Therapy Support
As we get to know you, we will start to understand your hopes therapy we can help turn those hopes and dreams into real goals.
DAL provides individual therapy support to people of all ages and their families. Types of therapy include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and positive behaviour support. Our approach is integrated meaning all of your therapists talk to each other and work together.
It's how we do it that makes a difference
We take a partnership approach to clinical services, with customers, therapists, carers and technical professionals working together to identify and achieve your goals.
Therapists across different disciplines will tailor a program to your specific needs, with your aims, interests, and personal circumstances in mind.
Whatever your ability, we can provide the support you need to live life to the fullest.We provide therapy and professional services to people of all ages living with a physical, developmental, sensory or intellectual disability in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiologists support clients in their everyday life through exercise, lifestyle and behaviour modifications. Exercise is our form of medicine, and by expertly prescribing this to our clients, we are able to support clients to maintain a healthy lifestyle, combat sedentary behaviour and assist them with health-related complications that may stem from living with physical or intellectual disability.
Occupational Therapy
At Design A Life we utilize the service of experienced occupational therapists can assist young people and adults who are experiencing sensory issues or challenges with their movement, play, personal care, sleep, vision, independent living skills (such as shopping or transport), participation at preschool, school or in the workforce. We facilitate therapy and strategies to help young people and adults living with a disability to play and participate to their full potential, drawing on equipment and other technologies as support tools.
Speech Pathology
Speech pathology therapy can assist young people and adults living with disability who experience issues with eating and drinking, such as chewing and swallowing problems, as well as other challenges with their communication. These challenges may include problems speaking, difficulties understanding language, or support with non-verbal communication, such as learning how to use language through signing and symbols.
Psychology
Design A Life Allied Health psychologists offer behavioural, cognitive (learning) and mental health support to young people and adults to support their mental, emotional, social and behavioural development.
Physiotherapy
Our expert allied health physiotherapists offer movement and mobility therapies for young people and adults living with physical and intellectual disabilities and progressive disorders, as well as post-injury. We work closely with you and your family to monitor and treat movement disorders, muscle and pain issues, utilising mobility and positional equipment, such as walkers, and therapeutic splinting.
Physical Rehabilitiation Program
Our expert allied health physiotherapists offer movement and mobility therapies for young people and adults living with physical and intellectual disabilities and progressive disorders, as well as post-injury. We work closely with you and your family to monitor and treat movement disorders, muscle and pain issues, utilising mobility and positional equipment, such as walkers, and therapeutic splinting.
Aquatic Therapy
Water therapy is designed to address both movement skills and sensory disorders. Young people and adults seeking support with their movement work with our physiotherapists on strengthening and fitness, while those living with sensory disorders work with our occupational therapists. One-on-one and group therapy sessions are available.
Acquired Brain Injury Program
This specialist program is designed for young people and adults with an acquired brain injury. A multidisciplinary team of family service coordinators, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech pathologists, allied health professionals and medical rehabilitation specialists work with you and your family to establish a coordinated approach to therapy support.
Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology is a relatively new discipline and can be defined as being a combination of psychology and neuroscience that allows us to look at the way the brain works and influences thinking and behaviour.
Social Work & Family Support
Our allied health social workers work with young people, adults and their families to empower you to achieve your goals, and support positive relationships during times of crisis and hardship. Family support services include case management and counselling, as well as parent programs and groups to assist family members who provide care for kids living with disability.
