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Allied Health Assistance

Community-based Allied Health Assistance providing hands-on support to help put therapy goals into action — at home and in the community, across NDIS and more.

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What is allied health assistance?

Allied Health Assistance (AHA) is practical, hands-on support that helps put a therapist’s recommendations into action.

AHA support focuses on practising skills, building routines, and carrying out activities that support therapy goals, with guidance from a qualified therapist. This support happens in everyday environments like home, school, work, and the community, where change is most meaningful.

At Ignite, we focus on practical outcomes that support participation, independence, and quality of life — shaped around what matters to the person.

During a physiotherapy appointment. Physiotherapist is on the left and participant is on the right. They are pictured both mid squat, working out on a sunny day at the park
Ignite Allied health assistant (on the right) crouched next to one of the people we've supported with allied health assistance at Ignite, the person is in a wheelchair wearing basketball clothes, the photo is taken on a basketball court.
Two people sitting at a dinner table enjoying a home cooked meal.
Two Ignite therapists working, focused looking at their screens

Who is allied health assistance for?

Allied Health Assistance may be helpful for people who benefit from regular, hands-on support to practise therapy goals more often and make the most of their funding.

Support is available to people funded through the NDIS, Home Care Packages, and other funding arrangements, as well as those accessing support privately.

Allied Health Assistance is used alongside therapy and guided by a qualified clinician, such as an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech Pathologist, or Behaviour Support Practitioner. AHAs focus on implementing therapy programs developed by our clinicians, helping therapy goals be practised more consistently and embedded into everyday life.

AHA for occupational therapy

  • Practising daily routines like getting ready in the morning, preparing simple meals, or managing household tasks
  • Supporting use of strategies for organisation, planning, or regulation during everyday activities
  • Helping apply OT strategies at home, school, or in the community between therapy sessions

AHA for speech pathology

  • Practising communication strategies during everyday interactions, play, or routines
  • Supporting use of communication systems or tools across different settings
  • Helping build confidence using communication strategies consistently in daily life

AHA for physiotherapy

  • Supporting practice of movement tasks during daily activities like walking, transfers, or play
  • Helping build confidence with physical activity as part of everyday routines
  • Supporting consistency with movement goals in home or community environments

Why people choose allied health assistance

Allied Health Assistants support the day-to-day practice of therapy goals, helping progress feel more consistent, supported, and sustainable over time. This can be helpful because it allows for:

  • Consistent practice of therapy goals
  • Lower-cost support
  • Routine and habit building
  • Team-based approach to support
  • More regular sessions to build familiarity and rapport
  • Support between other therapy appointments
  • Clear clinician oversight
  • Clear scope and boundaries

What you can expect with Ignite

Allied Health Assistance at Ignite is delivered alongside therapy provided by our internal clinicians. This ensures every AHA session is guided by a clear therapy plan, with ongoing clinician oversight to maintain quality, safety, and consistency of care.

If you’re already working with an Ignite clinician, you can let them know you’d like to explore Allied Health Assistance as part of your support, or contact us to discuss next steps.

If you’re new to Ignite and would like to get started with a therapist (and explore Allied Health Assistance alongside this), you can get in touch to get started.

Support is flexible and can adapt as goals, needs, or circumstances change.

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Meet our allied health assistants

The clinicians you’ll work with, in your home and community, supporting you to work towards your goals in everyday life.

Hala

  • Allied Health Assistant
  • Melbourne's West

Sunaina

  • Allied Health Assistant
  • Melbourne's West

The Ignite standard

Our approach to support focuses on people, everyday life, and practical outcomes – backed by strong clinical foundations.

Person-centred

Support is shaped around the person, their goals, strengths, and what matters most to them

Clinically grounded

Our approach is grounded in clinical excellence, supported by supervision, reflection, and evidence-informed practice

Transparent

We’re transparent in our approach, with clear communication and clinically justified recommendations

Safe & compliant

We take safeguarding seriously, working within NDIS standards and required professional registrations and screening

Not sure where to start? Our team is always happy to chat things through. Call us on 1800 446 448 or send through an enquiry and we’ll be in touch.