Connect
Therapies
Connect Therapies is a multidisciplinary allied health practice based in Bairnsdale, supporting children, adults and families through collaborative, evidence-informed care.
Connecting Care With Community
Our team brings together speech therapy, occupational therapy and skilled allied health assistants to provide support that is practical, compassionate and tailored to everyday life.
Our goal is simple: to help people build skills, confidence and connection so they can thrive in their daily environments.
Care That Connects
Multidisciplinary support tailored to you and your family
Speech Therapy
Paediatric - Ages 2-12
Supporting children to develop communication, language and speech skills that help them participate confidently at home, school and in their community.
Occupational Therapy
Aged Care and Adult NDIS
Occupational therapy supports independence and safety in everyday life. Services may include functional assessments, daily living skills, equipment recommendations and strategies to support participation and wellbeing.
Allied Health Assistant
Therapy Support
Our highly trained Allied Health Assistants work under the guidance of clinicians to support therapy programs, skill development and practice between therapy sessions.
Not sure where to start?
Our team can help guide you to the right support. Get in touch to discuss your needs or join our waitlist.
How We Work
"At Connect Therapies we believe that meaningful change happens when therapy connects with everyday life."
Our approach is collaborative, strengths-based and practical. We work alongside individuals, families, schools and support networks to ensure therapy goals are relevant, achievable and sustainable.
By combining professional expertise with genuine connection, we aim to empower every person we work with to reach their potential.
Where We Work
Our Clinic
55 MacLeod Street
Bairnsdale VIC
Our welcoming clinic provides a calm, supportive environment for therapy and consultations.
Community Visits
We also offer services in the environments where people live, learn and grow, including:
- Home visits
- Schools
- Kindergartens
- Daycare centres
This flexible approach helps ensure therapy is meaningful and easily applied in everyday settings.
Who We Support
- Children aged 2-12
- Adults including NDIS participants
- Aged care clients
- Families and carers
- Schools and early childhood settings
Funding Options
At Connect Therapies, services may be accessed through a range of funding pathways depending on eligibility and individual circumstances.
Private Payment
- Clients may choose to access services privately.
- No referral is required and therapy when a place becomes available.
NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
- Allied health services may be funded through the NDIS for eligible participants.
- Services are typically claimed under:
- Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living.
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This may include:
- Speech therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Therapy support delivered by Allied Health Assistants under clinician supervision
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Participants may access services through:
- Self-managed plans
- Plan-managed plans
Medicare - Chronic Disease Management (CDM)
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Clients with a chronic medical condition may be eligible for Medicare rebates if their GP prepares:
- GP Management Plan (GPMP)
- Team Care Arrangement (TCA)
- This allows access to up to 5 allied health sessions per calendar year, shared across all allied health providers.
- Speech Pathology Medicare Item Number
- 10970 - Speech pathology service under a Chronic Disease Management Plan.
- Sessions must generally be a minimum of 20 minutes in duration.
- Medicare provides a partial rebate, and a gap fee may apply
Medicare - Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders / Eligible Disability (Children and Young People)
Children and young people under 25 years of age with suspected or diagnosed complex neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder) may access Medicare-funded allied health services when referred by a paediatrician or psychiatrist.
- Assessment Services
- Up to 4 allied health assessment sessions
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Relevant speech pathology item numbers include:
- 82005 - Assessment service
- 93033 - Telehealth video assessment
- 93041 - Telephone assessment
- This allows access to up to 5 allied health sessions per calendar year, shared across all allied health providers.
Treatment Services
- Up to 20 therapy sessions following diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Relevant speech pathology item numbers include:
- 82020 - Treatment session
- 93036 - Telehealth video session
- 93044 - Telephone session
Private Health Insurance
- Many private health funds offer rebates for allied health services under extras cover.
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Common speech pathology item codes include:
- 320 - Speech pathology assessment
- 340 - Speech pathology therapy session
- Coverage depends on the client’s policy, annual limits and waiting periods.
My Aged Care / Home Care Packages
- Older adults may be able to access allied health services through My Aged Care Home Care Packages.
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Occupational therapy services may support:
- Maintaining independence at home
- Functional assessments
- Falls prevention strategies
- Equipment and home modification recommendations
- Support for daily living activities
- Services are usually arranged through the client’s Home Care Package provider, who allocates funding for allied health supports as part of the care plan.