Inspiro offers Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Occupational Therapy. OT and Podiatry are currently experiencing high demand. Both services are restricted to clients meeting clinical urgency criteria (or semi urgent criteria for OT). For podiatry, clients require a history of foot wounds, or current bone fracture. For OT, please ensure referrals clearly outline:
Diagnosis, information regarding any terminal/ palliative or progressive conditions
• Risks associated with pressure care
• Falls – where they occurred, the cause, injuries sustained, assistance and medical input required
• Safety and independence with transfers and mobility
• Cognition
• Existing supports – who they live with, carer information, the sustainability of these arrangements, risks to carers
• Any risks associated with capacity to remain at home
Please note: Referrals without a current support plan or clear information regarding rationale will not be accepted

Our Health & Wellness services focus on rehabilitation and prevention. Consultations are available onsite at our awarding winning Carmelite Health & Wellness Centre in Myrtle Bank and direct to the client’s home via a clinician visit or Telehealth. Southern Cross Care offer a wide range of allied health and therapy services including hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, accredited exercise physiology, occupational therapy, social work, dietetics, podiatry, registered nursing and massage therapy. Our experienced friendly team will work together with you to get you onto your best health pathway using our range of specialised programs for physical, social and mental health, group exercise or one to one therapy, and chronic condition management. In addition, our Occupational Therapists can offer a range of home safety options to keep you safe and living in your home for the future.

Vision Australia’s occupational therapists provide advice, recommendations, demonstration or training on strategies on grooming, maintaining health and fitness, clothing care and management, management of medication, identification of money, telephoning skills; preparing meals and safety etc

Restorative Care. Up to 5 sessions with physiotherapist at St Marys, Parramatta, South Penrith, St Clair and Glenmore Park. There are a small number of home visit packages available. The cost per session is $15 for a clinic visit and $25 for a home visit. Must have a Pensioner concession card or Low Income Health Care Card. Subsidised transport is available via Gilgai Individual Transport Program. Gilgai Aboriignal Centre uses Centrepay for collections. If you have an individual government package, the rules of Commonwealth Home Support Program require that the package be charged the package rate.

Vision Australia’s occupational therapists provide advice, recommendations, demonstration or training on strategies on grooming, maintaining health and fitness, clothing care and management, management of medication, identification of money, telephoning skills; preparing meals and safety etc.

The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate fully in the activities of their everyday life. It does this by using specific activities to enable people to do things that will enhance their ability to participate or by modifying the physical environment to better support participation.
Community occupational therapists help their clients and their carers cope with demands, adapt to tasks, and overcome challenges in their everyday lives. They do this by using a person's usual daily activities and tasks in a therapeutic way. Review activities of daily living which are required to stay at home independently and safely, for example: falls prevention assessment and intervention, review of home modifications e.g. grab rails, ramps; assessing equipment needs in the home e.g. shower chairs, wheelchairs, toilet aids, transfer aids. Specialist services include pressure area management. Interpreters are available if required.