Welcome
To a place where your needs are understood and met with professional careAbout Hilary McGowan

Hilary has a wealth of experience working with adults in the areas of physical disability, intellectual disability, young onset dementia, community aged care and facilitating hospital discharge of complex clients. She has a particular interest in working with adults with degenerative or life-limiting conditions.
Hilary's high-calibre skills enables Quenda OT to provide services that surpass standard offerings, all within an ethical and values-driven framework that places the well-being of every client at the forefront.
Our Services
Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)
FCAs draw together information from multiple sources into a report. This report provides evidence of the support and funding participants need in their Plan. Quenda OT has the experience to deliver this essential information to the NDIS. Ages 20+. For self-managed and plan-managed only.
Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation Assessments
Minor Home Modifications
Assistive Technology and Adaptive Equipment
Occupational Therapy Assessment for Home Care Package Clients
Services for Private Clients
Why Us
At Quenda OT, our approach is straightforward: We believe in supporting our clients with the depth of experience, practical solutions, and a commitment to care that acknowledges and respects your journey. This is occupational therapy that looks beyond the now and prepares you for what's ahead.
Founded by Hilary McGowan, what sets Quenda OT apart is our ability to assess a client’s needs and understand how these needs develop and change, a skill honed through decades of hands-on experience. Anticipating and responding to these changes is at the heart of what Quenda OT does. It enables precise, clear, and effective reports to funding bodies, ensuring their clients receive the support that is right for them. Whether it's recommending additional supports, equipment or home modifications, the focus is on practical solutions that bring about meaningful improvements to daily living and quality of life.

Quenda OT embodies decades of clinical knowledge, particularly in navigating life-limiting conditions and complex needs. Our commitment is to stay current with industry best practices, rules and regulations, ensuring that we bring the most effective and evidence-based solutions to our clients.
Our practice is anchored in an ethical and value-driven framework, where the respect for client values and choices stand paramount.
The diagram above illustrates the guiding principles and beliefs at the core of Quenda OT. The overlap of clinical expertise, respect for client values and choices, and knowledge of the regulations and research guiding best practice: At the centre of these you find Quenda Occupational Therapy.