Sarah Smith Occupational Therapy

13/03/2026

Functional Capacity Assessments help build a clearer understanding of how someone manages everyday life.

They look at things like daily activities, routines, participation in home and community life, and the supports that may help someone live more independently.

For many people, an assessment helps turn everyday observations into practical recommendations for supports, services and future planning.

As Occupational Therapists, our role is to look at the full picture — the person, their environment, and the barriers that may be affecting participation.

The goal is always to understand what is working well, where support may help, and how to make everyday life more manageable and sustainable.

Based in Newcastle & Hunter NSW.

Enquiries via DM or website link in bio.

06/03/2026

Assistive technology can make everyday life easier, safer and more manageable.

From shower chairs and mobility aids to specialised seating and vehicle modifications, the right equipment can support independence and participation in daily life.

As an occupational therapist, I help people explore options, trial equipment, and find solutions that genuinely work for their routines and environments.

Based in Newcastle & Hunter NSW
Enquiries via DM or website link in bio

05/03/2026

Coming up this month!

28/02/2026

Home modifications are rarely just about rails and ramps. They’re about daily routines, confidence and staying connected to home. Contact me if you would like to find out more

sarah@ssoccupationaltherapy.com

14/02/2026

I provide community-based occupational therapy across Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Hunter region, with a focus on:

• Functional capacity assessments
• Home modifications
• Assistive technology
• Driving assessments
• Clinical supervision

The aim is always the same: practical strategies that support participation now, and into the future.

09/02/2026

Come and Join me next Friday with special guest speaker Dr Liz Thompson 👏👏

28/01/2026

Tickets are still available for the first session this Friday!

15/01/2026

Come and join me for the first session of 2026

21/12/2025

Calling all new grad and early-career OTs 👋
Start your 2026 with clarity, confidence, and the right support around you.

OT Sparks: Foundations for Practice is a 12-month professional development and supervision program for early-career occupational therapists, delivered in collaboration with Alike Health.

Designed for OTs working in community and private practice, the program supports therapists who may feel underprepared for the complexity of real-world caseloads, clinical decision-making, and professional expectations. OT Sparks bridges that gap through structured learning, practical skill development, and supportive peer-based supervision.

The program runs monthly and offers a hybrid format — in person at Alike Health in Newcastle, with an online option available for OTs across Australia. Sessions focus on real clinical challenges, guided reflection, confidence-building, and developing sustainable habits for long-term practice.

This program is ideal for:
• New graduate and early-career OTs (0–5 years)
• Community and private practice clinicians
• OTs working with mixed or complex caseloads
• OTs seeking structured support alongside 1:1 supervision

Flexible ticket options are available, including single sessions, bundles, or the full 12-month program.

Tickets are available here --

OT Sparks: Foundations for Practice is a 12-month professional development and supervision program providing structure, practical skills, and support

08/12/2025

I’m excited to share that OT Sparks: Foundations for Practice will be launching in January 2026!

Over the past year I’ve been developing this structured group supervision and professional development program to support early career OTs working in community and private practice.

The program runs over 12 months and is designed to build confidence, capability, and clearer reasoning through structured education, real-case application, guided reflection, and peer connection.

Expressions of interest are now open.

If you’d like early access to session dates, pricing options, venue/online details, and the full information pack, you can join the EOI list through the link in the comments

You can also check out my website for more information --> www.ssoccupationaltherapy.com

04/12/2025

The final OT Sparks group supervision session for 2026 is almost here!
Friday 12 December, 10:00–11:30am at Alike Health, The Junction NSW
**As requested, a small number of spots have been opened for anyone wanting to join online.**

As the end of the year approaches, many OTs feel the pull of heavier caseloads, deadlines, and the emotional load of practice. This session — Resilient Practice: Protecting Wellbeing in OT — offers space to pause, reflect, and reset. We’ll explore burnout and compassion fatigue, strengthen resilience strategies, and look at practical ways to maintain balance as we head into the new year.
If you haven’t joined before, OT Sparks is a small, supportive group for OTs who want to reflect, connect, and grow their practice in a collaborative space.

Booking link is in the comments, reach out if you have any questions!!!

28/11/2025

Jump on board for the last session of the year. Get in touch if you have any questions