Introduction

Allied health services play an important role in supporting NDIS participants to improve everyday functioning, build skills, and enhance overall wellbeing. While allied health professionals provide assessments and therapy, ongoing support is often needed to apply recommendations consistently in daily life.

At Northern Star Support Services, we support participants to engage with allied health services and apply therapy strategies in practical, meaningful ways that align with their everyday routines and personal goals.

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Understanding Allied Health Supports Under the NDIS

Allied health supports may include services such as occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, and other capacity-building supports funded through the NDIS. These services are designed to help participants improve mobility, communication, independence, and quality of life.

While Northern Star does not provide clinical therapy services, we work alongside participants and allied health professionals to support the implementation of recommended strategies in real-world settings.

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How Allied Health Supports Everyday Life

Allied health recommendations are most effective when they are consistently practised beyond therapy sessions. This can include using communication strategies, practising mobility exercises, developing daily routines, or applying skill-building techniques during everyday activities.

Support workers play an important role in reinforcing these strategies, helping participants gain confidence and build habits that support long-term wellbeing.

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Supporting Participation and Independence

Allied health supports can contribute to greater independence by helping participants engage more confidently in daily activities, community participation, and social interactions. When therapy goals are supported consistently, participants are better equipped to manage daily tasks and pursue meaningful goals.

At Northern Star Support Services, our approach focuses on respectful, person-centred support that complements allied health services and promotes independence over time.

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A Collaborative, Capacity-Building Approach

Collaboration between participants, families, support workers, and allied health professionals is key to achieving positive outcomes. By working together, supports remain aligned, communication is improved, and progress can be monitored effectively.

Northern Star Support Services is committed to supporting participants to make the most of their allied health supports by reinforcing strategies, encouraging independence, and promoting everyday wellbeing.