Our team will see you in your home, in the community or in your school or workplace.
NDIS Services
The National Disability Insurance scheme provides support to people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial disability.
Range Allied Health can help you at every stage of your NDIS journey.
Our team works in partnership with the person with a disability, their family and other important people in their life such as their GP, other health professionals or teachers to ensure a co-ordinated approach which supports the individual’s goals.
If you are under the age of 65 and have a disability that affects your ability to take part in everyday activities, you may be eligible for the NDIS. Complete the NDIS Access Checklist to determine if you may be eligible, or contact us for more information.
We can:
Assist you to complete the NDIS Access Request Form by completing a functional assessment and obtaining information from other service providers about your disability
Complete a functional assessment to identify your support needs
Complete an Assistive Technology assessment and trial equipment designed to support your function
Assess your ability to work and develop an individualised Ready to Work plan designed to find you sustainable work that you enjoy
Provide counselling services to facilitate emotional acceptance and growth, and assist you to work towards your personal goals.
Deliver therapy one on one, or in a group setting designed to support you to achieve your goals.
Medicare
Range Allied Health is registered with Medicare. We can see patients who have a chronic medical condition, whose care is co-ordinated by their General Practitioner under a General Practitioner Management Plan (GPMP) or Team Care Arrangement (TCA). Chronic medical conditions are those that have been, or are likely to be, present for at least 6 months.
If you would like to see an Occupational Therapist under Medicare, you can check with your GP if you are eligible for a GPMP, and request a referral for Occupational Therapy.
More information can be found here.
Services that can be provided under Medicare include:
Assessing and prescribing Assistive Technology including mobility aids, showering equipment and over toilet frames
Daily living skills training and fatigue management
Falls prevention
Pressure injury prevention and management.
Some clients may be eligible for bulk billed Occupational Therapy services. Please contact us for more information.
Aged Care
Range Allied Health provides clients over the age of 65 with Occupational Therapy assessments to determine support needs, and to recommend equipment or home modifications.
My Aged Care (MAC) is the main entry point to government-funded aged care services in Australia. My Aged Care provides information about aged care services to consumers, family members and carers, as well as service providers and health professionals. For more information about the services available, and to find out if you are eligible for funding, visit www.myagedcare.gov.au or call 1800 200 422.
Services that can be provided under Aged Care include:
Assessing and prescribing Assistive Technology including mobility aids, showering equipment and over toilet frames
Home assessments and home modification recommendations
Falls prevention
Pressure injury prevention and management.
Programs
Range Allied Health provides individual and group programs for people with a disability designed to:
Teach daily living skills such as meal preparation and finance/budgeting skills
Promote movement
Prepare clients for the workplace
Provide peer support and an opportunity to build friendships.
We use activities aligned with the participant’s interests to build everyday skills such as planning ahead, decision making and following instructions.
Cultural and language support can be provided for clients from non English speaking backgrounds.
Our program is updated every school term.
The following programs are available for Term 1, commencing 1 March 2022:
Tuesday:
Cooking and other daily living skills
Wednesday:
School programs
(ask us for our school visiting schedule)
Thursday:
Ready for Work
After school and weekend supports for school aged participants is available on request. Please contact us if you would like more information about our capacity building programs.
Friday:
Gardening with the Mulberry Project
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Training for Individuals
Range Allied Health can assist individuals to:
Determine the type of physical work they are capable of
Determine the intellectual and emotional supports they require to participate in work
Source education and training pathways that lead to meaningful employment
Assist in the prevention of workplace injuries
Implement strategies to support people with a disability or a chronic condition to participate in the workforce
Education and training for organisations and support staff
Range Allied Health is able to deliver training and assessment to support workers, carers and Allied Health Assistants in the use of Assistive Technology, and in techniques and methods to support people with a disability.
Training can be provided through an on-line platform, face to face or via webinar.
We are currently updating our education and training program. Please contact us if you are interested in our education and training program.
Training for Organisations
Range Allied Health can deliver training and assessment to support workers, carers and Allied Health Assistants in the use of Assistive Technology, and in techniques and methods used to support people with a disability.
Training can be provided through an on-line platform, face to face or via webinar.
We are currently updating our training program. Please contact us if you are interested in training for your organisation.
Supporting vulnerable people
in our community.
Range Allied Health is passionate about supporting vulnerable people in our community to access the health, disability and education services they need. We frequently assist individuals and community service groups to apply for tenders or other funding opportunities.
If you or your organisation would like assistance to apply for funding to meet a health, disability or education need, please contact us for more information.