Therapy

Another Therapy Thursday and another important area to focus on – our spine (and in particular, our posture)! With so many of us heading back into offices now, HenderCare physiotherapist, Varisha, provides some quick tips to help improve your posture.

This Therapy Thursday is a little different and not just because we’ve moved it to a Sunday. This Therapy ThurSUNday (see what we did there?), we want to celebrate mum’s and amazing caregivers!
HenderCare Occupational Therapist, Nihalee, was keen to share a fun activity that works on areas such as hand-eye coordination, hand strength and bilateral coordination, all while making a thoughtful gift for the special women in our lives.

Did you know that performing tasks on vertical surfaces such as easels, chalk boards, white boards and similar, can have many therapeutic benefits?

Allied health assistants (AHAs) can play a role in the delivery of Allied Health services, but you may be wondering, what is an AHA? We recently spoke with Zoe, our Allied Health Manager in WA to learn more about Allied Health Assistants.

If you or someone you know is looking for a new provider and have simple or complex care requirements, we have the trained staff available to assist.

Zoe joins the team as Allied Health Manager- WA. We recently spoke with Zoe to learn more about her role, her goals for the WA team and what inspired her to get into the industry.

Are you an Allied Health Professional looking to work with a growing, supportive, and all-round wonderful Allied Health team? We’re hiring!  

Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with; speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social skills, stuttering and using voice. Our Speech Pathologists work with individuals who have difficulty communicating due to; developmental delays, stroke, brain injuries, learning disability or other problems that can affect speech and language. Speech pathologists also specialise

In this short video, HenderCare’s occupational therapist, Nihalee, explains what self-regulation is. A great video for parents or carers to help them better understand their child’s needs. Talk to our therapy team today on 1300 764 433 to find out more about how occupational therapy services can benefit a child with self-regulation challenges.

For many NDIS participants, applying for funding is just one step in the process of accessing the supports they require – there’s also the issue of what to do with the money once it comes through. And it’s a huge concern, with a recent NDIS report finding 30 per cent of funding has gone unclaimed.