WE ARE A NDIS REGISTERED PROVIDER
NDIS Registration ID: 4-GEHG8SM
0110 – Specialist Positive Behaviour Support
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
0127 – Management of Funding for Supports in Participants’ Plans
Plan Management
0128 – Therapeutic Supports
Allied Health
0132 – Specialised Support Coordination
Support Coordination
0117 – Development of Daily Living and Life Skills
0118 – Early Childhood Supports/Early Intervention
We want to inform you about recent updates to the NDIS rules regarding funding for therapy services. We are committed to ensuring that you can continue to utilise Influential Growth for your therapeutic needs.
All our programs here at Influential Growth are run by qualified allied health professionals recognised by the NDIS. All participants sessions will fall under the "daily living – therapeutic supports" category. For example , they may attend occupational therapy sessions that incorporate animals, such as horses, to assist with the therapy.
For your reference, here is a link to the latest NDIS rules and Frequently asked questions, released on October 4, 2024:
NDIS FAQ - Animal-Assisted Therapy – located under heading NDIS supports (S10)
As outlined in the NDIS' FAQ section, animal-assisted therapy is an approved NDIS service when delivered by a qualified therapist under the NDIS Price Guide.
It's important to let your plan managers know that the services we offer are not "equine therapy" or "animal therapy", rather allied health therapy services that incorporates animals into the sessions. We are also a NDIS registered company that gets audited regularly to ensure we are complying with the NDIS guidelines. The NDIS is taking action against unqualified individuals delivering "animal therapy," which may have caused some confusion.
To clarify, all our services are delivered by qualified allied health professionals who integrate animals into therapy sessions in compliance with NDIS rules. In fact, we've received recent referrals from the NDIS for individuals who had to cease services with providers lacking the required qualifications and were advised to seek approved animal-assisted therapy from qualified therapists.
Below is a list of our therapists and their updated charges, effective today (Reviewed in line with the changes on October 3, 2024):
Ellen Gould - Qualified Counsellor and Registered Behaviour Practitioner - Australian Counselling Association (ACA) - $156.16
Rebecca Baker - Qualified Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy Board – AHPRA - OCC0002001854 - $193.99
Melanie Gibson - Qualified Speech Pathologist/Therapist Speech Pathology Australia Membership - Member No: 22946 - $193.99
Amy Dawson - Qualified Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy Board – AHPRA - OCC0002429721 - $193.99
We can provide any qualifications and registrations upon request. All our therapists are committed to ongoing training to safely incorporate animals into therapy.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out via our Contact Us page. You can also share this page with your NDIS planner or reach out if you would like us to connect with them to clarify how we deliver our services.
We look forward to continuing our support for you here at Influential Growth!
NDIS InformatioN
How we can assist you
Influential Growth provides a range of individualised NDIS supports designed to meet you where you are. Explore our Plan Management, Support Coordination, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and Nature-Based & Animal-Assisted Allied Health services below to find the right support for you.
Nature-Based & Animal-Assisted Allied Health
Positive Behaviour Support
**Nature-Based & Animal-Assisted Allied Health** offering Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Counselling from our 10-acre Central Coast property. Our therapists incorporate nature, animals and meaningful activities to create engaging, individualised therapeutic experiences.
Our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) team works alongside participants, families and support networks to understand behaviour, build skills and improve quality of life. We provide individualised, evidence-based support within homes, community settings and everyday environments.
NDIS Support Coordination
NDIS Plan Management
Our Support Coordinators help participants understand and navigate their NDIS plans, connect with suitable providers and build strong support networks. We work alongside participants and families to make the most of their funding while supporting greater choice, control and independence.
Our Plan Management team takes the stress out of managing NDIS funding, from processing invoices and paying providers to helping participants understand their budgets. We provide responsive, reliable support so participants can maintain choice and control over how their NDIS funding is used.