Allied Health Assistant Program

When Supported Practice Helps

You might understand a strategy but need help getting started, remembering the steps or using it consistently.

An AHA provides practice between OT appointments, in the settings where you need those skills.

How We Work

Set up: Your OT identifies your goals, assesses what is getting in the way and develops your program.

Build skills: Your AHA helps you practise agreed activities using repetition, prompts and practical strategies.

Review: Your AHA reports progress to your OT, who adjusts the program. Where possible, support reduces as skills and routines become established.

With your consent, we coordinate strategies with family, support workers and other providers.

Examples of Areas We Can Work On

• Daily routines: Getting started, following steps and using reminders.
• Household tasks: Preparing meals, doing laundry and organising your space.
• Planning: Using calendars, checklists and weekly schedules.
• Travel and community activities: Practising transport, shopping and attending activities.
• Work and study: Organising materials, starting tasks and managing breaks.

Practice considers your strengths, interests, surroundings and pace.

AHA or Support Worker?

An AHA delivers agreed parts of your OT program under OT supervision. A support worker assists with everyday life and can reinforce those strategies.

Some people need both skill building and ongoing assistance.

Where Sessions Take Place

Sessions are available at our Seaford clinic, at home and in community settings, including groups. Telehealth is available where appropriate for you and the activity.