Dedicated to making a difference
Our kaupapa is simple. We want to make a positive difference in the lives of New Zealanders living with an injury or disability. We do this by living and breathing the following values in our day-to-day mahi.
Occupational Therapists
Our occupational therapists help you achieve your goals and participate in activities that are meaningful to you. We assess individual needs and design appropriate plans for your lifelong support. We offer assistance with daily living skills, housing and community living, educational adjustments and therapy. We also match you with the right home modifications and assistive technology that allow you to live life the way you want to.
Speech Pathologists
Our speech pathologists support individuals with a range of communication or swallowing difficulties due to conditions such as stroke, brain injury, hearing loss or other congenital or acquired conditions. We conduct communication and swallowing assessments and formulate individualised intervention plans for you, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and person-centred care.
Physiotherapists
Our physiotherapists design tailor-made exercise programs aimed at restoring or maintaining functional movement patterns, to help those affected by injury or illness. Better Rehab physiotherapists can assess your abilities and design appropriate therapy plans, employing evidence-based practice to assist with seating and positioning, hydrotherapy, respiratory devices, functional fitness, movement analysis, falls prevention and chronic disease management.
Exercise Physiologists
Our exercise physiologists specialise in the design and delivery of clinical exercise interventions, health and physical activity education and lifestyle modification strategies. We help improve your fitness and health through exercise and healthy eating programs, ensuring that you receive the most beneficial and appropriate strategies to reach your fitness goals.
Positive Behaviour Practitioners
Our positive behaviour support practitioners work with participants and their support network to provide tailor-made solutions for behaviours of concern. Our approach looks at your strengths, interests and motivators to help you overcome challenges and increase independence in daily life. Our PBS practitioners have extensive training in the behaviour support field.
Allied Health Assistants
Our allied health assistants (AHAs) work closely with registered clinicians to make therapy more affordable and effective. They conduct risk screens, implement therapy sessions, chase up service agreements, research equipment, and create therapy resources. AHAs help maximise therapy time and optimise NDIS funding, providing consistent and comprehensive care for participants.
The Better Days story
Our story begins in Australia before crossing the Tasman to bring Better Days to New Zealand!
Rachel Brimblecombe, a qualified occupational therapist, was working as a university lecturer when she grew disappointed with the quality of care provided for community allied health.
She envisioned bringing together like-minded allied health professionals dedicated to providing the highest level of care. People who genuinely loved what they did and wanted to achieve outstanding results for the individuals in their care.
After establishing Better Days in Australia, Rachel’s desire to expand this support to New Zealand led her to forming Better Days.
What’s next for Better Days?
Better Days has come a long way since 2021, but we believe there’s a lot more we can accomplish. Lead by our National Manager and passionate Kaiwhakaora Tinana / Physiotherapist, Allyson Duffy, her goal is to empower people to reach their full potential, with evidence-based and person-centred strategies.
No matter how big we grow or what side of the ditch we are on, we continue to be guided by the values that have driven us from the very beginning. We will always provide people-centred and community-based services tailored to the needs of the people in our care. We continue to champion their choices and provide them with the attention and care that they deserve.
A better life for people living with a disability or health condition
Supporting recovery through ACC
As a registered ACC provider, Better Days supports people across Aotearoa with personalised rehabilitation services. Our multidisciplinary team works alongside individuals and whānau to support recovery, independence and meaningful outcomes.
Want to join Better Days?
Better Days brings together a team of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering the highest level of care. Our team members genuinely love what they do and are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our kiritaki. We foster a safe, collaborative, and productive environment where everyone can thrive and have fun.
Anyone wishing to join us will experience professional development, comprehensive supervision, and ongoing professional growth opportunities.
Experience a workplace where your expertise is valued, your development is prioritised, and your contributions make a real difference.
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
Our kaupapa
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.
