Therapy services providers in Deakin, Australian Capital Territory

Therapy services in Deakin, ACT are listed by a range of providers. Deakin is home to 22 listings for Therapy services, with options such as Bloom Hearing Specialists Deakin, Elite Rehab & Sports Physiotherapy, and Back In Strength. At the 2021 Census, Deakin had a population of 3,124 and a median age of 45. The suburb sits close to Yarralumla, Hughes, and Red Hill, offering further choices for those comparing Therapy services nearby. This page outlines the supports available and some details about the local community and service landscape.

This page lists therapy services providers and register listings covering Deakin, ACT — 22 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list therapy services among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.

About therapy services

Occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and other allied health supports. People in Deakin and the surrounding Australian Capital Territory area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Deakin at a glance

Of the 114 Australian Capital Territory suburbs we compare, Deakin is number 4 for therapy services listings, with 22. The most is Canberra, with 157.

Therapy services near Deakin

These Australian Capital Territory suburbs are the closest to Deakin with register listings for therapy services. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists therapy services in Deakin

22 register listings for therapy services cover Deakin: 22 on the NDIS Commission register.

At the 2021 Census, Deakin had 3,124 residents with a median age of 45. 164 people (5.2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Australian Capital Territory. 24.4% were aged 65 or over (13.7% across Australian Capital Territory). The median household income was $3,117 a week.

Reach varies. 13 cover 5 or fewer areas, 4 cover 6 to 25 areas, 3 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include therapy services here also list support coordination (11 of 22), community access (10 of 22), personal care (10 of 22), support workers (9 of 22) and transport (9 of 22).

The typical listing here records 5 supports; 9 of the 22 list therapy services as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include ACT | Deakin, Bloom Hearing Specialists Deakin, Elite Rehab & Sports Physiotherapy and Back In Strength.

22 of the 22 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Deakin cover 18 different supports. Therapy services is number 1 by listings.

Deakin has more therapy services listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.

Therapy services providers in Deakin

There are 22 listings for Therapy services in Deakin. These include options such as Bloom Hearing Specialists Deakin, Elite Rehab & Sports Physiotherapy, and Back In Strength. Of these, 9 providers list only Therapy services. Most listings show around 5 different supports each. Common supports include support coordination, community access, personal care, support workers, and transport. No listings in Deakin are recorded for aged care Therapy services.

Comparing Deakin with nearby suburbs

Deakin is surrounded by suburbs like Yarralumla, which has 7 listings, Hughes with 9, and Red Hill with 13. Curtin offers 12 listings, Forrest has 9, and Capital Hill lists 4. Canberra, the nearest major centre, has 157 Therapy services listings. Considering nearby suburbs can help when looking for different options or comparing supports offered. All these suburbs are within 3 kilometres of Deakin.

Community needs in Deakin at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Deakin had 3,124 residents. The median weekly household income was $3,117. The median age was 45. About 5.2 percent of people in Deakin needed help with core activities, compared with 4.6 percent for the Australian Capital Territory and 5.8 percent for Australia overall. Deakin also had a higher proportion of people aged 65 and over (24.4 percent) than the state average (13.7 percent).

Supports offered by Therapy services in Deakin

Therapy services in Deakin include assessment and intervention for function, communication, mobility, and daily activities. Supports often listed are support coordination (11 listings), community access (10), personal care (10), support workers (9), transport (9), and assistive technology and equipment (8). The services and approaches depend on the provider and the person’s goals. Therapy is not a single interchangeable service and may involve direct sessions, home programs, equipment recommendations, and training for carers or support workers.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered therapy services for Deakin yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.

Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.

NDIS register listings for therapy services in Deakin

22 NDIS listings include therapy services among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Deakin, ACT. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 22 NDIS providers listed in Deakin

Therapy services at a glance

Therapy services include allied health assessment and intervention intended to improve function, communication, mobility, independence or participation. The relevant profession and approach depend on the person’s goals and clinical needs; “therapy” is not one interchangeable service.

What therapy services may include

Read the full guide to therapy services: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these therapy services-specific checks when you contact providers in Deakin. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.

Registration and qualifications

Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.

Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?

Worker screening and safeguards

Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.

Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?

Availability and continuity

A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.

Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?

Pricing and funding

Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.

Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?

Other supports listed in Deakin

Each number is how many register listings in Deakin list that support.

Therapy services in other Australian Capital Territory suburbs

Questions about therapy services in Deakin

How many Therapy services are listed in Deakin?

There are 22 Therapy services listings in Deakin. Of these, 9 providers list only this service. Listings may offer a range of supports.

How does Deakin compare to nearby suburbs for Therapy services?

Deakin has 22 listings. Nearby, Yarralumla has 7, Hughes 9, Red Hill 13, Curtin 12, Forrest 9, and Capital Hill 4. Canberra, 5 kilometres away, lists 157.

What supports do Therapy services in Deakin commonly offer?

Common supports include support coordination, community access, personal care, support workers, transport, and assistive technology and equipment. Each provider may offer different combinations.

What does the 2021 Census say about Deakin's population?

At the 2021 Census, Deakin had 3,124 residents. The median age was 45, and 5.2 percent of people needed help with core activities.

Are there any aged care Therapy services listed in Deakin?

No aged care Therapy services are recorded in Deakin. All 22 listings are for NDIS or similar supports, not aged care services.

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