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NDIS
Our approach
AFA podiatrists use a person centred approach taking into consideration all aspects of a person including their cognitive abilities, capacity to participate in their own treatment and any associated behavioural issues. This approach includes:
- developing a rapport with the participant
- sensory desensitisation approaches particularly with the use of sharp instruments
- flexible appointment times
- positive behavioural strategies such as use of communication aids e.g. social stories
AFA Podiatrists provide services along the continuum of care from the home to the clinical environment.
Our staff
Daniella Florio has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Intellectual Disability) with over 20 years’ industry experience.. She has a particular interest in positive approaches with people with behavioural issues. In 2009 she graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatry from La Trobe University and has worked in both the public and private sectors.
Daniella is also involved with the Special Olympics Australia as the Clinical Director in the Healthy Athletes Program (Fit Feet component).
Please contact Daniella directly on on 0459 232 763 or afapodiatry@gmail.com for further information regarding our work in this area.
NDIS
AFA Podiatry is NDIS registered providing services in the following categories:
- CB Daily Activities
- Improved Daily Living Skills
- Assistive Technology
AFA Podiatry supports people with:
- An intellectual disability
- Physical disabilities and/or mobility issues
- An acquired brain injury
- Neurological conditions
- Other disabilities
Information for health professionals
Working within the NDIS field can initially be a challenging but exciting opportunity in working.
The NDIS system can be confusing and daunting to podiatrists or other allied health professionals considering working in this area. Traditionally this may not be the group of clients that they have worked with on a large scale. However once providers understand the NDIS system and the benefits in being involved, they will find that it’s an exciting opportunity to expand their clientele to include participants of the NDIS. AFA Podiatry provides training to podiatrists and other allied health providers who would like to become a NDIS provider and expand their understanding of working with people with disabilities.
Training can be provided in the following areas:
- Navigating the NDIS system both generally or more specifically within the podiatry context
- Working with families and carers of people with disabilities
- Working with staff within a group home context
- Clinic consideration and set up for people with disabilities
- Working people with an intellectual disability
- Positive approaches with people with disabilities with behavioural issues.
- Podiatry considerations when working with people with autism spectrum disorder
- Providing podiatry services to people with behavioural issues
- Customised training as required
For further information please contact Daniella Florio on 0459 232 763
or via email at afapodiatry@gmail.com