Allied Health
Connected allied health support for whole-person care
Many health goals are easier to achieve with support from more than one type of health professional. Medix Health can help coordinate allied health referrals and care as part of a broader plan for recovery, chronic disease management, mental wellbeing, mobility and everyday function.
Our doctors will discuss which service may be suitable for your needs and help you understand the next step. Allied health availability, fees and referral requirements vary between providers.
Care that works as a team
When several health professionals are involved, communication and shared goals can make care more consistent. With your consent, we can coordinate relevant information, review progress and update your medical care plan when required.
Allied health support may include referrals or coordinated access to:
We can help you understand which type of allied health support may be useful and what to expect from the referral or appointment process.
We take time to understand your goals, current challenges and preferred next steps before discussing suitable allied health options.
- Physiotherapy for movement, pain, mobility and rehabilitation
- Exercise physiology for strength, fitness and chronic condition support
- Dietetics for nutrition, wellbeing and condition-specific advice
- Psychology or counselling referrals for mental wellbeing and coping
- Occupational therapy, speech pathology, podiatry and other services when appropriate
Allied Health Services We May Coordinate
The right service depends on your goals, health needs and referral requirements.
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Exercise physiology
- Dietetics and nutrition support
- Psychology and counselling
- Occupational therapy
- Speech pathology
- Podiatry
- Social work and community support
- Other appropriate allied health services
- Mobility and balance support
- Strength and conditioning goals
- Chronic disease self-management
- Injury recovery and return to activity
- Communication and swallowing support
- Everyday function and independence
- Nutrition and healthy lifestyle goals
- Mental wellbeing and coping support
Depending on the service, you may need a referral, care plan or direct appointment. We can explain the available options, fees and next steps before you make contact.
How Allied Health Can Support Your Care
Allied health professionals work with you on practical goals that support recovery, independence and quality of life. With your consent, we can help coordinate communication and review progress alongside your GP care.
- Set clear, practical goals together
- Arrange referrals or provide referral information
- Share relevant clinical information with your consent
- Coordinate care across providers when appropriate
- Support recovery after injury or illness
- Build confidence with movement and daily activities
- Support nutrition, mental wellbeing and chronic condition goals
- Review progress and update the broader care plan
- Discuss provider availability and appointment pathways
- Explain referral and care-plan requirements
- Consider fees and private billing arrangements
- Identify services close to home or work
- Prepare questions for your allied health appointment
- Encourage shared goals between providers
- Review recommendations with your GP
- Adjust support as your needs change
Our goal is to make allied health support easier to understand, access and connect with your wider healthcare plan.
Your Questions Answered
We’ve put together answers to common questions about allied health referrals, appointments, care plans and fees.