Health and therapy services, e.g. podiatry, physiotherapy
Suncare Community Services - Maroochydore
Chinese Community Social Services Centre - Commonwealth Home Support Program (Southern Region)
Social Support Groups for Chinese people aged over 64 and their carers, we provide:
1. Centre based social Support Groups: locate in Burwood, Mulgrave, Wantirna, Doncaster;
2. Centre based Social Support Groups – Dementia specific: locate in Mulgrave, Doncaster;
3. Walking group (for aged 60 and above);
4. Access & Support Program;
5. Carers’ Support Group.
South Western Sydney Local Health District
BlueCare Redland Community Care
Allied Health and Support services
Need a help hand? BlueCare’s Allied Health and Support Services put you back on the path to good health and independence
BlueCare’s comprehensive Allied Health Services, disease prevention and control programs help support you or your loved ones transition to independent living.
Some of our programs and services include:
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech Pathology
• Podiatry
• Dietetics
• Social work
We have a range of education programs for people of all ages and their carers to assist in managing wellbeing and health. Out compassionate and experienced team can also provide advice on aids and home modifications
BlueCare Callide Valley Community Care
BlueCare Allied Health and Support services
Need a help hand? BlueCare’s Allied Health and Support Services put you back on the path to good health and independence.
BlueCare’s comprehensive Allied Health Services, disease prevention and control programs help support you or your loved ones transition to independent living.
Some of our programs and services include:
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech Pathology
• Podiatry
• Dietetics
• Social work
We have a range of education programs for people of all ages and their carers to assist in managing wellbeing and health. Our compassionate and experienced team can also provide advice on aids and home modifications
Speech Pathology - Lower North Shore
Community Speech Pathologists provide assessment and management of individual clients for communication and swallowing disorders, and may provide advice, intervention, treatment and counseling for the following aspects of communication:
Speech affected by neurological disorders e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s disease; language, affected by illness or injury resulting in changes to comprehension and expression of spoken, written, non-verbal communication; cognitive impairments including; attention, memory, problem solving, decision making; swallowing impairments that can cause other serious medical conditions; voice control e.g. poor volume or abnormal sound. Interpreters are available, if required.
NSLHD In-Home Podiatry Service
NSLHD Podiatry Service Lower North Shore Outlet
Podiatry - Ryde
Podiatrists treat conditions of the feet & provide assessment, treatment & education to assist in managing & preventing complications including ulceration, amputation & infection in high risk clients. The services aim to preserve mobility & independence & prevent hospitalisation.
Northern Sydney Local Health District Podiatry Services accept referrals for people who have diabetes, renal disease, rheumatoid & other autoimmune diseases, spinal injury, spina bifida, transplant recipients, poor circulation & numbness of the feet. Clinics are held across the health district at hospitals & community health centres. Interpreters are available. A medical referral is required.
Personal care such as toenail cutting & management of calluses for people without chronic medical conditions is unable to be provided.
Clients who are unable to attend hospitals or community health centres can be referred to the Lane Cove and North Side Community Services for access to In-Home Podiatry services.
Physiotherapy - Ryde
Community physiotherapists provide assessment and treatment for people with physical problems caused by injury, illness, disease and ageing. Physiotherapists offer a wide range of services including the assessment, treatment and prevention of conditions that have resulted in loss of muscle strength or endurance and limit the clients’ ability to walk safely, maintain their balance, use stairs safely or perform activities of daily living.
Therapy activities include: falls assessment and management; joint and muscle pain management; mobility assessment; home or group exercise programs; provision of aids and equipment to meet individual client needs and support therapy plans. Physiotherapy services are provided to individuals as well as groups for example: falls prevention exercise programs. Interpreters are available if required.