About Us
Our Mission
Our mission at Hunter Therapy Services is to partner with clients, families, and stakeholders to promote health, well-being, and independence. We are committed to a client-centred approach that prioritises the individual's goals and values, and to providing ethical and professional care. Through collaboration and evidence-based practice, we strive to empower individuals to participate in meaningful occupations, enhance their quality of life, and achieve their full potential.
Hunter Therapy Services provides interventions to adults in the Newcastle/Maitland/Hunter Region by providing a mobile service that comes to you.
How Occupational Therapists Can Help You
Occupational Therapists can help you learn how to manage daily activities, develop skills to live independently, and improve your quality of life. They can provide guidance on how to adapt daily activities and routines to your individual needs, as well as provide strategies for managing challenging behaviours. They can also help you regain lost skills, learn new skills, and develop strategies to improve your overall physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
What We Offer
Experienced, knowledgeable and professional staff.
Convenient and comprehensive mobile Occupational Therapy services in the Newcastle/Maitland/Hunter Region.
Evidence based interventions to ensure the best outcomes.
Services include assessments, evaluation, report writing, consultation, education, and program planning.
A supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore their challenges and work towards their goals.
Hunter Therapy Services
Why Choose Hunter Therapy Services
- Staff are dedicated to providing personalised care with a focus on your individual needs.
- We provide convenient and comprehensive mobile Occupational Therapy services that come to you in the Newcastle/Maitland/Hunter Region.
- We use evidence based interventions to ensure the best outcomes for our clients.
- We communicate well between services to advocate for client's needs.
- We provide a comfortable, supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore their challenges and work towards their goals.
Our Services
Services We Can Assist With
- NDIS/My Aged Care
- Functional Assessment
- Equipment Prescription
- Home Assessment
- Housing Reports/Recommendations
- Bathroom Review & Access
- Home Modifications
- Falls Prevention
- Activities of Daily Living Assessment
- Community Access
- Therapy Plans
- Assistance with Vision Loss
- Dementia Care & Planning
- Palliative Care
- Pressure Care
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SHARI COBURN
Shari Coburn has been an Occupational Therapist for over 19 years and is highly experienced. She has worked in Acute Hospitals, Rehabilitation Units (in-patient and outpatient clinics), Community Health Settings (Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit), Aged Care, (Residential and Community), NDIS, and Palliative Care. Shari is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to her clients, working tirelessly to help them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
Through her extensive experience in the field, Shari has developed a deep understanding of the complex needs of patients with a wide range of conditions. Whether it's working with individuals recovering from injury or illness, helping older adults maintain their independence, or supporting those with life-limiting conditions, Shari approaches every case with compassion and a focus on finding the best solution for her clients.
For Shari, the most rewarding part of her work is seeing the positive impact that she has on her clients' lives. She takes great pride in helping them reach their full potential and overcome obstacles to live fulfilling, meaningful lives.
Shari is a registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and a member of OTA (Occupational Therapy Australia).