Refer to Montrose

Our Therapy Services

You don’t need a referral to come to Montrose – just contact us and find out how we can help.

We do welcome referrals from fellow providers, Support Coordinators and other community supports.

Our friendly intake team will help get your client registered with Montrose as quickly as possible and can advise on appointment availability and therapy staff skills.

Therapy services are available in Brisbane, on the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Slacks Creek, Toowoomba and Ipswich. Clinics are also offered in additional locations.

See all our locations here.

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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

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