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Announcements, Community, In Home Care, Massage Therapy, NDIS

Massage Therapist Kristy brings a therapeutic touch 

Posted on by Nicole Cook
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11
Apr

Kristy Massage Therapist

Working with the ex-service community for over a decade has given Kristy has a passion for aged care and lots of respect for the aging community.

Kristy has noticed

a huge need for greater pain management in the form of non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical approaches.

Manual therapy in the form of massage provides many benefits for clients physical and mental health including decreased depression and agitation, resulting in feelings of wellbeing and comfort.

The COVID pandemic has highlighted the need for therapeutic touch as a way to connect and manage pain. Working in residential and community-based care during lockdowns has allowed Kristy the opportunity to connect with the most vulnerable and isolated members of our society who at times are in desperate need for human interaction.

 

Kristy has experience with high care, dementia, individual and group exercise therapy programs promoting strength and balance. Pain management therapy is also a specialist area for Kristy having implemented and managed a wellness centre promoting wellbeing and quality of life of countless residents.  It is one of her proudest achievements to date.

 

Unfortunately, due to Covid, the organisation made the heartbreaking decision to close the clinic and like many others during the pandemic, this gave Kristy the opportunity to embark on a new career path. Kristy studied remedial massage therapy whilst working part time as a community based Allied Health Assistant and has now joined the team here at Empower Healthcare.

 

Personally, Kristy enjoys painting pet portraits and lives with her husband, dog Jester and cat Artemis.

 

Kristy joins a team of highly trained massage therapist who use a therapeutic approach to massage. They offer a broad range of individualised massage treatments chosen to accommodate the mobility status, preferences and needs of the people they see at home.

 

Our clinicians bring their own equipment with them and can massage the client on a massage table, on their bed, or in high supported sitting with a range of relaxing oils and creams, or the personal products preferred by the client.

 

Kristy is looking forward to working with the Mornington and surrounds community helping her clients to live their best lives.

CLICK to Read more about What Your Clients Can Expect From A Home Massage

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About Empower Healthcare

We Change Lives

Changing lives is what we do.  Delivering high quality allied health services is how we do it.

Founded in 2016 by two people who were determined to improve the standards of allied health services in residential aged care. With industry knowledge and an innovative approach, Adam and Matthew set about defining what allied health services can be when quality and person-centred care is placed before all else in healthcare.

The partnership, that merged clinical expertise with business acumen, soon established Empower Healthcare as a leading provider of quality physiotherapy services in residential aged care facilities in Victoria. This success fueled the expansion of our services within residential aged care, home care and NDIS to deliver occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, podiatry, dietetics, osteopathy, massage and speech pathology – https://aussie-online-casinos.com/best-paying-online-pokies/.

Now offering comprehensive allied health services with more than 180 dedicated and passionate clinicians working in Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. Empower Healthcare is growing and taking our unique approach with us.

A lot has changed over the years but not our commitment to the highest quality care, delivered by expert clinicians, aimed at improving the independence and quality of life of our clients. Helping our clients live their lives the way they want to.

 

 

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Announcements, Community, NDIS, Wheelchair

NDIS Capacity Building Funding activities with Empower

Posted on by Nicole Cook
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02
Mar

Capacity Building Funding

As you know we are a registered NDIS provider with experience in assessment and treatment to help a person with a disability gain independence, increase mobility and improve their wellbeing

Did you know Capacity Building funding can come from your participants NDIS package and are in addition to core support funding.

NDIS states:
“Capacity building supports are those that help you to maintain your independence and skill building.”
As one of the more specialised support items in an NDIS plan, Capacity Building will allow your participants to access flexible, understanding, and personalised care to ensure they can achieve their goals.

