Allied Health Assistant (AHA)

Our Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) are an integral part of the Aligned Allied Health team, bringing warmth, energy, and practical, hands-on support to every session. Currently in the final stages of their Occupational Therapy degrees, they are passionate about supporting clients to build skills, confidence, and independence in ways that feel meaningful and achievable in everyday life.

Working closely alongside our qualified Occupational Therapists, our AHAs deliver therapy plans that are thoughtfully designed and clinically guided by our experienced OT team. This collaborative model ensures consistency, quality, and continuity of care allowing clients and families to access more frequent, flexible support while making the most of their funding, without compromising on outcomes.

Whether supporting play, daily routines, emotional regulation, or skill development across home, school, and community environments, our AHAs are known for their kind, engaging, and encouraging approach. They are there to walk alongside each client’s journey providing practical support, building confidence, and celebrating every step forward.

  • Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) are an amazing way to get more support, more practice, + more progress in a flexible and cost-effective way.

    Here’s why so many families love having an AHA on their team:


    1. More therapy time between sessions with their qualified therapists helping develop skills faster.

    2.Cost-Effective as the hourly rate is more affordable compared to seeing a qualified therapist, helping to support engagement for all economic ranges.

    3.Individualised and supervised support tailored to the individual to achieve their meaningful goals. Confidence knowing it comes from an informed and supervised place.

    4.Flexible therapy that can be offered in the home prior to school or work, or in-clinic or in the community, supporting real-life practice where it matters most.

    • Daily living skills (e.g. dressing, grooming).

    • Handwriting + fine motor practice.

    • Play skills + social interaction role playing

    • Therapy-based games + activities for turn-taking

    • Communication goals

    • Sensory-based activities for regulation (e.g. deep pressure, sensory breaks).

    • Implement visual schedules + routine.

    • Meal Preparation

    • Grocery Shopping

    • Budgeting Support

    • Community Access + Engagement

    • Public Transport

    • Social Skills

    • Organise school-bag, workplace etc.

    • Time Management Skills

    • Practice relaxation + mindfulness exercises set by the OT.

    • Behaviour support strategies.

    • Homework Support

    • Support parents to implement OT recommendations at home.

    • Implement home exercise program.

    • Visual Aids + Resources

    • Group Therapy

    • Safety Skills

    • Development Delay

    • Autism (ASD)

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    • Sensory Processing Challenges

    • School Children

    • Adolescents

    • Adults

    • Social Difficulties

    • Mental Health Challenges

    • Cognitive + Intellectual Disabilities

    • Physical Disabilities

    • Supervising Allied Health

    • Mobility Issues

    • Exercise Support

    • Community Access Issues

    • Routine + Habit Issues

    • At-Home Therapy Support Requirements

    • Parents

    • Families Implementing Allied Health Plans

    • Groups — e.g. social skills groups

  • Currently studying Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

    First Aid Certification

    CPR Certification

    Blue + Yellow Card Holder

  • NDIS: Yes, Self + Plan Managed

    WorkCover: Yes

    CTP Insurance: Yes

    Private Health: No

    MyAgedCare: Yes

    Medicare: No

    Age: 2 +

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