Allied Health Services

Supporting wellness, re-ablement and restorative care for older people within the Blue Mountains community.

What is the Allied Health Services Program?

Allied Health Services aim to keep people safe and active whilst living at home, building capacity and resilience, supporting wellness, re-ablement and restorative care for older people within the Blue Mountains community. Allied Health provides:

Allied Health assessment and care based on your individual needs and goals
Short-term one-on-one interventions tailored to your needs by Allied Health providers such as social workers, occupational therapists and physiotherapists
Connection with local groups and programs for social inclusion
Support through therapeutic groups

Who can use these services?

Allied Health Services are provided to people who are:

65 years and over, living in the Blue Mountains LGA
becoming frail or in need of support to maintain mobility and be safe at home
would benefit from individually tailored treatment and support
might be anxious, depressed or becoming socially isolated

Allied Health Services are provided to people eligible under the Commonwealth Support Program criteria.

How can I access the Allied Health Services Program?

A My Aged Care referral is required to access the services offered by the Allied Health Services Team. Services are provided at a subsidised rate.

Please contact us if you would like more information about how to access these services. You can also find more information on the My Aged Care website here.

What is the Goods, Equipment and Assistive Technology Program?

The Goods, Equipment and Assistive Technology (GEAT) Program provides assistance to help cope with functional limitations and maintain independence.

For individuals, a referral for this service is required from My Aged Care. Please contact us if you would like more information.

For Healthcare Professionals, please contact us to request a GEAT Health Processionals Request form or to discuss your patient's needs.

Would like to feel stronger, steadier, and more confident?

We have produced a video to help our older community members take positive steps to remain healthy and independent in our community. The 'Find Your Feet' video includes helpful information on how to build your confidence, improve strength and balance, and stay independent, healthy and safe.

You can watch the full length video by clicking on the image below or going to YouTube here, or if you would like a free copy of the video on DVD or USB, please call contact us.

More Information

The Belong Blue Mountains ALLIED HEALTH Team is based at:

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre

33 Hope Street, Blaxland

Phone: 02 4739 1164

Email: info@belongbm.org.au

Interpreters:

We access the National Translating and Interpreting Service.

Feedback or Complaints:

We welcome feedback to improve our services. Please contact us at the above contact details or by submitting an message via our website. Go to our contact us form >

Alternatively, for feedback or complaints, you can access the following services:

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission: 1800 951 822

Older Persons Advocacy Network: 1800 700 600

Commonwealth Ombudsman: 1300 362 072