Our local Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) are typically speech and Occupational Therapy (OT) students who are currently completing their respective degrees, or have completed a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant course.
Our AHAs work under the supervision of our speech pathologists and occupational therapists to deliver therapy-based activities in a fun and affordable way.
Our Allied Health Assistants provide affordable, supervised support to help children practise therapy goals through play, communication, regulation, and motor activities, enhancing progress between sessions.
They are a great option to increase therapy intensity, support skill development, or provide consistent weekly input at a lower cost.
Our AHAs receive regular weekly supervision and input from our qualified therapists, and we make sure to only recommend AHA support for clients where this is appropriate.
They will develop a support plan based on your goals for your child, and create a detailed therapy plan for your AHA to follow.
The AHA will check in with the therapist regularly and make adjustments to the plan as needed.
Want to know more about our Allied Health Assistants?
Get in touch with our friendly team based in Townsville to talk about how we can support your child. We’re here to help!
Got questions about our Allied Health services? Here are some of the most common questions our new clients have:
What is an Allied Health Assistant (AHA)?
An allied health assistant works under the supervision of qualified allied health professionals—such as speech pathologists and occupational therapists—to support therapy and client care.
What kind of tasks can an AHA do?
AHAs can help prepare therapy materials, support client sessions, record data, and assist with administrative tasks, always under therapist supervision.
Can an AHA provide therapy on their own?
No. AHAs cannot assess, diagnose, or independently deliver therapy without direction. They follow treatment plans created by a qualified clinician.
What qualifications are needed to become an AHA in Australia?
A Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance is the standard qualification, sometimes with additional training in speech or occupational therapy support. Often, AHA’s are university students studying in the field.
How do AHAs benefit clients?
AHAs make therapy more consistent, increase access to services, reduce wait times, and allow therapists to focus on assessment and clinical planning.
Where do AHAs work in Townsville?
AHAs work in Townsville clinics, schools, hospitals, and community programs across North Queensland.
How will an AHA be supervised at your Townsville clinic?
Each AHA follows a structured supervision plan overseen by a therapist who checks goals, progress, and session notes regularly.
Are AHA services funded under NDIS in Townsville?
Yes — AHA sessions can be billed under the supervising therapist’s NDIS plan if delegated and documented correctly.
Do AHAs help with home or school therapy programs?
Absolutely. AHAs can visit schools or homes in Townsville to help families carry out therapy programs developed by the supervising therapist.
What is the difference between an AHA and a support worker?
AHAs are trained and supervised to deliver delegated therapy programs, whereas support workers provide general care or daily-living support.
