ECH Health & Wellbeing Services provide a comprehensive range of allied
health services via therapy services that:
assist older people to remain in their chosen environment
within the community through the provision of appropriate
therapy
support older people to better self-manage their
health
assist older people to self-mangement of chronic conditions
Frequently treated conditions:
problems with activities of daily living
unsafe home environment
balance & risk of falls
strength & fitness
stiffness & mobility problems
self management of chronic conditions
pain management
bladder control
swallowing / communication issues
neurological conditions including stroke & Parkinson's disease
feet and lower limb problems
Professional allied health service options:
Physiotherapy
Speech
Pathology
Chronic Condition Self Management
Podiatry
Occupational Therapy
Massage Therapy
plus a broad range of group programs for exercise and health related
conditions.
Please note: Services and group programs may vary.
For more information about the range of available services click on
the link (below) to your nearest centre.
Cultural diversity
ECH Therapy Services are committed to meeting the needs of a culturally diverse community. Support to access our services can be obtained through Ethnic Link - telephone 08 8241 0280 - website http://www.ucwpa.org.au/community/ethnic_link.php . Each Therapy Service is happy to arrange interpreter services during visits or telephone calls.
The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing supports the development of culturally appropriate aged care services that meet the needs of our diverse community. Click on the link above to view further information.
Access
Therapy Services is open to all older persons living in the
community. Access to any of ECH's four Therapy Services may
be via a referral from a doctor, allied health professional or community
worker, or via self or family referral. In some instances, further medical
information may be sought from a client's doctor. For referral information
click on link (below) to your nearest centre.
Cost
ECH Therapy Services are funded through the Australian Department
of Health and Ageing's Day Therapy Centre program. Fees are capped at
a maximum of $20 per week and a fee reduction policy applies in special
circumstances, so that no client will miss out on services because of
cost.
