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First Choice Allied Health A dynamic allied health centre (NDIS registered provider) providing OT, Speech Pathology & Psychology

We currently have shorter than usual waitlists for psychology and speech pathology services. If you've been considering ...
21/10/2026

We currently have shorter than usual waitlists for psychology and speech pathology services. If you've been considering therapy for yourself or a family member, now is a great time to get in contact.

Our psychologist offers a holistic and supportive approach to help you or your family member to cope with a range of issues, including:

⭐Low mood and depression
⭐General anxiety and specific concerns (e.g. social anxiety)
⭐Stress management and emotional regulation
⭐Neurodivergent experiences (autism, ADHD and more)
⭐Building resilience, identity, and coping strategies

Our speech pathologists can help you or your family member develop communication skills and overcome a range of challenges, including:

⭐ Speech delays and difficulties with speech clarity and pronunciation
⭐ Language development, understanding and expression
⭐ Social communication and interaction skills
⭐ Communication challenges associated with neurodivergence (autism, ADHD and more)
⭐ Eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties
⭐ Communication difficulties resulting from ageing, illness or neurological conditions

Please complete the intake form: https://www.firstchoiceallied.com.au/intake-form or contact our reception for further information.

The First Choice Team have increased speech pathology appointment availability and can commence regular, ongoing therapy...
06/10/2026

The First Choice Team have increased speech pathology appointment availability and can commence regular, ongoing therapy right now to new and existing clients. Woo hoo! 💃

Our team have the skills to support children, teenager and adults of all ages to improve their communication and quality of life.

If you'd like to commence therapy for you or a family member please complete the intake form: https://www.firstchoiceallied.com.au/intake-form or contact our reception for further information. 💜

For many older adults, home is much more than just a place to live. It's where memories have been made, routines feel fa...
04/10/2026

For many older adults, home is much more than just a place to live. It's where memories have been made, routines feel familiar, and independence can be maintained.

However, as we age, the home environment that once felt easy to navigate can begin to present new challenges. Let's explore the six most common hazards around the house for elderly people.

Hazard No. 6: Stairs and Everyday Mobility

Stairs can become more difficult to navigate as strength, balance and endurance change. Carrying laundry, groceries or other household items while using the stairs can increase the risk of losing balance, particularly if a handrail cannot be used.

Pets underfoot, rushing to answer the phone or moving around the home while feeling fatigued can also increase the likelihood of a fall.

An OT looks beyond the staircase itself. They consider how everyday routines are completed and identify safer ways to manage them. This may include recommending additional handrails, changing where certain items are stored, suggesting equipment that reduces the need to carry objects up and down stairs, or helping establish routines that minimise unnecessary trips. 💛

For many older adults, home is much more than just a place to live. It's where memories have been made, routines feel fa...
30/09/2026

For many older adults, home is much more than just a place to live. It's where memories have been made, routines feel familiar, and independence can be maintained.

However, as we age, the home environment that once felt easy to navigate can begin to present new challenges. Let's explore the six most common hazards around the house for elderly people.

Hazard No. 5: Kitchen Challenges

The kitchen is often the heart of the home, but it can also present several hazards.

Carrying heavy pots of boiling water, reaching into overhead cupboards, standing for long periods while preparing meals or lifting heavy appliances can become increasingly difficult with age.

Rather than suggesting people stop cooking, OTs focus on helping them continue doing the activities they enjoy safely. They may recommend reorganising the kitchen so frequently used items are within easy reach, introducing adaptive kitchen equipment, or suggesting strategies that reduce fatigue while preparing meals. 💜

For many older adults, home is much more than just a place to live. It's where memories have been made, routines feel fa...
29/09/2026

For many older adults, home is much more than just a place to live. It's where memories have been made, routines feel familiar, and independence can be maintained.

However, as we age, the home environment that once felt easy to navigate can begin to present new challenges. Let's explore the six most common hazards around the house for elderly people.

Hazard No. 4: Bathroom Safety

Bathrooms are one of the highest-risk areas in any home. Wet floors, smooth tiles and the need to step over a shower lip or into a bath can all increase the likelihood of slipping.

Simple tasks such as getting on and off the toilet or standing in the shower may become more challenging over time.

