Disability services and allied healthcare
Allied health practitioners are healthcare professionals who can help you take care of your physical or mental health.
Read below about the allied health practitioners, who work with people with disabilities, and the services they give. If you or someone you care for is with disability, learn how the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS) can help to support your access to these professionals and services.
Assistance dog
Assistance or service dogs are trained to help people. Find out more about assistance dogs, their training and NDIS funding on this page.
Counsellors and counselling
If you are having difficulties in life, talking to a counsellor can help. Counsellors work in many areas, such as mental health, to provide advice.
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy (talk therapy) that helps a person to identify and change thinking habits.
Exercise physiologists
Exercise physiologists help improve your health through personalised exercise plans. Learn how they can help you and where to find one.
Guide dogs
Guide dogs, also called seeing eye dogs, are trained to help people who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely and independently.
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapists (OTs) can help throughout your life when you're having difficulty with everyday tasks. Learn about occupational therapy.
Mobility aids
Mobility aids can help you get around and make daily activities safer and easier. Learn when you might need mobility aids and how to access them.
Paediatricians
Paediatricians diagnose, treat and provide care for babies, kids and teenagers; including illnesses and physical, mental and behavioural development.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy can help treat a range of health problems. Learn about what physiotherapists do, the conditions they treat and how they can help you.
The role of a podiatrist
Podiatrists are foot and ankle experts who help prevent and treat various conditions. Learn about what a podiatrist does and how to find one.
Psychiatrists and psychologists
A psychiatrist is a doctor who has done extra medical training to become a specialist in mental health. Learn about how they can help you.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a group of therapies to help someone change thinking patterns and improve their coping skills. Explore the types and benefits.
Social workers
Social workers can help if you have problems with your health, finances or living situation. Find out how a social worker may be able to help you.
Speech pathology
Speech pathologists help people with communication and swallowing problems. Learn more about speech pathologists, what they do and how they can help.
