There are a range of allied health services delivered under the HACC Program including:
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Occupational Therapy
The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday lige. Occupational therapists achieve this outcome by enabling people to do things that will enhance their ability to participate or by modifying the environment to better support participation. -
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists are trained to assess the underlying causes of joint, muscle and nerve injuries and provide effective treatment so people can undertake as normal lifestyle as possible. -
Podiatry
A medical specialisation dealing with the foot, ankle and lower leg. The provision of community podiatry often deals with basic footcare issues such as ingrown nails, athletes fott, plantar warts, corns and calluses. -
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathologists assist people who have swallowing, communication and/or cognitive conditions.