Ozcare - Allied Health

Allied Health

Ozcare’s Allied Health Services are predominantly provided to people eligible for Home and Community Care (HACC) services, including older and frail persons who have a functional disability, persons with moderate to severe disabilities and their carers.

Allied Health Professionals aim to improve a person’s ability to participate in everyday activities, to increase independence and to assist in the prevention of further health problems.

Services can be provided in your own home or at a local Ozcare Centre. Ozcare’s Allied Health Professionals provide education and assistance including -

Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Dietitians
Podiatrists
Psychologists
Social Workers
Speech Pathologists

Ozcare’s Allied Health Services assess and prescribe aids and equipment available through the Queensland Health Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) including:

Communication Aids
Continence Aids
Daily Living Aids (eg Hoists, Commodes)
Mobility Aids (eg 4-Wheeled Walkers, Wheelchairs)

Published Date: June 27, 2008
Printed from http://www.ozcare.org.au/page/Our_Services/Community_Health/Allied_Health/
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