allied health
Occupational Therapy
Services in Sydney
At Ability to Achieve, our occupational therapy services in Sydney help children, and adults build the practical skills needed to participate confidently in everyday life. Whether support is required for fine motor development, sensory processing, emotional regulation, independence, or daily living activities, our occupational therapists provide personalised strategies tailored to individual goals.
Using evidence-based approaches and person-centred care, we work closely with participants, families, carers, and support networks to create meaningful outcomes. Our focus is helping individuals develop skills that improve participation at home, school, work, and within the community.
Our Services include
Paediatric Occupational Therapy
We support children experiencing developmental delays, sensory processing difficulties, fine and gross motor challenges, emotional regulation concerns, and difficulties with daily activities. Our therapists create engaging, goal-focused programs that help children build independence and confidence across home, school, and community environments.
Adult Occupational Therapy
Our adult occupational therapy services help individuals strengthen functional abilities, improve mobility, develop independent living skills, and enhance participation in everyday routines. We work collaboratively to support greater confidence, safety, and quality of life.
Sensory Integration Therapy
Our sensory integration therapy programs help individuals better process and respond to sensory information. Through evidence-based interventions, we support improved focus, coordination, self-regulation, emotional wellbeing, and participation in daily activities.
Samuel TAI
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Samuel is an Occupational Therapist who graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. He began his allied health journey in 2022 as an Allied Health Assistant and specialised swimming teacher, where he developed a strong passion for supporting individuals in the community to achieve their goals. In early 2023, Samuel transitioned into his role as a registered Occupational Therapist.
Samuel has extensive experience working within paediatrics, supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents to build skills, confidence, and independence in their daily lives. He is passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential and believes that every person has unique strengths to be explored and nurtured.
He adopts a strong family- and client-centred approach, recognising the importance of collaboration with families and carers to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes. Samuel strives to deliver personalised, holistic interventions that are tailored to each individual’s needs, goals, and environment.
In addition to his paediatric experience, Samuel also works with adults with disabilities and is happy to assist with functional capacity assessments and a range of general occupational therapy services, including assistive technology recommendations.
Samuel is an active member of Occupational Therapy Australia and is committed to ongoing professional development to ensure he provides high-quality, evidence-based care.
Thomas Dawes
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Thomas is a new graduate Occupational Therapist who graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2026. After close to a decade of experience as a support worker, Thomas transitioned into Occupational Therapy to continue empowering the lives of people living with a disability.
Thomas’s time as a support worker had him working with a variety of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Angle Man Syndrome, Prada-Willi Syndrome, Personality Disorders, Down’s syndrome and people with Visual Impairment. This includes experience with people aged between 3 to 75 years old. It was during his time as a support worker Thomas developed a passion for helping people with disabilities live their lives to their greatest potential. In addition to his experience as a support worker, Thomas has experience working as a childcare worker and as a youth worker, giving him unique and diverse work experiences.
Thomas aims to adopt a client-centred approach to therapy as he believes in the importance of collaboration and dialogue to achieve the greatest outcomes for his clients. Thomas aims to always consider a persons individual needs and circumstances when developing and recommending therapy interventions to his clients.
Thomas is an active member of Occupational Therapy Australia and is committed to ongoing professional development to ensure he provides high-quality, evidence-based care.
Why choose us for occupational therapy in Sydney?
Experienced Occupational Therapists
Our qualified occupational therapists have experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of developmental, sensory, physical, and functional needs. We focus on delivering practical strategies that create meaningful outcomes.
Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches
Our interventions are guided by current research and proven occupational therapy practices. We continuously adapt our strategies to ensure participants receive effective and high-quality support.
Flexible Therapy Across Multiple Settings
We provide occupational therapy support in homes, schools, community environments, and other appropriate settings. This allows participants to develop skills in the places where they are most relevant and beneficial.
Personalised Goal-Focused Support
Every individual is unique. We take the time to understand your strengths, challenges, and goals to develop tailored therapy plans that support long-term growth, independence, and participation in everyday life.
Family and Participant-Centred Care
We believe the best results come through collaboration. Our therapists work closely with participants, families, carers, educators, and support networks to create consistent and meaningful progress across all environments.
Committed to Building Independence
Our goal is to empower individuals to confidently engage in daily activities, develop essential life skills, and achieve greater independence at home, school, work, and within the community.
Immediate Capacity Available
Our Occupational Therapists currently have openings for new participants across Sydney and surrounding regions. Whether you need paediatric occupational therapy, sensory integration support, or assistance with daily living and independence, our team is ready to help.
Get personalised, evidence-based OT support designed around your goals.
Call or email us today to book your assessment.
frequently
asked
questions
1. What does an occupational therapist help with?
Occupational therapists help individuals develop, improve, or regain the skills needed for everyday activities. This may include self-care, sensory regulation, motor skills, social participation, learning, mobility, and independent living.
2. Who can benefit from occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy can support children, adolescents, adults, and older individuals experiencing developmental, physical, sensory, cognitive, or emotional challenges that impact daily life.
3. Do you provide NDIS occupational therapy services?
Yes. Ability to Achieve provides occupational therapy services for eligible NDIS participants and works closely with individuals and families to support goal achievement.