NDIS
Accessing our allied health team on the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Access with your NDIS Plan
Now you can access our professional physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and occupational therapists with your NDIS plan as a core or capacity-building support. Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital is a registered NDIS provider, with access available to the community without being an inpatient.
Why choose us as your allied health NDIS provider?
The allied health team have the expertise and professionalism from working in a private hospital environment. Our team work hard to help our patients achieve their independence goals under their NDIS plan. Westmead Rehabilitation hospital also offers a full suite of amenities to support clinical outcomes such as hydrotherapy, and fully equipped gym studio.
What our team can provide under the NDIS
If you are unsure of what you need to access your NDIS funding for allied health services, please get in touch with our admin staff and we can guide you through the process.
- Comprehensive assessments
- NDIS reports with recommendations for therapy and funding
- Tailored therapy plans
Conditions we commonly see under the NDIS
- Physical disabilities (amputations, post-surgery)
- Acquired brain injuries (ABI’s)
- Neurological injuries
- Genetic and chromosomal disorders
- Cerebral palsy
- Strokes
- Multiple sclerosis
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Spinal cord injuries
NDIS services
What NDIS services does Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital provide?
Physiotherapy
The physiotherapists work to help increase functional strength and movement, reduce pain, and manage every-day tasks in the home and out in the community.
Exercise Physiology
The exercise physiologist’s work to maintain, regain or improve their current functional capacity, to maximise their quality of life, reduce falls risk, improve mental and manage health weight.
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists work to improve independence with day to day. Recommendations and goals are based on the individual, their circumstances, and client’s preferences.
Kevin Fong
Senior Day Rehabilitation Therapist
Kevin is our friendly and energetic highly experience Senior Day Rehabilitation Therapist. He has had extensive experience working across a wide network of Physiotherapy setting including Public and Private hospital both overseas and locally, Community as well as private practice settings. He is able to perform comprehensive NDIS assessments and will able to create a recovery plan, establish goals and guide you on your NDIS journey.
Kevin.fong@aurorahealth.com.au
Jessica Collings
Exercise Physiologist
Jessica is our bright and bubbly exercise physiologist. She loves to go beach swimming and enjoying the sun in her free time! Jessica has experience working with DVA, NDIS, Cancer recovery and community patients helping them bounce back on their feet. She is able to set you up with a tailored exercise program to get you strong and keep you moving!
Jessica.collings@aurorahealth.com.au
How to access your plan
- Speak with your current treating team about a referral to an occupational therapist, exercise therapists or physiotherapist
- Speak with your plan manager or support coordinator about allocation of funding
- Contact us on 02 8833 3555 or email us on westmead@aurorahealth.com.au