Therapy Assistant support helps implement therapy plans developed by qualified clinicians. It focuses on reinforcing skills, building consistency, and supporting participation in everyday activities. Therapy Assistants do not provide independent assessments or diagnoses but work under supervision to deliver structured support. This service is typically provided alongside speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or psychology.
A therapy assistant works under the guidance of a qualified clinician, such as an occupational therapist, speech pathologist or physiotherapist, to put your therapy plan into practice. The supervising clinician sets the goals and activities, then checks in regularly to review progress and update the plan.
Therapy assistant support can help you practise skills more often between clinician sessions, for example daily routines, communication activities, exercise programs or social skills. Sessions may take place at home, at school, in the community or in clinic, depending on your goals. This can be a cost-effective way to build consistency, and it may be funded through an NDIS plan where it is included in your capacity building supports. Our team can talk you through whether it suits your needs and how sessions could fit around your existing routine and supports.
Supports consistent practice of therapy goals between sessions to reinforce learning and progress.
Helps individuals apply therapy strategies in everyday environments such as home, school, or community.
All support is delivered under the supervision of qualified allied health professionals to ensure alignment with therapy plans.
Provides additional support where needed, helping maintain momentum between formal therapy sessions.
Ongoing communication between Therapy Assistants, supervising clinicians, and families ensures consistency and alignment.
This supports:
Supporting structured exercises and activities based on therapy plans.
Assisting with routines that build independence and functional skills.
Reinforcing strategies introduced during speech or behavioural therapies.
Helping individuals engage in school, home, or community-based activities.
This support may be suitable for individuals who:
At Steps2Life:
Depending on individual needs and approvals, services may be delivered:
Allied Health Assistant (Speech Therapy)
Allied Health Assistant
(Occupational Therapy)
Understanding the process can make it easier to get started. Below is an overview of how we support individuals from initial contact through to ongoing services.
A clinician identifies the need for additional support.
A structured therapy plan is created by the supervising therapist.
A Therapy Assistant delivers support under supervision.
All services are guided by qualified allied health professionals.
Support is aligned with individual therapy goals and outcomes.
Services available across home, school, clinic, and community settings.
No. All support is delivered under the supervision of a qualified clinician.
Typically, Therapy Assistant support is recommended as part of an existing therapy plan.
Support can be delivered at home, school, in the community, in clinic, or via telehealth (where appropriate).
It may be included under capacity-building supports, depending on the individual plan.
If additional support is recommended as part of a therapy plan, Therapy Assistant services can be arranged based on individual needs and funding approval.
