Extensive experience in working with veterans and war widows.

DOTS has worked with veterans and war widows since 2006. 
​We understand thoroughly the terrific support offered by the Department of Veteran Affairs.
​We also understand the limitations and how to be sure that you are getting the support that you need.

​We are part of a national reference group which liaises directly with DVA. This ensures that we are always up to date with any changes that directly affect our clients.
​We can help you understand the new Treatment Cycle process launched in October 2019. 

​DVA Gold and (eligible) White cards are accepted as payment upon GP or Hospital referral.

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How do we help?

Our Dietitians assist with ensuring that you have the optimal nutritional intake for your lifestyle, medical history, food preferences and medications. See our page on Dietetics for more information.  

​Our Occupational Therapists work to maximise your independence. This could include any of the following and more:

• ​Home Modifications
• Rehabilitation - after surgery (orthopaedic), neurological (after stroke or living with a degenerative disease such as MS or Motor Neurone Disease (MND), etc.
• Maximising independence in tasks such a meal preparation, accessing the community, personal care (showering and toileting), managing medications
• Prescription of walking aids such as walking sticks and wheeled walkers 
• Independent management of urinary incontinence
• Energy Conservation education

We work closely with our colleagues in Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Psychology, Exercise Physiology and Community Care Workers.
​We ensure that you are getting the care that you need.

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Our Aim

Our aim is to enable you to live safely and independently at home. To be able to manage effectively with the health condition or disability that you live with.

We aim to maximise your independence. And as needed, get you the support or modification that you need.

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• Management of leg swelling (oedema) and the side effects such as chronic wounds
• Living with memory loss and dementia
• Prescription of wheelchairs and pressure care
• Falls Prevention
• Prescription of household aids such as electric beds, electric recliner chairs, showering and toileting aids, car transfer aids and more.
  
• Chronic pain management program
• Aids and education in managing low vision
•  Personal Alarm Systems

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