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Allied health practitioners are clinical professionals who support your medical, nursing or dental care. They work as part of the health care team in hospitals, community health centres and private practice.

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Topic: Allied health practice

Vision loss - occupational therapy

Occupational therapy for people with vision impairment offers new strategies and alternative ways to do things.

Chiropractic

Chiropractic can be a clinically effective treatment for many problems of the skeleton, muscles and related conditions.

Dietitians

Dietitians offer advice on food choices to help people improve their health and general wellbeing.

Foot care - podiatrists

Podiatrists can advise about how to choose the right shoes for your feet.

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapists take a holistic approach to healthcare and treatment.

Osteopathy

Osteopathy recognises the importance of the musculoskeletal system to a person’s health and wellbeing.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy can treat more than sports injuries and back pain

Speech pathologists

Speech pathologists help people who have problems with communication and swallowing.