North Richmond Community Health
About North Richmond Community Health
North Richmond Community Health is an NDIS-registered provider based in Richmond, Victoria, serving participants across Inner Eastern Melbourne. They offer 5 types of support including dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and more. Our expert male and female doctors provide bulk billed appointments in our North Richmond medical clinic. We also provide a wide range of health services including dental, counselling and casework, aged care, child health and development, alcohol and other drugs and the medically supervised injecting room. %
Services North Richmond Community Health provides
- Dietetics
- Occupational therapy
- Physiotherapy
- SDA
- Speech pathology
NDIS Commission register record
Published by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, as at 2 August 2026.
Approved to deliver
- Therapeutic supports
- Early childhood supports
Approval covers the support types listed above. It is not a statement that North Richmond Community Health currently offers all of them, or has availability. How we check listings.
Source: NDIS Commission provider register, snapshot 2 August 2026.
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Understanding occupational therapy under the NDIS
Occupational therapists help NDIS participants build independence in everyday activities — from getting dressed and preparing meals to accessing education, employment, and community life. The ‘occupation’ in occupational therapy refers to any meaningful activity, not just work.
The NDIS rate for occupational therapy is $193.99 per hour. A typical initial assessment takes one to two hours and involves evaluating the participant’s functional capacity across their daily environment. The OT then prepares a report with recommendations that may include therapy goals, equipment suggestions, home modifications, or strategies for managing daily tasks more independently.
For children, paediatric OT often focuses on fine motor skills, sensory processing, handwriting, self-care routines, and school participation. For adults, the focus tends to shift toward workplace adjustments, driving assessments, home modification recommendations, and managing the effects of progressive conditions. OTs who work with specific age groups or disability types will have different skill sets, so it’s worth asking about a practitioner’s specialisation.
OT assessments and reports play a critical role in NDIS funding decisions. When your plan comes up for review, your OT’s functional assessment provides evidence for the level of support you need. A thorough assessment from an experienced OT can be the difference between adequate funding and a shortfall. Many OTs also provide evidence for assistive technology funding, home modification applications, and Specialist Disability Accommodation eligibility.
Home visits are common in occupational therapy, as the therapist needs to see how you function in your actual environment. Travel charges under the NDIS are capped and must be agreed in your service agreement before the visit. If you live in a regional or remote area, some OTs offer telehealth for follow-up sessions, though initial assessments are typically done face-to-face.
NDIS supports in Inner Eastern Melbourne
The Inner Eastern Melbourne service district covers 158+ suburbs and hosts 1126+ registered NDIS providers. Participants in this area typically access services in their local community, though many providers including North Richmond Community Health travel to clients at home. Travel charges under the NDIS are capped and must be agreed in your service agreement before work begins.
Most participants in Inner Eastern Melbourne access a mix of services — commonly support worker, sda and transport. Whether you’re looking for ongoing support or need a specific assessment, comparing providers in your area is the best way to find the right fit for your goals and circumstances.
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