Allied health and therapy services: based on an individualised assessment, qualified and registered allied health professionals work with the client to establish a tailored plan of treatment that may include individual or group therapy, exercises, self-management of chronic conditions. Services are provided by or under the supervision of allied health professionals, with a preventative, maintenance, or restorative focus, to support the client to be independent.
Services include:
• Podiatry
• Occupational therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Formal counselling
• Speech pathology
• Nutritional advice from a qualified dietician
• Education in use of equipment that supports independence
• Exercise/gym classes
• Walking/falls prevention/balance groups
• Tai chi, Chi Ball
Condition-specific (Parkinson’s, stroke/pulmonary conditions, arthritis, diabetes) group sessions are aimed at peer support, self-management, education and supporting wellbeing.
Sessions are conducted at Marion.