therapy and allied health support for young adults
young adult therapy designed
to fit your life
how we support you
At Emble Allied Health, we provide therapy for young adults in Mill Park, Bundoora and Melbourne’s north-east.
Young adulthood can involve change, uncertainty and new responsibilities. This might include finishing school, starting work or study, building independence, managing health, or navigating changes in support.
For some people, this stage involves ongoing disability or complex needs. For others, it may be a specific challenge such as communication, mental health, nutrition or physical wellbeing.
At Emble, we support young adults with a wide range of needs focusing on participation, independence and wellbeing in everyday life.
when support might be helpful
You might be:
- Unsure about your next steps after school
- Wanting more independence in daily life
- Navigating work, study or community participation
- Managing a health condition or ongoing support needs
- Finding communication or social situations challenging
- Wanting support with food, nutrition or physical wellbeing
- Looking for support that fits your life
You don’t need to have everything figured out to get started.
where we deliver support
We support young adults in our clinic and the environments that matter most
areas we support
Our therapy for young adults is tailored to each person’s strengths, goals and everyday environments.
communication, speech and language
- Expressing thoughts, needs and preferences in ways that work for you
- Supporting speech, non-speaking and multimodal communication
- Use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including high- and low-tech systems
- Building confidence communicating in work, study and community settings
- Supporting meaningful interaction without pressure to communicate in a specific way
daily life and independence
- Building independence in everyday routines
- Managing time, organisation and responsibilities
- Developing skills for independent or supported living
- Supporting participation at home and in the community
mental health, wellbeing and identity
- Understanding emotions, identity and internal experiences
- Navigating anxiety, stress and life changes
- Building confidence, resilience and self-understanding
- Supporting relationships, boundaries and decision-making
health, nutrition and chronic conditions
- Supporting nutrition and overall health
- Working with conditions such as IBD and other chronic health concerns
- Building sustainable routines around food and wellbeing
- Supporting independence with food choices and preparation
movement, physical wellbeing and participation
- Supporting movement, mobility and physical function
- Building confidence in physical activity
- Supporting participation in everyday environments
- Working with individuals who may require ongoing physical support
creative expression and and processing experiences
- Using creative approaches to explore identity, emotions and life experiences
- Supporting self-expression for individuals with diverse communication styles, including non-speaking young adults and AAC users
- Providing an alternative pathway where talk-based therapy may not be accessible or preferred
- Supporting regulation, wellbeing and processing of complex experiences
- Creating meaningful opportunities for participation and connection
how support works at emble
Support is flexible and tailored to you.
- You are involved in decisions about your support
- Your goals and preferences guide the process
- We adapt to your communication style and needs
Some people work with one therapist, while others access multiple supports or coordinated care.
Our team works collaboratively, so support is consistent and connected.
support in everyday life
Support is designed to fit into your life – not the other way around.
- Strategies are practical and relevant
- Skills can be applied in real situations
- Support aligns with your routines and environments
We don’t expect you to change who you are to fit into systems.
We support you to understand yourself and participate in ways that feel achievable and authentic.
This might involve:
- Building skills where helpful
- Adjusting environments or expectations
- Supporting confidence and self-advocacy
- Finding approaches that work for you
looking ahead
There’s no single path forward and that’s okay.
Where relevant, we support you to:
- Explore interests, strengths and goals
- Build confidence in community and work environments
- Develop independence at your own pace
- Navigate transitions in a way that works for you
assessments and early identification
We offer assessments to support planning and access to supports.
This may include:
- Functional Capacity Assessments (NDIS)
- Autism Assessment
- Cognitive assessments
- Communication assessments
- Functional and occupational assessments
Assessments help guide meaningful support and future planning.
ready to get started?
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
We’ll help you make sense of your options and guide you toward the next step.