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Our recently released Annual Review celebrates the successes of all our clients and staff. In addition to celebating our 90th anniversary, we set a new path for the future through our merger with Northcott. Our key focus throughout our history has been providing quality services to people with disability and their families. We are proud [...]

Starting week beginning 20 February 2023, Montrose will be offering an outreach service in Mungindi. Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology will be available. Clients will see our therapist(s) first to have a program created based on their needs and goals. These programs will be delivered weekly by our local Therapy Assistant. Therapists will continue to […]

Dinesh Palipana was in his third year of medical school when a car accident left him with a severe spinal cord injury. "It was matter of seconds. I was 25, I was living by myself and I was independent. Then suddenly I was paralysed," Dinesh recalls. It was in that moment Dinesh knew his life [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Montrose Toowoomba client Dom has increased her independence and launched a successful business venture supporting people with a disability – all through the power of dance! Dom has a rare mixed diagnosis that results in Dystonia and stroke-like symptoms. As a result, Dom has struggled with fluctuating levels of capacity over the past ten years. [...]

Montrose Occupational Therapist Georgie Hallinan often works individually with school students to complete observations, assessments and reports. She also regularly collaborates with school teachers to share her discipline specific knowledge. As part of her SDSS work, Georgie recently developed a sensory regulating activity to increase student participation and reduce disruptive classroom behaviours and meltdowns. The [...]

Montrose Speech Pathologist Genie Knight-Smith is a clinician and a mum. And while she enjoys many areas of speech therapy, Genie is passionate about educating Parents on how early literacy development not only links to strong reading and writing skills but also the ability to communicate. Having previously worked in hospital settings Genie was drawn [...]

Montrose Speech Pathologist Katie Orange joined our Sunshine Coast team in October 2020 as an experienced therapist. Now, 18-months later she has stepped up as Sunshine Coast Team Leader. Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced therapist, Montrose encourages you to tailor your career growth to align with your interests – just like [...]

Montrose and Northcott have announced plans to join forces in order to support more young people with disability and deliver a more positive impact to the Queensland community. The partnership will ensure existing Montrose customers continue to receive high quality services and supports well into the future, and also provides opportunities for new services to [...]

Montrose Physiotherapist Isabella Kwon enjoys being able to watch her clients grow, develop and achieve their goals. And while she works with a diverse range of clients, Isabella has developed a strong passion for working with infants and children with neuromuscular conditions. Having learnt about Montrose’s reputation as a leading therapy provider at University, Isabella [...]

Like many little girls, three-year-old Winnie loves barbie dolls, going to kindy and playing with her sister, Eden (5). However, these are milestones her family didn’t expect her to reach after she was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1 at four-months-of-age. “When we first received the news, we were told Winnie’s life expectancy [...]

A Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) can allow you to access multidisciplinary, team-based care from both your General Practitioner (GP) and other health care providers, like Montrose. Therapy appointments funded under a CDMP are key to early intervention and can be a great option for you to commence working on short term goals or for [...]

It is common for people to rely on a car or another type of vehicle to travel to appointments, visit loved ones, or even go on a holiday. So, it can be hard when your vehicle is not easily accessible or practical for you to drive. Recently, the NDIA released new guidelines for vehicle modifications [...]

During the initial COVID-19 lockdown in early 2020, many of us suddenly found ourselves locked up inside, looking for ways to keep busy. For eight-year-old Nathan, it gave him the space and time to unleash his artistic talent. Two years later, he now has his very own small business, selling his unique pieces, with the [...]

Georgie, one of our amazing Occupational Therapists based at our Slacks Creek Service Centre, takes time out to tell us more about herself and working for Montrose. “When I was younger, I would often visit my Great-Grandmother at her nursing home when growing up. Being with her made me realise I wanted to help people [...]

On Mondays our Lifestyle & Leisure group head to Jamie’s Ministry of Food Centre at Ipswich to learn basic cookery skills in a fun, practical and hands-on cooking class. The classes are aimed to teach participants the skills required to make simple, affordable, and healthy meals from scratch. Once we arrived in Ipswich by train [...]

Nine year old Mia has received support from Montrose since she was discharged from hospital following a critical illness that resulted in the amputation of all four limbs. Despite this incredible challenge, and thanks to the support of her family and healthcare team including Montrose, she is able to live a full life. She enjoys [...]

Montrose currently has Term 1 availability for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy across most of our locations. Get a head start on your therapy goals in 2022! We believe a disability shouldn’t get in the way of you living your life to the fullest. A term of therapy can be used flexibly to meet a specific [...]

With the support of the Gold Coast Montrose team, four-year-old Daniel is prepared to begin schooling life in 2022. "The girls [therapists] have nicknamed it “Prep Prep”, they’re helping him develop his confidence, sit at a table for an extended time and maintain his attention span." said Daniel’s Mum Alex. Daniel has been attending Montrose [...]

Almost two-year-old Sunshine Coast client Lucas has an incredible story. Born at only 23 weeks and 5 days gestation, Lucas was a tiny 630 grams and 21.8 centimeters – one of the smallest babies ever born at Sunshine Coast University Hospital.   “When he was born, his dad named him Lucas – it means ‘bringer of light’. […]

Montrose Speech Pathologist Maddie Dardengo has followed her passion for Speech Pathology from the beaches of the NSW to the leafy outlooks of Toowoomba. Maddie first found her passion for Speech Pathology as a teenager growing up in Lismore on the New South Wales coast. “My mum is a primary school teacher, so growing up […]