 

There are a wide range of different activities and goals your participants can achieve using their capacity building funds, here are a few that Empower can help with;

 

Dietetics:
o cooking lessons with support workers
o grocery tours
o label reading

 

Occupational Therapy
o self-care tasks such as showering, dressing & grooming independently
o house cleaning and organising your home, so you can find what you need, when you need it
o taking public transport with confidence
o supporting you to self-advocate at home, work and within the community

 

Physiotherapy
o build up mobility to return to work
o improved endurance to walk to local store
o develop balance and strength
o enhance current skill set to enable easier completion of daily tasks such as transferring out of bed or getting into car

 

Speak to your Empower contact today to find out more. Funding can only be used to purchase approved individual supports that fall within that Capacity Building category.
Capacity Building categories can be found here:

 

About Empower Healthcare

We Change Lives

Changing lives is what we do.  Delivering high quality allied health services is how we do it.

Founded in 2016 by two people who were determined to improve the standards of allied health services in residential aged care. With industry knowledge and an innovative approach, Adam and Matthew set about defining what allied health services can be when quality and person-centred care is placed before all else in healthcare.

The partnership, that merged clinical expertise with business acumen, soon established Empower Healthcare as a leading provider of quality physiotherapy services in residential aged care facilities in Victoria. This success fueled the expansion of our services within residential aged care, home care and NDIS to deliver occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, podiatry, dietetics, osteopathy, massage and speech pathology.

Now offering comprehensive allied health services with more than 180 dedicated and passionate clinicians working in Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. Empower Healthcare is growing and taking our unique approach with us.

A lot has changed over the years but not our commitment to the highest quality care, delivered by expert clinicians, aimed at improving the independence and quality of life of our clients. Helping our clients live their lives the way they want to.

 

Simply click on the image below for our referral form.

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Announcements, Community, In Home Care, NDIS, Recruitment

Our Values reflect our shared purpose to change lives

Posted on by Nicole Cook
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14
Feb

Our Values Icon Banner

Our Values ensure client care is built around trusted relationships

Our Values were developed by a cross functional team across the company to reflect our shared purpose to change the lives of those in our community, one intervention at a time.
They keep us striving for excellence in all we do. They guide us through difficult situations and help us be our natural best selves whilst helping our community, our clients and participants live their best lives.

Shared Purpose

  • We work together to make a difference in our community
  • We empower each other to do great things
  • We all have our part to play

Act with Integrity

  • We do the right thing in all circumstances
  • We treat everyone with respect
  • We foster an environment of trust, honesty and transparency

Strive for Excellence

  • We never stop learning
  • We deliver meaningful outcomes
  • We take pride in the quality of our work

Practice Positivity

  • We have a thank you culture
  • We recognise and celebrate success
  • We appreciate and support each other

Watch our team bring these values to life

Our passionate team provides the highest standard of service. We genuinely care about the people we work with. We listen to the needs of our clients and exceed their expectations guided by our new Corporate Values

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About Empower Healthcare

We Change Lives

Empower Healthcare was founded in 2016 by two people who were determined to improve the standards of allied health services in residential aged care. With industry knowledge and an innovative approach, Adam and Matthew set about defining what allied health services can be when quality and person-centred care is placed before all else in healthcare.

The partnership, that merged clinical expertise with business acumen, soon established Empower Healthcare as a leading provider of quality physiotherapy services in residential aged care facilities in Victoria. This success fueled the expansion of our services within residential aged care, home care and NDIS to deliver occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, podiatry, dietetics, osteopathy, massage and speech pathology.

Now offering comprehensive allied health services with more than 180 dedicated and passionate clinicians working in Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. Empower Healthcare is growing and taking our unique approach with us.

A lot has changed over the years but not our commitment to the highest quality care, delivered by expert clinicians, aimed at improving the independence and quality of life of our clients. Helping our clients live their lives the way they want to.

Get Started With Our Home Care & NDIS Services

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Announcements, Community, In Home Care, NDIS, Occupational Therapy

Our QLD team is growing with Occupational Therapist Amy

Posted on by Nicole Cook
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13
Jan

Dedicated to Occupational Therapy in Aged Care

Amy’s diverse experience brings a wealth of knowledge to Empower. Having worked in areas of aged care, community, mental health and disabilities across Queensland, her OT clinical experience is broad.

