Community Therapy

Community Therapy Welcome to Community Therapy! We support older adults, people living with disabilities and children. NDIS Registered Provider

We are a mobile provider of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Speech Pathology, Exercise Physiology, Massage and Therapy Assistants.

Personal Care and Manual Handling Training...A high percentage of aged care and ndis worker injuries occur when supporti...
04/02/2026

Personal Care and Manual Handling Training...

A high percentage of aged care and ndis worker injuries occur when supporting participants with personal care activities

Our online training supports mobile workforces to learn safe skills in this space

We can onboard organisations to our LMS or embed training in their LMS

Reach out on our website for a bulk enrolment quote - https://loom.ly/mkp_0iI

02/02/2026

A difficult topic to chat about on social media...
..but let's talk about the End-of-Life Pathway in the Support at Home program

This is a new funding pathway that did not exist under the Home Care Package program

Older adults diagnosed with less than 3 months to live have access to $25,000.00 in funding which runs in parallel to any palliative services delivered by states and territories

Like all aged care programs, access is through My Aged Care

At CT, our allied health services are here to support people during palliative care with Speech Pathology, Dietetics and Occupational Therapy often involved

If you have questions about the End-of-Life Pathway or palliative care services across the Hunter and Central Coast - check the comments for some resources 💞

30/01/2026

Okay...let's talk Support at Home Quarterly Budgets...
..so much is new in the Support at Home program
..and there are new rules about what happens with "unspent funds" in each quarter

It is now really important that participants and care partners work together to maximise the use of their funding each quarter to meet their care needs and goals 😊

Our allied health services have no contributions...
..and that includes any work we do to support equipment and home modification prescriptions

We partner with all registered providers across the Coast and Hunter so if you support from allied health in your Support at Home package, just reach out!

Pressure Injuries are a real concern in the Aged Care and NDIS sectorYes, there is a lot of compliance in this area with...
29/01/2026

Pressure Injuries are a real concern in the Aged Care and NDIS sector

Yes, there is a lot of compliance in this area with respect to the standards or quality indicators...
..but it is the human experience that is the most important to recognise

Pressure injuries can really impact a participants quality of life...
..so prevention is really important

In this bite-sized course you will learn:
✅ Risk factors and risk areas
✅ Assessment Tools
✅ Classification and staging of pressure injuries
✅ Intervention Pathways

The license of this course also includes downloadable resource, which will facilitate the completion of a full skin assessment and the development of a management plan.

The Pressure Injury Care Report Card includes:
✅ Screening (Waterlow Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment)
✅ Skin Assessment and staging
✅ Intervention Pathways
✅ Reviewing

You can sign up individually or request a bulk enrolment for your team here - https://loom.ly/VXAyvg8

28/01/2026

Support at Home - can you use only your AT or HM budget? 🤔
..the short answer is yes!

This was an unexpected part of the reform to be honest

And the claiming rules for AT-HM makes it difficult for registered providers to only deliver these and meet all the responsibilities under the Aged Care Act sustainably

The key takeaway here is that if you are only looking to engage in your Assistive Technology or Home Modifications budget, and aren't going to take up your Support at Home classification....
..you may find that not all providers will offer this service
..and you need to call around

As an associated provider, our allied health professionals at Community Therapy can provide the required assessments, reports, equipment trials, home modifications, and plans...
..however, we need a referral from a registered provider to support you 😊

Infection control is a mandatory learning item for NDIS and Aged Care providersOur online infection control course is a ...
27/01/2026

Infection control is a mandatory learning item for NDIS and Aged Care providers

Our online infection control course is a simple way for organisations to support their team to meet this requirment each year...
..it is bite-sized
..and easy to complete

We can bulk enrol your team on our LMS...
..or embed this course in your own LMS

Reach out on our website by submitting a bulk enquiry https://loom.ly/RM9TneE

27/01/2026

What is the Restorative Care Program? 🤔

This is a 16 week program to support older adults to increase their functional capacity and independence to live longer and better at home

It is accessed via My Aged Care and an aged care assessment

It replaced a previous program called the Short Term Restorative Care program

25/01/2026

I don't agree with my Aged Care Assessment 🤔

What do you do?

Well, in your decision letter it will include information about the pathway to appeal

The first step is writing to the Secretary of the Australian Government, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, outlining why you think the decision should be changed. You have 28 days to do this after receiving your Notice of Decision letter

Following this, if you're still not happy with the outcome, you're able to go through to the Administrative Review Tribunal, but there will likely be a fee for this. You can learn more about the tribunal here - https://www.art.gov.au/

And you can learn more about making a complaint for My Aged Care here - https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/making-a-complaint

Are you looking for a manual handling course for your team?Or yourself?For Aged Care and NDIS organisations.....injuries...
25/01/2026

Are you looking for a manual handling course for your team?

Or yourself?

For Aged Care and NDIS organisations...
..injuries and workers compensation premiums are a real problem

We have a range of manual handling courses...
..from using slide sheets and lifters to getting on and off buses for community transport
..all the way through to personal care, kitchen and commercial laundries

We can also embed our courses within an organisations LMS

Reach out to us for a demo or sign up today - https://loom.ly/VzT3xGI

Who says you have to slow down as you get older? Retirement should be the most active chapter of your life, not the leas...
23/01/2026

Who says you have to slow down as you get older?

Retirement should be the most active chapter of your life, not the least

But staying active requires a plan that respects your joints while challenging your muscles

Introducing SeniorStrong

Our online exercise program created by physiotherapy experts

We’ve stripped away the fluff and focused on movements that actually matter for longevity and health

Expert-led video sessions

Convenient home-based workouts

No equipment required

Take control of your health today and sign up for SeniorStrong here - https://loom.ly/rJF3mw4

22/01/2026

The many sides of OT 🌿

When Emily talks about her work, she often finds herself describing just how wide-ranging OT can be. It’s everything from helping someone move safely at home to building confidence in daily routines or supporting independence after a setback. No two clients (or days) are the same.

That variety is what makes OT so meaningful. It’s about meeting people where they’re at and helping them do the things that bring purpose and joy. 💛

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Newcastle, NSW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+611300031935

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Community Therapy was founded by experienced aged care Physiotherapist Scott Lynch and has grown to a progressive and innovative team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

Community Therapy specialises in:


  • partnering with Residential Aged Care Facilities to provide Physiotherapy and Pain Management services

  • partnering with Home Care providers to provide Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services to their clients to help them live at home longer