Build your care team with Fora.
Match with Fora’s Allied Health Assistants to access more therapy hours within the same budget.
- Verified Allied Health Assistants
- Verified Support Workers
- Verified clinicians
What families say.
Public review excerpts from people who have used Fora.
“Ally assist are great value for money, reliable, productive and very effective. The staff are all very friendly and professional.”
“Ally Assist was recommended to me and has provided three fantastic physio students to help me complete my therapy routine. They are enthusiastic and supportive and help me get the best out of my program.”
“Abbey has been an awesome, caring and kind person. She has been with my daughter for nearly 2 years and my daughter enjoys her every session.”
“Chelsea has been supporting our son this year and has made an incredible impact! She really understands him, takes the time to develop a relationship, is fun, vibrant and always positive!”
“Using our allied health assistant through Fora has been a game changer. … Our allied health assistant has taken the time to build a good rapport with our participant and has a gentle and friendly approach.”
“Justin has been working with my son for around 14 months and he’s lovely to work with. He gets along so well with my son--treats him like a buddy.”
“Our SW is very caring and goes out of her way to think of new strategies to prepare for sessions with my children. She is really invested in doing her best for our family.”
“I’m immensely grateful to Fora Therapy and their speech assistant Amy. They’ve provided exceptional support for my son … over the past 23 months, leading to remarkable progress.”
“Alyssa has been an excellent therapy assistant. She was able to build a great rapport and worked effectively with our speech therapist providing insight and working on our daughter’s goals.”
“The staff member they matched us with turned out to be wonderful and a blessing to us … I love knowing we are always in control. Well priced service.”
“We have been receiving service from Ally Assist for a couple of years now. They have provided a number of fantastic people to help with our therapy routine.”
“She quickly developed a bond with my daughter and has already come up with several great ideas for her sessions. She is dedicated and passionate about what she does.”
“We have used Ally Assist for AHA (Physio) and have been extremely satisfied. The organisation is very professional and our lovely AHA personalises his support directly to our son’s specific needs.”
“Steph is really awesome, very responsible and very dedicated person. My son enjoys playing with her.”
“I have been using Ally Assist for therapy assistant and I am very pleased with the quality of work, professionalism our therapy assistant is bringing.”
“Very happy with Ally Assist. Matched us with an ideal support worker of high quality. Helpful without being intrusive or time wasters.”
“Hi guys, a big shout out to our wonderful Therapy assistant Chelsea from Fora. What a pleasant, helpful and dedicated person she is.”
“The workers are friendly and are there to help the clients to the best of their ability, providing home visits, community orientated sessions and also telehealth.”
“I have really enjoyed working with my therapy assistant. I believe Ally Assist did a great job pairing us up!”
“Excellent service, excellent team and making a great difference in the disability community.”
“Wonderful assistants. transforms our lives. many thanks”
One person. One coordinated care team by Fora.
Clinician
Creates and reviews your therapy plan.
Clinician and AHATherapy plan, handovers and review
Allied Health Assistant
Delivers regular sessions and shares progress.
AHA and clientRegular sessions and progress notes
You
Choose your AHA and work towards your goals.
Client and clinicianGoals and clinical review
Matches, employs and supports your Allied Health Assistant.
Fora coordinates the service while your Allied Health Assistant follows the agreed therapy plan.
How working with an AHA can work:
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Pathology
- Physiotherapy
- Exercise Physiology
The same model applies across disciplines. Your therapy plan is set by your own clinician.
