Allied Health AssistantsRegular support close to home
Allied health assistants (AHAs) extend our services with hands-on support, guided and supervised by our speech pathologists.
Could AHA support suit your family?
AHA support works well for lots of families. Tick any that sound like you.
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- Part of everyday life. Regular sessions with someone your child knows, so practice becomes part of everyday routines.
- Local. Our Gippsland allied health assistant lives locally, so support stays close to home.
- Supervised. AHAs work under the direct supervision of our speech pathologists.
Sessions are usually 45 minutes, weekly, fortnightly or monthly, depending on what your child needs. In clinic, at home, kinder, school or online. NDIS, Medicare and private. About funding
Questions families ask
What does an allied health assistant do?
AHAs deliver regular, hands-on therapy sessions using strategies set by our speech pathologists, tailored to your child's communication and social skill goals.
How does it work?
- Initial assessment. A speech pathologist assesses your child and writes a personalised plan.
- Supervised sessions. An AHA carries out the plan, with regular supervision meetings.
- Regular sessions. Consistent, hands-on support keeps working towards your child's goals.
- Ongoing review. The speech pathologist checks progress and adjusts the plan, in person or by telehealth.
Where do you offer AHA support?
In Gippsland and in Melbourne's north west. Get in touch to check we cover your town.
Want to get started?
Fill in our short enquiry form and we'll be in touch as soon as possible.