Liberty Occupational Therapy

10/07/2026

What great initiative by the City of Bunbury!

🌐 NEW: Explore our facilities before you visit!

We're thrilled to launch the Cérge Digital Accessibility Platform across City of Bunbury community facilities – and we're proud to be the first in regional WA to do so 💜

Cérge has already recorded 30 million engagements with accessibility information. 30 million times someone has asked "Can I go?" "Will this work for me?" "Can we participate?" Those questions deserve clear, confident answers, and that's exactly what Cérge provides.

This free suite of digital tools makes it easier than ever for people of all abilities to plan visits with confidence. Features include:

🔄 360-degree virtual tours
📖 Visual stories & sensory guides
♿ Detailed access info (parking, entrances, toilets & wayfinding)
🔊 Audio guides for blind and low vision users
💬 Keyword sign boards & communication boards

Now available for:
South West Sports Centre
Bunbury Regional Art Gallery
Bunbury Public Libraries
Withers Community Library
Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre
City of Bunbury Administration Building
Hay Park North Pavilion
Bunbury Visitor Centre
Koolambidi Woola Youth Precinct

Whether you're a person with disability, a parent, carer, support worker, or anyone who wants to know what to expect - these tools are for you.

To find out more or start your experience, visit: https://vist.ly/5ajfd

20/06/2026

This is why I particular about the language used around what I do, it reduces confusion for people!

Did you know? Not everyone working with animals is qualified to provide Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT).

While animals can have a naturally calming, comforting, and therapeutic presence, they are not the therapists.

Animal-Assisted Therapy is a goal-directed clinical intervention that must be delivered by a suitably qualified and registered health professional working within their scope of practice.

This may include psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, social workers, and other registered health professionals who are providing treatment and working alongside an animal as part of the therapeutic process.

The animal plays an important role in supporting engagement, motivation, and therapeutic outcomes, but the assessment, treatment planning, clinical reasoning, and delivery of therapy are the responsibility of the qualified professional.

Simply spending time with an animal can be beneficial—but that alone does not make it therapy.

Understanding the difference helps protect clients, maintain professional standards, and ensure that people receive safe, ethical, and evidence-informed care.

13/02/2026

Kuma the original therapy dog here at LOT ❤️

Kuma, the eight-year-old Field Spaniel, is a certified therapy dog who works alongside her owner, Marleen, who is an occupational therapist. Kuma attends the clinic for two to three hours a week with Marleen, who works in her own business, bringing comfort to patients and helping them feel at ease,....

12/01/2026

Our website has had a revamp!

Supporting people across the South West

11/01/2026

Excellent progress at Perth Airport! Air travel is for people with disabilities as well ❤️

Assistance Lanes are now in place at Perth Airport✈️

Perth Airport provides a range of accessibility supports designed to make travel safer and more comfortable for people with disability, people with low mobility and their families or support networks. These features include accessible parking, step‑free paths, dedicated assistance areas, assistance animal facilities, Changing Places amenities, quiet rooms and detailed accessibility guides for each terminal.

These services help reduce travel stress, support independence and ensure everyone has the opportunity to move through the airport with confidence.

👉 Learn more https://bit.ly/4aNe8rz

26/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our clients, friends and team members! Hope you are having a lovely break!!! Team Liberty Occupational Therapy are busy recharging the batteries ❤️