Tailored Therapy for Every Need

OUR SERVICES

Wide Bay Therapy offers assessment and interventions to all ages, from infants to the elderly.

Services are aimed at the specific needs of the client and their families and are based on evidence and researched outcomes.  Assessments and therapy sessions can be held at the Wide Bay Therapy clinic, in the home, at school or via Telehealth. 

Services Provided

With our paediatric and adult clients, we can provide interventions aimed at improving fine and gross motor skills, visual motor and visual perception skills, sensory processing and cognition, social skills and participation in activities of daily living skills.

  • A functional assessment is often requested by the NDIS, to help establish your baseline functional abilities across all areas of daily living.  An occupational therapist is the ideal health professional to complete this, as we focus on you as a whole person and your ability to interact with your environment, people and self. 

    Utilising a range of assessments, observations and interviews, we can communicate clearly and effectively what your strengths and skills are and what areas of life you may need extra support with.  Wide Bay Therapy has been providing this niche service for over six years, supporting their clients to receive funding that meets their needs. 

    This process is completed over a number of appointments, with a comprehensive report provided. 

  • Our experienced occupational therapists will complete a range of assessments to determine the capacity of the client with regard to their housing requirements. 

    Standardised assessments, observations and gaining collateral from stakeholders and informal supports will enable a comprehensive and detailed report to be provided, reflecting on formal care needs and funding requirements.  If a client has a housing goal, we are able to support them in this transition into independent and safe accommodation. 

    Due to the extensive nature of the assessment process and relevant reporting, this will require multiple occupational therapy appointments.

  • Being safe at home and promoting independence is sometimes as simple as recommending home modifications.  We can help identify barriers to home access and problem-solve to find optimal environmental solutions to meet your goals. 

    With 20 years of experience completing complex home modifications, our Director and Senior Occupational Therapist can assess your home for more major access improvements.  She has successfully obtained funding for external/internal access lifts, kitchen and bathroom modifications, major ramps and bedroom/hallway modifications. 

    Working in collaboration with local builders who are leaders in environmental accessibility, we can ensure this process is smooth from start to finish, whilst considering and listening to your needs as the client. 

  • Paediatric occupational therapy assessment and interventions are a cornerstone of Wide Bay Therapy.  We have curated a wonderful, calming and welcoming environment where children love to come for their sessions with our OT’s and OT Assistants. 

    The journey starts with a comprehensive assessment phase, which includes an interview with the parents/guardians about your child and the difficulties they are experiencing.  We complete a range of standardised and non-standardised assessments to establish your child’s strengths and baseline skills.  Goal setting helps us understand what is important for you and your child, and is completed in the early phases.

    From there, we can offer regular OT sessions with your child in the clinic and in some local schools (please enquire).  To consolidate skills learnt in sessions, we often recommend supplementing the OT appointments with OT assistant sessions to further improve outcomes. 

    Areas that we can focus on, but are not limited to, include fine motor skills, handwriting, gross motor skills, activities of daily living, toileting, understanding behaviours and what is being communicated, sensory strategies and emotional regulation, social skills and activity engagement, building relationships and life transitions. 

    We can also provide assistive technology advice and recommendations. 

  • Tatiana is a highly experienced early childhood teacher with over 20 years of working with children in an education setting and is now providing early intervention support for children up to the age of 9. 

    Focussing on fine and gross motor skills, sequencing and planning, literacy and numeracy foundations, communication skills, improving functional independence and school readiness.  Children receive weekly sessions with Tatiana at school or in the clinic, giving your child an opportunity to work towards their goals quickly and effectively. 

    Tatiana works closely with the occupational therapy team to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to development.  

  • Activities of daily living are what we do best!  Our occupational therapists can work with you to help you achieve independence, access and engagement in daily life tasks.  Whether this is showering independently, baking a cake or paying your bills at the post office, we are here to help you develop the skills to tick off these goals. 

    Through effective problem-solving and the implementation of realistic strategies, we will work with you every step of the way.  This service is excellent for our young adults who are looking to transition into independent living in the future. 

