Highlighting the essence of you
Our Vision
At Essence Occupational Therapy, we believe every individual carries a unique essence, one that's shaped by their experiences, values, and identity. We also understand that life’s challenges can sometimes make it hard to stay connected to your true sense of self.
Our role is to help you reconnect with what matters most. By identifying the everyday activities that may have become difficult, we provide practical strategies and tailored solutions to make daily life easier, safer, and more meaningful.
Our approach goes beyond short-term fixes. We focus on creating lasting change, giving you the tools and confidence to keep thriving long after our sessions. Whether it’s showering independently again, returning to your beloved garden, or simply enjoying the routines you once took for granted; we’re here to support older Australians in living life to its fullest, in a way that reflects your true essence.
About Us
As the principal occupational therapist, Flynn Chiem has experience working with older adults across the lifespan to promote independence in their home and in the wider community. He holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (With Honours) from The University of Queensland.
In his service, Flynn has always strived to build a strong patient-therapist relationship and prides himself on being a strong communicator. Flynn's honest approach to care allows him to develop a healthy relationship with clients, their families and other service providers. By focusing on the individual, Flynn aims for all recommendations to provide lasting impacts to the person, the spaces that they interact with and the tasks that they need to perform.
When Flynn is not working, he enjoys spending time with his dogs and family, staying fit and healthy (through exercise and good food - he's always looking for new recipes!) and watching the Wests Tigers win.
Service Regions
We are a mobile occupational therapy provider, so we can travel to your home and complete assessments on site.
Some of the areas we travel to are:
If your area is not listed, please contact us — we’re happy to see if we can arrange support, including via telehealth.
Funding
We are currently accepting referrals for older adults across Home Care Package (HCP) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding models
Home Care Package
Your Home Care Package case manager can refer to us directly to provide assistance with your home care needs.
NDIS
You can make a referral to us directly using your NDIS funding to pay for Occupational Therapy services with no gap. We are only accepting self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants at this time.
Services Provided
Some of the services we provide include:
Functional Home Assessments
Identifying barriers and recommending modifications for safety and accessibility.
Equipment prescription
Assess and recommend for equipment such as powered mobility devices, walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, pressure mattresses, shower and toileting equipment etc.
Major and minor home modifications
Assist with access improvements to promote clients to remain at home safely. Common areas are toilets, bathrooms and other problem access points to the home
Mobility and falls assessments
Assessing risks and implementing interventions to reduce falls. We can provide education and also recommend suitable aids to minimise any identified concerns
Cognitive assessments
We can complete cognitive screens to identify if any deficits may exist. Where required, assistance is developing routines and strategies for memory and concentration can be provided.
Advocacy
Provision of detailed reports and letters of recommendations to support alternative housing recommendations, equipment requests or functional capacity evaluations for NDIS access requests and plan reviews