We support people with disabilities, and their families and carers, to help them live a more independent life.

We focus on our clients’ individual needs and strengths, encouraging social interaction and active participation in the community.

We work with clients and their families and carers living in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven region.

We visit you at whatever location suits you best – at home, school, work or community activities.

Our specialists are experienced in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Dietetic Services.

Click to call: 0421 901 536   |   nicolewalker@iahsgroup.com.au

OUR SERVICES

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We are experienced in working with both adults and children.

Occupational Therapy Interventions provided:

• Seating and positioning – including complex seating

• Wheelchair prescription

• Assistive Technology prescription

• Environmental modifications

• Assessment and intervention around safe transport of people with disabilities

• Assessment of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s)

• Independent living skills and functional assessments

• Experience with both adults and children

• Paediatric assessments and intervention for children at risk of, or identified with a significant developmental delay including global developmental delay, Down Syndrome, Autism and Cerebral Palsy.

• Assessment and intervention to support sensory processing needs and function in children.

Speech Pathology Interventions provided:

• Assessment and intervention of swallowing difficulties

• Development of mealtime management plans

• Assessment and intervention of communication including expressive and receptive language delays/ disorders, social skills and early communication skills

• Prescription of augmentative and alternative communication options including technology for communication

• Key word sign training

Dietitian and Nutritional supports provided:

• Nutritional assessment and advice for all food related issues to promote good health and well being

• Assessment and management of nutrition for tube feeding for both adults and children

• Development of tube feeding plans and mealtime management plans working with other health professionals such as Speech Pathology

• Advice regarding the use of nutritional supplements and advice regarding meal provision under an NDIS plan

• Working with Speech Pathology on food therapy programs for children who are selective eaters

• Individual meal plans and advice tailored to individual nutritional needs

At Illawarra Allied Health Services, our therapists specialise in working with people who have complex needs.

All of our wonderful therapists each have a minimum of 10 years of clinical experience.

Nicole Walker

Nicole Walker
Occupational Therapist

Vanessa Bateman

Vanessa Bateman
Occupational Therapist

Kelly Horvat

Kelly Horvat
Occupational Therapist

Elissa Kohler

Elissa Kohler
Occupational Therapist

Margot-Dews

Margot Dews
Occupational Therapist

Kim Stevenson

Kim Stevenson
Occupational Therapist

Kirby Molise

Kirby Molise
Speech Pathologist

Amy-Nelson

Amy Nelson
Speech Pathologist

Ashleigh-Fouracre

Ashleigh Fouracre
Speech Pathologist

Kylie Ryan

Kylie Ryan
Speech Pathologist

Karen Davison
Dietitian

bev-gallagher-therapy-assistant

Bev Gallagher
Therapy Assistant

Boris Baraldi

Boris Baraldi
Administration Support

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, we are an NDIS registered provider and are able to provide therapeutic supports and early childhood intervention.

We are able to see NDIA managed, plan managed and self managed NDIS particpants.

Our services can be funded out of your NDIS or Homecare package. We also accept privately funded clients.

If you would like to call to discuss your needs and goals, we can provide you with an estimated service cost.

We are a fully mobile service, so we come to you.

We cover the Illawarra and Shoalhaven areas – from Bulli in the north, down south to Ulladulla.

We aim to see new clients in a timely manner. Please contact us directly to discuss your needs and we will be able to provide you with a time frame for your first appointment with us.

CONTACT US

Phone: 0421 901 536   |   nicolewalker@iahsgroup.com.au

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