Your goals will determine the nature of an Exercise Physiology session. It may include activities to improve motor skills, flexibility and balance. Some of our sessions are conducted at home, school or a local pool.

Both Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy focus on improving functional capacity. Both focus on active movement; however, Physiotherapy may focus more on passive movement. Physiotherapy may also involve hands-on therapy, whereas Exercise Physiology generally will not.

Exercise Physiology focuses on improving functional capacity, which includes the physical, social, and emotional aspects of health.

The NDIS will determine your eligibility for Exercise Physiology. Providing all relevant information when seeking access to the scheme is extremely important. This will give you the best chance of funding Exercise Physiology in your plan.

Exercise Physiology can assist with physical function, such as improving balance, reducing the risk of falls, and increasing cardiovascular function. Exercise can also enhance social capability, mainly if sessions are held in a group setting.

An initial Exercise Physiology session will examine your function and set realistic SMART goals that you can achieve. We will complete baseline measures and ensure that you are safe to exercise. We may request additional approval from your GP to ensure your exercise safety.

Physiotherapy generally focuses on physical function, whereas Occupational Therapy is more holistic and focuses on physical, psychological and emotional well-being. OT will also focus on equipment prescription and function across all domains of daily living, including domestic, personal and community activities of daily living.

OT may assist a child in building emotional regulation skills and gross or fine motor capacity. Equipment may also be prescribed to help with community access or to ensure a child’s safety while travelling.

OT support can assist with function across all domains of daily living, including domestic, personal and community activities of daily living. Occupational Therapists work through a capacity building approach, which means that the knowledge and skills of the person and the important people around them are developed to enable regular implementation of therapy strategies, and long term sustainable supports for the individual. Assistive Technology and equipment may be prescribed, or recommendations to modify the home environment may be made if these are required to improve the persons functioning. Therapy may also assist in developing a specific strategies for implementation within their daily routine. Common areas an OT can assist with include fine motor and upper limb, self care (personal hygiene, showering and bathing skills), self management (health and wellbeing, shopping, cleaning, organising and planning), sensory and emotional regulation, cognitive functioning (memory, attention, initiation and sequencing of tasks), mealtimes, play, leisure and recreation and sleep hygiene. An Occupational Therapist will work with you to identify your needs and goals, providing tailored interventions to enhance your independence.

If you have an NDIS plan with Capacity Building funding – Improved Daily Living, this can generally be used to access OT supports. Occupational Therapy is often included in capacity-building supports and, as it stands, is believed to be the NDIS’ preferred therapy to assist in building functional capacity.

Yes. Depending on the clinician’s skills, these are likely to be set goals.

Both. Bloom Healthcare primarily delivers sessions in the community. The evidence suggests that capacity building in natural environments is most effective. However, a clinic can be arranged if necessary. Occupational Therapists work across different environments, including community health centers and mental health facilities, to provide comprehensive care.

The NDIS covers Physiotherapy that aims to maintain function for longer, improve function, or reduce the rate of deterioration. The goals will all be determined by your disability type.

Physiotherapy generally focuses on physical function, whereas Occupational Therapy is more holistic and focuses on physical, psychological and emotional well-being. OT will also focus on equipment prescription and function across all domains of daily living, including domestic, personal and community activities of daily living.

Physiotherapy is generally funded when you have a physical disability. For example, a stroke, amputation or neurological disorder such as Multiple Sclerosis.

No. You can refer yourself to Bloom Healthcare if you have an active NDIS plan with capacity-building support.

Yes. One of the goals of Physiotherapy may be to assist in managing pain.

Physiotherapy can help with conditions such as stroke, brain injury, MS, MND or amputations. Please note that this list is not exhaustive.

Yes, psychology services can be funded through your NDIS plan if deemed reasonable and necessary. This is typically covered under the “Improved Daily Living” category of your Capacity Building budget. If you have questions about whether your current plan includes funding for Psychology, you can contact your Support Coordinator, Local Area Coordinator or reach out to Bloom Healthcare for assistance.