What drives Amy in her professions is

OT is very diverse! I can work in different areas and meet a lot of people. I can also be creative in ways which I help my clients and collaborate with them

Out of work she enjoys good tea, music, travelling and reading. Amy spends time with her family and enjoys cooking fresh beef or chicken jerky for her cat.

Amy’s appointment marks our commitment to growing and developing our services across Australia as we continue to deliver high quality healthcare solutions.

Occupational Therapy Services

Our Home Care Occupational Therapy (OT) team are experts in helping people live safely and independently. They employ a range of strategies to improve functional independence, increase confidence in daily activities and engage in the community.

Our services include;

Functional assessments
– Home modifications
– Neurological rehab – stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury
– Cognitive assessments
– Falls prevention
– Equipment and assistive technology prescription
– Home assessments
– Pressure care recommendations
– Mental health OT

Visit our OT Services page for further information

About Empower Healthcare

We Change Lives

Empower Healthcare was founded in 2016 by two people who were determined to improve the standards of allied health services in residential aged care. With industry knowledge and an innovative approach, Adam and Matthew set about defining what allied health services can be when quality and person-centred care is placed before all else in healthcare.

The partnership, that merged clinical expertise with business acumen, soon established Empower Healthcare as a leading provider of quality physiotherapy services in residential aged care facilities in Victoria. This success fueled the expansion of our services within residential aged care, home care and NDIS to deliver occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, podiatry, dietetics, osteopathy, massage and speech pathology.

Now offering comprehensive allied health services with more than 180 dedicated and passionate clinicians working in Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. Empower Healthcare is growing and taking our unique approach with us.

A lot has changed over the years but not our commitment to the highest quality care, delivered by expert clinicians, aimed at improving the independence and quality of life of our clients. Helping our clients live their lives the way they want to.

How To Get Clients Started With Our Home Care & NDIS Services

Simply click on the image below for our referral form.

Referral on-boarding now completed online in minutes

 

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Announcements, Community, In Home Care, NDIS, Occupational Therapy

Senior OT brings NDIS specialist skills to Empower

Posted on by Nicole Cook
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15
Nov

Tiffany Cheung OT

Occupational Therapist Tiffany Cheung joins the Empower NSW Team

Experienced Occupational Therapist Tiffany Cheung joins our growing NSW team. Tiffany is experienced working with people with disabilities and complex conditions across different age groups. She helps them achieve their goals through person-centred individualised care.

Her five years spent in hospital and community settings has developed her interest and specialist skills in Complex Assistive Technology Prescription and Complex Home Modifications under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Tiffany is experienced in completing OT assessment in clients’ homes after they are discharged from hospital and provides interventions to ensure they are safe at home so they can live safely and independently.

Tiffany says
I love working in OT because it enables me to make a difference in other people’s lives. I love helping my clients to discover their potential and I would like to try my very best to support them to live a happy and fulfilling life regardless of whether they live with disabilities or other medical conditions

In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys a wide range of activities including swimming, boating, reading, and painting and is a big fan of Music and is studying to become a certified therapeutic harpist.

Welcome to the team Tiffany.

Visit our OT  Services page for further information

About Empower Healthcare

We Change Lives

Changing lives is what we do.  Delivering high quality allied health services is how we do it.

Founded in 2016 by two people who were determined to improve the standards of allied health services in residential aged care. With industry knowledge and an innovative approach, Adam and Matthew set about defining what allied health services can be when quality and person-centred care is placed before all else in healthcare.

The partnership, that merged clinical expertise with business acumen, soon established Empower Healthcare as a leading provider of quality physiotherapy services in residential aged care facilities in Victoria. This success fueled the expansion of our services within residential aged care, home care and NDIS to deliver occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, podiatry, dietetics, osteopathy, massage and speech pathology.

Now offering comprehensive allied health services with more than 180 dedicated and passionate clinicians working in Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. Empower Healthcare is growing and taking our unique approach with us.

