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Allied Health

Helping you stay active, independent and confident.
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Explore our allied health services

Our allied health professionals provide personalised support to help you maintain your independence, health and wellbeing.

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy

Improve safety and independence with everyday tasks, home modifications and equipment prescription.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy

Group or personalised programs to support mobility, strength and recovery, helping you stay active, manage pain and live well with confidence.

Nursing services

Nursing services

Specialist support by registered nurses including medication management, blood pressure monitoring, wound management and chronic health management plans.

Podiatry

Podiatry

Diagnose, treat and provide consultation for conditions affecting the feet, ankles and legs.

Speech therapy

Speech therapist

Help with communication and swallowing difficulties, and recommend assistive devices and technologies.

Dietician

Dietician

Evaluate nutritional health and provide personalised dietetic advice tailored to changing medical and physical needs.

Social work

Social work

Advocacy and emotional, social and psychosocial support so older Australians can live safely and with dignity at home.

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Testimonials

“

The Allied Health team really took the time to understand my needs. Having physiotherapy and support at home helped me regain my strength and confidence after hospital, and I feel much more independent now.

Mei
Allied Health Client
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My podiatrist and occupational therapist were professional, kind, and truly listened to my needs. The care I received at home was outstanding and tailored just for me.

Jenny
Allied Health Client
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Catholic Healthcare’s allied health services helped me stay active and independent. The team was friendly, reliable, and made every visit feel supportive and encouraging.

Sam
Allied Health Client

 

Frequently asked questions

  • The cost of Allied Health Services is different for every individual. There are several pathways you can choose based on your needs and circumstances: 

    Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) 

    We offer selected government subsidised allied health programs for people aged 65 and over through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). To access these services you will require the relevant allied health code provided through My Aged Care under CHSP.  

    Support at Home (SaH) 

    If you have a Support at Home (SaH) with Catholic Healthcare, you can use your package funds to access Allied Health Services. 

    Private Home Care Services 

    You can access our Allied Health Services on a self-funded basis.

  • Your Allied Health services will be provided by Catholic Healthcare’s qualified Allied Health team, which may include physiotherapists, occupational therapists, registered nurses, allied health assistants, fitness instructors, podiatrists, dietitians, speech therapists and social workers, depending on your assessed needs and care plan. Where a Catholic Healthcare team member is not available in your area, we may arrange support through an approved accredited provider so you can continue to receive safe, high-quality care.

  • Yes, based on your assessment needs  you can elect an individual program or a group program, or a combination of both. 

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Get in touch today to discuss your needs or start building a care plan that supports your goals.

Acknowledgement of Country

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work, and care. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and honour the enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country.