Ms Kate Joanne Wharton is an Occupational Therapist (OT) based in Port Melbourne. You can find her at Unit 1 11 Beach Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207.
Kate’s work is all about daily life. She helps people who want to do the things they need and enjoy, whether that’s at home, at work, school, or in the community. In many cases, sessions focus on daily living skills, like getting dressed, washing, cooking basics, using the bathroom safely, and managing routines without too much stress.
When fine motor skills or hand control are a problem, she looks at what’s getting in the way. That might mean trouble with tasks that need small, steady movements, like writing, using cutlery, buttoning, or handling everyday items. She also spends time building confidence with activities of daily living, using practical steps that fit with how someone’s day actually works.
A big part of the support is finding the right plan for each person. Kate can assess daily living skills and then suggest personalised treatment steps. She often recommends adaptive equipment, not to “fix” everything overnight, but to make tasks easier and safer as people move forward. At times, it’s also about training and practice with common routines, so skills stick and you feel more in control.
Kate brings a calm, practical approach to therapy. Appointments are usually based on real-life goals, and the focus stays on what helps day to day. If you’re dealing with changing abilities after an injury, illness, or other health changes, she can help you work out what to do next and what support will make the biggest difference.