goals, and explore how occupational therapy can enhance your independence and well-being. Schedule your initial assessment with one of our experienced clinicians today.
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Meet With Our OT
In-home initial assessment with an OT to assess your current functional abilities, challenges or difficulties you are experiencing, and your goals.
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Assessment and Observation
In-home initial assessment with an OT to assess your current functional abilities, challenges or difficulties you are experiencing, and your goals.
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Recommendations and Intervention
The OT will provide a comprehensive written report outlining recommendations, including further intervention required, such as equipment trials and/or home modifications.
Call us to speak with our Occupational Therapy team
*Operating hours: 9 AM to 5 PM AEST, Monday to Friday
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we listen, learn, live, love and work together. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and to all First Nations peoples, and are committed to building relationships, respect, and opportunities for all.
Sarah Cobbett OT Pty Ltd (ABN 79 685 355 355) trading as Sarah Cobbett Occupational Therapy
