Browsing Category: Allied Health

Choosing a therapy provider can feel overwhelming, especially under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) where there are dozens of options available. For participants and families, the right decision can mean the difference between slow progress and meaningful, life-changing outcomes. Whether you’re seeking support for mental health, physical rehabilitation, or communication skills, knowing how to evaluate a provider is essential. In this guide, we’ll explore practical tips for how to choose the...

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides a wide range of supports to help participants achieve their goals and live independently. Among the many professionals involved in disability care, one important but often overlooked role is that of the Allied Health Assistant (AHA). While therapists like psychologists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists design treatment plans, AHAs play a crucial role in delivering day-to-day support and ensuring continuity of care. If you’ve ever wondered...

Food is more than fuel — it’s a foundation for health, growth, and independence. For people living with disability, nutrition plays an even bigger role in supporting wellbeing, managing medical conditions, and achieving personal goals. That’s why dietetics and nutrition support in disability care is such a vital component of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). In this guide, we’ll explore what dietetics is, why it matters for NDIS participants, and how...

For many people living with disability, mobility challenges, chronic pain, or reduced physical function can make daily life harder than it needs to be. That’s where physiotherapy comes in. As one of the most widely used allied health services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), physiotherapy goes beyond exercise — it’s about improving independence, confidence, and quality of life. In this guide, we’ll explore the core physiotherapy benefits for NDIS participants,...

For many families and carers, managing challenging behaviours can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s aggression, self-injury, or difficulty coping with change, these behaviours often arise from unmet needs or communication challenges. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recognises this and funds Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) as a specialised service designed to help participants live safer, more fulfilling lives. In this guide, we’ll break down what PBS actually is, why it matters, and the...

Communication is the foundation of human connection. For many children and adults living with disability, speaking, listening, or understanding others can be challenging. This is where speech therapy — also known as speech pathology — plays a transformative role. Within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), speech therapy is one of the most funded and in-demand services because of its direct impact on communication, social participation, and independence. In this guide, we’ll...

When it comes to disability support in Australia, allied health services play a crucial role in improving independence, wellbeing, and quality of life for participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Yet, many families and carers find it overwhelming to navigate the system and figure out which services are most valuable. This guide cuts through the noise. We’ll explore what allied health actually means, why it matters under the NDIS, and...

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides a range of funded supports to help participants achieve their personal, social, and health goals. Among the most valuable services are psychology and counselling, but many families and carers often ask: what’s the difference between psychology and counselling under the NDIS? And more importantly, which is right for the participant’s needs? This guide breaks it down simply, so you can understand the role each plays...