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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 is offering a Short Term Therapy Service to those waiting to access therapy services. Short Term Therapy Service is an opportunity to discuss your immediate goals or concerns with an experienced Montrose therapist and confirm the best course of action. Our therapists can also help introduce you to activities you can do on your […]

Is living more independently one of your goals for 2022? You might be considering starting university, taking up work or volunteering or even moving into SIL (Supported Independent Living). Whatever your goals are, it’s important that you have the right supports in place to ensure long-term success. Over the summer months, Montrose is offering additional […]

Do you have upcoming equipment needs? Assistive Technology — sometimes more simply referred to as ‘equipment’ — includes everything from wheelchairs to PODD books, and can make a significant impact on improving independence and quality of life. Montrose Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists are offering increased appointment availability over the summer holiday period for […]

What does an Occupational Therapist do? Occupational Therapists play a crucial role in promoting the health and wellbeing of their clients, by enabling them to participate in activities (or ‘occupations’) they find meaningful. At Montrose, we have over 25 incredible Occupational Therapists working across our seven service centres. Montrose Occupational Therapists specialise in supporting young […]

Todd and Sami from 92.7MixFM on the Sunshine Coast have supported Montrose for many years. This month sees them taking part in a unique cycling event and live broadcast. ‘Heels on Wheels’ will raise money for Montrose as they complete 6 sponsored rides on behalf of Sunshine Coast businesses. Find out more on the MixFM [...]

Would you like to come and try our Magic Carpet – a fun, interactive therapy tool available at our Maroochydore Centre? Suitable for children from 1 to early teens, the device projects entertaining games and puzzles onto the floor. It encourages movement, coordination and concentration and can be used as part of your child’s therapy [...]

Montrose provides essential services and all Montrose Centres will remain open as normal during the current lockdown. All activities including centre-based therapy appointments, home visits, Lifestyle and Leisure and Short Stay Accommodation are continuing as planned. Covid safety procedures will be in place to keep everyone safe. Please ensure you are wearing a face mask […]

We are continuing with COVID Safe services as usual Montrose provides essential services and all Montrose Centres will remain open as normal this school holidays with all activities including Lifestyle and Leisure, Short Stay Accommodation and School Holiday Groups continuing as planned. You will be aware that additional COVID restrictions are being introduced by the […]

We understand there is a lot of information and discussion around COVID-19 vaccinations and it can be difficult to take it all in. To help, we have summarised the key things we know on this page. For the latest information directly from Government, please visit this site. UPDATE June 8 2020: View information from the [...]

We were delighted to welcome the Hon Craig Crawford MP, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services, to our Darra Head office recently. He met with our CEO Kerrie Mahon to learn more about Montrose services, the needs of our clients and our long history in Queensland. As well as providing high quality services, Montrose works […]

October is AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Awareness Month – you may have seen some of our posts over on our Facebook page. AAC empowers individuals with communication difficulties to express their wants, needs, thoughts and ideas. At Montrose, many of our clients use a range of AAC such as PECS, PODD and speech generating […]

We are here to support you and still keen to see you in-person for your Montrose appointments. This page summarises what we are doing to keep you and your family safe when you visit. We also send regular emails to customers to keep you up to date. Before your next appointment, please take a moment to [...]

This article was updated with new information from the NDIS in May 2020. These NDIS changes may be relevant if you need to purchase a tablet, exercise equipment or other Assistive Technology to allow you to continue your therapy. The NDIS has temporarily broadened the ability to purchase low cost Assistive Technology (AT) items. This […]

Responding to COVID-19 The Montrose team has today decided that we will transition all therapy appointments to teletherapy or phone consultations. This decision has been made after carefully monitoring official updates regarding COVID-19 and in the interest of our customer and staff safety. These are challenging times and we recognise that now more than ever [...]

Thank you for your cooperation and support so far as we respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. As you know, the safety and wellbeing of Montrose customers is always our top priority. Montrose is continuing to put in place strategies to exercise good hygiene and mitigate the risk of spreading infection in our centres. It is […]

Ashlin is one of the first customers to use our new Archimedes Pulley System installed in our Sunshine Coast Office thanks to the generosity of the Dalwood-Wylie Foundation. Pulley therapy has been used as part of rehabilitation for many years and you will see them in many medical departments. These frames are an ideal option […]

We have not one, but two new Occupational Therapists joining our Sunshine Coast Team this week! We are excited to welcome Kacey and Brooke to the team. Kacey will work full time and cover Noosa & Gympie clinics, and local customers at the Maroochydore office. Brooke will work Wednesday-Friday and cover Caloundra clinic, and customers […]

Please note, the NDIS has announced updated cancellation rules. Effective 1 July 2019, a short notice cancellation (or no show) is now defined as when there is a failure to provide: Two clear business days’ notice for a support or service which is eight hours or less in duration and less than $1,000 Five clear […]

We had some generous donations of large equipment items recently totalling over $24,000! The Dalwood-Wylie Foundation has generously donated the funds for a “Mobile Magic Carpet”. This interactive device will be used by all therapists in therapy sessions at Maroochydore. Sensory Guru from Sensory Guru on Vimeo. We are planning a “come and play evening” […]

We are returning to Via Italia in Mooloolaba for another Montrose Tuscan Tables extravaganza. Our Tuscan events are amazing afternoons of fine food and fabulous entertainment including a 3 course lunch with carefully selected wines. Sunday 11 August  – 12 for 12.30pm start Special guests this time round are two of Australia’s most talented performers: James Millar […]

We are delighted to be moving to a new home in Maroochydore! From 25 February 2019 any appointments booked with our Sunshine Coast Centre will be delivered at Kon Tiki Business Centre. You’re also invited to our Grand Opening Event. Come and check out our 6 custom designed therapy rooms at our Grand Opening Party on […]

          The BOQ Maroochydore Charity Golf Day had some beautiful Queensland weather, some great golf and plenty of fun along the way. Proceeds from the event at Maroochy River Golf Club are being donated to Montrose and we need to give a huge thank you to all those involved in the […]