Rivergum Allied Therapies

Rivergum Allied Therapies Occupational Therapy, Positive Behaviour Support, Speech Pathology, Physio, Social Work & Continence Nursing

Today we are celebrating International Women’s Day and recognising the incredible women who make Rivergum Allied Therapi...
08/03/2026

Today we are celebrating International Women’s Day and recognising the incredible women who make Rivergum Allied Therapies such a special place.

Across our team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Behaviour Support Practitioners and support staff, so many of the people supporting our participants each day are women. They bring compassion, professionalism, patience and deep expertise to their work, helping people live safer, more independent and more meaningful lives.

The care and dedication shown by our clinicians every day does not go unnoticed. We are incredibly proud to work alongside such a talented and committed group of women.

Thank you for everything you do for our participants, families and the wider community.

Happy International Women’s Day.

Today we celebrated two very special members of our speech pathology team! 🥳Our wonderful speech pathologist Soorya — th...
06/03/2026

Today we celebrated two very special members of our speech pathology team! 🥳

Our wonderful speech pathologist Soorya — thank you for the care, knowledge and positivity you bring to our clients and team every day.

We also celebrated the birthday of one of our newest team members Jing, who has just joined us this week as a graduate speech pathologist. We’re so excited to have you start your career with us and can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead!

Wishing you both a fantastic year ahead filled with success, happiness and lots of cake! 🎂

Please join us in wishing them both a Happy Birthday! 🎈

Rivergum Allied Therapies now has increased capacity for paediatric speech therapy referrals!Our Speech Pathologists sup...
10/02/2026

Rivergum Allied Therapies now has increased capacity for paediatric speech therapy referrals!
Our Speech Pathologists support children to build communication skills in a way that feels safe, strengths-based, and meaningful to them and their families.

We work with children who need support with:
• Speech sounds and clarity
• Language development
• Social communication
• Confidence expressing needs and ideas

Sessions are child-centred and focused on real-life communication, not just clinic tasks.

📍 Clinic, home and community-based options
📄 NDIS and private referrals welcome

Get in touch to chat about our speech therapy services.
Call 03 4310 2686 or email info@rivergumalliedtherapies.com.au

Referrals can be submitted via our website www.rivergumalliedtherapies.com.au

Every great team has someone who can fix almost anything and does it with a smile. For Rivergum, that's Geoff!   From ma...
09/02/2026

Every great team has someone who can fix almost anything and does it with a smile. For Rivergum, that's Geoff! From maintenance to odd jobs, he’s an essential part of keeping on top of those office maintenance tasks when he is in town!
We only wish Geoff could come and visit more often as he's a shining presence that brightens everyone's day.
We think you should stay in Australia for the duration of every summer Geoff!

Creating safer and accessible homes that make a difference!Our Occupational Therapist Simon Birch recently supported an ...
08/02/2026

Creating safer and accessible homes that make a difference!

Our Occupational Therapist Simon Birch recently supported an NDIS participant with a bathroom modification designed to improve access, safety and independence.

By thoughtfully adapting the space to suit the participant’s needs, this modification helps reduce falls risk, supports easier daily routines and enables the participant to move with greater confidence in their own home. Most importantly, it supports what matters most, remaining safely at home and doing everyday tasks with dignity and independence.

A great collaboration with Clint @ Advanced Cabinetry Ballarat and Kent @ VICPMG (www.vicpmg.com.au)

It’s a great example of how the right environmental changes, guided by skilled OT assessment can have a lasting and positive impact on quality of life.

Great work OT Simon and the Advanced Cabinetry / VICPMG Team!

Meet Natalie, our newest Occupational Therapist at Rivergum Allied Therapies!Nat joined our team in December and brings ...
03/02/2026

Meet Natalie, our newest Occupational Therapist at Rivergum Allied Therapies!

Nat joined our team in December and brings over 10 years of experience in UK forensic mental health services, with a strong passion for mental health, inclusion and meaningful participation. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2024, Nat has worked across diverse and specialist settings, including personality disorder pathways, patient-led training initiatives and community vocational programs.

With experience in deaf inpatient services and a qualification in British Sign Language, Nat is deeply committed to improving access, equity and quality of care. She’s all about building strong therapeutic relationships and supporting people to engage fully in life, work and community.

We’re so excited to have Nat as part of the Rivergum Team!

What a great morning at the  Community Aged Care Expo !Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with Pauline (our Se...
30/01/2026

What a great morning at the Community Aged Care Expo !

