What Is Allied Health and Why It Matters for NDIS Participants

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Allied Health Professionals and the NDIS

Allied health professionals play a critical role in improving function, mobility, independence, and overall quality of life for people with disabilities. Under the NDIS, allied health and therapy services are fully recognised as essential supports that help participants achieve their goals across mobility, communication, daily activities, mental health, and more.

If you’re an NDIS participant, accessing the right allied health and therapy services can mean the difference between surviving and thriving.

Types of Allied Health Services Covered by NDIS

NDIS allied health supports may include:

• Physiotherapy

  • Pain, mobility, postural training, movement re-education

• Exercise Physiology

  • Chronic condition management, strength/mobility improvement.

• Occupational Therapy

  • Daily living skills, home modifications, assistive tech.

• Speech Pathology

  • Communication, swallowing, AAC systems.

• Psychology & Behavioural Therapy

  • Mental health and behavioural supports.

• Dietetics

  • Nutritional strategies for chronic disease and disability-related needs.

These therapy services under NDIS are funded under the "Capacity Building" and "Core Supports" budgets depending on your plan goals.

Who Is Eligible for Allied Health Support Under NDIS?

If you have an NDIS plan and goals that relate to improving independence, managing a disability, or increasing participation in daily activities, you’re likely eligible for allied health support.

Eligibility extends to:

• Self-managed, plan-managed, and NDIA-managed participants

• Participants with physical, neurological, intellectual, or psychosocial disabilities

• All age groups—from children to seniors. 

Finding the Right Allied Health Provider

You need a provider that delivers results—not just appointments.

At ZYTO, our team of NDIS physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, and therapy professionals offer:

• Mobile and clinic-based services

• Goal-oriented treatment plans

• Real-world outcomes in strength, mobility, and daily function

• Experience working with self-managed, plan-managed, and agency-managed clients

We’re based in Curtin, Oatley Court, and Gungahlin, with mobile services across Canberra.

How to Use NDIS Funding for Allied Health Services

We’ve partnered directly with an approved NDIS provider—so whether you’re already in the NDIS or just checking your eligibility, we can get you started fast.

NDIS funding can cover the following allied health categories:

• Improved Daily Living: Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Psychology

• Core Supports: Therapy to assist with daily activities and functional independence

• Capacity Building – Improved Health & Wellbeing: Exercise Physiology and health-focused interventions

How to get started with ZYTO

Already on the NDIS?

Ask your Support Coordinator or Plan Manager to list ZYTO as your therapy provider.

Not sure if you're eligible?

We’ll refer you to our NDIS partner for eligibility screening and application support.

Once onboard

We’ll review your plan and build a treatment strategy that aligns with your NDIS goals.

We submit the service agreement. Treatment starts—clinic, mobile, or home-based.