NDIS Therapeutic Supports in Craigieburn
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NDIS Therapeutic Supports in Craigieburn — Allied Health That Delivers
Therapeutic supports are the allied health side of the NDIS — occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, psychology, dietetics and positive behaviour support. They address specific goals in your plan and require clinical assessment, intervention and ongoing review.
You Belong Care coordinates therapeutic supports across Craigieburn through a network of qualified allied health professionals who visit homes, SIL houses and our clinic space. All are AHPRA-registered where relevant, NDIS Worker Screening checked, and experienced in disability work specifically.
Therapies We Coordinate
- Occupational therapy (OT) — daily living skills, home modifications, equipment prescription
- Physiotherapy — mobility, strength, pain management, post-surgical rehab
- Speech pathology — communication, swallowing (dysphagia), AAC devices
- Psychology — mental health, grief, trauma, behaviour change
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) — complex behaviour management
- Exercise Physiology — chronic disease management, fitness programs
- Podiatry — diabetic foot care, mobility-related foot conditions
Occupational Therapy (OT)
OTs assess how a participant manages daily tasks — dressing, cooking, bathing, working — and prescribe strategies or equipment to make those tasks possible. They are the most broadly useful allied health professionals for NDIS participants.
Typical OT work:
- Functional capacity assessments for NDIS planning
- Home modifications assessment — ramps, grab rails, bathroom modifications, hoists
- Equipment prescription — wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, hoists, pressure mattresses
- Daily living skills assessment and strategy development
- Sensory assessments for participants with autism or sensory processing issues
- Upper limb rehabilitation post-stroke or injury
Physiotherapy
Physios work on movement, strength, balance, pain and rehabilitation. For NDIS participants, physiotherapy often focuses on maintaining function, preventing decline, and rehabilitating after a specific event (surgery, fall, hospital admission).
Common referrals:
- Participants with cerebral palsy or MS managing spasticity, gait, function
- Post-stroke rehabilitation
- Falls prevention programs
- Pain management for chronic conditions
- Post-surgical rehabilitation (hip replacement, spinal surgery)
- Muscle strengthening for participants with muscular dystrophy, motor neurone disease
Speech Pathology
Speech pathologists work on two distinct areas: communication (speech, language, social communication) and swallowing (dysphagia). Both are crucial for many NDIS participants.
Speech pathology services:
- Assessment and treatment of speech and language delays
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices — iPads, switches, signing systems
- Social communication skills for participants with autism
- Dysphagia assessment — video fluoroscopy referral, swallow screening, texture modification plans
- Voice therapy for participants with neurological conditions affecting voice
- Literacy support for adult participants with communication disorders
Psychology
NDIS psychology is funded where the participant’s goals require psychological intervention — anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, behaviour change, emotional regulation. It is not just general counselling — the work must connect to plan goals.
Common presentations:
- Adults with autism and co-occurring anxiety or depression
- Psychosocial disability — schizophrenia, bipolar, severe depression
- Grief and bereavement — parent or carer death, loss of a pet, life stage transitions
- Trauma — participants with histories of abuse, including institutional abuse
- Behaviour change and emotional regulation work
- Family therapy where family dynamics affect the participant’s outcomes
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
PBS is a specific NDIS-registered service for participants with behaviours of concern — aggression, self-injury, property damage, absconding, severe anxiety responses. A PBS practitioner assesses the function of the behaviour, develops a Behaviour Support Plan, and trains support workers and family in the strategies.
PBS services:
- Behaviour Support Plan development (required for any regulated restrictive practice)
- Functional Behaviour Assessment
- Training for support workers and family in plan implementation
- Regulated restrictive practices authorisation (where legally required)
- Monitoring and plan review every 6-12 months
- Reporting to NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as required
How Our Allied Health Team Works
Unlike a standard medical clinic, our allied health team operates on a model that fits NDIS delivery:
- Goals first. Every intervention ties to a specific NDIS plan goal. Without that anchor, we are not delivering NDIS work.
- Home visits where needed. We see participants at home for assessments that require seeing the environment — OT for home modifications, speech for mealtime dysphagia, psychology for participants who cannot travel.
- Multidisciplinary coordination. When a participant sees multiple therapists, we run case conferences so interventions align.
- Support worker training. Where exercises or strategies need to be delivered daily, the therapist trains support workers so the work continues between sessions.
- Clear reporting. Every 6 months the therapist provides a written report documenting progress against goals. These reports are gold at plan review time.
Funding Under Improved Daily Living
Therapeutic supports are funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living in your NDIS plan. Funding is allocated per therapy type based on the goals in your plan.
Typical allocations:
- OT: 10-30 hours per year for most participants; 40+ for participants with significant needs
- Physiotherapy: 10-40 hours per year
- Speech pathology: 10-40 hours per year (higher for AAC setup years)
- Psychology: 10-30 hours per year
- PBS: 20-80 hours per year depending on behaviour complexity
If your plan does not fund the specific therapy you need, this is one of the most commonly revisable items at plan review. A supporting report from a referring clinician strengthens the case significantly.
How to Start With Therapeutic Supports
- Contact us with a brief description of the goals you want to work on.
- We match you with the right allied health professional and arrange an initial assessment (usually 60-90 minutes, at your home or at our clinic).
- The therapist drafts a treatment plan aligned with your NDIS goals.
- Regular sessions begin — cadence depends on therapy (weekly for psychology, fortnightly or monthly for physiotherapy).
- 6-monthly review — the therapist writes a progress report for your plan.
- Taper or change as goals evolve.
Book an Allied Health Assessment
Tell us your goals. We match the right therapist. First assessment usually happens within 2-3 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are therapeutic supports under NDIS?
Allied health services funded to address specific plan goals — OT, physiotherapy, speech pathology, psychology, dietetics, positive behaviour support. They are funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living.
Do you have OT, physio, speech, psych all in one team?
Yes. We coordinate all major allied health disciplines. This helps when participants need multiple therapies — interventions are aligned rather than disconnected.
Can therapists visit me at home?
Yes. Home visits are standard for OT assessments (home modifications, equipment), speech for mealtime dysphagia, psychology for participants who cannot travel, and early intervention work.
Does NDIS pay for the travel time as well as the therapy?
Partly. NDIS funds up to 30 minutes of travel each way for home visits in metropolitan areas. Longer travel is sometimes funded based on rurality. Your plan manager can confirm what is included.
What is the difference between psychology and counselling?
Psychology is a regulated profession (AHPRA registration required). Counselling is not necessarily regulated — some counsellors hold qualifications, others do not. NDIS prefers AHPRA-registered psychologists for funded work.
Can you support my behaviour support plan?
Yes. We have PBS practitioners registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. We develop Behaviour Support Plans, train support workers, and report on regulated restrictive practices.
How often do I see a therapist?
Varies by therapy type. Psychology is usually weekly or fortnightly. Physiotherapy once a week or once a fortnight. OT less often — often 4-6 times a year plus reviews. Speech varies widely.
Who writes the reports for my plan review?
The therapists do. We provide a progress report every 6 months, covering what has been worked on, progress against goals, and recommendations for the next plan period.
Can support workers continue the exercises between therapy sessions?
Yes. Where a physio or OT prescribes exercises, they can train support workers to deliver them safely under the therapist’s plan. This stretches limited funding further.
How do I start?
Call us with a brief description of what you are trying to address. We match you with the right clinician and arrange an initial assessment, usually within 2-3 weeks.