A lot has changed over the years but not our commitment to the highest quality care, delivered by expert clinicians, aimed at improving the independence and quality of life of our clients. Helping our clients live their lives the way they want to.

How To Get Clients Started With Our Home Care & NDIS Services

Simply click on the image below for our referral form.

Referral on-boarding now completed online in minutes

 

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Announcements, Community, Home Nursing, In Home Care, Medication Management, NDIS, Pain, Wellbeing

The role of Nurses in medication management

Posted on by Nicole Cook
Medication Management Blog
29
Sep

250 000 Australians are hospitilised each year due to problems relating to medicine use, and many more are not experiencing the full benefits of the medicines prescribed to them due to mistakes made in how they take their medication – Nurses can assist with medication management.

When used correctly, medicines can prevent serious illness and improve health and wellbeing, but the positive and powerful effects of medications can also carry risks when not used properly.

Home Care Nurses play a key role in assisting people to manage and obtain the maximum benefit from their medicines, safely and conveniently, in their own homes. With their extensive pharmacological and clinical knowledge, nurses can provide the right amount of support to suit each person’s unique circumstances. They do this by providing the following care and services:

Assessment
Nurses supporting people with medication management conduct thorough assessments to determine the needs of their clients.

Education
Nurses play a vital role in educating people about the medicines they are taking, the dosages and timing of administration.

Monitoring
The aim of good medicine management at home is to maintain independence through the self-administration of medicines where possible. Nurses can help by monitoring the use of medicines and determining if there are any issues with administration.

Intervention
Home Care nurses can help people and care givers with practical ways of scheduling, planning and administering medication as independently as possible.

Communication and referral
When issues arise related to medication, nurses can reach out to dispensing pharmacists, GP’s and specialists in order to optimise medicine use.

Good medication management means creating as much independence and self-management as possible with the support needed to ensure that clients receive better, safer and more convenient care where they want to be – at home.

 

About Empower

We Change Lives

Empower Healthcare is a national allied-health service provider and partner with Home Care package providers, NDIS plan managers & Aged Care organisations to deliver life changing allied health services. We offer a full-service platform from physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, dietetics to osteopathy, massage therapy and most recently, home nursing services and pride ourselves in the delivery of high-quality therapy solutions, value packed services and responsive ethos.

It is a very exciting time with Empower Healthcare building on the success of its Victorian operation and now expanding nationally into NSW & WA. With a growing team of 100+ clinicians, we provide over 1,500 treatments every day and service more than 100 healthcare organisations. Building on this strong foundation, we are well positioned and committed to delivering exceptional care.

Our therapists genuinely care about the people we work with and take the time to build strong relationships that holistically improve social, physical and mental wellbeing to live happier and healthier lives.

How To Get Clients Started With Our Home Care & NDIS Services

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Announcements, Community, Equipment, Falls Prevention, In Home Care, Occupational Therapy

OT Services available in QLD with short wait periods

Posted on by Nicole Cook
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31
Aug

Occupational Therapy now available in QLD with short wait times

We are now happy to extend our Occupational Therapy (OT) services to the Queensland community servicing the greater metropolitan Brisbane area. Our short two week wait times ensure your clients are our priority.

Empower’s OT team work with all conditions and people of all ages to address each person’s individual needs. The OT team are experts in helping people live safely and independently. They employ a range of strategies to improve functional independence, increase confidence in daily activities helping our clients live their lives the way they want to.

Empower provide a broad range of OT services

OT Services offered include:

✔️Functional assessments
✔️Cognitive assessments
✔️Home assessments
✔️Home modifications
✔️Falls prevention
✔️Pressure care recommendations
✔️Neurological rehab – stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury
✔️Equipment and assistive technology prescription
✔️Mental health care

Start now with our quick and easy online referral form – scroll down for the link.

