Specialist Allied Health and Behaviour Support Provider Scheme

### 🏥 Specialist Allied Health and Behaviour Support Provider Scheme (SCM5604) The **NSW Department of Education** is inviting qualified service providers to join the **Specialist Allied Health and Behaviour Support Provider Scheme**. This pre-qualification scheme aims to connect NSW public schools with expert allied health professionals to support school-aged children and young people with disabilities and additional support needs. #### 📋 Scope of Services Suppliers are sought to provide services in the following disciplines: * **Exercise Physiology** * **Occupational Therapy** * **Physiotherapy** * **Speech Pathology** * **Behaviour Practitioner** #### 🔑 Key Requirements for Bidders To be eligible for pre-qualification, applicants must demonstrate: * **Insurance Compliance:** Professional Indemnity ($2M), Public Liability ($20M), and Workers Compensation. * **Professional Accreditation:** Practitioners must be registered with relevant bodies (e.g., AHPRA, ESSA, Speech Pathology Australia). * **Child Safety:** Full compliance with the *Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW)*, including valid Working with Children Checks and mandatory child protection training. * **Service Standards:** Commitment to NDIS Price Guide fee caps and the ability to provide evidence of past performance in school settings. #### 🎯 Desired Outcomes Successful providers will be listed on the scheme to facilitate direct engagement by NSW public schools. Providers must be capable of delivering services across various NSW regions, ranging from face-to-face interventions to professional development workshops. **Keywords:** Allied Health, Behaviour Support, NSW Education, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Disability Support, Government Tender, Pre-qualification Scheme.