River Allied Health

01/07/2025

📣 NDIS Changes to Allied Health Pricing – Effective Today

From today, the NDIS has introduced major changes to the pricing of allied health services with just 3 weeks’ notice and no consultation with the sector. These changes include:

🔻 A $10 per hour cut to many allied health therapy rates following a 5+ year price freeze
❌ The removal of the regional loading that helped rural and remote providers cover the additional costs of service delivery
✂️ A 50% cut to travel reimbursement rates, significantly impacting providers who travel to deliver care

Despite substantial advocacy by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and other stakeholders, these changes have been enforced without delay.

For clients—especially those who live rurally or require home visits—this new pricing structure will place considerable pressure on providers. It challenges the long-term sustainability of mobile and outreach services, unfairly disadvantaging the most vulnerable in our community.

🔧 While our NDIS services will continue as usual for now, our team is currently reviewing the sustainability of service delivery under the new pricing model and developing strategies to mitigate the impact and maintain viability in this space. Our priority remains ensuring ongoing access to high-quality care for our NDIS clients.

💪 The best thing you can do is:

1. Understand what’s changed

2. Sign the petition

3. Contact your local MP

👉 Read more and take action by the link below

Thank you for your support as we navigate this sudden and significant change.

Stand up for disability care: Stop the NDIS cuts to physiotherapy.

12/06/2025

Ready to book your next appointment at River Allied Health?

Give us a call and our friendly team will help you find the right time and practitioner to suit your needs.

We’re here to support your health every step of the way!

04/06/2025

Meet our team of friendly Allied Health Assistants and support staff at River Allied Health!

Our AHAs play a key role in delivering safe, consistent therapy under the guidance of our clinicians—so you get the best care possible:

✔ Assist with exercises (land & pool)
✔ Run therapy groups & 1:1 sessions
✔ Track progress with your practitioner.

No referral needed. Just expert, person-centred care—start to finish.

28/05/2025

Have you checked out our News Centre yet? 📰

We’re committed to making sure everyone can stay up to date—not just those on social media.

Our News Centre is always live on our website, regularly updated with the latest news, updates about our team, and useful info on our services.

Know someone who’s not on socials?
Send them a link or share an article—they don’t have to miss out!

🔗 https://www.riveralliedhealth.com.au/blog

📷: Murray River Trails

15/05/2025

What is Allied Health Assistance?

At River Allied Health, our Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) are here to make your therapy journey smoother, more effective, and even enjoyable!

Working alongside our Allied Health Practitioners, AHAs support your care by:

✅ Assisting with prescribed land & aquatic exercises
✅ Supervising group exercise sessions
✅ Setting up equipment
✅ Conducting standardised outcome measure testing
✅ Tracking your progress
✅ Helping Manage essential documentation (NDIS plans, referrals & service agreements)

Whether you’re managing a short-term goal or a long-term condition, our experienced AHAs help deliver consistent, safe, and effective interventions—while keeping you motivated along the way.

Want to get the most out of your therapy?
Learn more about including AHAs in your therapy plan - visit our website today! [Link in bio]

08/05/2025

Hydrotherapy: A buoyant way to boost your body’s natural healing

At River Allied Health, we harness the power of water to help you heal, recover, and thrive! Utilising the principles of buoyancy, Hydrotherapy can be a gentle and relaxing method to improve flexibility, reduce pain and process inflammation or it can be an incredible tool to improve strength and power. Whether you're dealing with persistent pain, recovering from an injury, or just looking to improve your overall mobility, a well designed - and well progressed - hydrotherapy program could be the answer you're looking for.

Why Hydrotherapy?
- Perfect for rehabilitation, recovery and wellness
- Boosts circulation
- Improves the ease of mobility by reducing weightbearing through buoyancy
- Provides a soothing, low-impact environment to accelerate your recovery
- Provides compressive support during exercise through immersion
- Provides resistance to build strength via drag
- Can be an effective sensory tool to enhance, or enable, therapy for those that need it
- The pool is an easy place to make therapy ‘fun’ and more interactive.

Our experienced therapists are here to guide you through each session, ensuring that you get the most out of your treatment.

Book your first hydrotherapy session with us today and feel the difference!

05/05/2025

Meet our Physios!
At River Allied Health, our friendly and experienced team offers personalised, evidence-based physiotherapy care to help you move better, recover faster, and feel your best - no referral needed!

Book an appointment with us today and take the first step toward better health!

02/05/2025

Feel Your Best With Physiotherapy!

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing pain, or just want to improve your overall movement, our team of expert Physiotherapists is here to help!

We create customised treatment plans tailored to YOU, using evidence-based techniques, targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to speed up recovery and boost your well-being.

Some benefits of Physiotherapy care can include: Pain relief, improved mobility and flexibility, learning to reduce your risk of injury, faster recovery, stronger muscles and developing better endurance.

No referral needed—just book your appointment and let’s get started on your journey to better health!

30/04/2025

Meet the Team | We’re shining a spotlight on the amazing people behind River Allied Health.

Over the next few weeks, you’ll get to know more about who we are, the services we provide, and what inspires us every day to support your health and wellbeing.

Stay tuned!

07/03/2025

We’re Hiring: Join Our Physio Team

Are you a passionate and skilled Physiotherapist looking for an exciting opportunity? We’re seeking a talented professional to join our growing River Allied Health team in Renmark, South Australia.

At our clinic, we pride ourselves on fostering strong, supportive relationships with local allied health and medical professionals. Our multi-disciplinary approach is built on effective communication, enabling us to provide exceptional care for a diverse range of patients in our regional community.

With new, state-of-the-art facilities on the horizon, we’re eager to expand our energetic, professional, and forward-thinking team. Come experience the unique benefits of living the “River Life” and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our local community.

Ready to make an impact? We’d love to hear from you!

View Ad: https://www.jobs4physios.com.au/job/physiotherapist/76848668/
Send Email: ace@riveralliedhealth.com.au

03/03/2025

We're excited to announce that we are now accepting referrals for Exercise Physiology services with our newest team member, Damien Crettenden.

An experienced Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP), Damien has joined our team of physiotherapists and allied health assistants, offering personalized assessments, home exercise plans, gym-based programs, and hydrotherapy interventions.

As the Riverland's first full-time, local AEP, Damien is here to help you achieve your health and fitness goals!
To find out more about how an AEP can support your journey, our other services and or make an appointment, please visit our website or give us a call.

Visit our News Centre article for more information:
https://www.riveralliedhealth.com.au/post/now-accepting-exercise-physiology-referrals

26/02/2025

New Team Member Announcement: Welcome Damien!

We are thrilled to welcome Damien Crettenden to the River Allied Health team as our new Exercise Physiologist!

Relocating to the Riverland from Adelaide was an easy task with the numerous attractions and lifestyle of the Riverland region - he is eager for new adventures and ready to explore our unique hidden treasures.

Outside of work, Damien keeps active at the gym, running, playing social sport, and is passionate about downhill mountain biking – a hobby that matches his energetic personality.

As part of our future services plan, we are now accepting bookings and referrals for exercise physiology services with Damien in addition to our existing team of physiotherapists and allied health assistants to provide assessments, home exercise plans, gym-based programs and hydrotherapy interventions tailored to individual needs.

Damien is excited to help us introduce Exercise Physiology to the Riverland, and looks forward to becoming a part of the Riverland community.

Welcome to the River Allied Health team, Damien!