Alliance Clinics Mackay

26/10/2025

"This week, we celebrate the heart of Occupational Therapy. A profession built on purpose, creativity, and human connection. As we honour OT Week, can I please ask you all to take a moment to recognise and celebrate Alliance Clinics’ amazing team of OTs.

We acknowledge the OTs who came before us in this organisation, those who laid the foundations, developed the early processes, and helped shape the culture we continue to build on today. Their work created the strong platform from which our current team continues to grow, evolve, and expand our impact.

To our current team, thank you for being the living expression of OT in action. You bring our values to life every day, enabling participation, fostering independence, and creating space for people to thrive. You work across diverse areas, respond with insight and compassion, and adapt creatively to meet the unique needs of every participant. You advocate, collaborate, and innovate, not just in your clinical work, but in the way you support each other and contribute to a culture of connection, trust, and growth. You are shaping the future of our profession and enriching the culture of our multidisciplinary team.

To the OTs who will join us in the future, we look forward to walking alongside you, learning from you, and supporting you as you grow. You will bring new energy, ideas, and perspectives and we are committed to creating a space where you feel seen, valued, and empowered.

This year’s theme, “Occupational Therapy in Action”, beautifully reflects not only our profession, but our team. As generalists in a multidisciplinary practice, our OTs embody this theme every day adapting, problem-solving, and responding with empathy and skill to the diverse needs of our participants and communities.

Thank you for the passion, integrity, and heart you bring to your work. Let’s continue to celebrate each other and the incredible impact we make together."

- Deeana, OT Team Leader

14/10/2025

Today we celebrate Allied Health Professions Day, held every year on 14 October that brings together the incredible community of allied health professionals across the globe.

This year’s theme "Stronger Together" shines a light on the power of multidisciplinary, team-based care - where collaboration between health professionals delivers the best outcomes for our clients and communities.

From speech pathologists and occupational therapists, to physiotherapists, dietitians, and social workers - every member of our allied health team plays a vital role in supporting health, wellbeing, and independence across Townsville, Mackay, and beyond.

As the health & disability system continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever that allied health professionals are recognised alongside their nursing and medical colleagues for their essential role in creating a truly comprehensive, person-centred healthcare system.

Here’s to our incredible teams, because we are always .

22/09/2025

When your child is in pain, you feel it too. Parenting is tough enough, but living with a child in chronic pain makes it even harder.

This Kids in Pain Week (22–28 September), we’re shining a light on childhood chronic pain and the importance of care that looks at the whole child. Chronic pain is complex and can affect the immune, nervous, and hormone systems. That’s why a team approach, with different healthcare experts working together, can make such a difference.

Join us in raising awareness and supporting families living with childhood chronic pain. 💛

Chronic pain has devastating effects on those who suffer from it, including children, but it has wider impacts and they are costing Australia billions, a survey has found.

29/08/2025

What a busy day! Thank you to everyone who came to say hi to our team at the Mackay Regional Council Disability Expo today. We hope you managed to score some treats and chat to Chantel, Emily & Claudia.

For anyone that missed out, or if you need any info on our allied health services, we're only a message away https://www.allianceclinics.com.au/getstarted/

25/08/2025

For Speech Pathology Week 2025, we're celebrating the incredible role speech pathologists play in helping people thrive at every stage of their lives. From young children to older Australians, speech pathologists are there, supporting wellbeing, confidence, connection, independence, inclusion and opportunity.

Around 1.2 million Australians need support with communication and behind every person, is a story, and a team of professionals making a real difference. Speech pathologists work across homes, schools, hospitals, and communities helping people live fuller, more connected lives.

Day 1: "Connection through communication" - Speech pathologists help people build and sustain relationships that matter.

As university-trained allied health professionals, they work alongside individuals, families, and communities to achieve communication goals. Whether it is supporting a child with a developmental language delay, helping someone recover their speech after a stroke, or assisting someone to communicate in daily life, speech pathologists foster connections, understanding, and participation.

08/08/2025

Parents: Don't forget to apply for the $200 Play On! Sports Voucher. This Qld Government program is now OPEN for applications – and it’s all about helping more kids get active, stay healthy, and be part of their local sporting community.

The Play On! Sports Vouchers are more inclusive, so now’s the time to check your eligibility and apply. https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/playon

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31/07/2025

Hi all, just a quick update for August: Our Physiotherapy team in Mt Pleasant currently have short-notice availability. All other disciplines have capacity to book within 4 weeks either in person or via Telehealth (subject to your availability).

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch - hello@allianceclinics.com.au

Secure your preferred bookings now:
To refer visit https://www.allianceclinics.com.au/referral/
For online bookings (limited Private): https://www.allianceclinics.com.au/bookingmtpleasant/

20/07/2025

This National Pain Week, we amplify the voices of the pain community. Visit https://chronicpainaustralia.org.au/painchanger/ and show your support and honour the courage of the 3.6 million Australians living with chronic pain, elevate your voices, and push for systems that serve people.

Online Events (registration required):
- Mon 21 July - Pain Takes A Nation: The State of Pain
Tue 22 July - Pain Takes Sleep: Poor Sleep Sensitises the Brain to Pain
- Wed 23 July - Pain Takes Options: Medicinal Cannabis, Research, Regulation and the Patient Voice
- Fri 25 July - Pain Takes Opportunity: Legal and Financial Pathways when Pain Impacts Employment

If you experience chronic pain, speak to your GP or treating medical professional for advice. For allied health support for pain management, contact us today hello@allianceclinics.com.au

14/07/2025

Elissa & Emily recently attended the "Which Phonological Intervention Should I Choose?" Course run by Rebecca Reinking. This course focused on identifying key factors in decision making for intervention approaches for children with speech sound disorders, explored intervention techniques and application and justification.

A speech sound disorder (SSD) involves difficulty or delay in the development and / or production of speech, including single sounds, single words or connected speech.

Find out more about our Speech Therapy services: https://www.allianceclinics.com.au/services/speechpathology/

07/07/2025

From 1 July 2027, access to Medicare-funded allied health services will require a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP).

What this means for you:
If you have an eligible chronic health condition, your GP's can refer you to allied health professionals - like physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists, & more - for individual care under the GPCCMP.

Note: Patients with a GP management plan or team care arrangement in place before 1 July 2025 can continue to access services for those plans until 30 June 2027.

Key points:
• Patients can access up to 5 Medicare-funded services/year
• Services must be in-person and at least 20 minutes
• Allied health providers must be MBS-eligible
• Referrals must be made directly by a GP

Speak to your GP today about your eligibility or visit Services Australia website for more information.
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/health-and-disability
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/requirements-for-chronic-condition-management-plan?context=20

This update ensures patients with chronic conditions receive targeted, coordinated care through multidisciplinary collaboration.

17/04/2025

Happy Easter Everyone! We hope you have a safe & relaxing break - from all the team at Alliance Rehabilitation.

Please note, we will be closed over the long weekend, reopening on Tuesday 22nd April. For all enquiries email our team at reception@alliancerehab.com.au

27/03/2025

We're super popular this week and our phones are ringing off the hook. We apologise for the extended 'on hold' times you may be experiencing.

If you have a non-urgent enquiry or booking, please email reception@alliancerehab.com.au

For all medical emergencies, please contact 000