CARER CONNECTIONS Edition 22 - April 2020
NEW ALLIED HEALTH SERVICE SUPPORTING YOU THROUGH COVID-19 Whether you are an existing Affordian or receiving services from another disability organisation, Afford is committed to giving you the support you need throughout these challenging times, to live the life you want under the NDIS. That’s why Afford has launched Afford TeleCare a new, contact-free and virtual method of delivering disability supports to individuals across Australia who need continued access to essential care from allied health professionals for overall health and mental wellbeing. Afford TeleCare connects individuals to professionals in psychology, occupational therapy and speech pathology via a virtual platform. In doing this, we can continue providing our essential services, as well as brand new unique programs developed especially for TeleCare. These include: • Paediatrics Program • Social Skills TeleCare • Literacy • Interaction box • Emotional Regulation • Sensory Modulation • Social Engagement Afford’s dedicated staff can step in to ‘fill the gaps’ and continue to deliver supports to individuals living with disability during COVID-19. This could be in the form of one-to-one supports, in-home care, Day Program services or Allied Health professional supports. Now more than ever, clients need these essential services… and we are here to provide it. For more information contact: Afford Telecare telecare@afford.com.au or call 1300 379 308 Or visit www.afford.com.au
For more information please call 1300 233 673 or email info@afford.com.au