What are Allied Health Services?
Allied Health & Therapeutic Services under the NDIS refer to a range of professional services that support individuals with disabilities to improve their health, well-being, and independence. They are tailored to help participants build skills, manage their health conditions, and enhance their ability to participate in everyday activities, whether at home, work, or in the community.
- Increase Independence
Allied health services help you develop the skills needed to manage daily tasks and live more independently.
- Better Health & Wellbeing
Allied health professionals work with you to improve physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life.
- Personalised Support
Services are customised to your unique needs and goals, ensuring you get the right support to achieve the best outcomes.
- Skill Development
You’ll gain essential skills that help you navigate daily life, from mobility and communication to emotional resilience and social interactions.
- Increased Participation
Allied Health & Therapeutic Services enable you to engage more confidently in community activities, education, and employment opportunities.
Who is Allied Health
Occupational Therapy
Helps individuals with disabilities develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for daily activities. OTs work with participants to improve mobility, independence, and safety at home, work, and in the community. They may assist with tasks like:
- Dressing
- Cooking
- Using assistive technology
- Tailoring support to each person's unique needs and goals.
Speech Therapy
Helps individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties, improving skills in speaking, understanding, reading, writing, and eating. They tailor support to each participant’s needs to enhance communication and quality of life.
Psychology and Counselling
Help individuals manage mental health and emotional well-being. Psychologists provide support for challenges like anxiety, depression, and stress, helping participants build coping skills and improve resilience.
Physiotherapy
Helps individuals improve mobility, manage pain, and regain physical function. Physiotherapists tailor exercises and treatments to each participant’s needs, enhancing independence and overall well-being.
Exercise Physiology
Help individuals improve physical health through tailored exercise programs. They focus on enhancing strength, mobility, and overall fitness, supporting participants to achieve better health and independence.
Dietitian
Help individuals improve their nutrition and manage dietary needs. They provide tailored advice on healthy eating and meal planning to support overall health, well-being, and specific medical conditions.
Podiatry
Help individuals manage foot and lower limb health, providing treatments for pain, mobility issues, and conditions like diabetes. They tailor care to improve comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life.ditions.
Services
Enabling Independence,
Expanding Horizons
Supporting your journey, every step of the way