An OT can recommend equipment such as grab rails, shower chairs, hand-held shower heads, non-slip mats or raised toilet seats where appropriate. They will consider the person's individual needs and the layout of the bathroom to recommend solutions that improve safety while supporting independence. 💚

For many older adults, home is much more than just a place to live. It's where memories have been made, routines feel fa...
27/09/2026

For many older adults, home is much more than just a place to live. It's where memories have been made, routines feel familiar, and independence can be maintained.

However, as we age, the home environment that once felt easy to navigate can begin to present new challenges. Let's explore the six most common hazards around the house for elderly people.

Hazard No. 3: Reaching, Bending and Climbing

Many falls occur when people climb onto chairs or step stools to reach high cupboards or bend repeatedly into low cupboards and drawers.

Items that are used every day should be easy to access without excessive stretching, twisting or climbing.

An OT can assess how frequently different household items are used and suggest practical ways to reorganise storage. Frequently used items may be moved to waist height, reducing the need to climb or bend. In some cases, adaptive equipment may also make daily tasks easier and safer. 💛

For many older adults, home is much more than just a place to live. It's where memories have been made, routines feel fa...
26/09/2026

For many older adults, home is much more than just a place to live. It's where memories have been made, routines feel familiar, and independence can be maintained.

However, as we age, the home environment that once felt easy to navigate can begin to present new challenges. Let's explore the six most common hazards around the house for elderly people.

Hazard No. 2: Poor Lighting

Good lighting is essential for moving safely around the home.

Dim hallways, poorly lit staircases and bathrooms used during the night can make it difficult to see changes in floor surfaces or objects that may cause a trip. Age-related changes in vision can also make it harder to judge depth and contrast, particularly in low light.

An OT may recommend brighter lighting, additional lamps, motion-sensor lights for hallways or bathrooms, or improved lighting around entrances and stairs. Sometimes, something as simple as replacing a light bulb or improving visibility in key areas can make a noticeable difference. ❤️

For many older adults, home is much more than just a place to live. It's where memories have been made, routines feel fa...
25/09/2026

For many older adults, home is much more than just a place to live. It's where memories have been made, routines feel familiar, and independence can be maintained.

Most people want to remain living safely in their own home for as long as possible.

However, as we age, the home environment that once felt easy to navigate can begin to present new challenges. Changes in balance, strength, vision, flexibility and reaction time can increase the risk of falls or make everyday tasks more difficult.

The good news is that many hazards around the home can be identified and addressed before they lead to an injury. Occupational Therapists (OTs) are trained to assess how people move through their homes and recommend practical strategies, equipment and modifications that support safety, confidence and independence.

Let's explore the six most common hazards around the house.

Hazard No. 1: Clutter and Trip Hazards

It doesn't take much to create a tripping hazard. Loose rugs, electrical cords, uneven flooring, clutter in hallways, and even shoes left by the door can increase the risk of a fall.

These hazards are often overlooked because they've been part of the home for many years. However, as balance and mobility change, something that was once easy to step over can become an obstacle.

An OT can identify areas that present unnecessary risks and suggest simple changes such as rearranging furniture to improve walkways, securing loose rugs, relocating electrical cords, and reducing clutter. These small adjustments can make moving around the home safer without changing the comfort or character of the living space. 💙

Ask R U OK? Any Day because life happens every day. A lot can happen in a year, a month, a week. Whether it’s your frie...
10/09/2026

Ask R U OK? Any Day because life happens every day. A lot can happen in a year, a month, a week. Whether it’s your friend, family member, colleague, partner, or teammate, the people you care about go through life’s ups and downs every day.
By having regular, meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on, so when the people in your world find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to. So whilst today is R U OK? National Action Day, we at First Choice Allied Health encourage you to Ask R U OK? Any Day of the year because a conversation could change a life.💛🖤

https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask?utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_6aa1e9f15621a9918ded8158

Last Saturday The First Choice Team conducted another free Let's Chat ADHD! workshop. This time in Sydney 🛩️The workshop...
09/09/2026

Last Saturday The First Choice Team conducted another free Let's Chat ADHD! workshop. This time in Sydney 🛩️

The workshop provided a thorough introduction to ADHD, practical strategies for parents to use, and lots of time for audience questions and contributions.

We thank Richard and Melanie for presenting, Hong, Karen and Uyen for their background support, as well as Julie and Thao from Andurance Care Services, who helped with NDIS questions. We hope the workshop was very informative for all the attendees. 💚

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486 Mt Alexander Road
Ascot Vale, VIC
3032

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Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
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