Activities of daily living

Activities of daily living (ADL’s) include those basic activities we engage in to make sure that we survive and can function in society. ADL’s include some of the most important skills for independence–but also some of the most challenging.

For people recovering from injury and surgery, or managing a chronic illness or disability at home, it is often the little things that can be the most frustrating – from hair washing to buttoning a shirt.

An Empower at-home rehabilitation program with our skilled occupational therapists can help clients retrain in daily living skills and regain independence, confidence, and quality of life.

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Need any minor equipment or home modifications?

Home modifications are a key factor in enabling individuals to live in a place or home of their choice for as long as possible. Our OT team are skilled at recognising how the environment affects the ability to perform desired actions.

Our Home Care Occupational Therapy (OT) team are experts in helping people live safely and independently. They employ a range of strategies to improve functional independence, increase confidence in daily activities and engage in the community.

By analysing how a person interacts with their environment to complete a task or activity, we can identify appropriate modifications and interventions.

Our detailed report will help you manage the process from start to end.

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Have an enquiry?

You can contact Tammy Peace, Operations Manager – QLD
Email on tammyp@empowerhealthcare.com.au or
Phone on 07 3180 3925.

About Empower Healthcare

We Change Lives

Changing lives is what we do.

Delivering high quality allied health services is how we do it.

Empower Healthcare was founded in 2016 by two people who were determined to improve the standards of allied health services in residential aged care and knew how to do it. With industry knowledge and an innovative approach, Adam and Matthew set about defining what allied health services can be when quality and person-centred care is placed before all else in healthcare.

The partnership, that merged clinical expertise with business acumen, soon established Empower Healthcare as a leading provider of quality physiotherapy services in residential aged care facilities in Victoria. This success fueled the expansion of our services within residential aged care, home care and NDIS to deliver occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, podiatry, dietetics, osteopathy, massage and speech pathology.

Now offering comprehensive allied health services with more than 180 dedicated and passionate clinicians working in Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, Empower Healthcare is growing and taking our unique approach with us.

A lot has changed over the years but not our commitment to the highest quality care, delivered by expert clinicians, aimed at improving the independence and quality of life of our clients- helping our clients live their lives the way they want to.

How To Get Clients Started With Our Home Care & NDIS Services

Simply click on the image below for our referral form.

Referral on-boarding now completed online in minutes

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Community, Dietetics, Exercise, Falls Prevention, Home Nursing, In Home Care, Massage Therapy, NDIS, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Residential Aged Care, Wellbeing

Why Nathan enjoys being an Allied Health Assistant

Posted on by Nicole Cook
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30
Aug

Why Nathan Loves being an Allied Health Assistant

Empower Healthcare has a team of Allied Health Assistants (AHA’s) that work under the direction of Physiotherapists to deliver holistic care.

This diverse role can range from delivering tailored treatment plans to providing education to clients and families. Far from dull, the role of an AHA is another service approach available to freeing up funds for improved access to extended therapy, equipment and medical needs.

Nathan shares his experience as an Allied Health Assistant

Being an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) at Empower allows me to use my experience to make a connection with people and their community whilst offering the support and guidance they need to achieve their goals. Since completing my Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, I have gained experience in aged care, community health, and in-home care.

I have been involved in many community health programs including hydrotherapy, chronic pain management, and balance and strengthening exercise programs, working alongside several different health professionals most notably Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists.

Working as an AHA in the community allows me to see and share in the clients benefits and achievements which is inspiring. Working closely with people from all walks of life and being a part of their story is a special feeling. I am very fortunate to be able to help empower others and have a positive impact on their wellbeing.

Outside of work I love spending time with my family which includes my wife, my two energetic, competitive and rapidly growing boys, and our much loved (spoilt) border collie Tilly. I try to stay fit and active and enjoy jogging, riding, and walking. I also love getting to work in the garden especially growing veggies and chilies. In my down time I love to read (usually historical fiction), and enjoy watching most sports including AFL, basketball and soccer, and I am a tragic fan of the Tour de France.

