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Professional Associations
Arts Therapists
The Australian and New Zealand Arts Therapy Association (ANZATA) is the professional body that represents arts therapists in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The arts therapies are a form of psychotherapy utilising creative modalities, including visual art-making, drama, and dance/movement, within a therapeutic relationship to improve and inform physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Audiologists
Audiologists work with clients to help them to preserve, manage and improve their hearing, their ability to process and understand sounds, and their balance. Audiologists help clients of all ages - from infants to older adults - and clients with complex needs improve their ability to communicate and interact in all situations.
Dietitians
Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) are university-qualified professionals that undertake ongoing training and education programs to ensure that they are your most up-to-date and credible source of nutrition information. They translate scientific health and nutrition information into practical advice, and practice in line with the Dietitians Association of Australia Professional Standards.
Exercise Professionals
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP) – use exercise to help manage chronic conditions and injuries; Accredited Exercise Scientists (AES) – use exercise to improve health, well-being and fitness; Accredited Sports Scientists (ASpS) – use exercise to improve sporting performance and Accredited High Performance Managers (AHPM) – manage a range of performance services for elite sport.
Music Therapists
A Registered Music Therapist is a practitioner who has completed an accredited tertiary course in music therapy and who then maintains their skills through continuing professional development as approved by Australian Music Therapy Association.
Occupational Therapists
The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life. Occupational therapists achieve this outcome by working with people and communities to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they want to, need to, or are expected to do, or by modifying the occupation or the environment to better support their occupational engagement.
Optometrists
Optometrists detect, diagnose, treat and eye health and vision conditions that affect vision. They can also identify general health conditions that are first detected via an eye exam, provide referrals to eye surgeons (ophthalmologists) and often help manage post-eye-surgery health.
Orthotists/Prosthetists
Orthotist/prosthetists are tertiary qualified Allied Health Professionals who assess and treat the physical and functional limitations of people resulting from illnesses and disabilities, including limb amputations. Orthotist/prosthetists are trained to prescribe, design, fit and monitor orthoses and prostheses.
Physiotherapists
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is the peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients. Using advanced techniques and evidence-based care, physiotherapists assess, diagnose, treat and prevent a wide range of health conditions and movement disorders. Physiotherapy helps repair damage, reduce stiffness and pain, increase mobility and improve quality of life.
Podiatrists
A podiatrist is an allied health professional who must meet the professional registration requirements of the Podiatry Board of Australia. A podiatrist must have a Bachelor of Podiatry. A Podiatrist is trained to assess, diagnose and treat foot and lower limb problems. These may include skin and nail problems, foot and ankle injuries, foot complications related to diabetes and other medical conditions and problems with gait or walking.
Rehabilitation Counsellors are allied health professionals with tertiary qualifications in rehabilitation counselling. Rehabilitation Counsellors work with individuals experiencing disability, injury or social disadvantage, in partnership with their families, organisations and other health professionals, to deliver work, life and career solutions. The core skills and expertise of Rehabilitation Counsellors include: vocational assessment, job preparation and placement services, and career development; adjustment to injury counselling, rehabilitation and return-to-work services (including suitable duties programs) and workplace assessment, disability prevention and management.
Psychologists
A psychologist could help you, your friends, family or colleagues lead a happier, more meaningful life. Psychologists provide their expertise by assessing and diagnosing a range of problems, developing strategies and treatments, and offering guidance and support. The Australian Psychological Society is the leading organisation for psychologists in Australia.
Social Workers
Social workers build on the strengths and resources of people in the context of their physical, social and cultural environments. Sometimes this means supporting people as they discover, develop or remember their strengths and resources and, at other times, helping them develop or access resources. Social workers also advocate for resources that have been denied.
Speech Pathologists
Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social skills, stuttering and using voice. They work with people who have difficulty communicating because of developmental delays, stroke, brain injuries, learning disability, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, dementia and hearing loss, as well as other problems that can affect speech and language. People who experience difficulties swallowing food and drink safely can also be helped by a speech pathologist.
General Directories
ACT Community Directory
The ACT Community Directory is an online portal which helps you find services, community organisations and support groups in the Canberra Region. Organisations and service providers can promote themselves and share information on their services, activities and upcoming events. The Directory is a free community resource provided by Volunteering and Contact ACT and funded by the ACT Community Services Directorate.
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