Optimistic Allied Health Services
Specialising in providing neurological services to participants who have sustained spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological specific conditions.
How We Can Help
At this time, Optimistic Allied Health Services is only accepting plan-managed and self-managed NDIS referrals. We are unable to accept NDIS agency-managed clients.
Currently, we are offering occupational therapy services to participants aged 18 and older. Unfortunately, we cannot accept referrals for participants with a primary diagnosis of autism or mental health conditions.
Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)
Home and Living Assessments
Assistive Technology Requests
Minor Home Modifications
Complex Wheelchair Prescription
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Progress Reports
Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Services and External Stakeholders
Meet Melanie
Melanie is a senior Occupational Therapist with 8 years of experience. She earned her degree in Occupational Therapy and Health and Rehabilitation Science from Charles Sturt University in Albury-Wodonga.
She has both professional and personal experience working with clients who have neurological conditions. She is deeply passionate about supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries and acquired brain injuries. Specialising in enhancing quality of life, Melanie focuses on complex wheelchair prescriptions, assistive technology solutions, cognitive rehabilitation, home and living assessments, and functional capacity evaluations. Her primary goal is to help clients gain greater independence and improve daily functioning through personalised interventions. With her in-depth knowledge of the field, Melanie is able to fully understand the environmental factors that influence the interventions she provides.
Service Areas
We currently accept referrals within Albury/Wodonga and surrounding areas (subject to travel approvals).