Example: Speech Pathology Fora AHA model
- Initial visitSpeech pathology assessment1 hour, face to face
- Week 1Team Meeting: AHA + AHP**AHP, sets the therapy plan, joins via telehealth
- Weeks 2 to 5AHA-led practice
- Week 6Joint review: AHA + AHP**AHP telehealth check-in, updates plan if necessary
6 weeks
Estimated quote and breakdown for a 6-week program
| Week | AHA activity | AHA + AHP model | AHP only (fixed price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | Face-to-face consult with AHP | $293.99 | $293.99 |
| Week 1 | Joint sessions with AHP | $375.23 | $293.99 |
| Week 2 | AHA-led | $130.19 | $293.99 |
| Week 3 | AHA-led | $130.19 | $293.99 |
| Week 4 | AHA-led | $130.19 | $293.99 |
| Week 5 | AHA-led | $130.19 | $293.99 |
| Week 6 | Joint sessions with AHP | $375.23 | $293.99 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST | $1,565.21 | $2,057.93 | |
| Week | AHA activity | AHA + AHP model | AHP only (fixed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | Face-to-face consult with AHP | 1 hour | 1 hour |
| Week 1 | Joint sessions with AHP | 1.5 hours | 1 hour |
| Week 2 | AHA-led | 1.5 hours | 1 hour |
| Week 3 | AHA-led | 1.5 hours | 1 hour |
| Week 4 | AHA-led | 1.5 hours | 1 hour |
| Week 5 | AHA-led | 1.5 hours | 1 hour |
| Week 6 | Joint sessions with AHP | 1.5 hours | 1 hour |
| TOTAL HOURS OF THERAPY | 10 hours | 7 hours | |
Comparison between traditional vs Fora AHA models
What this model achieves:
Across 6 weeks, you save ~$740 and access +3 more hours of therapy with the AHA model.
How to start working with an Allied Health Assistant
Step 1: Discuss with your Allied Health Professional, then create an account
Discuss with your therapist whether an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) would be suitable for the person seeking assistance. If so, create an account and answer some simple questions using our short form.
Create an accountSophie Doe
Reservoir
Seeking assistance with
Step 2: Meet & Greet with an Allied Health Assistant
You’ll receive an alert via email or SMS about the Allied Health Assistants who apply to work with you. Afterward, you can choose someone you think might be a good fit and arrange a 100% free, no-obligation Meet & Greet.
Learn more about the Meet & GreetJohn Doe
Reservoir, VIC
3 km awayAcceptedJane Doe
Preston, VIC
6 km awayAcceptedAvailability
Step 3: Have a
Team Meeting
After finding an Allied Health Assistant, introduce them to your Allied Health Professional. This introduction will allow them to understand your therapy plan and get started safely.
Learn more about the Team MeetingTeam
- Mia RobertsOccupational therapistOT
- Daniel CruzSpeech therapistST
Goals
Practise the agreed activities at home and build confidence with everyday routines.
Step 4: Regular sessions and check-ins
Organise future sessions directly with your Allied Health Assistant. Depending on how your funding is managed, you will receive fortnightly invoices from us.
Additionally, the AHA will regularly check in with the AHP through joint sessions, video calls, or phone calls. The AHP will determine the frequency of these check-ins based on the needs of the person seeking assistance, and it may vary over time.
All Sessions
- Sophie Doe × John Doe1.5 hours
- Sophie Doe × John Doe1.5 hours
Sophie Doe
Reservoir
Looking for everyday support, not therapy practice?
A Support Worker can help with routines, appointments and community participation. This is different from delivering activities from a therapy plan.
Compare AHA Support and Support WorkGood questions.
Questions people and carers often ask before getting started.
What if I do not have an Allied Health Professional?
You do not need a treating AHP for Support Work. AHA Support needs an AHP-led plan and appropriate care-team involvement. If you need help working out the right route, call Fora on 1800 921 422 or start with the referral form.
How does the AHA plan differ from AHP-only support?
Your AHP sets the clinical direction. An AHA can help you practise agreed activities between AHP appointments. Your AHP remains responsible for clinical decisions and reviews the plan when needed.
What can a Support Worker help with?
Support Workers can help with agreed everyday routines, appointments and community activities. The role is different from delivering a therapy plan. Compare the roles or ask Fora about the specific support you need.
Can I choose my worker?
Yes. You review suitable applicants and decide who you would like to meet. The complimentary Meet & Greet gives you a chance to ask questions before choosing whether to continue.
Does the comparison show my final cost?
No. It is an illustrative NDIS session comparison based on the assumptions shown. It does not confirm funding eligibility or include notes, cancellations or other agreed charges. Confirm the complete arrangement with Fora.
How soon can I start?
It depends on your location, schedule, support needs and finding a suitable AHA. Share what you need when you sign up. A start date is agreed once the match and service arrangements are confirmed.
Access more care hours with Fora.
Tell us who needs support, where they live and what they want to practise.