Advance Therapy (Australia)

What Advance Therapy (Australia) does

Advance Therapy is a Melbourne-based allied health provider operating under United Healthcare Group, registered with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and serving participants with Physical, Neurological, Intellectual, Developmental and Sensory disabilities across Melbourne's northern and western suburbs. Founded in 2021 with 13 employees, it operates two purpose-built clinics at Pascoe Vale South and Sunshine and delivers care in clinic, home, community, and telehealth settings. The clinical offering spans Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental Health Occupational Therapy, Positive Behaviour Support, Hydrotherapy, and an Allied Health Assistant service line, marketed as a truly integrated multi-disciplinary model under clinician leadership including Managing Director Lawrence Vella.

The technology stack is operational rather than platform-native: booking and client management software with 2-Factor authentication, telehealth conversion with minimum 2 hours' notice, and a billing workflow that converts cancelled appointments to non-client-facing billable services. No proprietary AI, data products, or APIs are disclosed.

The business model is fee-for-service allied health delivered against multiple funding pathways. NDIS-funded services bill under Capacity Building, Core, and Capital support categories at NDIA price-guide rates; Medicare Chronic Disease Management (EPC) plans are paid upfront with rebate reimbursement within three business days; Home Care Packages are billed at $185/hour (effective 17 April 2023); and private pay with EFTPOS and private health insurance rebates supplements the mix. Go-to-market is sales-led, driven by website enquiry forms, phone/email, referrals from support coordinators and local area coordinators, and community partnerships with organisations including Royal Children's Hospital, Milparinka, Paralympics Australia, Reynard Street Neighbourhood House, and Kevin Heinze Grow. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by funding pathway, with non-labour travel charged at $1/km and 100% late-cancellation fees.

Name

Advance Therapy (Australia)

Legal name

United Healthcare Group

Website

https://advancetherapy.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advance Therapy is a Melbourne-based, NDIS-registered allied health provider delivering Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy across clinic, home, community, and telehealth settings to NDIS participants, Medicare EPC clients, and Home Care Package recipients in northern and western Melbourne.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Allied Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Home Health Therapy Services (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Physical Therapy (PT) In-Home (HSABADAA), Autism & Neurodevelopmental Early Intervention Programs (EDACAFAF), Physical Therapy (Early Intervention) (EDACAFAD)

Keywords

• Allied health services
• NDIS registered provider
• Disability therapy services
• Speech pathology services
• Occupational therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pascoe Vale South

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. NDIS Funded Services: Registered NDIS provider delivering allied health services under Capacity Building Supports (Improved Daily Living, Increased Social & Community Participation, Improved Health & Wellbeing), Core Supports (Assistance with Daily Living, Social & Community Participation), and Capital Supports (Assistive Technology, Home Modifications).
2. Private Pay: Fee-for-service payments for participants not using NDIS funding, with on-site EFTPOS payments accepted. Private health insurance rebates available for eligible members.
3. Medicare (EPC Plans): Chronic Disease Management plans allowing Medicare rebates for allied health services. Payment in full required at time of appointment with reimbursements within 3 business days.
4. Home Care Packages: Services for participants funded through My Aged Care Home Care Packages at $185/hour (increased from $175/hour as of April 2023).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Advance Therapy is a Melbourne-based NDIS registered allied health provider delivering multidisciplinary therapy services including Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental Health Occupational Therapy, Positive Behaviour Support, and Hydrotherapy to participants with disabilities. Services are delivered across clinic, home, community, and telehealth settings, and funded through NDIS, Medicare EPC plans, Home Care Packages, private health insurance, and private pay pathways.

