Guides
Allied health guides
Functional Capacity Assessments for the NDIS
What an occupational therapy functional capacity assessment covers, how the report supports NDIS access and plan reviews, and how to prepare.
For: Participants, families and support coordinators
Read the guideEarly childhood intervention: a guide for families
How early childhood therapy supports children under 9 with developmental delay, what OT and speech pathology involve, and how families can get started.
For: Parents and carers of children under 9
Read the guideStroke and neurological rehabilitation at home
How physiotherapy and occupational therapy support recovery at home after stroke, brain injury or neurological conditions, including regional areas.
For: People recovering at home, families and coordinators
Read the guideMealtime management and swallowing difficulties
What swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) are, how speech pathologists assess them and write mealtime management plans, and how to keep mealtimes safe.
For: Families, support workers, SIL providers and coordinators
Read the guidePositive behaviour support plans explained
What positive behaviour support is, how behaviour support plans are developed, interim vs comprehensive plans, and reducing restrictive practices.
For: Families, support providers and coordinators
Read the guideSocial work for complex situations and life transitions
How social workers help with psychosocial assessments, hospital discharge, housing, family stress and advocacy — and how to make a referral.
For: Support coordinators, hospital teams and families
Read the guideCounselling vs psychology: which is right for you?
The difference between counselling and psychology, when each may suit you, how funding works under the NDIS or privately, and what to expect.
For: Individuals, families and coordinators
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