NDIS

What is it?

The AHA model involves using local Allied Health Assistants to provide therapeutic support to Participants under the guidance of Senior Consultant Therapists.

Models

AHA 4

• 4 joint Therapist/AHA sessions per year (12 weekly)
• Regular AHA sessions

Inclusions (all models)

• Initial Assessment by Senior Therapist.
• Participant Service Plan: Comprehensive Therapy plan outlining goals, outcome measures and plan for the year.
• Network Resource: Therapy plan with strategies to be used by the AHA and the Participants family/network. It will be used as a reference in collaboration meetings and network communications.
• Collaboration: Each Therapist meets with each AHA fortnightly to review all participants, complete progress notes in plan and send update to network/participant.
• Joint sessions: Joint sessions occur Face to Face or Telehealth between the AHA, Senior Therapist and Participant. It is recommended that Families/Network are present.
• Regular AHA sessions at school, home or in the clinic.

Why?

Attracting and retaining experienced Senior Allied Health Therapists is often difficult in a rural setting. The AHA model offers more sustainability and allows more clients to benefit from Senior Therapist input.

Benefits of AHA Model:

• Helps address long waitlists and travel costs.
• Ongoing safe and effective therapy by someone who understands and is part of the community.
• Senior Therapists input into all assessments and planning.
• Allows more frequent and ongoing support for both participants and their families.
• Offer more sustainable, continuity of service by addressing by difficulty in recruiting and retaining in regional areas.