NDIS therapeutic supports

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What are NDIS therapeutic supports?

It is quite common to receive funding for NDIS therapeutic supports in your plan. There are a wide range of therapeutic supports available for eligible participants and each service must be delivered by a qualified provider. The qualification required by each service provider will vary depending on which support is being delivered.

The goal of NDIS therapeutic supports is to help you improve your independence and enable participation in daily, practical activities. This covers areas such as language and communication, mobility and movement, personal care, interpersonal interactions and community living.

As an NDIS participant, the majority of therapy supports you require will be included in the Improved Daily Living category of your plan. As the category suggests, these therapeutic supports help to improve your daily living skills.

Therapies covered under the Improved Relationships category assist you with interacting with others whereas the Improved Health & Wellbeing category includes activities that support, maintain or increase your physical mobility and wellbeing.

NDIS therapeutic supports list

Therapy supports are crucial for many NDIS participants.

VISION & GOALS THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

Occupational therapy – Occupational Therapists help you to develop your functional skills to improve your participation and independence. If you need assistance with daily activities such as showering and cooking, occupational therapy may be required.
Behaviour support – Designed to help you achieve your goals surrounding mental health, behaviour and relationships. Psychologists can help you to implement positive behaviour strategies and provide counselling where required.
Speech therapy – Speech Pathologists can assist with communication and swallowing. If you need the assistance of communication systems or help eating, speech therapy will be included in your plan.
Social Workers – Will use CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to support the participant to change any unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, attitudes and behaviours. VISION & GOALS Social Workers will support the participant to improve their emotional regulations and create coping strategies for problematic issues