Therapy Assistance
A Therapy Assistant works under the supervision and delegation of an Allied Health Professional (AHP) to assist with therapeutic and program related support.
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Therapy Assistance at Sunny can only be accessed with the involvement and supervision of a suitably qualified allied health practitioner.
Our Therapy Assistants can work in collaboration with Sunny therapists, Sunny affiliates, or your existing therapist (check with them first).
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Programs are offered in 10-week blocks and programs are reviewed after10 weeks. If at any point, review by the supervising therapist is required then this can be arranged.
Our Therapy Assistants can offer:​
Occupational Therapy Programs
Why choose a therapy assistant?
Benefits to working with a therapy assistant include:
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Cheaper hourly rate: stretch your budget further!
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Key worker model: your therapy assistant can collaborate with a range of therapists so you work with the same person regularly!
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Avoid lengthy waiting lists: start your therapeutic journey sooner!
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How it works:
1. Consultation with supervising therapist
Discuss goals, supports and suitability of the program.
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2. Consultation with supervising therapist and Therapy Assistant
Create a Therapy Plan.
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3. Commence program with Therapy Assistant
Weekly or fortnightly sessions at home/school/wherever works for you.
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4. Therapist review of goals/progress at the half-way point (behind the scenes)
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5. After 10 sessions:
Collaborative Progress Report (if desired).
Consultation with therapist, review program and continue (if desired).