MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — Australians outside the major metropolitan centres have struggled for decades to get timely disability assistance services. In response to this growing gap, leading healthcare company Connect2Care has revealed a major expansion of its specialised NDIS assessment services into rural and remote areas.
Connecting to Care’s hybrid model of telehealth allied health services and mobile outreach clinical teams aims to remove long waitlists and provide participants with comprehensive and enhanced NDIS allied health support in their local community.

Disability Assistance Support Regional: Breaking Barriers
Participants in regional locations may be required to wait a long period or travel hundreds of km to obtain necessary functional capacity reports, therapy and plan reviews. With its national expansion, Connect2Care is delivering interdisciplinary healthcare right to the homes, schools and local hubs of its participants.

The expansion project includes the following key services:

Occupational therapy (OT) includes functional capacity assessment, assistive technology (AT) evaluation, and home modifications reporting.

Physiotherapy includes: personalised movement programmes, physical rehabilitation, and mobility assessments.

Speech Pathology Services include swallowing help, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) prescriptions and communication evaluations.

Psychology & Behavioural Support Positive behavioural support programmes, mental health treatments, cognitive evaluations.

Executive Insights “All Australians with a disability should have equal and timely access to professional clinical care, regardless of where they live." “Taking our interdisciplinary team further into remote towns is assisting us to reduce wait times and ensure participants receive the comprehensive NDIS assessment reports they need to secure vital funding and support.”

Connect2Care Leadership Team

Regarding Connect2Care
Connect2Care is an approved provider of allied health services under the NDIS in Australia. Connect2Care is committed to enabling people with disabilities with individualised, evidence-based therapy and assessment services across the country. Connect2Care emphasises participant-directed care, enabling individuals to achieve independence, reach functional goals, and enjoy a fulfilling life.

For more information on booking an NDIS assessment or accessing local allied health services visit https://connect2care.com.au/