Our approach to care
Our team of experienced allied health professionals works closely together to ensure clients are on the most appropriate health pathways for their unique needs. This includes regularly reviewing progress to ensure our service plans are supporting you in achieving your goals.
Our aim is not only to support your immediate health needs but also to help you maintain the progress made within our services, promoting your ongoing health and independence. We offer one-on-one and group allied health services in our Health & Fitness Centres, via Telehealth or directly in your home.
Physiotherapy
With personalised assessment and treatment plans, our experienced physiotherapists assist in the management of both acute and chronic conditions. This includes prescribing exercise and developing techniques to help you self-manage your condition and physical wellbeing.
Our services include:
- One-on-one therapy sessions and clinical assessments
- Manual therapy and massage
- Rehabilitation support and programs
- Dry needling
- Education for pre and post surgical recovery
- Management of chronic physical conditions
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists can help you maintain your independence by adapting your living environment and helping you manage daily activities. They provide professional home and workplace assessments to suggest modifications tailored to your specific needs.
- Hand therapy
- Upper limb support
- Wellness strategies including stress management and energy conservation
- Home safety and equipment, advice on grab rails, shower chairs, seating, wheelchairs and ramps
- Daily activity management supporting your ability to shop, clean, cook and engage socially
- Cognitive support including practical strategies to manage cognitive changes in daily life
- Personal care including assistance with strategies for dressing, showering and personal hygiene
Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage is designed to support you with a wide range of chronic conditions by promoting flexibility, supporting healthy circulation and encouraging relaxation. Our experienced therapists work with you to provide a tailored combination of relaxation and therapeutic massage techniques to support your wellbeing.
Our massage services provide support for:
- Physical comfort and relaxation
- Stress management and well-being
- Support during recovery from sports injuries
- Comfort to those living with chronic pain
- Soft tissue support
- Promotion of postural awareness
- Support for healthy circulation
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Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology involves using evidence based exercise to support the management of complex medical conditions. Our dedicated exercise programs include professional delivery, advice and support with a strong focus on helping you create sustainable lifestyle changes.
Our Exercise Physiologists provide support for:
- Building muscle strength and physical function in one-on-one sessions
- Management support for chronic disease and physical discomfort
- Management of cardiovascular and heart-related health goals
- Falls presentation and balance strategies
- Supporting mental well-being through the benefits of physical activity
- Facilitating group classes such as balance
- Ongoing health and physical maintenance programs
Podiatry
Our qualified podiatrists provide a gentle approach to your foot care needs, offering education and support for a range of conditions such as sore feet, ingrown toenails, calluses and corns. We provide specialised support for unique health needs, including comprehensive diabetes foot care assessments and footwear education.
Our podiatry services include:
- Support for foot and leg comfort
- Management of thickened nails
- Treatment of corn and calluses
- Diabetes foot care assessments and education
- Footwear assessments and advice
- Prescription and management of orthotics
Dietetics
Eating a well balanced diet is essential to supporting your well-being as you age. Our qualified dietitians create individualised nutritional plans, providing you with professional guidance on diet and nutrition by:
- Developing tailored strategies to support healthy weight goals
- Providing nutritional guidance for managing conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular health
- Nutritional support for food allergies, intolerances (including IBS), and gastrointestinal health.
- Individualised nutrition plans to support your health
- Professional tips for food shopping on a budget, cooking, eating out and accessing local support services
Social Work
Our social workers aim to enable and empower you and your carers with the support and resources required to remain in your home or to explore alternative options for long-term care and accommodation.
Our social work services include:
- Emotional and psychological support to help you manage and adapt
- Professional support through significant life changes and transitions
- Access to short term counselling and problem solving
- Support for navigating relationship challenges
- Strengthening your links with local community groups and networks
There are two primary ways to access our services:
- Privately funded services – No eligibility requirements and can be accessed immediately as needed
- Australian Government-supported services – Assessment and eligibility requirements apply – waiting times and/or service limits may apply
Through My Aged Care
Support at Home
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
Transition Care Program (TCP)
Medicare Benefits Scheme / Chronic Disease Management Plan (MBS / CDMP)
View our Health & Fitness pricing here.
While both professionals are university qualified and focus on movement, their approach differs:
- Exercise Physiologists (EP) primarily utilise clinical exercise interventions and lifestyle programs to support the management of chronic conditions and improve physical function.
- Physiotherapists provide clinical assessment and management of injuries, disabilities, and pain. They often use a combination of hands-on manual therapy and targeted exercise prescriptions to support recovery and mobility.
We offer a Care Car service that supports clients' local transport needs, including trips to and from Southern Cross Care’s Health & Fitness Centres. All Care Car vehicles have a 5-star ANCAP safety rating and are fitted with first aid kits and mobile phones and the drivers have RAA training. Care Car ride fees are based on the distance of the pick-up and/or drop-off location from the Southern Cross Care Health & Fitness Centres (Depot) at The Pines, North Plympton or The Phillip Kennedy Centre, Largs Bay. Visit our Care car page for more information - Click here
We offer a range of group classes across our sites for more information and timetables visit the Group Classes page.
Allied Health
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