An NDIS psychologist provides therapy sessions specifically focussed on reducing psychological barriers relating to disability. NDIS Psychologists help increase your skills and strategies to build psychological resilience as well as enhance ability to navigate and complete daily tasks that are meaningful to you.

You can find an NDIS psychologist by asking your GP, searching the NDIS provider portal, or using online searches to locate a provider near you, such as Bloom Healthcare.

Yes, NDIS psychology services can be delivered either in-person or online, depending on your preference and what works best for your situation.

Living with disability can impact our ability to navigate these signposts of psychological challenges by reducing our resilience, increasing our need for support and limiting our resources to cope.
If you are noticing any of the above signs, seeing an NDIS Psychologist can support you with building skills to better understand the nature of the psychological challenge, how this may relate to your disability as well as increasing your ability to cope and be able to achieve the activities in life that are meaningful to you.

Speech Pathology is the name of the profession in Australia. This is a protected title and only registered Speech Pathologists can use this title. In other countries they may be called Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Therapists or Speech Therapists. Speech Therapy refers to the intervention that Speech Pathologists provide.

Speech Pathologists work with clients to identify how supporting clients with their communication and swallowing needs could improve their functional abilities, participation, and quality of life. Goals are made in conjunction with clients, and therapy may involve working directly with the client; working with their family and carers; and working within the community to achieve the goals.

Speech pathologists work with autistic children and adults, as well as people living with intellectual disabilities; physical disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, neurological disabilities such as stroke, brain injury or progressive neurogenic diseases, psychosocial disabilities and many others.

• Play based therapy. Through fun, engaging activities that follow the child’s interests, therapists support the development of speech, language, social interaction, and early learning. Play-based therapy is highly individualised and designed to feel natural and motivating for children. Capacity building. This approach supports and empowers the important people in a person’s life, including parents, educators, support workers, to support the person’s development of their skills in everyday situations. It’s not just about what happens during therapy sessions but also involves sharing strategies and tools, building knowledge and confidence and creating supportive environments.
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). AAC refers to different ways to support or replace spoken communication. This may include low-tech tools like visuals and Key Word Sign, or high-tech supports including communication apps or dedicated devices. AAC is valuable across the lifespan and is tailored for the individual and their unique communication needs.
• Specific Programs or Frameworks. Speech Pathologists may utilise evidence-based programs such as Hanen, SOS Feeding or Lee Silverman Voice Therapy to support clients to work towards their goals.
• Capacity building. This approach supports and empowers the important people in a person’s life, including parents, educators, support workers, to support the person’s development of their skills in everyday situations. It’s not just aboput what happens during therapy sessions but also involves sharing strategies and tools, building knowledge and confidencet and creating supportive environments.

A behaviour support plan is a collaborative document that outlines tailored strategies to support the participant who displays behaviours of concern. Created in partnership with the participant, their family, carers, and other key supports, the plan includes evidence-informed approaches aimed at enhancing the person’s wellbeing, safety, and overall quality of life.

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) focuses on understanding and addressing the underlying causes of behaviours of concern to improve a participant’s quality of life and reduce the need for restrictive practices. Allied health professionals like Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Psychologists also support participants and their focus is typically on specific areas of functioning—such as sensory processing and daily living (OT), communication and language (SP), and psychosocial disability, cognition, and emotional regulation (Psychologists). PBS practitioners often collaborate with these disciplines to ensure behaviour support strategies are holistic, integrated, and tailored to the participant’s need

To ensure meaningful and consistent support, Bloom Behaviour Support Practitioners prioritise frequent face-to-face engagement with the participant and their support network. We have streamlined documentation processes so that practitioners can focus more on direct observation, relationship-building, and hands-on implementation of supports. We aim to provide supports in accordance with the funding and clinical need of the participant.

To access Bloom Behaviour Support Services – your NDIS plan will need to have Improved Relationships Funding outlined within the plan.

