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Our Therapy Services

Living a satisfying, happy life means something different to everyone. Our experienced and friendly teams customise a plan to suit the specific needs of each customer.

Therapy is available in one of our service centres, local clinics, in the home or community-based location.

Service Centres are available on the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Brisbane North and Brisbane South, Toowoomba, Ipswich and Townsville. Clinics are also offered in additional locations.

When to Refer to Montrose

Type of Assistance

Coordination, strength and flexibility
Selection and prescriptions for mobility equipment, such as a wheelchair, walker or standing frame
Exercises to improve posture and help control movement
Advice on how to physically assist someone
Reaching age-appropriate milestones such as running, hopping and riding a bike
Respiratory interventions, including exercises and equipment prescription

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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy helps improve your balance, coordination and strength through tailored therapy, exercises and informed advice. Our therapists will work with you to help you meet your movement, mobility needs and gross motor goals.

Type of Assistance

Selection, assessment and prescription of Assistive Technology (equipment). For example: eating aids, hoists, shower commodes, pressure mattresses
Vehicle and environment modifications to help you live as independently as possible
Developing or modifying daily living skills such as washing, dressing & toileting
Getting Sensory Regulation right – auditory (hearing), visual (sight), proprioception (touch), vestibular (balance). This includes finding the balance between not enough and too much.
Reaching age-appropriate milestones for children
Improving fine motor skills and strength to help with “small activities” (such as buttons, writing and earrings)
Assessments, Reports and Recommendations
Training and Education Programs for carers and educational staff

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Occupational Therapy

Our team of occupational therapists help you to build the skills and confidence to take part in everyday activities. They can help you break down challenging activities into manageable tasks and gradually build on your strengths.

Type of Assistance

Communicating with others
Specialised communication aids and resources
Developing verbal and literacy skills
Mealtime assistance when eating is difficult or for a fussy eater

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Speech Pathology

The Speech Pathology team specialises in assisting children and adults who have difficulty with speech, reading, language, communicating and swallowing.

Type of Assistance

Managing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger and adjustment to disability
Parenting strategies when children present with challenging behaviours
Assessments in areas of intelligence, learning, attention deficit/ hyperactivity, executive function difficulties and memory
Sleep difficulties
Stress management and relaxation
Developing self-esteem and self-confidence

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Psychology

Psychologists work with people and their families to promote psychological wellbeing and positive and effective behaviour.

Type of Assistance

Confidential counselling and support for children and families
Facilitating peer support and networking
Advocacy and consultation with other service providers such as schools, support agencies and hospitals
Accessing community resources such as government benefits, housing, respite

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Social Work

Our Social Workers are there to support individuals and their families. Sometimes people just need some helpful advice and a little extra support during times of change.

Funding Options

Many of our services are provided at no direct cost through our funding arrangements with the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services and the Department of Education and Training Non-School Organisations program. Access to those services is based on eligibility criteria but there are many other funding options available including:

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – when available in your area
Better Start initiative
Medicare (Chronic Disease Management)
Helping Children with Autism (HCWA)
Individual Support Packages
Private health insurance with gap-only payments via HiCAPS
Medicare (Allied Health Services for people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander descent)
Self-funded

Additional Services

Respite & Daily Living Support

Need help with daily living and personal care? Looking to become independent? Perhaps just looking to enjoy a few days away and take a break? We offer a wide variety of personal care in your home, community access and respite for people at various stages of life.

Lifestyle & Community Access

You can learn new skills to increase your independence, and participate in fun activities with people your own age. We’re here to enable teenagers and adults be active, involved and enjoy their community.

Accessible Holiday Accommodation

People with a disability or mobility issues know the challenge of finding somewhere genuinely accessible with all the facilities and equipment in place to provide a care-free holiday. We provide unique fully-accessible and equipped accommodation on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.