Therapeutic Supports
Therapeutic supports are for participants to facilitate functional improvement, where maximum medical improvement has been reached. Therapeutic supports must be aimed at adjustment, adaptation, and building capacity for community participation. Where a participant requires a particular regime to maintain the functioning of a body part or to slow the deterioration of a medical condition, then these support items can be used to deliver reasonable and necessary training for non-qualified personnel to assist a participant, as part of usual daily care. Therapeutic support usually starts with an initial consultation. During this visit, the therapist will ask about health history, support needs, abilities and goals. These will be used for the assessment, planning, and delivery of Disability-Related Health Support. This might include regular appointments, activities or exercises at home, hands-on therapies, advice about lifestyle changes, and training for your support people. At SIL4U, we offer specialist NDIS support for children, young people, adults, the elderly and their carers and parents, in need of support and services at the intersection of disability, mental health, and trauma.
We are here to support when Participants need us with:
A person who is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with the Dietitians Association of Australia. Our NDIS-registered dietitians support people living with disability in making dietary choices for better health. Examples include providing dietary advice for health and well-being issues, developing diet plans to support healthy weight, support and advice for healthy meal preparation and planning, training in grocery shopping, managing food allergies and intolerances, and advice on healthy eating habits.
A person who has a current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registration as an Occupational Therapist. Occupational Therapists help you to develop your functional skills to improve your participation and independence. Our Occupational Therapists can assist with daily activities such as showering and cooking through the completion of functional assessment.
A person who has a current AHPRA Registration as a Physiotherapist. Our physiotherapists provide tailored treatments designed to restore or maintain your mobility, function, and independence. Examples include functional task training to support your ability to participate in home and community activities, mobility assessment, exercise and education to improve your strength, coordination and posture, and training family and carers to assist you with mobility and transfers.
A person who is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) as approved by Speech Pathology Australia. Speech Pathologists can evaluate speech, language or any swallowing difficulties. Our Speech Pathologists will create and complete a personalised treatment plan addressing the client`s specific functional needs.
The Community Nurse is required to provide care, training or supervision of a delegated worker or support person to respond to complex care needs. Refer to community nursing section for more details.
