Welcome to Create Allied Health Services
Create Allied Health Services is a Sydney-based, NDIS-registered provider offering clinical social work expertise for complex cases involving disability, mental health, guardianship, housing instability, hospital discharge, and aged care transitions.
We partner with iCare case managers, NDIS support coordinators, private hospital discharge teams, and aged care providers when clients require more than standard support coordination—they need clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, risk evaluation, family mediation, or systems advocacy.
Our Approach
Clinical Expertise for Complex Cases
We bring AASW-registered social work expertise to situations involving mental health barriers, capacity concerns, family conflict, NCAT applications, housing crisis, or psychosocial complexity requiring clinical depth.
Collaborative Practice
We work alongside your existing teams—case managers, support coordinators, allied health, medical staff, legal services—enhancing rather than replacing your supports.
Evidence-Based, Trauma-Informed
Our practice is grounded in evidence-based interventions, trauma-informed principles, and person-centred approaches that respect dignity, choice, and cultural context.
Responsive & Transparent
Rapid response for urgent situations, realistic engagement hours, weekly billing transparency, regular communication with referring professionals.
Who We Are
Kate E, Clinical Director
AASW Registered Social Worker
PhD Candidate, University of Sydney (Faculty of Medicine & Health - Ageing & Health Team)
AASW Aged Care Working Group Member
Experience: 10+ years across acute mental health, child protection, aged care, homelessness, domestic violence, veterans services (DVA), guardianship, and complex case coordination.
Specialist Knowledge: Traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, complex mental health, substance use, vulnerable older people with limited family support, NSW guardianship law and NCAT processes, aged care transitions, family mediation, end-of-life planning.
Academic Contributions: PhD research on social work roles in aged care settings, university educator (Context of Human Services), clinical supervisor for 18 social work students, presenter at international aged care conferences.
Who We Support
NDIS Participants
Complex cases requiring clinical assessment, mental health support, housing crisis intervention, NCAT applications, family mediation, systems advocacy.
iCare & WorkCover Clients
Workers compensation psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, housing needs, capacity assessment, adjustment support, expert reports.
Hospital Discharge
Private hospital patients with complex psychosocial barriers, housing instability, family conflict, capacity concerns, aged care placement needs.
Aged Care Transitions
Older people requiring residential placement, NDIS-to-aged-care pathways, family decision-making support, young people in aged care.
DVA Veterans
Mental health support, housing navigation, systems advocacy, family support for veterans and their families.
Social Workers & Students
AASW-registered clinical supervision, student placement supervision, case consultation for complex situations.
Our Commitment
We believe every person deserves support that respects their dignity, honours their choices, and addresses the full complexity of their situation.
Through clinical expertise, professional advocacy, and genuine collaboration, we support your clients through life's most challenging transitions—guardianship proceedings, housing crisis, mental health deterioration, family conflict, aged care decisions, hospital discharge barriers.
We're here when cases become complex and your clients need more than coordination—they need clinical depth.
Let's Work Together
Phone: 1800 930 350
Email: admin@createalliedhealth.com.au
Available across Sydney and nationally via telehealth.
We partner with iCare case managers, NDIS support coordinators, and hospital discharge teams when their clients face complexity requiring AASW-registered clinical social work expertise.
Create Allied Health Services provides AASW-registered clinical social work for complex cases requiring expertise beyond standard support coordination. We work alongside iCare case managers, NDIS support coordinators, private hospital discharge teams, and aged care providers when their clients face psychosocial complexity, capacity concerns, housing instability, family conflict, mental health barriers, or guardianship matters. Our trauma-informed, evidence-based practice brings clinical depth to situations involving NCAT applications, risk assessment, family mediation, aged care transitions, and systems advocacy—integrating with your existing supports rather than replacing them. With 10+ years of experience across mental health, guardianship, traumatic brain injury, and vulnerable older people, we provide rapid response, transparent engagement, and collaborative partnership when cases become complex.
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Authenticity
Authenticity is key when working with people. It's about fostering genuine connections, showing respect, and offering non-judgmental interactions. Prioritizing open communication, personalized care plans, and empathy, we create a safe and supportive environment for trust to flourish. Together, let's make a difference!
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Compassion
We believe in the transformative power of compassion. With a genuine commitment to understanding others, we strive to overcome obstacles together. Our clients' well-being is our priority, and we approach it with empathy, kindness, and respect. Together, we can make a positive impact and create meaningful connections.
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Innovation
We thrive on the excitement of constant evolution and embracing change. We recognize the unique needs of each individual and are passionate about offering tailored solutions that address those needs. Our unwavering commitment ensures exceptional results and satisfaction for all our valued clients. Let's work together for create change!
Meet the founder
Kate Engledow is a senior social worker, researcher, and fierce advocate for social justice with experience supporting clients across disability, aged care, mental health, and the justice system.
As the Director of Create Allied Health Services, Kate leads with a trauma-informed, client-centred approach rooted in systems advocacy and real-world impact. Her work focuses on empowering people through life transitions — from NDIS access and housing advocacy to post-hospital discharge, guardianship, and complex case coordination.
Kate holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Western Sydney University and has completed postgraduate studies in counselling, mental health, and clinical supervision. She is currently completing a PhD at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health, researching the role of social work in aged care systems.
Kate also lectures in social work at ACAP and contributes nationally through seminars with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). She’s passionate about mentoring the next generation of social workers and advancing creative, ethical models of practice for people often failed by the system.
If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey, we're here to guide you every step of the way.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation
We firmly believe that with determination and support, anything is possible. It's time to make your dreams a reality.