Equipd Allied Health will re-open an upgraded facility from August.
12 July 2024
The Chifley Health and Wellbeing Hub will re-open to the community from 1 August 2024 with an extensive range of clinical services for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) community members.
From 1 September 2024, gym and wellbeing services will commence.
A new provider, Equipd Allied Health, will manage the upgraded facility.
Investing in a unique service
The ACT Government has invested over $470,000 towards new equipment and upgrades to the facility, with
- $350,000 for a range of training, weights, strength and conditioning and wellness equipment
- $123,000 for a new clinical treatment room, new carpet and all-purpose gym flooring and improvements to the facility.
Equipd Allied Health will provide dedicated services and comprehensive care and wellbeing to community members and wellbeing for people of all abilities.
Canberrans with health conditions or impairments, older people with chronic pain or requiring rehabilitation can rely on tailored allied health care to meet their needs.
Clinical services
Clinical services will be available for Hub members from 1 August 2024.
Services will be improved by:
- a new clinical treatment room
- new testing equipment
- exercise and resistance training equipment for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) community members.
Gym services
Gym services will re-open from 1 September 2024.
These include member access to:
- new cardiovascular training equipment
- pin-loaded fixed weights and strength equipment
- free weights
- balance balls
- yoga equipment and accessories.
Members can expect to see new and familiar faces among the staff.
Continuity for community
Equipd Allied Health aims to ensure there is continuity for previous members.
Future members can expect a modern, fit-for-purpose environment that supports their health and wellbeing.
“We are dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable members of our community and fostering genuine connections through compassionate care, professional excellence, and evidence-based practices,” Dylan Grubb of Equipd Allied Health said.
“Our number one goal as health professionals is managing risk in an exercise setting and we have clinical equipment coming that will ensure gold standard of care.”
More information will become available at equipdalliedhealth.com.au.
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