Family focused, disability support for children & young people.
Montrose works with a wide range of complex disabilities and conditions. We’re with you through life transitions and will celebrate with you as you achieve your goals.
Find out more about our support for:
We welcome referrals
We have close connections with paediatric medical teams, GPs, Support Coordinators, and fellow providers. New clients can also contact us directly without a referral.
With you on the journey
Newly Diagnosed
A new diagnosis is an emotional experience for any family. We can help you with support and therapy that will grow and develop with you.
Early years
Help your child get the best possible start in life in partnership with our multi-disciplinary team.
Preschool to Primary
The Montrose Team will help your child participate fully at kindy and be ready for prep and primary.
Primary to High School
The transition to High School can reveal new hurdles. Our disability experience means we know what to expect and the support to provide.
Leaving High School
Gaining more independence means developing new skills and opportunities to meet new people and try new things.
Adults
Montrose works with adults where we have the skills and experience to help. Therapy, Lifestyle and Leisure, and Supported Accommodation is available.
How Can We Help – Disability Support Services
Speech Therapy
Overcome child difficulties with communication, speech, reading and swallowing.
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Physiotherapy
Improve your child’s balance, coordination and strength including complex needs.
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Occupational Therapy
Build everyday living skills such as washing, dressing, toileting, social skills and sensory regulation.
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Therapy in Schools
Support transitions and adjustments in the classroom to benefit students and teachers.
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Social Work
Working with the whole family to overcome challenges and support positive changes.
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Short Term Accommodation
Try new activities or spend time with friends at Our Getaway.
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Community Access
Get active, learn news skills and have fun with our L&L program for teenagers and young adults.
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Support Coordination
Put your NDIS plan into action with Support Coordination from Montrose.
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Work in a Team With a Heart
A career with Montrose is all about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people living with a disability.
Latest News
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What is a Companion Card?
If you have a permanent disability and require support to access the community, a Companion Card can help you with the costs of getting out and about with the support of a companion. Receive a second ticket free of charge on public transport in South East Queensland, and at a range of participating venues and [...]
Greater Independence for Rylee
Rylee is in grade nine and has been coming to Montrose since before she started school. Over the years she has received multi-disciplinary support from Montrose and more recently a new Assistive technology that has had an ‘immeasurable impact’ on the 14-year-olds independence. Sunshine Coast Physiotherapist Amanda said she had been working with Rylee to [...]
New Program for Teens & Young Adults
We are introducing a new Skills 4 Life Program across our centres starting from Term 4 2022. Skills 4 Life is a skill-development program for teenagers and young adults with a disability. Through a diverse range of fun and educational activities, participants learn how to express their opinions, make decisions and respect others, while building [...]
Developing Literacy Skills at Home
Shared book reading is an activity many of us have incorporated into our child’s routine since birth and is a great activity to build and grow pre-literacy skills. For parents, it shouldn't be about ticking a book off your to do list but understanding what you can achieve by reading a particular book. Montrose Speech [...]
Support for Percy
Percy was four-years-old when his local child health nurse recommended that his family seek support from an Occupational Therapist. He had just been diagnosed with a severe language delay and was experiencing sensory difficulties at home and kindy. Unable to get into a Paediatrician for formal diagnosis, Percy started accessing therapy at Montrose privately, and [...]