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with Pauline (our Senior Aged Care OT), Tegan (our Operations Manager) and Katie (our Admin Team Lead).
They had a wonderful morning connecting with Support at Home clients, families, carers and local providers. It was great to have so many conversations about ageing well at home and the role allied health can play in supporting independence, safety and confidence.

We are accepting Support at Home and private Aged Care occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work and continence nursing referrals.

Call our team on 03 4310 2686 or submit a referral via your Support at Home Provider or (if you are a private client) via our website
www.rivergumalliedtherapies.com.au

Come and visit Rivergum Allied Therapies at the Ballarat Community Aged Care Expo tomorrow, Friday 30th of January betwe...
29/01/2026

Come and visit Rivergum Allied Therapies at the Ballarat Community Aged Care Expo tomorrow, Friday 30th of January between 10-1pm at the North Ballarat Sports Club!
It's free to attend and is designed to connect older members of our community along with families and carers with industry professionals, support services and information in the aged care space.
We hope to see you there!

Back to school in 2026? Rivergum Allied Therapies is here to help!Starting or returning to school can bring big feelings...
28/01/2026

Back to school in 2026? Rivergum Allied Therapies is here to help!

Starting or returning to school can bring big feelings and new challenges for children and families. At Rivergum Allied Therapies, our Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists support children with the skills that make school days easier, from communication and understanding classroom language, to emotional regulation, attention, fine motor skills and everyday school routines.

We work alongside families to build confidence, independence and readiness for learning, at a pace that suits each child.

If you’re preparing for the school year ahead and want support that’s practical, child-centred and collaborative, we’re here.

We are accepting new Speech Therapy and Paediatric OT referrals.

Call our team today on 03 4310 2686 or submit a referral via our website on rivergumalliedtherapies.com.au



Rivergum Allied Therapies is accepting new Speech Therapy referrals with our team for children, young people and adults....
20/01/2026

Rivergum Allied Therapies is accepting new Speech Therapy referrals with our team for children, young people and adults.
We help support communication in ways that are practical, evidence based and genuinely person-centred.

We can help with:
🗣 Speech clarity & intelligibility
💬 Language & communication skills
🤝 Social communication & connection
🌱 Early communication & play
🧠 Neuro-affirming, strengths-focused support

Visit our website https://rivergumalliedtherapies.com.au or call our team on
03 43104686

Welcome back to 2026!  We are thrilled to introduce two new members to the Rivergum Team. Welcome to Aislinn and Kim who...
13/01/2026

Welcome back to 2026! We are thrilled to introduce two new members to the Rivergum Team. Welcome to Aislinn and Kim who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our already amazing group of Behaviour Support Practitioners.

Aislinn is a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner with 9 years of specialised experience supporting individuals with complex needs and dual diagnoses. She has a focus on creating positive change for vulnerable people through evidence-based behaviour support planning, restrictive practice reduction, and person-centred approaches that enable choice and maximise independence. With a Bachelor of Social Science and training in Positive Behaviour Support, trauma-informed care and forensic disability, she prioritises holistic, collaborative approaches that uphold dignity, human rights, and community engagement.

Kim is a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner with over 20 years’ experience working alongside people with disabilities across the lifespan. Her work is grounded in respect, curiosity, and a strong belief that behaviour makes sense when the person and their environment are well understood.
She holds a Master of Social Work, a Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), a Graduate Diploma in Primary Education, and an Advanced Diploma of Disability Studies, along with training in Positive Behaviour Support, trauma-aware practice, and complex and challenging behaviour. Kimberley believes effective behaviour support should feel safe, collaborative, and genuinely supportive of quality of life.
Kimberley has extensive experience supporting people with intellectual disability, autism, complex communication needs, and co-occurring mental health challenges. She works closely with participants, families, and support teams to develop practical Behaviour Support Plans that reduce restrictive practices and uphold dignity, autonomy, and human rights. She is committed to culturally safe, inclusive practice that supports LGBTIQ+ communities, First Nations peoples, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

A reminder our Rivergum Allied Therapies team is taking a well-earned break from Monday 29th December to Friday 2nd of J...
28/12/2025

A reminder our Rivergum Allied Therapies team is taking a well-earned break from Monday 29th December to Friday 2nd of January.
We look forward to seeing our wonderful clients again when we reopen on Monday 5th of January 2026!

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Ballarat, VIC
3364

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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