A new private hand therapy service · Wonthaggi VIC

Hand therapy, now in Bass Coast & South Gippsland.

Specialised, evidence-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for conditions affecting the hand, wrist and upper limb — helping you return to work, sport and everyday life.

  • Occupational Therapist–led
  • Custom splinting on-site
  • Medicare, TAC, WorkSafe & NDIS
Hand therapist performing clinical assessment of a patient's hand and wrist
Early referral matters Timely care assists recovery, pain management, movement and long-term outcomes.
Precision in the hands

Precision in the hands. Calm in everything else.

Your hands are involved in almost everything you do. When injury, surgery or a chronic condition gets in the way, the right therapy — started early — makes a measurable difference to how well and how quickly you recover.

Focus On Hands provides comprehensive assessment, treatment and rehabilitation with one goal: timely, evidence-based care that optimises recovery, restores function and gets you back to the things that matter.

Danielle, Occupational Therapist at Focus On Hands
Danielle · Occupational Therapist Specialised hand therapy — Wonthaggi, Victoria
What we treat

Care for the whole upper limb.

Discuss a condition

Fractures & dislocations

Hand, wrist and finger fractures and dislocations — protected early movement through to full function.

Tendon, nerve & ligament

Structured rehabilitation of tendon, nerve and ligament injuries of the hand and wrist.

Post-operative rehab

Coordinated care after hand and upper limb surgery, working alongside your surgeon.

Arthritis & joint pain

Practical strategies, splinting and exercise for chronic conditions such as arthritis.

Carpal tunnel & nerve conditions

Assessment and management of carpal tunnel syndrome and other peripheral nerve conditions.

Custom splinting & orthoses

Custom thermoplastic splints and orthoses, fabricated on-site and fitted to you.

Scar & oedema management

Targeted scar management and swelling control to protect movement as tissue heals.

Sports & work injuries

Rehabilitation that reflects the real demands of your sport, trade or workplace.

What to expect

A clear path, from first call to full function.

STEP 01

Get in touch

Call or email — with or without a referral. Referrals are welcomed from GPs, specialists, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals.

STEP 02

Comprehensive assessment

A thorough assessment of your hand, wrist or upper limb condition, your goals, and the daily activities that matter to you.

STEP 03

Treatment & rehabilitation

An evidence-based plan — therapy, splinting and graded rehabilitation — designed to restore function and support your return to work, sport and everyday activities.

Funding accepted

Multiple funding pathways, one simple process.

Focus On Hands accepts a broad range of funding options. Unsure which applies to you? Get in touch and we'll help you work it out.

  • Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans
  • Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
  • WorkSafe Victoria
  • NDIS — self-managed and plan-managed
  • Private health insurance
  • Department of Veterans' Affairs, where applicable
  • Private (self-funded) patients
Medicare Australia
Transport Accident Commission
WorkSafe Victoria
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Private health insurance

Logos indicate accepted funding schemes and do not imply endorsement. Eligibility criteria apply to each scheme — contact us to confirm coverage for your situation.

About your therapist

Specialised care, close to home.

As an Occupational Therapist providing specialised hand therapy, Danielle offers comprehensive assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for conditions affecting the hand, wrist and upper limb — so the Bass Coast and South Gippsland communities no longer need to travel far for expert care.

  • Timely, evidence-based care that optimises recovery and restores function.
  • Goal-focused rehabilitation built around your work, sport and everyday activities.
  • Collaborative approach — working with your GP, surgeon and care team.
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For referrers

Referrals welcomed.

Referrals are welcomed from GPs, specialists, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals. Please don't hesitate to make contact to discuss a patient, referral suitability or the services available. Early referral can assist with pain management, restoration of movement, prevention of stiffness, functional recovery and improved long-term outcomes.

Email a referral Discuss a patient — 0483 736 389 Fax-free clinic — referrals by email or phone are preferred.
Get in touch

Send an enquiry.

Questions about an injury, a referral, or which funding applies to you? Send a message and we'll get back to you — or call if it's easier.

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