Aus Care Community Services

Short breaks for participants and their families and carers, arranged at home, in the community or away from home depending on goals and funding.

Behaviour support practitioners carry out a functional behaviour assessment and write a positive behaviour support plan, then train families and support teams and review progress.

Counselling is provided in-house by a psychosocial recovery counsellor, with referrals to a psychologist where that suits the participant better.

Occupational therapy to build daily living routines, fine motor and sensory strategies, assistive technology advice and support with home modifications.

Speech pathology covering communication and speech clarity, social skills, AAC systems and swallowing or mealtime assessment.

Physiotherapy for movement, strength, posture and balance, including exercise programs, walking aid assessment, rehabilitation and falls prevention.

Psychology support for emotional regulation, anxiety and low mood, social relationships and practical strategies for everyday challenges.

Dietitian advice on meal planning, restrictive diets and food-related challenges, working alongside behaviour support teams where food refusal is a concern.

Early childhood supports for children under nine, focused on self-care, routines, communication and social skills, planned with families so strategies fit daily life.