02 October 2026
SWSPHN has commissioned five allied health providers through the Multidisciplinary Team Care small grants program to improve access to allied healthcare and strengthen collaboration with small and solo general practices in Fairfield.
The fully subsidised services support priority populations and people living with chronic and complex health conditions. While the program focuses on strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration with general practices in Fairfield, eligible patients from across South Western Sydney can access the services.
Commissioned services
Active Evolution
MoveWell
MoveWell provides fully subsidised supervised group exercise for eligible people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
The program has two streams:
- Type 2 diabetes and obesity/weight management, with up to 12 participants per class
- Cardiopulmonary health, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with up to eight participants per class
The program will have four intakes throughout the year.
An accredited exercise physiologist provides each participant with a clinical assessment and individualised exercise program. Supervised group exercise is delivered in a private clinic gym.
Bloom Healthcare
Fairfield Allied Health Support
Bloom Healthcare provides allied health services for children, adults and older people with a range of health, disability and wellbeing needs.
Their multidisciplinary team provides care in the person’s home, helping make allied health support more accessible for people who may experience mobility or other barriers to attending a clinic.
Bilingual practitioners and interpreters are available to support people with language needs.
Healthstin Allied Health Service Provider
Connect Care MDT Program
Connect Care MDT provides coordinated multidisciplinary allied health care for older people experiencing:
- frailty
- reduced mobility
- falls risk
- difficulty completing everyday activities
The allied health team provides person-centred early intervention in the person’s home.
The service aims to help older people maintain their independence, improve safety and stay connected with their community.
Robment Group
Robment Foot and Lower-Limb Podiatry Service
Robment provides fully subsidised podiatry assessments and personalised foot health support for eligible Fairfield patients living with chronic conditions.
The service supports people experiencing:
- diabetes-related foot concerns
- foot or lower-limb pain
- mobility or gait difficulties
- falls risk
- pressure-related concerns
The service includes a GP referral pathway and provides communication back to the referring GP.
Multilingual support is available in:
- English
- Mandarin
- Arabic
- Italian
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Hungarian
Western Sydney University
Psychology Fairfield Diabetes Service
The Psychology Fairfield Diabetes Service provides psychological care for people affected by diabetes and weight-related conditions.
The service can support people experiencing:
- diabetes distress
- eating disorders
- depression
- anxiety
The service combines clinical care, research and training to improve long-term health outcomes and provides accessible, evidence-based psychological support as part of a multidisciplinary model of care.
Accessing the services
Services will be embedded and fully operational by December 2026. Further information about eligibility and referral pathways to come.
Why multidisciplinary care matters in Fairfield
Fairfield is one of Australia’s most culturally diverse local government areas, with 62 per cent of residents born overseas. The community also experiences socioeconomic disadvantage and low health literacy, which can make it harder for some people to access and navigate healthcare.
At the same time, an ageing GP workforce and a high number of small and solo general practices can limit opportunities for GPs and allied health providers to work together in the prevention and management of chronic disease.
Multidisciplinary care helps bring different health professionals together around a person’s needs. By strengthening connections between general practice and allied health, the program aims to improve access to care, support better chronic disease management and reduce fragmented care for priority populations.
