We will support you to work out ways to manage life issues so you can achieve the best goals in life and live a happier life. Through our therapeutic support services, it may be that you no longer find your coping strategies helpful and are needing to develop new ones, or you are faced with completely new challenges and do not know how to deal with them.
Our team of experienced professionals will actively listen to you and work with you on your own goals. Our Therapeutic Support Clinicians all have different backgrounds and skills, including social work, counselling, psychology, art therapy and more. They are qualified and experienced mental health professionals, each holding the appropriate registrations. They are dedicated to providing you with the best support possible, and complete regular, ongoing professional development and clinical supervision.
What Are Examples of Therapeutic Services?
Therapeutic services are designed to support individuals in improving their mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Under the NDIS, these supports aim to help participants achieve greater independence, build life skills, and enhance their overall quality of life.
Common examples of therapeutic services include:
- Psychology & Counselling: Helps with managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioural challenges.
- Occupational Therapy (OT): Builds daily living skills, motor function, and home/workplace accessibility.
- Speech Therapy: Assists with communication difficulties, speech delays, and swallowing disorders.
- Physiotherapy: Supports physical rehabilitation, mobility improvement, and pain management.
- Behaviour Support: Focuses on managing complex behaviours and developing positive behavioural strategies.
- Art or Music Therapy: Uses creative approaches to improve emotional and cognitive wellbeing
Who Needs Therapeutic Support?
Therapeutic support is for anyone living with a disability, mental health condition, or developmental delay who requires assistance in managing aspects of daily life. This includes:
- Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- People experiencing mental health challenges
- Participants recovering from injury or surgery
- Children and adults with developmental delays
- Those with communication, learning, or mobility difficulties
Therapeutic support is tailored to the unique goals and needs of each participant, whether it’s learning to communicate more effectively, gaining independence at home, or improving physical function.
NDIS Therapeutic Supports Qualifications
NDIS-funded therapeutic supports must be delivered by qualified, registered providers who meet specific standards set by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Qualifications vary depending on the service:
- Psychologists and Counsellors: Must have a degree in psychology, counselling, or social work, and be registered with relevant bodies (e.g., AHPRA, ACA, or PACFA).
- Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists: Must hold recognised qualifications and AHPRA registration.
- Behaviour Support Practitioners: Must meet the NDIS Commission’s Positive Behaviour Support Capability Framework.
- Allied Health Professionals: Should be appropriately certified and experienced in disability support.
- When choosing a provider, it’s essential to confirm their registration and experience working within the NDIS framework.
Need help navigating NDIS therapeutic supports?
Our qualified team provides compassionate, tailored services to support your journey toward greater independence and wellbeing. Contact us today to learn more.