Allied Health Blog | News & Therapy Insights
Why Should a New Graduate Therapist Consider a Career in Disability Therapy?
Choosing a career path for your future seems like a big decision, and a new graduate can choose from a wide range of…
Lachlan Foster – Physiotherapist
Lachlan provides Active Ability’s physiotherapy services in the north west of Sydney so you will find him working in…
Making a Splash: How Hydrotherapy Can Help Children with Disabilities Thrive
Aquatic therapy supports kids to gain strength, mobility, and sensory awareness. Learn the benefits, conditions it’s…
Louisa Carter- Dietitian
I became a dietitian because I’ve always been interested in the powerful role food plays in health, quality of life,…
Jay’s Story
When Jay first started physiotherapy, his goal was to get outdoors to walk more often and improve his overall health…
Staying Ahead of NDIS Policy Changes: What You Need to Know About Impairment Categories
How impairment categories and current OT Functional Capacity Assessments can help support coordinators and participants…
Bounce Back, Don’t Just Get By: How the Restorative Care Pathway Works
Discover how My Aged Care’s Restorative Care Pathway can help you recover from illness or injury with intensive…
Chloe Wong- Physiotherapist
About Our Mobile Disability Therapy ExpertsNDIS registered exercise physiology, dietetics, physiotherapy and occupational therapyActive...
John’s Story
John completes a mix of strength and balance exercises and pairs these with walking practice to help transfer his gains…
Heath’s Story
Beyond physical gains, some of the biggest and most positive changes have been in Heath’s independence and quality of…
How an Occupational Therapy Home Assessment Can Help You Live at Home for Longer
A young infant is toe walking on the top of a wooden table. A person wearing jeans is standing behind them in the…
Divyasha Kumar – Exercise Physiologist
We’ve asked our motivating and energetic Exercise Physiologist, Divyasha Kumar, a couple of questions so that you can…
Why Is My Child Toe-Walking? How Physio Can Help
Learn why children walk on their toes, when it’s a concern, and how paediatric physiotherapy can improve gait,…
Saoirse McKenna – Occupational Therapist
Meet Saoirse McKenna, our dedicated Occupational Therapist! We asked her a couple of questions to give you a glimpse…
Ruby’s Story
Ruby is a 10-year-old who has been on her physiotherapy journey with Active Ability for the past year, working towards…
What is the Support at Home Program, and how is it different to Home Care Packages (HCP) and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Programs
A program initiated by the Australian Government, scheduled to replace the existing Home Care Packages, Short Term…
Jenny Summers- Dietitian
Get to know your NDIS dietitian, Jenny Summers We've asked our knowledgeable and friendly dietitian, Jenny Summers, a couple...
NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment: When Would You Need One from an OT?
You’ve probably heard NDIS funding hinges on the findings of a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA), but that’s not…
