About Stand Sure Occupational Therapy

Building strong foundations for life.

Stand Sure Occupational Therapy was established with a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to develop their abilities, build confidence and achieve greater independence in everyday life.

We recognise that every individual has their own strengths, challenges, interests and aspirations. Our role is to understand the person behind the goals, identify what matters most to them and provide practical, meaningful support to help them move forward.

Our approach is grounded in the belief that progress doesn't look the same for everyone. Sometimes its learning a new skill, developing confidence in unfamiliar situations, navigating everyday challenges or achieving something that once felt out of reach. Every step forward matters.

Our Approach

At Stand Sure, we take practical, individualised and strengths-based approach to occupational therapy. We look beyond diagnoses and difficulties to understand how a person experiences the world, what motivates them and what may be getting in the way of their participation and independence.

We value collaboration, recognising that meaningful progress often involves working alongside families, carers, educators and other professionals.

Our focus is on developing skills that translate beyond the therapy environment - into the home, school, workplace and wider community. We aim to provide support that is relevant, achievable and connected to real-life experiences.

Now welcoming enquiries and referrals

Stand Sure Occupational Therapy is preparing to commence services in January 2027. We are currently welcoming enquiries from families, individuals and referral partners interested in accessing occupational therapy services.

NOTE: Enquiries DO NOT guarantee an appointment. Avaliability, eligibility and service suitability will be confirmed prior to commencement.

Waitlist application form

Our Services

Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assessment
Workers Compensation and Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Assessments

Billing Options

Private billing
Private health insurance (If eligible - Gap fees apply)
Medicare Chronic Condition and Complex Neurodevelopmental Condition or Eligible Disability Plans (If eligible - Gap fees apply)
NDIS Self and Plan-managed
Workers Compensation (insurer approval and relevant scheme requirements apply)
Compulsory Third Party (insurer approval and agreement regarding the requested assessment or service are required)

A Note About Funding

Funding eligibility and service approvals vary depending on the individual and their circumstances. Please contact Stand Sure Occupational Therapy to discuss avaliable payment options and determine the most appropriate arrangement.

Meet the Founder: Melissa Engel

Clinical Director and Occupational Therapist

Stand Sure Occupational Therapy was founded by an Occupational Therapist with a diverse professional background spanning occupational therapy assistance, performance training, and engineering.

As a mother of four children, she also brings a personal appreciation of the realities of family life, the uniqueness of every child and the importance of recognising that no two individuals develop, learn or experience the world in quite the same way.

Prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist, experience in performance training with young athletes provided a strong foundation in understanding individual development, motivation, skill aquisition and the importance of building confidence through achievable progress.

Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant further developed an appreciation for the everyday challenges individuals and families navigate, and the importance of practical, individualised support.

These professional and personal experiences have shaped an approach to occupational therapy that values connection, problem-solving, understanding individual differences and breaking down complex challenges into manageable steps.

At Stand Sure, Melissa believes that meaningful progress starts with strong foundations. By recognising invidual strengths, building on existing abilities and supporting growth at every stage, she aims to help people develop the confidence and skills to participate more fully in the things that matter to them.

Get in Touch

Please don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss how we can help! You can email us directly, or simply use the contact form on this page and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 3 business days. If you haven't heard from us by then, please check your junk or spam folder.

standsureoccupationaltherapy@gmail.com

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