Our Services
Lymphoedema, Lipoedema & Oedema care
With over 15 years of experience in managing Lymphoedema, Lipoedema and Oedema we understand the unique challenges that our client’s face and provide individualised treatment and self care plans that fit into your lifestyle. With a focus on evidence-based interventions, our team supports you to alleviate discomfort, reduce swelling, and improve your overall quality of life.
Manual lymphatic drainage
Low level laser therapy
Education on managing your swelling
Skin care
Compression garments and bandaging
Sequential intermittent compression pump therapy
Occupational Therapy
Our Occupational Therapy services are designed to improve your quality of life, and build you capacity and independence. We will collaborate with you to develop your skills and address challenges and barriers.
Our therapists look at ways to modify activities, modify the environment and build abilities.
Our services are provided in the community, in your home, via Telehealth and in our clinic depending on what will be most effective and efficient for you.
We look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Neurological Rehabilitation (ABI, Stroke, Parkinson’s MS etc.), neurological splinting, upper limb rehabilitation
Empowering recovery and independence through tailored neurological rehabilitation interventions.
Home Modifications & Equipment
Creating accessible environments and providing adaptive equipment to enhance independence at home and in the community.
Functional assessment
Thorough assessment of your function in daily activities to make recommendations on building your independence and achieving your goals.
National disability insurance scheme
We provide thorough wholistic assessments, reports, therapy and education to support you to:
- Apply to the National Disability Insurance Scheme,
- To support your Plan review, ensuring your goals can be addressed in your upcoming plan
- Apply for Assistive Technology to assist you to access appropriate equipment and assistive aids.
- For Minor Modifications to improve the safety and accessibility of your home
- For Capacity building including cognitive and neurological rehabilitation, improving independence in daily activities, accessing the community, increasing social and leisure participation.
Find out more about the National Disability Scheme: link to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Aged Care
Embrace a new chapter in life with Northern Rivers Collaborative Care’s Aged Care services, where professionalism meets warmth to ensure a fulfilling and comfortable journey. Our committed team is passionate about creating an environment that honors individuality, fosters a sense of belonging, and promotes overall well-being for our cherished seniors. Whether it’s providing dignified assistance, engaging activities, or simply offering a friendly conversation, we are here to tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each individual. Your golden years should be filled with joy, and our approachable experts are here to make sure you experience the best in compassionate care, support, and companionship.
Dementia care & cognitive rehabilitation
Personalised interventions to support cognitive function and improve quality of life and independence for those living with dementia and cognitive impairments. Interventions include: cognitive assistive aids, modification to activities, rehabilitation exercises as well as support and education for carers.
Home modifications
Recommendations, designs and referral to home modification services to improve the safety and accessibility of your home to enable you to live at home safely for longer.
Falls prevention assessment & education
Thorough assessment of your home environment and your personal factors and education and strategies to reduce your risk of falls in order to prevent injuries and maintain independence at home.
Equipment prescription
Assessment and trial of assistive aids and equipment to improve your safety and independence.
Pressure care assessment & intervention
Assessment of risk and recommendations on equipment and strategies to reduce your risk of developing pressure areas.
Cognitive assessment & rehabilitation
Assessment, strategies and exercises that support maintenance of thinking abilities so that you can continue to be live as independently as possible.
Telehealth
We believe that everyone should have access to quality health care. We can provide Telehealth consultations any where in Australia from the comfort and safety of your home. This is often an efficient and cost effective way to provide follow up therapy after an initial appointment.
We can also support you with Lymphoedema management providing tailored self care advice, care plans and education for you and your local health care professionals.
Funding Options
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), Homecare packages, Private Health(extras cover for Occupational Therapy required), Medicare rebates (A GP Enhanced Primary Care Medicare referral is required for Occupational Therapy Medicare rebates).