- As a participant in the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), you can access various allied health programs to help you achieve your goals.
- NDIS Therapy assistants play a crucial role in supporting these services, working under the supervision of your therapist to implement your Allied Health Programs. Here's how a NDIS therapy assistant can help you:
Implementing Therapy Plans:
- Therapy assistants follow your therapist's guidance to carry out your therapy plans. This includes helping with exercises, activities, and strategies to meet your needs.
Providing Hands-On Support:
- They offer hands-on support during therapy sessions, ensuring you practice and complete your therapy activities correctly and safely.
Enhancing Therapy Efficiency:
- By handling routine tasks and implementing therapy plans, therapy assistants allow your therapist to focus on more complex aspects of your care, ensuring you receive the best possible service.
Physiotherapy and Exercise therapy:
- NDIS Therapy Assistants can help with exercises, mobility training, and adaptive equipment, making achieving your physical health goals easier.
Occupational Therapy:
- Allied Health Assistants help with daily living skills, self-care routines, and implementing environmental modifications to enhance your independence at home and in the community.
Counselling and Social Skills Training:
- Therapy assistants also support counselling and social skills training by providing guidance, practising social interactions, and reinforcing positive behaviours in various settings.
Flexibility Across Settings:
- Whether at home, in the community, or at specialised facilities, therapy assistants work in diverse environments to ensure you receive consistent and comprehensive support.