Health and therapy services, e.g. podiatry, physiotherapy
Carers Queensland Far North/Peninsula Region
It can be difficult to ask for help. Counselling is about talking with someone who can assist you in making a difference to your caring role and your life. It’s about looking after you, reducing stress and improving your own health and wellbeing.
Carers Queensland’s National Carer Counselling Program provides counselling and related emotional support services for carers. Counselling is provided by qualified, professional counsellors. Assistance may be provided on a one-off basis or over several counselling sessions.
The types of counselling available to you include:
•telephone
•face-to-face counselling
•group counselling
These services are also available to young carers.
Day Therapy Centre
Laboure Day Therapy Centre is a community Physiotherapy program designed for people over 65 years living in their own homes and people over 65 years living in low care accommodation.
Physiotherapy Goals
• Increase balance/ mobility and minimise risk of falls in the elderly
• Improve upper limb and lower limb strength
• Improve/maintain current levels of mobility and fitness
• Improve/maintain the person’s ability to actively participate in daily activities
• Help to minimise pain.
BlueCare Bundaberg Allied Health
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
• Hydrotherapy
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.
Carers Queensland Northern Queensland Region
It can be difficult to ask for help. Counselling is about talking with someone who can assist you in making a difference to your caring role and your life. It’s about looking after you, reducing stress and improving your own health and wellbeing.
Carers Queensland’s National Carer Counselling Program provides counselling and related emotional support services for carers. Counselling is provided by qualified, professional counsellors. Assistance may be provided on a one-off basis or over several counselling sessions.
The types of counselling available to you include:
•telephone
•face-to-face counselling
•group counselling
These services are also available to young carers.