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.

Pressure Injuries are a real concern in the Aged Care and NDIS sectorYes, there is a lot of compliance in this area with...
16/01/2026

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

15/01/2026

What is Frailty?

It means that you have lost your functional capacity...
..your strength
..your resilience

You are struggling to complete all of your activities in your day

You are at a higher risk of recovering when you get sick

The good news however is that you can prevent frailty...
..and even reverse it if you are already frail

You need support from a Dietitian and a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist

If you or someone that you know needs support, reach out to us https://loom.ly/MMa8br8

14/01/2026

Osteopenia and Osteoporosis...you can build new bone...
..yes, you read that right!

The LIFTMOR trial is a wonderful piece of research...
..that demonstrated that the right strength exercises
..are safe for people living with Osteopenia or Osteoporosis
..and can actually build new bone!!

If you are someone that you know is living with Osteopenia or Osteoporosis...
..reach out to us if you need support 😊

Infection control is a mandatory learning item for NDIS and Aged Care providersOur online infection control course is a ...
14/01/2026

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

13/01/2026

Support at Home Program and Equipment 🤔

Under the Support at Home Program there is a dedicated budget for equipment

This is called the Assistive Technology budget

Assistive Technology is a common term for equipment in the healthcare space, also used in the NDIS

There are lots of rules around the Assistive Technology scheme

What type of equipment can be purchased?

What equipment requires a prescription by an allied health professional?

What contribution will a participant need to pay?

And more...

12/01/2026

NDIS Independent Assessments 👀

The NDIA is looking to introduce "support needs assessments" from 1 July 2026

This is not the first time that the concept of "independent assessments" have been raised by the NDIA

The support needs assessments will involve a customised version of the I-CAN

Naturally, participants, families, coordinators of support, providers and advocates have concerns about this new process

The primary concerns are with the accuracy of any algorithm determining a participants needs and budget and what the appeal process will look like if a participants plan is clearly not suitable

Are you looking for a manual handling course for your team?Or yourself?For Aged Care and NDIS organisations.....injuries...
12/01/2026

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

11/01/2026

Aged Care...what is the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT)? 🤔

It is the assessment completed to determine what aged care services an older adult is eligible for

It is completed by an aged care assessment organisation

And to receive an assessment, you first need to contact My Aged Care

If you have any questions you can reach out to My Aged Care here - https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/

08/01/2026

Is CHSP changing under the Support at Home program?
..short answer is
..not yet

CHSP will continue to at least 30 June 2027...

The Government has not committed to merging CHSP into the Support at Home program on 1 July 2027 just yet...
..as it is a big job

At CT, we are a registered CHSP provider of allied health services across the Central Coast and Hunter...
..so if you have any questions about CHSP (as we know it can be confusing)...
..just ask us!

07/01/2026

The NDIS Pricing Review is out...

The NDIA released the Annual Pricing Review (APR) as part of informing what NDIS pricing will look like for the 2026 - 2027 financial year

There is commentary in the APR about sustainability concerns for providers as well as the concept of differentiated pricing

It is positive that the NDIA has acknowledged sustainability concerns for providers...
..we hope it results in appropriate pricing of all services, including allied health, and indexation of participant plans

Commentary on differentiated pricing as well is welcome and we look forward to reviewing further information on this from the NDIA in due course

At CT we want a sustainable NDIS which supports people living with disabilities, is free of fraudulent behaviour and delivers a strong social and financial return on investment of our country

You can learn more about the APR here - https://loom.ly/sPmEk4Y

The survey closes on 8 February 2026.

06/01/2026

Support at Home and participant contributions for equipment...
..it can be confusing...we know 😥

Assistive Technology falls under the independence category in the Support at Home program...
..which means that equipment is subject to participant contributions
..full pensioners pay 5%
..part pensioners pay 5-50% depending on asset testing
..self funded retirees pay 50%

Now the Assistive Technology budget can be up to $15,000 (more can be accessed if required as it is not subject to lifetime caps unlike home modifications)

This budget is what the Government will contribute

So if a participant required $20,000 worth of equipment (e.g a pressure area mattress, adjustable bed, pressure area compliant chair and equipment in their bathroom)...
..and they were a self funded retiree
..then the Government will pay $10,000
..and the participant will pay $10,000

Support at Home is new...
..there are lots of new rules
..and providers and participants are all learning together

If you are a participant with questions, ask your provider

And if you are a participant or provider and feel stuck...
..ask us!

05/01/2026

"I just enjoy the whole class...and the people" ✨

Gail sums up what soooo many group exercise participants say...
..good company
..new friends
..all whilst building strength, balance and fitness

Our free group exercise classes for seniors are funded by the HNECC PHN...
..and are focused on helping seniors to build confidence and habits in exercising!

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Newcastle, NSW

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+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