Leading NDIS Provider in Dandenong
Finding the right NDIS services in Dandenong starts with understanding what you want to achieve and the kind of assistance that works for you. Ability Action Australia is an NDIS provider that delivers allied health and behavioural services to people living with disability.
Our clinicians work with participants of all ages, abilities and stages of life. Depending on the service, appointments can take place at home or in the community, or you can visit our clinic by appointment.
What you can expect in our NDIS Dandenong Clinic
- Occupational Therapy in Dandenong
- Positive Behaviour Support in Dandenong
- Functional Capacity Assessments in Dandenong
- Speech Pathology in Dandenong
- Exercise Physiology in Dandenong
- Physiotherapy in Dandenong
- Psychology in Dandenong
- Early Childhood Support (Key Worker) in Dandenong
A place to grow, thrive and achieve goals
At Ability Action Australia, we support people of all ages – children, teens and adults – to build skills and achieve their goals.
For children and their families, we offer a strong focus on paediatric and early intervention services, using a play-based approach to support learning and development in ways that matter most to them. For adults, we tailor our support to individual goals, whether that means building independence, managing daily tasks or participating more fully in community life.
Our services are:
Goal-oriented
Evidence-based
Multi-disciplinary
Strength-based
Collaborative
People at the heart of what we do
We believe in a collaborative, participant-centred approach. Our Dandenong therapists and behaviour support practitioners work closely with you and your family to build a strong support network that adapts to your individual goals and needs.
Your choice for where we provide support
Access the support you need in a way that suits your lifestyle. Our disability services in Dandenong are delivered through our clinic by appointment or mobile visits in your home, school or community, depending on the service and your support needs.
As your local NDIS provider, our flexible approach makes it easier to stay connected with your therapy team while maintaining consistency and continuity of care.
NDIS telehealth services are also available if required.
Support services we provide in Dandenong
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Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists look at where a participant is experiencing difficulty and find practical ways to make those activities more manageable.
Depending on their needs, therapy could involve personal care, household tasks, motor skills, sensory processing or mobility. Occupational therapists can also recommend assistive technology, equipment or changes to the home environment where appropriate.
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Exercise Physiology
Exercise physiology in Dandenong uses movement and physical activity to help participants improve their health and physical capacity. Each exercise program is designed around the participant’s abilities and where they want to improve.
Sessions might focus on building strength, balance, endurance or mobility. For participants living with chronic health conditions, exercise physiology can also provide safe and appropriate ways to become more active and maintain physical function.
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Physiotherapy
When movement or physical function becomes challenging, physiotherapy can help participants develop the skills and strategies they need to move with greater confidence. An Ability Action Australia physio in Dandenong will assess how a participant moves and tailor treatment to their particular needs.
Therapy may address balance, coordination, strength, mobility or movement. Exercises and techniques can also be provided for participants to practise outside of appointments and to incorporate into their usual activities.
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Functional Capacity Assessment
A functional capacity assessment examines how a participant’s disability affects their ability to manage different areas of life. This can include personal care, mobility, communication, household activities and social participation.
The assessment findings are documented in a detailed report that outlines the participant’s functional abilities, areas of difficulty and recommendations. This can inform NDIS planning and document their functional support needs.
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Speech Pathology
Our speech pathologists work to support children and adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. Therapy begins by understanding how the participant currently communicates, where they are experiencing challenges and the skills they would like to develop.
Sessions may focus on speech clarity, language, fluency, social communication or eating and swallowing. If a participant has trouble with verbal communication, a speech pathologist may also look at options using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
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Psychology
Emotional, behavioural, and cognitive difficulties can affect how a person feels, interacts with others and copes with daily life. Our psychologists in Dandenong help participants to understand what they are experiencing and develop practical strategies to manage these difficulties.
Therapy can support participants experiencing anxiety or low mood and help them develop practical strategies for emotional regulation and changes in everyday life. Sessions are personalised to the participant, with families, carers or other support people involved where appropriate.
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Positive Behaviour Support
Positive behaviour support aims to understand the reasons behind behaviours of concern rather than focusing only on the behaviour itself. Our Dandenong practitioners consider factors such as communication, environment, routines and unmet needs to build a clearer picture of what may be contributing to them.
This understanding can inform individualised strategies and behaviour support plans designed to reduce behaviours of concern and encourage positive change.
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Early Childhood Support (key worker)
Young children often develop skills across several areas at the same time, which is why early childhood support can take a coordinated approach. A key worker partners with the child and their family to understand their priorities and bring together strategies that can be used during familiar activities and routines.
Depending on the child’s needs, the process may involve communication, movement, play, learning, self-care or social skills. The key worker can also collaborate with other professionals involved in the child’s care, helping families put recommendations into practice at home and in other environments such as childcare or preschool.
