How Allied Health services work within Support at Home plans
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At Karista, we’ll connect you with speech pathologists and therapists near you, based on your personal requirements and goals. Our experienced Client Services team will understand your needs and connect you with local speech therapists, who are trained to support your well-being and personal growth.
Speech therapists are health professionals who diagnose, assess and treat communication difficulties. They can be a part of your comprehensive care by providing support to families, caregivers and NDIS participants and tailored plans that improve their communication abilities.
Get started with Karista by completing the form. Our Client Services team will connect you with a local speech therapist.
What is a Speech Therapist/Pathologist?
A speech pathologist diagnoses communication difficulties or swallowing disorders in individuals of any age. These difficulties can arise from developmental delays, brain injuries, strokes or other medical conditions.
Speech therapists assess these diagnoses to understand how their participants would best benefit from support. They are trained to develop treatment plans with exercises that are designed to improve communication skills and safe swallowing.
How Does Speech Therapy Work?
For each NDIS participant with speech or swallowing difficulties, therapy will look different according to needs, goals and the scenario. Your therapist will work with you to identify a range of therapy techniques that assist your treatment.
This can include:
- Finding strategies that develop your communication using communication aids and other technologies. These resources may be shared amongst family members or carers where seen to be beneficial.
- Providing communication support, including speech, writing, reading and using communication aids.
- Suggesting physical exercises to improve speech, eating and swallowing.
- Working alongside other healthcare professionals, such as physiotherapists, to identify a support plan that works for you.
Is it funded by the NDIS?
Speech therapy falls under Capacity Building Supports in NDIS plans, so it is funded by the NDIS. However, the support should be assessed and deemed as necessary. It also needs to be administered by a certified and practising Speech Pathologist.
That’s why we help you reach an NDIS speech pathologist who is ready to customise their care to your needs and requirements.
The Karista Approach
At Karista, we understand you need to focus on getting the most out of your support. So, we find you the best support for your lifestyle to help you achieve independence and hit goals with confidence. Our NDIS registered speech therapists are designed to help you thrive and navigate your life with ease.
How does Karista work?
Karista provides a free, independent service connecting you with disability and home care services, therapists and support workers based on your personal needs and goals. Our Client Services team are experienced in finding and connecting NDIS and Aged Care (HCP & SAH) participants to supports with availability.
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Let us know what supports you need
Complete the online form, call us on 0485 972 676 or live-chat with us to let us know about your needs, funding and location.
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We connect you with providers with availability
The Karista Client Services team will connect you with Providers that meet your needs and have capacity.
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You choose the provider that suits you best
Karista will then complete the paperwork (with your consent) so you can spend less time on admin and more time on the things that matter.
We prioritise data security with end-to-end encryption, ensuring your information stays private and secure. We guarantee your data will never be shared with third parties, maintaining confidentiality and protecting your privacy at all times.
The Trust We've Earned
The lady i spoke to was so helpful and understanding and put my mind at ease. Looking forward to things
Alicia Shay
2 months ago, Google
Ultra fast response, caring, understanding of what my current needs are and what future needs and the tasks required to stay up to date eg. OT Assessment, SDA Housing etc. eg Mobility Scooter, Walking frame, Physiotherapy. Thanks people. Outstanding.
Michael Zenith
2 months ago, Google
Very helpful, patient and nice people. I liked how fast they got back to me and how I was able to communicate through text messages too. They help me find the right available services to my needs
Ashlee C
3 months ago, Google
Extremely helpful in connecting us with an OT and speech therapist after we had rung countless providers and ended up on so many waitlists. Such a relief to finally get support, highly recommend
Kathryn S
3 months ago, Google
I went onto the website and put in my information, within two minutes I had a phone call. I spoke to Ellen who was absolutely lovely and did a fantastic job explaining everything I needed to know and making me feel calm in a situation I've never had to navigate before. Definitely recommend this company (and the happy Ellen) to any parent/person who's looking for help in a plan manager.
Tarnie Werbowyj
3 months ago, Google
The lady i spoke to was so helpful and understanding and put my mind at ease. Looking forward to things
Alicia Shay
2 months ago, Google
Ultra fast response, caring, understanding of what my current needs are and what future needs and the tasks required to stay up to date eg. OT Assessment, SDA Housing etc. eg Mobility Scooter, Walking frame, Physiotherapy. Thanks people. Outstanding.
Michael Zenith
2 months ago, Google
Very helpful, patient and nice people. I liked how fast they got back to me and how I was able to communicate through text messages too. They help me find the right available services to my needs
Ashlee C
3 months ago, Google
Extremely helpful in connecting us with an OT and speech therapist after we had rung countless providers and ended up on so many waitlists. Such a relief to finally get support, highly recommend
Kathryn S
3 months ago, Google
I went onto the website and put in my information, within two minutes I had a phone call. I spoke to Ellen who was absolutely lovely and did a fantastic job explaining everything I needed to know and making me feel calm in a situation I've never had to navigate before. Definitely recommend this company (and the happy Ellen) to any parent/person who's looking for help in a plan manager.
Tarnie Werbowyj
3 months ago, Google
The lady i spoke to was so helpful and understanding and put my mind at ease. Looking forward to things
Alicia Shay
2 months ago, Google
Ultra fast response, caring, understanding of what my current needs are and what future needs and the tasks required to stay up to date eg. OT Assessment, SDA Housing etc. eg Mobility Scooter, Walking frame, Physiotherapy. Thanks people. Outstanding.
Michael Zenith
2 months ago, Google
Very helpful, patient and nice people. I liked how fast they got back to me and how I was able to communicate through text messages too. They help me find the right available services to my needs
Ashlee C
3 months ago, Google
Extremely helpful in connecting us with an OT and speech therapist after we had rung countless providers and ended up on so many waitlists. Such a relief to finally get support, highly recommend
Kathryn S
3 months ago, Google
I went onto the website and put in my information, within two minutes I had a phone call. I spoke to Ellen who was absolutely lovely and did a fantastic job explaining everything I needed to know and making me feel calm in a situation I've never had to navigate before. Definitely recommend this company (and the happy Ellen) to any parent/person who's looking for help in a plan manager.
Tarnie Werbowyj
3 months ago, Google
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