Think There's No Therapy Availability? Think Again.
- claire2876
- Jul 22
- 2 min read
At South Coast Therapy & Support Group, we often hear the same concern:
“I’ve heard the waitlist is over a year — do you even have space?”
And it’s a valid question — especially if you’ve had experiences with hospital-based or public systems, where wait times of 12 to 24 months aren’t uncommon.
But here’s the good news:
✅ We Are Different.
We’ve invested in growing our service so that your clients don’t have to wait to get started.
Here's What Makes Us Stand Out:
1. Fast Access to Initial Contact
When you send a referral to us, you’re not going to wait months for a reply. We can usually offer an initial phone consultation with a therapist within 1–3 weeks. That means your clients get support, guidance, and a plan — fast.
2. Assessments Booked Based on Clinical Priority
Following the initial phone consult, we schedule the initial assessment based on:
Clinical need
Therapist area of expertise
Family availability
This allows us to respond flexibly and fairly — whether the client is seeking early intervention, adult services, or support for complex needs.
3. Therapy Begins Sooner Through Groups and AHA Support
While waiting for their 1:1 therapy spot, clients can:
Join group programs like Sense Rugby, school readiness, or social skills
Work with our highly trained Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) under therapist supervision
Access resources, coaching, and therapy-informed support that builds momentum from day one
This means that while clients are waiting for OT or speech sessions, they’re not “on hold” — they’re already getting meaningful, goal-based support.
4. Expanded Clinic Capacity
We’ve grown — literally! Our new and upgraded clinic spaces in Nowra and Shellharbour allow us to:
Offer more appointment times
Recruit and retain high-quality therapists
Run multiple programs and assessments concurrently
Serve a broader region across the Shoalhaven and Illawarra
Why It Matters for Referrers
Whether you’re a GP, support coordinator, school professional, or another allied health provider, you want confidence that your clients:
Are acknowledged quickly
Don’t fall through the cracks
Begin meaningful services in a timely way
At South Coast Therapy & Support Group, we’re proud to say we can offer just that.
📍 Serving clients across Shoalhaven & Illawarra
📞 Waitlist open – initial therapist consults generally available within 1–3 weeks📧 Send referrals via our website or call the team directly
💡 Easy Online Booking – Quick and Convenient
Referrals and bookings can be made directly through HotDoc:
You can also reach out to our admin team if you’re unsure what service to book or need help understanding eligibility or funding pathways.
💙 Supporting All Funding Types
We accept referrals from:
NDIS (self, plan, and agency-managed)
Aged Care (CHSP, HCP)
DVA
Medicare (EPC/CDMP)
Private paying clients and private health funds
Our goal is to ensure therapy is accessible, flexible, and aligned with each client’s goals.
If you have any questions about our expanded services, referral pathways, or availability, we’re here to help. Give us a call, send us an email, or book online today to take the first step.
📲 (02)44216013