  • Assistive technologies (or equipment) can help achieve independence, increased safety and autonomy, improved dignity, and quality of life. It is important that your occupational therapist has a thorough understanding of you as a person, your environment, and your goals before trialling and prescribing assistive technologies. 

    We will work closely with you to consider, trial and complete the necessary applications to obtain what you need to improve independence and access.  This equipment may include but is not limited to, wheelchairs (manual/powered), lift-out chairs, transfer aids, beds, shower and toilet aids, and various kitchen and bathroom accessories. 

    The process includes a comprehensive assessment of your needs, a review of the environment, trial and consideration of various assistive technologies, completion of an application to seek funding approval and delivery and training of the recommended item. 

  • Support for psychosocial disabilities is important for clients to achieve success in their daily lives, remain engaged and connected and cope with daily life stressors.  We are proud to offer psychosocial occupational therapy services at Wide Bay Therapy, including assessment, report writing and ongoing interventions. 

    Areas we can support include cognitive strategies, emotional and sensory regulation, social engagement, communication, and establishing self-care routines.  

  • Wide Bay Therapy can assist you in applying for the NDIS by completing a functional capacity assessment and comprehensive report. This report uses NDIS-friendly language and describes your abilities and difficulties clearly, taking into consideration the NDIS Legislation and Rules. 

    The assessment process can take place in our clinic or your home, with a report provided after completion of the assessments.  

    • Equipment trials

    • Capacity building through delegation of a therapy plan from the OT

    • Completing referrals and arranging services / supports

  • Has your Paediatrician or another specialist recommended that you obtain an ADOS assessment?

    The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Second Edition (ADOS 2) is an activity-based assessment administered by trained clinicians to evaluate communication skills, social interaction, and imaginative use of materials in individuals who are suspected to have autism spectrum disorder (ASD).  The ADOS-2 can assess young children, teens and adults as it comprises of several modules. 

    The ADOS is considered the gold standard for ASD assessment, but it is important to know that it is just one source of information and is not, on its own, sufficient for making a diagnosis of ASD. It is part of a comprehensive evaluation process that considers a person’s developmental history, information provided by parents and other key informants, behavioural observations, and the judgment of experienced clinicians.

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COVERAGE AREAS

Regions We Serve

  • Gympie Region

    Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay, and Cooloola Cove

    Northern Sunshine Coast area from Tewantin to Gympie, including Kin Kin and Pomona

    South Burnett region, including Goomeri, Cherbourg, Murgon, Kilkivan, and Kingaroy.

    North Burnett region, up to Gayndah

    Maryborough and Hervey Bay

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    Please note that not all services are available in all areas.  Get in touch to see if we are able to help you in your area.  We happily accept clients outside of these areas if they are able to travel to our Gympie based clinic.

    Telehealth services are also available to any region in Australia.

FUNDING OPTIONS

Referrals We Accept

  • Wide Bay Therapy is able to offer services to almost everyone.  We accept clients under the following funding options:

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    National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), including Early Intervention

    Medicare (Chronic Disease Management Plan and Helping Children with Autism)

    Home Care Packages

    Insurance (NIISQ, TAC, iCare)

    Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)

    Self Funded

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    You do not need a referral to access most of our services, except for driving assessments, Medicare rebate appointments and DVA.

  • Designed by occupational therapists and facilitated by OT Assistants, we provide a range of social groups in our specially designed chill-out space at the clinic.

    In this welcoming and calming environment, we will explore social and communication skills while engaging in fun activities and games. The OT assistant will support and facilitate communication, assisting group members in making valuable connections and friendships. 

    Various times are available after school during the school terms. 

  • Our holiday programs have been highly successful and well received over the years, engaging primary and high school students over the school holidays. 

    Please register your interest here for a holiday program coming up.  Themes and times will vary depending on demand.  All holiday programs are delivered by an OT and OT Assistant, at the Wide Bay Therapy clinic.

  • These small groups are available in Term 3 and 4, supporting children in their transition into prep or high school.  Please register your interest here if you would like your child to attend.