KKCS Allied Health & Disability Services

26/03/2026

Occupational Therapy - What We Do

🧓Aged Care

▪️All referrals accepted
▪️Commonwealth Home Support Program
(CHSP)
▪️Support at Home (SaH)

👩‍🦼NDIS

▪️Adult Physical / Neurological diagnosis:
▫️Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs)
▫️Assistive Technology (AT) prescription
(minor–moderate)
▫️Home Modifications (minor–moderate)

✔ Strong focus on functional independence, safety, and environmental supports
✔ Best suited to short-term, assessment-driven interventions

Reach out

📞 (02) 4004 3150
📧 AHDS@kkcs.org.au
🌐 https://www.kkcs.org.au/allied-health-referral

09/03/2026

Office update 📢

Our Maitland office is moving to a new location. From Monday 09 March, you will find us at 44 Bulwer Street, Maitland.

We look forward to welcoming you at our new office.



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05/03/2026

International Women’s day KKCS KKCS Study Hub

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29/01/2026

With 2026 in full swing, heres an update on the services our experienced Allied Health & Disability team provides:

Occupational Therapy - Focused strongly on Aged Care, with tailored options for NDIS participants

✔️ Functional assessments & everyday independence
✔️ Assistive Technology (AT) recommendations
✔️ Minor home modifications for safety & access

Physiotherapy - Strong focus on NDIS adults and support across Aged Care

✔️ Capacity building & functional goal support
✔️ Mobility, strength & balance
✔️ Pain management & injury prevention
✔️ Falls prevention & reablement

Podiatry - Supporting NDIS adults and Aged Care clients, with private/Medicare options available

✔️ Foot health & mobility support
✔️ Chronic condition management
✔️ NDIS functional & complex needs
✔️ Keeping you moving comfortably and safely

Speech Pathology - Strong focus on children & young people (NDIS), with adult and Aged Care support available

✔️ Speech & language development
✔️ Social communication & literacy support
✔️ Early intervention & capacity building
✔️ Swallowing & communication support for older adults

NDIS Support Coordination

✔️ Helping you understand and use your NDIS plan
✔️ Connecting you with the right supports
✔️ Building confidence, choice and control
✔️ Local knowledge, real advocacy, human support

About us - We’re community-based, locally connected, and work closely across disciplines to deliver collaborative and practical supports.

Referrals welcome: https://www.kkcs.org.au/allied-health-referral

Reach out to chat about how we can support you on: (02) 4004 3150 or at AHDS@kkcs.org.au

22/01/2026

In 2026, Uniting Local Area Coordinators (LACs)will be attending NDIS Connection Days at Kurri Kurri Community Services to help individuals, families and carers better understand the NDIS and connect with local supports.

These sessions will cover:

✔️ NDIS eligibility – who can access the scheme
✔️ How to apply for the NDIS
✔️ Understanding your NDIS plan
✔️ How to get the most value from your funding
✔️ Connecting with local service providers and supports

⏰️Time: 9:30 - 12pm
📅 Dates:

18 February 26
18 March 26
15 April 26
20 May 26

💬 NDIS Connection Days at KKCS

Looking for clear answers about the NDIS? Uniting are here to help. Drop in and speak with an NDIS representative. No bookings needed.

✨ Learn about the NDIS
✨ Explore your options
✨ Make the most of your plan
✨ Get expert advice in a welcoming space

19/01/2026

🌟 Support Coordinators – Hunter Region 🌟

KKCS Allied Health & Disability Services invites you to the launch of our Quarterly Support Coordinator Interagency Meeting.

📍 Kurri Kurri Community Centre
📅 Monday, 16 February 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 11:00am
☕ Morning tea provided

🤝 Connect, share industry insights, hear guest speakers, and collaborate to improve participant outcomes.

📩 RSVP by 12 February 2026
Email: AHDS@kkcs.org.au

Your input will help shape future sessions and strengthen interagency connections. We’d love to see you there!

20/11/2025

Multiple Occupational Therapist Opportunities, Hunter Valley NSW

We’re recruiting now and throughout 2026 as our Allied Health team continues to grow. We’re an established multidisciplinary team of OT, Physio, Podiatry, and Speech Pathology, supporting clients across all ages and funding streams.

We know many OTs enjoy or specialise in broader practice areas. Adult, Aged Care, and NDIS Occupational Therapy are core areas of expertise for our service, and we’re open to clinicians with experience or interest in:

• Home modifications and aids/equipment prescription
• Aged Care and NDIS capacity building
• Senior OT functions such as mentoring, clinical oversight, and service innovation

At the same time we are experiencing a rising demand for Paediatric Occupational Therapy. Our Speech Pathology service has deep experience in paediatrics, and we’re now ready to expand this by welcoming a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to help shape and deliver a strong paeds offering.

You can join us with a paediatric focus, or lean into our established adult/Aged Care/NDIS pathways, to build a caseload that fits your strengths.

If flexible work, supportive collaboration, and meaningful impact sound like your kind of adventure, we’d love to talk about the path that suits you best.

New graduates and experienced OTs are equally encouraged to apply. Reach out via Hunter Recruitment Group today.

13/11/2025

💙 World Diabetes Day — 14 November 2025

Did you know people with diabetes have up to a 25% lifetime risk of developing a foot ulcer?

Regular foot checks + yearly Podiatry assessments can prevent serious complications.

👣 At least once a year, ask your Podiatrist for a:

✔ Neurological assessment (nerve sensation tests)
✔ Circulation check (foot pulses, Doppler if needed)
✔ Skin, nails & footwear review
✔ Foot risk category & self-care advice

This World Diabetes Day, take a step towards protecting your mobility and quality of life.

📅 Book your diabetic foot check with one of our Podiatrists today:
📱 (02) 4004 3150
📧 AHDS@kkcs.org.au
🌐 https://www.kkcs.org.au/allied-health-referral

12/11/2025

🌏💛 World Kindness Day – 13 November 25 💛🌏
World Kindness Day is all about celebrating the power of kindness – to others, to yourself, and to the world around you.
Imagine if every Australian did just one act of kindness on this day… that’s 25 million acts of kindness in a single day! 💫
The possibilities are endless. Let’s come together and make Australia a little kinder, one act at a time. ❤️

10/11/2025

Our very own Support Coordinator Naomi, has been nominated for the Cessnock Business Chamber Customer Service Awards. This nomination is well-deserved recognition of her consistent, calm and thoughtful guidance, and genuine care for every person she supports. We’re proud to see her work acknowledged. Well done and good luck!

09/11/2025

Support Coordination – Immediate Availability!
Our collaborative team of three Support Coordinators is local and deeply connected to the community. With low caseloads, we offer responsive, personalised support.

Submit a referral enquiry today: https://www.kkcs.org.au/allied-health-referral or get in touch with our friendly team on (02) 4004 3150 or AHDS@kkcs.org.au

31/10/2025

🔹️Occupational Therapy Week: 27 October – 2 November 2025 🔹

Did you know occupational therapists play a key role in mental health and wellbeing?

OTs help people build skills, routines, and strategies to manage stress, maintain meaningful activities, and participate fully in life – supporting recovery, resilience, and overall wellbeing.

Check out our “OT in Mental Health” poster to see how our OTs make a difference every day! 🙌