Leading NDIS Provider in Canberra & ACT
Ability Action Australia is an NDIS provider in Canberra, helping people living with disability to build skills, work towards greater independence and take part in the activities that matter to them. Our clinicians take the time to understand each participant, including what they find challenging and what they want to achieve. From there, we provide practical strategies they can use beyond appointments.
Services are available in our clinic, or we can come to you, depending on availability. We can also involve families, carers and others in their support network where appropriate, helping everyone to work towards common goals.
What you can expect in our NDIS Canberra Clinic
- Occupational Therapy in Canberra
- Positive Behaviour Support in Canberra
- Functional Capacity Assessments in Canberra
- Speech Pathology in Canberra
- Exercise Physiology in Canberra
- Physiotherapy in Canberra
- Psychology in Canberra
- Early Childhood Support (Key Worker) in Canberra
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. Ability Action Australia 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 Canberra are delivered through our local clinic or via mobile visits to 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 Canberra
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Occupational Therapy
Every participant has aspects of their life that they want or need to manage more independently. Occupational therapy looks at what might be getting in the way and finds practical ways to make those activities safer or more achievable.
This could involve working on personal care, household tasks, motor skills, sensory needs or mobility. An occupational therapist in Canberra may also recommend assistive technology or changes to the participant’s environment to make everyday activities more manageable.
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Exercise Physiology
Being active can be a great boost to physical health, as well as confidence. Our exercise physiologists in Canberra will design an individualised exercise program to suit the participant’s current ability and needs.
Programs may work on strength, balance, mobility, endurance or general fitness. Exercise physiology can also assist participants living with chronic health conditions to find suitable and sustainable ways to become more physically active again.
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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy can assist when disability affects how someone moves or takes part in physical activities. Our physios in Canberra typically assess the participant’s movement and physical function before developing therapy around the areas most relevant to them.
Treatment may work on mobility, strength, coordination, balance or movement. Participants can also learn exercises and techniques to use between appointments, giving them practical ways to continue developing their physical abilities.
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Functional Capacity Assessment
A functional capacity assessment provides a clearer picture of what a participant can manage independently and where they may require assistance. It considers different areas of everyday life, which can include mobility, personal care, communication, household activities and community participation.
Following the assessment, the clinician prepares a report detailing the participant’s functional abilities, challenges and recommendations. This information can provide evidence to inform NDIS planning and document their functional support needs.
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Speech Pathology
Communication can affect everything from expressing a choice to learning, working and connecting with other people. An Ability Action Australia speech pathologist in Canberra works with children and adults experiencing difficulties with speech, language, fluency, social communication or swallowing.
Therapy may involve practising communication skills, developing clearer speech or finding alternative ways to communicate. Where appropriate, family members and carers can also learn strategies to use outside therapy sessions.
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Psychology
Psychologists assist participants experiencing emotional, behavioural or cognitive challenges that affect their wellbeing. Sessions provide an opportunity to better understand these challenges and develop strategies for managing them.
Depending on the participant, therapy provided by a psychologist in Canberra might address anxiety, mood, emotional regulation, coping skills, behaviour or adjusting to change. The approach is personalised to the individual, with family members, carers or other people involved where appropriate.
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Positive Behaviour Support
Behaviours of concern can have different causes, which is why therapy begins with understanding what is happening for each individual. Our positive behaviour support in Canberra considers factors such as communication, environment, routines and unmet needs to understand what may be contributing to a behaviour.
Using this information, practitioners can develop strategies and behaviour support plans aimed at reducing behaviours of concern, building useful skills and improving quality of life. They can also work with families, carers and other support people to ensure strategies are understood and applied consistently.
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Early Childhood Support (Key Worker)
Our early childhood support services in Canberra are designed to help young children with developmental delays or disability to build skills and confidence as they grow. Using a Key Worker approach, families receive guidance from a dedicated professional who helps identify their child’s developmental needs and brings together input from other therapists when needed.
Working with parents, carers and educators, Key Workers develop practical strategies to encourage progress in areas such as communication, movement, play and social interaction.
