Is Ability Action Australia Dandenong a registered NDIS provider?

Yes — Ability Action Australia Dandenong is a registered NDIS provider, approved to deliver Early Childhood Supports, Ex Phys Pers Training, Assist Prod-Pers Care/Safety, Assist Access/Maintain Employ, Comms & Info Equipment, Household Tasks, Behaviour Support and Therapeutic Supports. You can use NDIS funding for eligible supports.

What services does Ability Action Australia Dandenong provide?

Ability Action Australia Dandenong provides Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Behavioural Support and Early Intervention.

Which areas does Ability Action Australia Dandenong cover?

Ability Action Australia Dandenong is based in Dandenong, VIC.

How do I connect with Ability Action Australia Dandenong?

You can call +61 1800 238 958 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

What ages does Ability Action Australia Dandenong work with?

Ability Action Australia works with children under 9 and children over 9, as well as adolescents and adults.

Do I need a referral to see a speech pathologist?

No referral is needed to see one privately. You only need a GP referral if you want to access Medicare rebates or are going through certain funded pathways.

Is speech therapy covered by the NDIS?

It can be, usually under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living, if it aligns with your child's plan goals. Check your plan or ask your support coordinator.

At what age should we see a speech pathologist?

There's no "too early." If you have concerns about your child's talking or understanding at any age, an assessment can clarify whether support would help.

How long are sessions and how many will we need?

Sessions are typically 30-60 minutes. The number depends on your child's goals; the pathologist will recommend a plan after the initial assessment.

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What Ability helps with

Occupational Therapy

A therapy that helps children and adults develop the everyday skills needed for daily life — from dressing, writing and play to sensory processing and school participation. Occupational therapists assess what is getting in the way and design practical strategies to build independence and confidence.

Speech Pathology

Assessment and treatment of communication difficulties including speech sounds, language development, stuttering, voice, and feeding and swallowing. Speech pathologists work with children and adults to help them communicate clearly and confidently.

Positive Behaviour Support

A therapy approach that reduces challenging behaviours by understanding what is driving them and building supportive routines, environments and skills, so a child can take part more fully at home, school and in the community.

Physiotherapy

Treatment that uses movement, exercise and hands-on techniques to improve physical function, strength and mobility. For children, physiotherapy often targets gross motor development, balance and coordination; for adults it addresses pain, injury recovery and long-term conditions.

Exercise Physiology

Structured, evidence-based exercise programs designed and supervised by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to improve physical health, manage chronic conditions and support disability. For children it can target motor development; for adults it often addresses pain, metabolic conditions and mental health.

Psychology

Assessment and therapy provided by a registered psychologist to support mental health, emotional wellbeing and behaviour. Psychologists work across the lifespan — helping children, adolescents and adults understand and manage challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma and learning differences.

Early Childhood Support (Key Worker)

Support for children under nine with disability or developmental delays using the Key Worker Model.

Youth Employment Support

Early intervention approach to build vocational and life skills and set up for job success.

Employment-related Assessment and Counselling

Service to establish the best pathway to successfully engage in employment.

Functional Capacity Assessments

A comprehensive assessment — typically conducted by an occupational therapist or allied health professional — that evaluates how a person's disability or health condition affects their ability to carry out daily tasks. The report is used to determine NDIS funding needs and plan appropriate supports.

Telehealth

Therapy, assessment and consultation delivered remotely via video call, allowing families to access support from home without the need to travel. Telehealth sessions cover most services including psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy and counselling.

Our approach

Ability Action Australia delivers therapeutic supports using evidence-based interventions tailored to each child's goals and needs. The provider focuses on multidisciplinary care, with teams of health professionals collaborating to support as many needs as possible. Sessions combine face-to-face time with the clinician and non-face-to-face time for preparation, follow-up documentation and sharing updates with the child's support network. The provider emphasises understanding each child's needs fully and delivering the outcomes families desire, working to improve independence, development, mobility and overall wellbeing through responsive, respectful and empowering practice.

Working with families

The provider values family involvement and communication with parents and carers. Clinicians share updates with the child's support network as part of non-face-to-face time following sessions. Parent testimonials highlight that clinicians empower families as parents, source additional services when needed, and provide knowledge and support to families. The Early Childhood Support (Key Worker) model is specifically designed to provide one point of contact who coordinates care and helps families navigate complex service systems, acting as a source of knowledge and support for the entire family.

Meet the team

The provider has a growing national team of dedicated clinicians across multiple disciplines including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, exercise physiologists, psychologists, and positive behaviour support practitioners. Clinicians are experienced in working with NDIS participants and people with disability. The organisation also employs therapy assistants at Level 2. All team members have access to ongoing professional development and are supported by the parent company MedHealth, which has expertise spanning more than 1,200 independent medical specialists across all major allied health disciplines.

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