NDIS Therapy Coordination in Canberra

What Is NDIS Therapy Coordination?

Therapy coordination is the process of managing and organising a participant's therapeutic supports to ensure all allied health services work together towards their NDIS goals. Many NDIS participants access multiple therapies — occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, psychology, and more — and without coordination, these services can operate in silos, leading to duplication, gaps, and missed opportunities for progress.

Life Assist Abilities Support provides therapy coordination services across Canberra, helping participants navigate the often complex landscape of therapeutic supports. Our coordinators act as the central point of contact between therapists, support workers, families, and the NDIA — ensuring everyone is aligned, progress is tracked, and therapeutic outcomes are maximised. For practical advice on working with therapists, read our guide on working with allied health professionals.

What Does Therapy Coordination Include?

Our therapy coordination service covers every stage of managing your therapeutic supports, from initial identification through to plan review reporting.

Types of Therapeutic Supports We Coordinate

Life Assist Abilities Support coordinates a wide range of allied health services available to NDIS participants in Canberra. Our coordinators have established relationships with allied health professionals across the ACT, ensuring participants can access quality therapists without lengthy waiting lists wherever possible.

• Occupational therapy — daily living skills, sensory processing, home modifications, and adaptive equipment
• Speech pathology — communication development, language therapy, swallowing assessments, and AAC devices
• Physiotherapy — mobility, strength and conditioning, pain management, and physical rehabilitation
• Psychology — mental health support, emotional wellbeing, cognitive behavioural therapy, and trauma-informed care
• Positive behaviour support — functional behaviour assessments, behaviour support plans, and restrictive practice reduction
• Dietetics and exercise physiology — nutrition management, mealtime safety, fitness programmes, and physical capacity building

How Is Therapy Coordination Funded?

Therapy coordination is funded under Capacity Building Supports — specifically the Improved Daily Living budget in your NDIS plan. This is the same funding category that covers allied health assessments and therapy sessions. The NDIA allocates this funding based on the complexity of your therapeutic needs and the number of services you access.

Having dedicated therapy coordination in your plan is particularly valuable for participants who see multiple therapists, are transitioning between services, or have complex needs that require a collaborative approach. It ensures your therapeutic funding is used efficiently — avoiding duplication, reducing missed appointments, and keeping all professionals informed of each other's work.

Why Therapy Coordination Makes a Difference

Without coordination, therapeutic supports can become fragmented. A physiotherapist might set mobility goals that conflict with an occupational therapist's recommendations, or a psychologist might not be aware of behavioural strategies being used by a positive behaviour support practitioner. Therapy coordination eliminates these gaps by creating a unified, collaborative approach to the participant's care.

Our coordinators also play a vital role during NDIS plan reviews. They compile progress reports from all therapists, document achievements against goals, and provide evidence to support ongoing or increased therapy funding. This means participants and families are well-prepared for plan review meetings, with clear documentation of what has been achieved and what is still needed. For information on how these supports connect to your broader plan, explore our page on Core Supports NDIS Canberra and our NDIS services across the ACT region.