We hold that mental wellness is within reach for everyone
Facilitate, educate & promote mental health
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Our Mission
Minerva Allied Health Services’ mission is to facilitate, educate and promote mental health through therapeutic support.
We are registered to provide occupational therapy and exercise physiology services, specialising in mental health.
Our Therapists see the wholeness in people that we provide a service to; working with them to find meaning, balance and mental health regardless of their diagnosis or disability status.
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Your Stories
Humpty’s Jigsaw: a poetic exploration of recovery by Gregory Bryant
For whatever reason he fell and, indeed, why he was even up on the wall in the first place, it doesn’t matter anymore. He may have been pushed, perhaps his...
Mother and Sons Journey with Mental Health
We had no idea what was ahead of us as a family.
Our journey stared 22 years ago. At this stage my son’s world was turned upside down over night. His struggle with mental illness just began. We had no idea what...
Core Values
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Meet people where they’re at.
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Initiate relationships of trust.
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Negotiate priorities for intervention.
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Engage in meaningful conversations and occupations.
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Reflect on, review and
re-negotiate terms of engagement.
re-negotiate terms of engagement.
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Validate the journey through celebrating outcomes.
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Appreciate the wisdom and growth gained through the shared connection.
Testimonials
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Minerva is amazing! For the first time in decades, an allied health professional not only listened to me, but didn't treat me like my difficulties are the problem. Carla is incredibly amazing, compassionate, highly educated, flexible, fascinating, supportive, calm, open minded and really fun. I find this is the case with everyone at Minerva.
As an adult, and female, it is hard to find supports who don't try to pathologise issues we have with coping with the world and ourselves. Carla's approach is more about trying to alter our environment, or how we do tasks, to minimise the distress or discomfort we experience. For the first time in my life, I am starting to accept myself and it feels, strange and liberating.
The office side of things is just as fantastic. Minerva will call if your appointment is going to be a bit late, always. They invoice quickly and accurately and are a delight to speak with, especially for someone who has difficulty with communicating. They are so kind.
I have been with Minerva for over a year now and feel quite different about how I see myself than I did before I became a client. I'm learning to accept myself, to see my positive skills and to not feel guilty for being different. In fact, I'm starting to celebrate and be excited about being different, being myself, finally, in my 40s.
Highly recommend Minerva Allied Health, especially to people who are uncomfortable around others, have high anxiety around people and may hold a distrust due to previous allied health experiences. This is a brilliant team who genuinely care about people.
Client/ NDIS Participant
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Carla went above and beyond in helping my son get funding for an assistance bike. She was constantly in touch with me, informing me of the progress. Nothing was too much trouble. A lovely lady to deal with. Very caring. Would highly recommend her
Mother of Client
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Had the privilege to meet Carla to undertake assessment for our daughter who has ASD. The information she provided helped us to secure ongoing funding for therapy supports for our daughter (21). Cannot thank you enough Carla. Helps to meet someone who is so understanding and knowledgeable.
Mother of Client
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Totally professional and very client centred.
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