Therapy services
Therapists from many different disciplines work together to provide a comprehensive health care service. They work with you to reach your goals.
Therapists, sometimes called allied health professionals, work in private practice and in hospitals, schools, disability organisations and community services. Sometimes, therapists offer similar services but their approaches may be different.
Therapists are trained at university and commit to a program of continuing professional development to ensure the therapy they provide is safe and appropriate for your needs.
It is important that you feel comfortable with and trust your therapist. Choosing a therapist through a professional association ensures that you find one who is correctly trained and accredited, where appropriate.
Click on the name of the therapist to get more information about their services
Occupational therapists work with people of all abilities to do the things they want to and need to do through the use of therapeutic activities and equipment.
Speech pathologists support people of all ages with communication, eating and drinking.
Physiotherapists support people to recover from injury, reduce pain and stiffness, and increase mobility.
Audiologists
Audiologists provide a range of services to meet the hearing and communication needs of people of all ages.
Dietitians assist people to select food and fluids that will be good for their health and to treat or prevent some medical conditions.
Exercise physiologists provide exercise programs and lifestyle advice to help people live an active and healthy life and also manage or prevent some illnesses and injuries.
Orthotists assess, design, prescribe, fit and monitor orthoses, commonly known as braces and splints, for people who are born with or acquire foot, limb or spinal impairments.
Podiatrists are the primary health care practitioners for the foot.
Prosthetists assess, design, manufacture, fit and monitor various types of upper and lower limb prostheses (artificial limbs).
Psychologists work with people of all ages and abilities to identify the types of supports they might need to achieve their goals and to support people to develop the skills needed to function better and to prevent ongoing problems.
Rehabilitation engineers deal with the technical challenges of technology for those with disability or who are ageing.
Social workers engage with people and families at any age or stage to achieve the best possible levels of personal and social wellbeing by working on issues identified by the person as needing change and by connecting with supports to build on strengths and emerging improvements.
