At Yarraville SDS the Allied Health Department consists of Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Allied Health Assistants. The Allied Health Department works in collaboration with each other and classroom staff to provide a holistic approach to therapy in order to optimise the child’s outcomes.

This collaborative approach enables each child to practice their skills on a daily basis within the school setting.

The Allied Health Department at Yarraville SDS provides its services through a range of models. This includes group therapy sessions, one-to-one therapy sessions, program development, staff education and training, consultation with staff and families, creating resources for classrooms, equipment provision, liaison with other support staff involved with children and referrals to other services for specialist advice.