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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 […]

School Holidays are a great time to get some extra therapy - either individually or in one of our holiday group programs. Why might you want extra appointments? Are there some goals that you just need a little extra help with? An intensive block of therapy might just be the key to success! Supplement your [...]

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 […]

Lego is great for fine motor skill development and much more. Our Toowoomba team have opened bookings on a 10 week structured program that is perfect for children who would like to work on their social skills and build friendships. Children will learn how to take on specific roles within a group, have discussion about […]

Our Toowoomba Team are currently trialling a chin control on a sports wheelchair for one of our customers who plays football in the QLD Power Chair Football Association. He is currently using a hand control, but due to declining movement and function in his hand, another option had to be explored. Utilising the chin control will […]

A quick update on this program being run by our Toowoomba team: All of their boys are working on their gross motor skills (including coordination, balance and strength) and the group allows sports, group games and many different activities to be incorporated, making physiotherapy sessions much more fun and enjoyable. Most noticeable is increased participation […]

The Montrose Toowoomba Team have two age specific fine motor and handwriting groups in January: Group one is aimed at 4-5 year olds who are interested in letters and numbers and who need to develop fine motor skills. Group two will focus on 6-8 years olds who are looking to develop their handwriting and fine […]

For over 25 years Montrose has been supporting customers and their families in the Toowoomba region through outreach. The recent launch of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the area allows people to access support tailored to their needs. We’re excited to announce that we have now opened a permanent office to serve the Toowoomba area. […]