Encara

Encara is an integrated allied health services company that has been delivering quality therapeutic support across Australia for over 20 years. Founded by physiotherapists Peter O'Brien and Bradley Packer, Encara specialises in providing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, dietetics, speech pathology and manual handling services to people living with injury, illness, pain and disability. The company operates as a registered NDIS Provider of Therapeutic Supports and maintains a commitment to ongoing education and professional development, with industry-leading continuing professional development programmes that have launched and advanced careers across the allied health sector.

Encare's core service offerings span three primary sectors: residential aged care, where the company partners with facilities ranging from 50 to 5,000 beds to deliver comprehensive allied health support; home care, providing skilled allied health professionals who enable clients to maintain independence and safety within their own homes; and disability support through NDIS services, offering therapeutic supports that unlock potential and foster independence for participants. The company's multidisciplinary approach emphasises falls management, orthopaedic rehabilitation, mobility optimisation and reablement programmes designed to help clients maintain functional movement and quality of life.

Encare operates nationally across Australia with state managers overseeing service delivery in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia. The company has distinguished itself through its ability to anticipate industry shifts, meet evolving client needs and cultivate long-term relationships with aged care providers, families and community partners. Clients choose Encara for its responsive, expert approach to allied health provision, its team of skilled professionals who make a positive impact in local communities, and its dedication to helping people achieve happy, healthy and independent lives regardless of age or physical ability.