Product overview

Advance Therapy is an allied health service provider offering a multi-disciplinary range of therapy services including Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental Health Occupational Therapy, Positive Behaviour Support, Hydrotherapy, and Telehealth. The company provides services across different segments including children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities, operating as a Registered NDIS Provider in Melbourne, Victoria. Services are delivered in clinic, community, and home settings through a team of qualified therapists and Allied Health Assistants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Speech Pathology Speech pathology services supporting clients across all ages with difficulties in speech, language, fluency, voice, literacy, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), including mealtime and swallowing support.
• Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy services providing supports for self-care, independence skills, fine and gross motor skill development, social development, mental health support, and participation in daily occupations.
• Physiotherapy Physiotherapy services providing physical exercise and motor skills training to improve functional independence, mobility, balance, and activities of daily living, including neurological physiotherapy.
• Mental Health Occupational Therapy Mental health occupational therapy services addressing areas that cause stress in daily life and identifying ways to improve management of mental health presentations for adolescents and adults.
• Positive Behaviour Support Person-centred approach to improving quality of life and understanding behaviours of concern through evidence-based strategies, including behaviour assessments, individualised support plans, and skill-building programs.
• Telehealth Remote therapy delivery service allowing participants to receive clinical support via video conferencing when unable to attend in-person appointments.
• Hydrotherapy Water-based therapy services provided to support physical rehabilitation and movement in a swimming pool setting.
• Allied Health Assistant Services Clinical support services provided by trained allied health assistants under the guidance of qualified therapists, including speech therapy assistants, occupational therapy assistants, and physiotherapy assistants for ongoing therapy implementation.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Paralympics AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvance Therapy is inspired by Paralympics Australia's work and supports them through fundraising efforts. The partnership aligns with Advance Therapy's focus on disability services and sports participation.
• MilparinkaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilparinka is a community organisation providing supports for people with disabilities in Victoria, operating for over 70 years. They support approximately 200 people through community, home, and centre-based supports.
• Royal Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvance Therapy partners with Royal Children's Hospital's Post Intervention Therapy program to provide physiotherapy to patients post-surgery. RCH is a major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria with almost 4,000 staff.
• Reynard Street Neighbourhood HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSNH is a not-for-profit supporting community wellbeing through educational programs, health and wellbeing initiatives, and community garden activities. Partnership supports social connection and community engagement.
• Kevin Heinze GrowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKevin Heinze Grow provides experiential learning and positive personal development through therapeutic horticulture, offering programs including therapeutic horticulture activities, hospitality training for people with disabilities, and TAFE courses.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Therapy Pro: NDIS-registered mobile allied health provider offering Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Positive Behaviour Support across Australian states. Comparable mobile/community delivery model and funding mix.
• Ability Action Australia: National NDIS-registered allied health provider delivering paediatric and adult Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and other therapies across Australia. Direct peer in NDIS paediatric and adult therapy delivery.
• LiveBig: NDIS-registered allied health provider offering Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy and Psychology across multiple Australian states. Directly comparable multi-disciplinary NDIS service offering.
• Everyday Independence: Large Australian NDIS-registered allied health provider delivering Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy with an integrated, multi-disciplinary model across multiple states. Directly comparable in service mix, funding reliance, and target participants to Advance Therapy.
• Better Rehab: NDIS-registered allied health provider offering Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy and Positive Behaviour Support with clinic, community and telehealth delivery. Highly comparable operating model and participant base.
• National 360: Australian NDIS-registered allied health provider delivering OT, Speech, Physio and behaviour support across multiple regions with multi-disciplinary teams. Directly competes for NDIS participants and allied health talent in overlapping geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Cerebral Palsy Alliance: Major Australian disability services organisation providing allied health therapies (PT, OT, SLP) for people with neurological and developmental disabilities including NDIS-funded participants. Broader incumbent with overlapping clinical offerings and disability sector positioning.
• Optimum Health Solutions: Larger Australian allied health group offering multi-disciplinary therapy, paediatrics, and disability services including NDIS-funded care. Broader portfolio and larger scale than Advance Therapy but overlapping clinical offerings.
• Plena Healthcare: Australian allied health provider delivering physiotherapy, speech pathology, occupational therapy, and dietetics across aged care, NDIS, and community settings. Broader incumbent with overlapping funding channels and therapies.

Emerging players

• Kadia Healthcare: Smaller NDIS-registered allied health provider delivering therapy services to NDIS participants in Australia. Comparable emerging peer with overlapping service mix but smaller scale than Advance Therapy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/advance-therapy-australia

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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