Finding the right providers
Support to identify and contact OTs, physios, psychologists, speech pathologists and other allied health providers suited to your needs.
NDIS Allied Health Access in Melbourne & Victoria
Accessing the right therapists and assessments can be stressful — long waitlists, confusing referrals and lots of follow-ups. Able Aide helps you connect with allied health providers and keep communication clear and organised.
With your consent, we work alongside you, your family, your Support Coordinator and your providers so appointments, reports and recommendations are easier to manage.
- OT, physio, psychology & speech access
- Support to organise assessments & reports
- Telehealth options where suitable
Support Coordinators: you can refer participants via our referral form and we’ll confirm next steps quickly.
What allied health access can include
We don’t replace therapists — we help you access them and stay organised around appointments and communication.
Referrals & bookings
Assistance with enquiries, intake forms, referrals and organising appointments, including telehealth where suitable.
Assessments & reports
Help to organise and follow up on assessments and reports used for plan reviews, assistive technology and therapy planning.
Appointment support
Attending sessions with you (if you choose), supporting communication, note-taking and sharing agreed next steps with your support team.
Therapy-informed routines
Supporting you to apply recommendations from your therapy team into daily routines, within scope and with your consent.
Team communication
With your consent, we help keep families, Support Coordinators and providers aligned and informed.
How we support allied health access
You shouldn’t feel like the only one chasing referrals, bookings and updates.
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1. Understand your goals
We clarify what you want support with — mobility, communication, sensory needs, wellbeing or independence.
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2. Prioritise the right referrals
We map what’s needed first and help organise referrals based on urgency, capacity and plan funding.
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3. Keep things organised
We help keep appointments, reports and communication on track so you feel informed rather than overwhelmed.
Who this service is for
Allied health access can help if you:
Need assessments or reports
For plan reviews, equipment, assistive technology, therapy plans or recommendations.
Feel overwhelmed by coordination
Managing multiple providers and appointments is a lot — we can simplify the process.
Want better communication
You want providers, family and coordinators aligned — with fewer misunderstandings.
Where allied health access is available
We support participants across Melbourne and Victoria, including:
- Melbourne CBD & inner suburbs
- Werribee, Hoppers Crossing & Western suburbs
- Sunshine & Brimbank area
- Ringwood, Box Hill & Eastern suburbs
- Dandenong, Noble Park & South-East suburbs
- Epping, Craigieburn & Northern suburbs
- Frankston & Mornington Peninsula
- Geelong & surrounding areas
- Ballarat · Bendigo · Shepparton
- Other regional Victorian communities (ask us)
Not sure if we can help in your area? Contact our team and we’ll let you know what’s possible.
Allied Health Access FAQs
Is allied health access funded by the NDIS?
It may be funded depending on your plan and the support type. Many participants use their plan to access therapy services. Support with organising appointments and communication may be funded under relevant supports where appropriate.
Can you help with reports for plan reviews or equipment?
Yes. We can help you organise appointments and follow up on assessments and reports used for plan reviews, assistive technology and therapy planning, with your consent.
Do you offer telehealth options?
Yes. Where suitable, we can help you access providers who offer telehealth appointments, which can reduce travel and speed up access.
Related supports
These services often work alongside allied health access.
🧭 Support Coordination
Linking therapy supports with the rest of your plan and providers.
🧼 Personal Care & Daily Living
Supporting routines and implementing agreed therapy recommendations (within scope).
🚐 Community Participation
Support to attend allied health appointments and community activities.
Need help accessing allied health and assessments?
We’re here to make things clearer, calmer and more organised — for you, your family and your support team.