Disability services and allied healthcare
Allied health practitioners are healthcare professionals who can help you take care of your physical or mental health.
Read below about the allied health practitioners, who work with people with disabilities, and the services they give. If you or someone you care for is with disability, learn how the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS) can help to support your access to these professionals and services.
Counsellors and counselling
Counsellors work in mental health and other settings. They specialise in building relationships based on discussions with the client and counsellor.
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy (talk therapy) that helps a person to identify and change thinking habits.
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy can help if you are having difficulty with everyday tasks, the tasks that occupy you. Learn more about what it can do for you.
Paediatricians
Paediatricians diagnose, treat and provide care for babies, kids and teenagers; including illnesses and physical, mental and behavioural development.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy can help treat a range of health problems. Learn about what physiotherapists do, the conditions they treat and how they can help you.
The role of a podiatrist
Podiatrists are foot and ankle experts who help prevent and treat various conditions. Learn about what a podiatrist does and how to find one.
Psychiatrists and psychologists
A psychiatrist is a doctor who has done extra medical training to become a specialist in mental health. Learn about how they can help you.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a group of therapies to help someone change thinking patterns and improve their coping skills. Explore the types and benefits.
Social workers
Social workers can help if you have problems with your health, finances or living situation. Find out how a social worker may be able to help you.
Speech pathology
Speech pathologists help people with communication and swallowing problems. Learn more about speech pathologists, what they do and how they can help.
