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Therapists aim to work collaboratively with clients, their family, other therapists and services. They work in the home, school / preschool and community to provide assessment and recommendations in their area of expertise.

Speech Pathologists assist in:
* Communication
* Eating and drinking

Occupational Therapists assist in:
* Skill development
* Independence
* Environmental modification
* Equipment
* Splinting / Casting of the upper limb

Physiotherapists assist in:
* Motor learning
* Monitoring the length of muscles and aiming to prevent the development of deformities.
* Manual handling
* Recreational activities

Therapists can be employed by the government or a service (eg Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Centacare) or be in private practice or other non government agencies.

Price Guide

Full Member - for Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists & Physiotherapists $60
Associate Member - for allied health students or other professionals who work within the disability sector $60