Carpentaria provides Allied Health Assistance services for children, adolescents and adults. Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) support Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to deliver therapy programs.
Our AHAs work closely with our Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Psychologists to help you meet your goals.
How does an Allied Health Assistant support you?
Our Allied Health Assistants are experienced in delivering therapy programs under the guidance and direction of an Allied Health Professional.
An AHA program may be recommended when:
- You are progressing well with current goals and may not need direct input from an Allied Health Professional
- You and your Therapist identify therapy goals that can be supported by an AHA
- You have joint OT and SP goals, resulting in face-to-face time charged at the AHA billing rate rather than both the SP and OT rate
- You are on the waitlist for services with an Allied Health Professional, and are assessed as suitable for an AHA program
- You have limited funding in your plan, or you need more flexible appointment scheduling
What involvement does your OT, Speechie, Psych or Physio have?
Carpentaria’s Allied Health Assistants work closely with AHPs to deliver a therapy program that supports your goals.
Your OT, Speechie, Psych or Physio will:
- Complete initial therapy sessions with you to discuss your goals and identify your needs
- Write a comprehensive therapy program for an AHA to deliver
- Provide non-face-to-face background work, including progress discussions with your AHA
- Make amendments to therapy activities as required
- Continually review your program and progress
"It is so lovely to see him happy and smiling again. We are all impressed with his progress. He is taking an interest in life again."
"I really enjoy watching families and participants grow their confidence and skills. It's so important to celebrate the little wins, they bring us closer to our larger goals."
Make a referral
The Request for Service form for Carpentaria’s Therapy Services is available here.
Contact us for further details or to discuss your individual needs.