NDIS Therapeutic Supports

At its core, occupational therapy is about working alongside you to develop functional daily living skills, improving participation and independence. These types of supports ensure that your regular assistance needs such as with daily activities, cleaning, cooking, personal hygiene and more are catered for. 

The Occupational Therapist plays a pivotal role in helping participants develop and enhance their daily living and social skills, facilitating a more independent and fulfilling life through personalised therapeutic activities and interventions.

Behaviour support involves the management of behaviours of concern, helping people to understand and manage their actions and emotions. Behaviours of concern can range from low intensity to severe, and could include (but aren’t limited to) Physical aggression, verbal aggression, absconding, self-harm and other inappropriate behaviours. 

Our behaviour support practitioners are equipped with the tools, skills and knowledge to create a behaviour support plan for each participant. They will work with participants to voice their opinions, ensure behaviours are communicated better, and live their lives without resorting to their usual behaviours. Difficulties such as anxiety, depression, a lack of self-confidence and others can dramatically impact quality of life. Behavioural management strategies can help you achieve your goals for mental health, behaviour and relationships.

Speech pathologists are skilled individuals who can work alongside participants to find their voice. If you have difficulties with communication, eating and drinking, or problems with your voice, speech therapy can help. These types of supports can also help with cognitive skills such as memory, attention and problem-solving. 

Our team works with participants to create a tailored plan for speech therapy. We work with participants during their stay and teach ways they can continue to improve on their own, far beyond their stay with us. 

The Speech Pathologist is instrumental in helping participants improve their communication skills, aiding them in expressing themselves more clearly and understanding others better, thereby enhancing social interactions and overall quality of life.

Many services are covered under NDIS Therapeutic Supports. This is specific funding available for things like occupational therapy, speech therapy and behavioural support. After your stay at Crescent Respite, you may be able to take advantage of this funding through the NDIS to get the support you need in your own home. 

Most supports are provided by qualified professionals in each of the relevant support categories. If you're trying to find a provider that meets your needs, support coordinators will be able to help you. Support coordinators are specialists who work through the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to connect participants with the right supports, support providers, and funding.