Occupational therapy service

We provide assessment, treatment, education and rehabilitation for inpatients and outpatients in Taranaki Base Hospital and Hawera Hospital.


Contact us

Taranaki Base Hospital Occupational Therapy Department

Hawera Hospital Occupational Therapy Department:


Where to find us - Taranaki Base Hospital

Taranaki Base Hospital Occupational Therapy Department is located at:

Level 2, off the main corridor. We share a reception with the Physiotherapy Department.


Taranaki Base Hospital map

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Project Maunga — Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment

Taranaki Base Hospital is currently going through redevelopment. This involves building a new East Wing with upgraded facilities.

Project Maunga — Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopmentexternal link


Where to find us — Hāwera Hospital

Find us through the main entrance on Hunter Street.


Services we provide

Services we provide:

  • assessment and rehabilitation
  • transition from hospital to home
  • wheelchair prescription and modification for conditions like stroke and chronic fatigue.
  • therapy for tamariki with disabilities, and assessments for housing modifications and equipment.
  • anxiety management and group work for adults with severe mental illness
  • support for older adults with serious mental health diagnoses and dementia.

Referral information

You will need a referral to access our services. We accept ACC and non-ACC referrals.

Referrals are accepted from:

clinical staff for inpatients
healthcare providers
external agencies such as NASC, fieldworkers.