There are five categories of regulated restrictive practices that are monitored by the NDIS Commission. These are the following:

• Seclusion – the sole confinement of a person with disability in a room or a physical space at any hour of the day or night where voluntary exit is prevented, or not facilitated, or it is implied that voluntary exit is not permitted.
• Chemical restraint – the use of medication or chemical substance for the primary purpose of influencing a person’s behaviour. It does not include the use of medication prescribed by a medical practitioner for the treatment of, or to enable treatment of, a diagnosed mental disorder, a physical illness or a physical condition.
• Mechanical restraint – the use of a device to prevent, restrict, or subdue a person’s movement for the primary purpose of influencing a person’s behaviour but does not include the use of devices for therapeutic or non-behavioural purposes.
• Physical restraint – the use or action of physical force to prevent, restrict or subdue movement of a person’s body, or part of their body, for the primary purpose of influencing their behaviour. Physical restraint does not include the use of a hands-on technique in a reflexive way to guide or redirect a person away from potential harm/injury, consistent with what could reasonably be considered the exercise of care towards a person.
• Environmental restraint – Restricting a person’s free access to all parts of their environment, including items or activities.

The Regulated Restrictive Practices Guide outlines NDIS providers’ obligations when implementing regulated restrictive practices.

Children under the age of 9 who have an NDIS plan or are referred by a doctor or health professional for developmental delays or disabilities can access our services. We support families in obtaining and utilising NDIS funding for ECI.

ECI services at Bloom Healthcare include Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and developmental assessments. These therapies are tailored to each child’s individual needs, focusing on communication, motor skills, emotional regulation, social participation, and understanding and addressing behaviours that may impact their development or daily activities.

Our services are provided in natural environments such as your home, early learning centres, or other community settings such as schools or suitable locations. This approach helps children practice skills in real-life situations, making interventions more effective and meaningful. The evidence also suggests this provides the best chance of gaining a good outcome.

A neuroaffirming approach celebrates neurodiversity by focusing on each child’s unique strengths, identity, and ways of interacting with the world. We tailor our interventions to support and respect these differences, promoting confidence and acceptance.

Contact Bloom Healthcare for guidance or consult your doctor, NDIS early childhood partner, NDIS Support Coordinator or Navigator. We’ll point you in the right direction to help you with your NDIS journey.

Early intervention is critical because the first years of life are a key time for brain development. Support during these years can significantly enhance a child’s skills, confidence, and ability to participate fully in family and community life.

We work closely with schools, teachers, and families to create strategies that improve classroom participation, social skills, and task completion. Our therapists also provide teacher training and deliver school-based interventions supporting educational and developmental goals.

Yes, we support key transitions, such as starting secondary school or preparing for adulthood. We develop personalised plans to build skills for education, work, or independent living, ensuring a smooth transition during these critical life stages.

We help adolescents prepare for the workplace by teaching communication, time management, and organisational skills. We also guide them in self-advocacy and help them understand workplace accommodations to ensure they feel confident and supported in professional environments.

While our services are primarily for NDIS participants, we also support families who may seek private funding or referrals. Our team can help you access the most suitable funding options for your child’s therapy.

For adolescents, our therapies focus on building independence, managing emotions, improving social participation, and enhancing skills for daily life. We aim to support their growth into confident and capable young adults.

Families are an essential part of our process. We offer coaching and practical guidance to help parents support their children’s development. We also provide resources and regular updates to ensure families feel confident and informed throughout the process.

Yes, NDIS dietitian services are often covered under the “Improved Daily Living” category in the Capacity Building budget if deemed reasonable and necessary by your NDIS planner.

To access dietitian services, ensure your NDIS plan includes “Improved Daily Living” funding. You can then contact a provider like Bloom Healthcare to book an initial consultation and start your journey to better nutrition.

NDIS dietitians assist with weight management, chronic conditions like diabetes or kidney disease, food allergies, and nutrient deficiencies. They provide customised plans to support your unique health needs and lifestyle.

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