Occupational Therapy · Chester Hill NSW 2162
Occupational Therapy in Chester Hill
HealthPlex occupational therapists consult in Chester Hill at Shop 17, Chester Square, 1 Leicester Street — inside the shopping centre, a short walk from Chester Hill station. If you have been searching for occupational therapy in Chester Hill, including NDIS occupational therapy, because an injury, illness or ageing has made everyday tasks harder, or because a workplace claim or NDIS plan calls for a functional assessment, this page covers what the service involves, who it suits, what an initial appointment looks like and how it is paid for.
HealthPlex occupational therapists are AHPRA-registered. Occupational therapy at Chester Hill is not currently listed on the clinic’s online booking system, so appointments are made by phone — call 02 9072 9921 during clinic hours and the team will confirm current availability and book you in.
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Chester Hill
Chester Square, Shop 17
1 Leicester Street
Chester Hill NSW 2162
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
What occupational therapy in Chester Hill can help with
Occupational therapy looks at the gap between what you need to do each day and what you can currently manage safely, then finds practical ways to close it — through equipment, environment changes or retrained technique. At Chester Hill the occupational therapist sees:
Working out how a hospital stay, new diagnosis or injury has changed your ability to manage self-care, the home and daily routines.
Looking at how your home is set up and recommending practical changes or equipment to make daily tasks safer and easier to manage.
Assessing and recommending aids such as bathroom equipment, mobility aids or seating to suit your body and your environment.
Assessing what your role actually requires, recommending modified duties or workplace changes under a workers compensation or CTP claim.
Practical strategies and graded practice for tasks such as showering, dressing, meal preparation and getting around safely.
Assessment and therapy delivered under an NDIS plan, including capacity-building supports, home modification recommendations and assistive technology assessments.
Practical strategies for planning, memory or sensory-processing difficulties that are getting in the way of everyday tasks.
Treatment follows the assessment rather than a fixed programme. If what you need sits better with physiotherapy, exercise physiology or your GP, you will be told at the initial appointment — physiotherapy at Chester Hill consults at the same address and the two can be coordinated where a case needs both.
Who occupational therapy at Chester Hill is for
People book occupational therapy at Chester Square from Chester Hill and the neighbouring suburbs of Sefton, Bass Hill, Villawood and Birrong. Some arrive after a hospital admission or a new diagnosis and want practical help managing at home. Some hold an NDIS plan that includes occupational therapy and want the assessment done locally. Others are referred by an insurer or case manager because a workplace or motor vehicle injury means their usual job, or their home routine, needs restructuring while they recover.
It suits you if you want practical, task-specific strategies rather than a general fitness or pain-management programme — occupational therapy is distinct from physiotherapy and exercise physiology, though the three often work on the same case together. If booking for a child or an older relative, mention that when you call.
What happens at an initial occupational therapy appointment
The initial appointment starts with a conversation: what has changed, which tasks have become difficult or unsafe, your home, work or care setting, and any relevant medical, injury or claim history. The occupational therapist then carries out a functional assessment — observing a task, a standardised assessment tool, or discussing your workplace or home environment. You leave with a plan in plain language: what equipment or changes are recommended, what to start doing straight away, whether a home or worksite visit is needed, and when progress will be reviewed.
Bring your NDIS plan or referral if you have one, any equipment you already use, and your claim number and insurer details if the appointment relates to a workplace or motor vehicle injury.
WorkCover and CTP occupational therapy in Chester Hill
Occupational therapy has a specific role in workplace and motor-accident claims: assessing what your job or home routine actually requires, and recommending modified duties, equipment or workplace changes, and documenting them for your employer, insurer or case manager. The Chester Hill team treats claims under NSW workers compensation (icare-insured claims, regulated by SIRA) and CTP Green Slip claims, with no out-of-pocket cost to you under an accepted claim. Treatment requests and liaison with your employer, insurer or case manager are handled as part of the claim.
Functional and workplace assessment under an accepted NSW workers compensation claim (icare / SIRA). Bring your claim number, insurer details and certificate of capacity — the insurer is billed directly, not you.
Assessment and practical support for daily tasks under a CTP Green Slip claim after a motor vehicle accident, with reporting handled for your insurer.
Refer an injured worker via refer to us for a functional or workplace assessment and a written report.
Further reading: what drives return to work, and what workplace injuries really cost.
Paying for occupational therapy in Chester Hill
No referral is needed for a private occupational therapy appointment — call and book. If your care is funded, Chester Hill works across these pathways:
Funded by the insurer under an accepted NSW workers compensation (icare / SIRA) or CTP Green Slip claim — no out-of-pocket cost to you under an accepted claim.
A Medicare rebate is available with a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan — up to 5 allied health services per calendar year, shared across all allied health disciplines.
Funded by your NDIS plan where the plan includes occupational therapy supports, such as capacity building, home modification assessments or assistive technology — check with your plan manager or support coordinator before booking.
DVA Veteran Card holders with a referral — DVA’s fee is accepted as full payment.
Bring your plan, referral or claim details to the first visit and the team will handle the paperwork. GPs, insurers, case managers and support coordinators can refer via refer to us. See the occupational therapy page network-wide, the clinic’s other services on HealthPlex Chester Hill, or all HealthPlex locations across NSW, the ACT and Queensland.
Nearby HealthPlex clinics
Occupational therapy schedules vary by clinic. If Chester Hill has no availability the week you need it, ask about the nearest clinic that offers it:
Chullora · 4.4 km
Auburn · 4.6 km
Fairfield Heights · 6.2 km
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see an occupational therapist in Chester Hill?
No, not for a private appointment — call 02 9072 9921 to book. A referral or plan matters for funding: a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan for a Medicare rebate, an NDIS plan that includes occupational therapy, an accepted workers compensation or CTP claim, or a DVA referral.
How do I book occupational therapy at Chester Hill?
By phone. Occupational therapy is not currently listed on the clinic’s online booking system, so call 02 9072 9921, Monday to Friday 9:00am–5:00pm, and the team will confirm availability and book you in.
Can NDIS fund occupational therapy at Chester Hill?
Yes, where your NDIS plan includes occupational therapy supports — for example capacity building, home modification assessments or assistive technology. Check with your plan manager or support coordinator, and bring your plan details when you call to book.
I was hurt at work — can occupational therapy help with my return to work?
Yes, subject to insurer approval. Under an accepted NSW workers compensation claim, an occupational therapist can assess what your job requires, recommend modified duties or workplace changes, and report to your employer, insurer or case manager — no out-of-pocket cost to you under an accepted claim. The same applies under a CTP Green Slip claim.
Does Medicare cover occupational therapy at Chester Hill?
A Medicare rebate is available with a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, covering up to 5 allied health services per calendar year, shared across all allied health disciplines rather than 5 for occupational therapy alone. Without a plan, the appointment is private.
This page provides general information about occupational therapy at HealthPlex Chester Hill and is not a substitute for individual clinical advice. Occupational therapy is delivered by AHPRA-registered occupational therapists. A Medicare rebate requires a valid GP Chronic Condition Management Plan and eligibility criteria apply; workers compensation, CTP, DVA and NDIS funding is subject to your claim or plan.