 

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About Empower Healthcare

We Change Lives

Changing lives is what we do.

Delivering high quality allied health services is how we do it.

Empower Healthcare was founded in 2016 by two people who were determined to improve the standards of allied health services in residential aged care and knew how to do it. With industry knowledge and an innovative approach, Adam and Matthew set about defining what allied health services can be when quality and person-centred care is placed before all else in healthcare.

The partnership, that merged clinical expertise with business acumen, soon established Empower Healthcare as a leading provider of quality physiotherapy services in residential aged care facilities in Victoria. This success fueled the expansion of our services within residential aged care, home care and NDIS to deliver occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, podiatry, dietetics, osteopathy, massage and speech pathology.

Now offering comprehensive allied health services with more than 180 dedicated and passionate clinicians working in Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, Empower Healthcare is growing and taking our unique approach with us.

A lot has changed over the years but not our commitment to the highest quality care, delivered by expert clinicians, aimed at improving the independence and quality of life of our clients- helping our clients live their lives the way they want to.

How To Get Clients Started With Our Home Care & NDIS Services

Simply click on the image below for our referral form.

Referral on-boarding now completed online in minutes

 

 …

Continue reading →
Announcements, Community, Home Nursing, In Home Care, Uncategorized, Wellbeing

Tracey Easte joins Empower Healthcare as Nursing Manager

Posted on by Nicole Cook
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30
Aug

Tracey Easte joins Empower Healthcare as Nursing Manager

We welcome Tracey Easte to the Empower family as our Nursing Manager. Tracey brings a wealth of experience to the role, enabling her to contribute to Empower Healthcare’s continued expansion of our nursing services across Australia.

As Nursing Manager, Tracey will be leading the nursing team in delivering on Empower Healthcare’s mission to change lives with innovative health services by ensuring efficient execution of day-to-day nursing service delivery, combined with a robust focus on continuous improvement.

Tracey has an extensive professional background in both hospital and community nursing, having started her career at Epworth and Royal Women’s Hospitals in Melbourne before moving on to Calvary Community Care, Royal Freemasons and Aveo, achieving a Grad Dip of Management along the way. It was during her time at the Royal District Nursing Service that Tracey discovered her passion for community nursing. Aside from the high caliber of professional and managerial experience Tracey brings to Empower Healthcare, she also brings a relational nature, curiosity and a track record of success.

Tracey shares “In my experience people heal best while at home when supported appropriately. In their own environment with their pets, comfort items and routines they are involved and in control of the decisions regarding their care.  This approach to care promotes independence and improves their health and wellbeing. I believe that people should be supported as much as possible to remain in their homes to gain the best health outcomes”

On a personal note, when not at work Tracey loves catching up with family and friends as well as exercising, cooking and baking. She likes to learn new things and so you’ll often find her watching cooking shows to get ideas.

 

About Empower Healthcare

We Change Lives

Changing lives is what we do.

Delivering high quality allied health services is how we do it.

Empower Healthcare was founded in 2016 by two people who were determined to improve the standards of allied health services in residential aged care and knew how to do it. With industry knowledge and an innovative approach, Adam and Matthew set about defining what allied health services can be when quality and person-centred care is placed before all else in healthcare.

The partnership, that merged clinical expertise with business acumen, soon established Empower Healthcare as a leading provider of quality physiotherapy services in residential aged care facilities in Victoria. This success fueled the expansion of our services within residential aged care, home care and NDIS to deliver occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, podiatry, dietetics, osteopathy, massage and speech pathology.

Now offering comprehensive allied health services with more than 180 dedicated and passionate clinicians working in Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, Empower Healthcare is growing and taking our unique approach with us.

A lot has changed over the years but not our commitment to the highest quality care, delivered by expert clinicians, aimed at improving the independence and quality of life of our clients- helping our clients live their lives the way they want to.

How To Get Clients Started With Our Home Care & NDIS Services

Simply click on the image below for our referral form.

Referral on-boarding now completed online in minutes

 …

Continue reading →