Ascend Health

21/07/2025

Happy birthday to our longest serving therapy team member, Bruno! 🥳🐾

Bruno has been by our side through countless therapy sessions, offering motivation, comfort, and the fluffiest support imaginable. His gentle nature and friendly wag bring joy to everyone he meets, helping our members step outside and move with more confidence.

He may be retired now, but he can look forward to plenty more treats. Here's to many more tail wags around HQ, Bruno!

16/07/2025

Crawling clinic in session. Risk assessment completed by a quality manager, task supervised by a senior therapy dog, and approved by a physio.

06/05/2025

Behind the scenes at Ascend Health last week. There was plenty happening with school holidays over.

28/04/2025

Pic dump from our office escapes from last week. School holidays are over so the team is ready to go.

07/04/2025

A few of our therapists and support workers had the best time connecting with uni health students in SA and WA recently, sharing what support work with Ascend Health is all about. From real-world experience to making a real impact, these students are so ready to get started helping people in the community.

We’ve got a group of passionate future health professionals ready to jump into support work now, so if you or someone you know is looking for caring, capable support, get in touch today! 💙

24/03/2025

We’re thrilled to share that two of our incredible therapists; L (Speech Therapist) and Selby (Occupational Therapist), are now listed on a national directory of services and community groups for trans and gender-diverse people! 🎉🌈

At Ascend Health, we’re committed to delivering inclusive, person-centered support, and we know how important it is to connect with professionals who truly understand your journey. L and Selby bring not only their expertise but also lived experience, creating safe and affirming spaces for their clients.

💬 L (Speech Therapist) – A transfemme Speech Pathologist with a passion for Voice Training, helping LGBTQIA+ clients find confidence in their communication. Sessions available in the Northern & Central suburbs of Perth, and via Telehealth.

🖐️ Selby (Occupational Therapist) – A transmasculine OT supporting people of all ages across a wide range of diagnoses, empowering them in their daily lives. Providing services in the Northern & Central Perth suburbs, and via Telehealth.

We’re proud to be part of this directory and to continue fostering inclusive, high-quality care for all. 💙

🔗 Check out this amazing resource by Trans.au by visiting https://trans.au/directory/ (filter by Allied Health to find Ascend Health if you want to see our listing 😉).

Directory If you know of any services that are not in this list, please let us know by submitting the form linked below. Submissions

13/02/2025

What an amazing morning connecting with our wonderful Adelaide community! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with our speech therapy and student support work team at today's southern Adelaide Disability Community Expo. Your stories and enthusiasm made our day!

📍 Missed us today? No worries! We'll be at the northern Adelaide Expo tomorrow morning, ready to chat about:
- Speech therapy solutions tailored to your needs
- What makes our support work team amazing
- What therapy assistance we can provide (hint: all of them)

Whether you're looking to improve communication skills, need support workers, or interested in therapy assistance, our friendly team is here to help guide you through your options.

Drop by tomorrow to meet our experienced professionals and discover how we can support your journey. We love meeting new faces and catching up with familiar ones!
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Klemzig Community Hall, 232 North East Road, Klemzig

Can't make it but want to learn more? Message us directly or call 1800573116 to discuss how we can support you.

04/02/2025

We have some very talented new therapists that have joined our team this year. After a month of onboarding and orientation, these speech and occupational therapists are looking to fill their caseloads.

If you've been looking for a therapist with immediate capacity, get in touch with us today. We'll match you with someone local, otherwise, you can let us know if you'd prefer either Cam, Amy, or L to join your support team.

24/01/2025

This week, we transformed our OT training by diving into introception - understanding how we all experience and perceive information differently.

Imagine a world where everyone feels heard, understood, and supported. That's our commitment. We're breaking down barriers and creating training that allows us to speak to everyone, especially our members with diverse abilities.

Our team inspires us to be better, to learn deeper, and to connect more meaningfully. This International Day of Education, we're celebrating our team and the work they do training the future healthcare superstars.

Who else believes in the power of inclusive learning?

09/01/2025

How exciting is this! We've had 3 new therapists join us this week in Perth for orientation 🤩 Our speech and OT services are expanding with the inclusion of these incredibly talented individuals. And yes, that is last year's Support Worker Of The Year winner 😉

But this is not the first time we're meeting these stars. All have either worked as support workers and support work team leaders or completed a placement at Ascend Health last year. We've been so excited to have them join us, so it's been an exciting week.

All their bio's are up on our website, so if you're wanting to know more or want to jump in quick to book sessions, then please get in touch 😊

17/12/2024

As we wrap up another momentous year, we want to take a moment to celebrate the dedication, passion, and hard work of our entire team. What better way to do so than by revisiting one of the highlights of 2024 - our Support Worker of the Year Awards Night!

🏆 Squire Medal – Our highest honour for support workers

Winner: Cam Gardner
Merit (Runner-Up): Anna Gunningham

🌟 Andrews Award – Celebrating remarkable growth and rising talent

Winner: Marianna De Tullio
Merit (Runner-Up): Mia Flitman

🎉 This year, we were also thrilled to introduce a brand-new award to honour the incredible contributions of our therapy team. Congratulations to Olivia Firth, the inaugural winner, who now has naming rights to the award. We’re excited to see the Firth Medal become a new tradition in the years ahead.

To all of our nominees, finalists, and winners—thank you for the impact you’ve made and the lives you’ve changed. Here’s to continuing this momentum into 2025! 💙

03/12/2024

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the extraordinary achievements of one of our members, Hannah Diviney 🌟

Hannah is a passionate writer, actor, and advocate for disability and women’s rights, making waves from her hometown in Sydney, Australia, to stages across the globe.

We've been privileged to support Hannah on her inspiring journey, beginning with her latest film project, Audrey, which was filmed in Queensland. Since then, we've traveled together across Australia and beyond, promoting this groundbreaking film and Hannah’s captivating "leading" role.

Through it all, we’ve been awed by her unwavering strength, dedication, and powerful voice in championing disability rights. Hannah is a true testament to what’s possible when individuals are given the opportunity to shine and participate fully in their communities.

On this important day, we celebrate not only Hannah’s accomplishments but the countless contributions of people with disabilities worldwide. Let’s continue working towards a more inclusive future where every voice is heard, and every story is celebrated. 🌍💙