Tailored therapy
solutions for
injury
disability
speech
mental health
you
Nau mai, haere mai. At Better Days our community of allied health practitioners live and breathe whakawhanaungatanga / connection. We’re here to improve the quality of life of Kiwis living with an injury, health condition, or disability.
The Better Days way
Better Days was founded to provide better support for people in need, and to be a better place to work. Our five values guide our direction and decisions and have made Better Days what it is today and will be in the future. Through in-home, in-clinic and telehealth services, our passionate, skilled clinicians help people across Aotearoa New Zealand.
ACC-funded rehabilitation support
Recovering from an injury? Our experienced clinicians provide ACC-funded occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, and psychological support to help you regain independence and get back to what matters most.
- ACC-funded allied health services
- Support at home, in clinic or via telehealth
- Personalised rehabilitation plans
- Available across Aotearoa New Zealand
Individualised Funding disability support
Individualised Funding (IF) gives you and your whānau more choice and control over the support you receive. We can help you build skills, strengthen independence, and take part in the everyday activities that matter most to you.
- More choice and flexibility in how support is delivered
- Programmes tailored to your goals and daily life
- Support for independence, communication, and community participation
- Available across Aotearoa New Zealand
We deliver person-centred community allied health services
We provide innovative and effective therapy across a range of community allied health disciplines.
Our practitioners can provide their support in isolation, or as a part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver the best possible outcomes.
Occupational therapy
Helping people become independent in daily tasks and improve their quality of life.
Speech and language therapy
Communication and swallowing support based on needs and lifestyle.
Physiotherapy
Enhancing movement and function for people recovering from injury or living with a disability.
Psychology
Choose to see a psychologist for clinical, evidence-based mental health support. We’re here to support resilience and long-term wellbeing.
Social work
Practical and emotional support for children and whānau navigating disability, injury, family pressures, services and significant life changes.
Rehabilitation coaching
Practical support to practise therapy strategies, build routines and work toward everyday goals between clinician appointments.
Ready to get started with Better Days?
Our kaupapa that guides us
Love what you do
We're driven by a shared commitment to achieve remarkable outcomes. We strive to foster an environment of enthusiasm and commitment.
We are people people
We genuinely care about our interactions with each other and our clients, and are proudly free of politics and bureaucracy.
Frankly, we give a damn
We're dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we support, and we're committed to providing our team with the resources they need to do just that.
We get sh*t done!
Our clients and colleagues rely on us. We don’t waste time, and we work hard to help people achieve goals they never thought possible.
We Value Ourselves
We have confidence in our skills, training and experience. We recognise if and when we need support. We care for ourselves in order to care for others.
Helping all of Aotearoa New Zealand from our clinics in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and Ōtautahi Christchurch
We’re able to provide tailored therapy solutions throughout Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland or Ōtautahi Christchurch in-person, or anywhere across the motu through our telehealth methods.
FAQs
Does Better Days have any jobs going?
We’re always keen to hear from great clinicians. We employ physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and social workers. We also work with contractors in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, social work, psychology, dietetics and nursing. Overseas clinicians can join us through our international relocation programme. You can see current vacancies on our Careers page. If there isn’t a role that fits right now, send us an expression of interest and our talent team will be in touch.
What's working at Better Days like?
Our team is people-focused and collaborative, with as little red tape as possible. You’ll work alongside physios, OTs, speech and language therapists, social workers, psychologists, dietitians and nurses, and you’ll have the freedom to shape your own caseload across adults and tamariki. Through Better Flex you set your own schedule and can work from home. We support your growth with industry-leading supervision, paid professional development time, study leave and funding for courses. We also believe you care best for others when you’re looking after yourself, so wellbeing is a real priority here.
What services does Better Days provide?
We’re an interdisciplinary health team offering occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, social work, dietetics and nursing. We support people of all ages who are recovering from injury, living with disability or looking for mental health support. Sessions can happen in clinic, at home, at school or kindy, at work, out in the community, or by telehealth, wherever works best for you. We also deliver a range of ACC programmes and assessments and offer professional supervision for other practitioners.
What funding is needed to get help from Better Days?
Our services are open to everyone, and there are a few ways to fund them:
ACC: If you have an accepted ACC claim for an injury, ACC may fund your rehabilitation with us. ACC or your health provider will usually make the referral.
Individualised Funding: If you receive IF, we’ll work with you to design support that fits your plan.
Private: You can pay for services yourself, and you usually don’t need a referral.
Not sure which applies to you? Get in touch and we’ll help you work it out.
Do I need to have an assessment to get help from Better Days?
You don’t need a diagnosis or an assessment before contacting us. Your first session is usually an initial assessment, where your clinician gets to know you, understands your goals and builds a plan that suits you. If your support is funded by ACC or Individualised Funding, they may have their own assessment steps, and we’ll help guide you through them.
Can I make changes to my Better Days service?
Yes. Your needs and goals can change, and your support should change with them. Just let your clinician or our admin team know if you’d like to:
- adjust your appointment times
- switch between clinic, home and telehealth sessions
- change how often you’re seen
- talk about seeing a different clinician
If your service is funded by ACC or another funder, some changes may need their approval, and we’ll work with them on your behalf.
Does Better Days have clinicians with experience working with children?
Yes. Our paediatric team supports tamariki and rangatahi from infancy through to young adulthood, across OT, physio, speech and language therapy, psychology, social work and dietetics. We work with children and their whānau on communication, movement, play, sensory processing, emotional regulation, eating and swallowing, and taking part at school. This includes children with autism, ADHD, global developmental delay and complex medical histories. We can see your child at home, at school or kindy, in clinic or by telehealth.
How do I find my nearest Better Days clinic?
Our clinic is in Ellerslie, Auckland, and our Auckland clinicians also travel to clients from Mangawhai in the north to Pukekohe in the south. In Christchurch, we see clients at several community clinic spaces, as well as at home, school or work, across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri. If you live further away, we may still be able to support you by telehealth. Call 0800 734 422 or contact us to find the best option for you.
