Melanie Weeks has a special interest in providing Occupational Therapy services to adults living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Ehler Danlos Syndromes (EDS/hEDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Fibromyalgia and other invisible illnesses, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. Telehealth is available for some services – please contact me to discuss whether telehealth is suitable for your needs.

Services available:

  • Functional Capacity Assessments
  • NDIS Access Assessments
  • Assistive Technology (Equipment) Assessment and Prescription
  • Housing Support Needs Assessments (Supported Independent Living, Individualised Living Options, Specialist Disability Accommodation)
  • Minor Home Modifications Assessment and Recommendations
  • Functional Cognition Assessments
  • Sensory Profile Assessments
  • Support to help you work towards your goals and live well, including:
    • pacing and energy conservation
    • adapting how you do activities
    • nervous system regulation
    • strategies to manage cognitive difficulties
    • sensory modulation strategies and managing sensory sensitivities
    • recommending workplace or school/uni accommodations
    • developing resources and working in collaboration with your support team

My work will always be tailored to your individual needs – there is no set agenda or one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to living well with invisible disabilities.

Funding bodies we work with:

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – self-managed and plan-managed participants
  • Medicare (Chronic Condition Management Plan)
  • Private Health Insurance (Extras)
  • Victorian Aids and Equipment Program (SWEP)
  • Private paying clients

Fees:

All Occupational Therapy services are $193.99 per hour.

If you are a private paying client:

  • you may be eligible for a Medicare Chronic Condition Management Plan, which provides a rebate of approximately $61 for appointments – for up to 5 appointments with an allied health professional of your choice, per calendar year. Please talk to your GP about a Chronic Condition Management Plan before your appointment with me.
  • if you have Private Health Insurance (Extras), you may be eligible for a rebate on Occupational Therapy appointments. Please check the details of your Private Health Insurance Extras policy.

For further information, or to request a free 15 minute phone call with me to discuss your situation, please use the contact form.