About
Thrive Adaptive OT Solutions (ThriveAOTS), is dedicated to providing occupational therapy support to adults and children with physical disabilities. ThriveAOTS’ mission is to empower and assist clients on their journey towards greater independence and a fulfilling life.
We offer support through assessment, scripting and funding applications for assistive technology in the areas of mobility, seating, self care and minor home modifications.
Driven by a passion to help others, ThriveAOTS focuses on evidence based practice, collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation to ensure individuals can thrive in all aspects of their lives..
Services
Thrive Adaptive OT Solutions is a mobile service and is able to offer occupational therapy services to adults and children in the home or in the community.
Equipment prescription
Assessment and prescription of:
manual wheelchairs and seating
power wheelchair and seating
shower chairs and commodes
beds and mattresses
night time positioning
hoists
equipment for daily living needs
Home modifications
Minor home modifications that do not change the structural parts of the home and cost under $20 000.
These may include:
grab rails
ramps: threshold, step, simple and portable.
hand held shower hose and lever taps.
widening of doorways
Please contact Thrive AOTS to discuss support with complex home modifications.
Reports
Thrive AOTS is able to assist with:
Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) for children or adults with physical disabilities.
To provide short summary reports of therapy services to forward to your medical team when attending hospital clinic appointments.
Occupational Therapist
Kirsty Kinch is an experienced occupational therapist with over 20 years of expertise in helping individuals of all ages achieve their functional goals. She specialises in supporting those with physical disabilities, particularly spinal cord injuries, and has a strong background in clinical therapy, custom product development, and Assistive Technology Consultancy.
Kirsty is passionate about using assistive technology to enhance independence, ensuring solutions align with each person’s unique needs. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to assist with transitions from hospitals and support with AT prescription in the community.
Kirsty is dedicated to empowering clients to achieve their personal goals, fostering resilience and independence through tailored, person-centered, evidence based interventions.
Memberships
Community Information
Newcastle Northstars Para Ice Hockey
Para ice hockey is fast, fierce, and unapologetically intense. Played by athletes with physical disabilities, it's an adrenaline-fueled battle on ice where players propel themselves on specially designed sleds, using two shortened hockey sticks with metal picks to glide and manoeuver at blistering speeds. The game demands grit, precision, and the unbreakable spirit of a warrior.
The Newcastle Northstars, a team of dedicated para ice hockey athletes who train and compete at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium (HISS) most Sundays. On the ice, they are more than just teammates—they are a family, pushing boundaries, breaking stereotypes, and proving that disability does not mean inability.
If you love high-impact sports, edge-of-your-seat action, and the raw determination of athletes who refuse to quit, go watch them play.
If you are interested in more information:
CONTACT Ade 0411 571 210
Instagram - northstars_para_icehockey
Facebook - <https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554332774827>
Contact and referral for OT services
Address
PO Box 321 Berowra NSW 2081
Phone
+61 422 860 186ABN
45656279534
Operating Hours
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
