Therapy services providers in Port Augusta, South Australia

Therapy services in Port Augusta support people in the community with assessment and intervention from allied health professionals. In Port Augusta, South Australia, there are 17 local register listings for Therapy services. The suburb had a population of 6,437 at the 2021 Census. Of these, 483 people needed help with core activities, which is 7.5 percent of the population. Port Augusta offers a range of Therapy services and supports for different needs and goals.

This page lists therapy services providers and register listings covering Port Augusta, SA — 17 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 Port Augusta and the surrounding South Australia area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Port Augusta at a glance

Of the 324 South Australia suburbs we compare, Port Augusta is number 24 for therapy services listings, with 17. The most is Adelaide, with 193.

Some therapy services listings in Port Augusta say on their own websites that they support Auslan (1 listing).

Who lists therapy services in Port Augusta

17 register listings for therapy services cover Port Augusta: 15 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Port Augusta had 6,437 residents with a median age of 39. 483 people (7.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6.6% across South Australia. 19% were aged 65 or over (20% across South Australia). The median household income was $1,092 a week.

Reach varies. 7 cover 5 or fewer areas, 9 cover 6 to 25 areas and 1 covers 26 to 100 areas. 3 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include therapy services here also list community access (15 of 17), support workers (12 of 17), support coordination (11 of 17), life skills (9 of 17) and personal care (9 of 17).

The typical listing here records 11 supports; 2 of the 17 list therapy services as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Corporation of the City of Port Augusta, Country Health Physiotherapy, Healthy Dreaming and Wami Kata Old Folks Home Inc.

14 of the 17 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Port Augusta cover 19 different supports. Therapy services is number 4 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 25.

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 Port Augusta

There are 17 Therapy services listings in Port Augusta. Of these, 15 are listed as NDIS providers and 2 are aged care providers. Local organisations include Corporation of the City of Port Augusta, Country Health Physiotherapy, Healthy Dreaming, and Wami Kata Old Folks Home Inc. Some providers offer only Therapy services, while others list multiple supports. The most common supports offered alongside therapy include community access and support workers.

Comparing Port Augusta and nearby Whyalla

Whyalla is the nearest town to Port Augusta with Therapy services listings. Whyalla has 16 listings, while Port Augusta has 17. The two towns are 63 km apart. Looking at both locations may help people find the supports or provider types they need. Comparing options in more than one place can also show differences in available services or languages, such as Auslan, which is listed by one provider in Port Augusta.

Key supports available with Therapy services

In Port Augusta, Therapy services providers often offer additional supports. Community access is listed by 15 providers, and support workers by 12. Other supports include support coordination, life skills, personal care, and respite care. On average, each listing in Port Augusta includes 11 different supports. This variety may help people find a provider whose services match their needs.

Port Augusta community and support needs at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Port Augusta had 6,437 residents. The median age was 39, and the median weekly household income was $1,092. Of the population, 483 people needed help with core activities. This is 7.5 percent, higher than the 6.6 percent in South Australia overall and the 5.8 percent for Australia. Nineteen percent of residents were aged 65 or over. These figures help show the level of community need for Therapy services in Port Augusta.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered therapy services for Port Augusta 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 Port Augusta

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

See all 15 NDIS providers listed in Port Augusta

Aged care register listings for therapy services in Port Augusta

2 aged care listings include therapy services among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Port Augusta, SA. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Port Augusta

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 Port Augusta. 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 Port Augusta

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

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Questions about therapy services in Port Augusta

How many Therapy services providers are in Port Augusta?

There are 17 listings for Therapy services in Port Augusta. Of these, 15 are listed as NDIS providers and 2 as aged care providers.

How does Port Augusta compare to Whyalla for Therapy services?

Port Augusta has 17 Therapy services listings, while Whyalla has 16. The towns are 63 km apart, so people may consider both locations when looking for services.

What supports are commonly offered with Therapy services in Port Augusta?

Common supports include community access, support workers, support coordination, life skills, personal care, and respite care. On average, each provider lists 11 supports.

What does the 2021 Census say about support needs in Port Augusta?

At the 2021 Census, 483 people in Port Augusta needed help with core activities. This is 7.5 percent of the population, higher than the South Australian average.

Are there Therapy services providers who offer Auslan in Port Augusta?

Yes, one Therapy services provider in Port Augusta lists Auslan as a language offered.

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