OCC Therapy

10/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce the next round of FREE Envisage programs. Join us online on a Tuesday evening, or Monday during the day for 5 sessions to support you.

Workshop 858 (Monday 18 May - 15 June at 10am): https://redcap.acu.edu.au/surveys/?s=AARYYNXCTXETKRJM&workshop_id=DSS_FAM_OCC_OCC_O5_180526_09_00858

Workshop 861 (Tuesday 28 April - 26 May at 7:30pm):
https://redcap.acu.edu.au/surveys/?s=AARYYNXCTXETKRJM&workshop_id=DSS_FAM_OCC_OCC_O5_280426_09_00861

The program is designed to help you:
- Feel more confident and competent in making decisions for
your family.
- Discover practical, evidence-based strategies to help you
better understand and advocate for your child’s needs.
- Connect with others who may have similar experiences to your
own, exchanging insights and perspectives.

Discover more about Envisage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip-06gse8-w

02/04/2026

31/03/2026

Some excellent holiday programs being run by the fantastic team at Q Paediatrics!

30/03/2026

Here are all of our April Holiday Programs in one spot! Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions or would like to book a program!

📲 (07) 3378 9543
📧 [email protected]

27/03/2026

We are running a Community Program at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary these holidays! These programs are typically for children aged 10+. Please get in touch with us if you would like to secure a spot!

We are passionate about providing opportunities for our clients to access the community and be able to practice so many of the important skills they are working on in their 1:1 therapy sessions.

In this program we will:
- Meet you at Lone Pine at 9am
- Navigate maps and explore the Sanctuary and Kangaroo Reserve together
- Enjoy a social morning tea break
- All whilst participating in a group setting!

Date: Wednesday 15th April
Time & Location: Meet us at 9am at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (708 Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket)
Cost: $193.98 for the 2.5 group program + entry to Lone Pine ($45)

27/03/2026

Join our Speechies for two afternoons filled with building, creating and social connection! You can expect lots of opportunities for social communication guided by our Speechies as well as working as a team to build something special!

Dates: Thursday 16th & Friday 17th April
Time: 2pm-4pm both days
Ages: 5-10 years
Location: Our Chapel Hill Clinic

22/03/2026

We are running two Community Programs from our Mount Gravatt Clinic during the upcoming school holidays! These programs are typically for children aged 10+. Please get in touch with us if you would like to secure a spot!

We are passionate about providing opportunities for our clients to access the community and be able to practice so many of the important skills they are working on in their 1:1 therapy sessions.

BOWLING COMMUNITY PROGRAM🎳
In this program we will:
- Plan the route and take public transport to the local shopping centre
- Navigate maps to find our way to Zone Bowling
- Use money and communication skills to buy tickets
- Play 2 games of bowling
- Purchase and eat lunch
- All whilst participating in a group setting!

Date: Wednesday 8th April
Time & Location: Meet us at 9am at our Mount Gravatt Clinic (Level 2, 1437 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt)
Cost: $436.45 for the 4 hour group program + entry to Zone Bowling ($27.90 for two games)

PUTT PUTT COMMUNITY PROGRAM⛳
In this program we will:
- Plan the route and take public transport to the local shopping centre
- Navigate maps to find our way to Holey Moley
- Use money and communication skills to buy tickets
- Play 18 holes of Putt Putt
- Purchase and eat lunch
- All whilst participating in a group setting!

Date: Tuesday 14th April
Time & Location: Meet us at 9am at our Mount Gravatt Clinic (Level 2, 1437 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt)
Cost: $436.45 for the 4 hour group program + entry to Holey Moley (18 holes is $22)

22/03/2026

Join our OT & Speechie for two fun-filled mornings of crafting, baking cookies and decorating them! This is one of our most popular group programs at Chapel Hill! You can expect lots of opportunities for socialising, practising fine motor skills and communication skills.

Dates: Thursday 9th & Friday 10th April
Time: 9am-12pm both days
Ages: 5-10 years
Location: Our Chapel Hill Clinic

20/03/2026

Today is World Down Syndrome Day! 💙💛

World Down Syndrome Day is all about celebrating incredible individuals with Down syndrome, their strengths, personalities, and the joy they bring to our sessions every day. We’re proud to support, learn from, and advocate alongside our families. Keep rocking those socks and spreading inclusion!

The theme this year is calling on everyone around the world to stand
Together Against Loneliness. Everyone feels lonely sometimes. But for many people with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, loneliness is a more common and painful experience. Their families can feel lonely too and feel cut off from support.

The key to conquering loneliness is real inclusion! It’s about having good friendships and relationships. It’s the feeling of being valued and knowing you belong. Let's stand

09/03/2026

There are new Medicare rebates for speech pathology, for any child/teen (under 25) with communication or swallowing needs. See your GP for access, and contact us today for support.

09/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day!

We are so proud of the wonderful women on our team, that we have the pleasure of meeting and knowing (the amazing mothers, carers, teachers, and more), and the amazing girls we have the privilege of supporting to grow and thrive.

International Women's Day 2026 is about balancing the scales to be fair, inclusive and accessible. Fair, inclusive and accessible environments and opportunities are deeply embedded in our values at OCC Therapy.

09/03/2026

Our OT Melissa has recently participated in a Toileting webinar and has shared some of her top tips below!

Toilet training has always been something I’ve been interested in and became even more so when I had to toilet train my eldest son! I already knew the basics from being a Paeds OT, but I thought it would be great to do a PD course as a refresher, and I have listed here a few key takeaways!
🧻It is important to start with the bowel movements first when toilet training a toddler. This is for the primary reason that if the bowel is full, the bladder will be impacted.
🧻 Look for readiness signs, rather than age alone, when determining if your child is ready to be toilet trained. Some of these signs include:
✔️ Being able to stay dry for 1.5-2 hours
✔️ Having the physical skill to hold their bladder
✔️ Having the communication skills to understand the process and tell a caregiver when they need to use the toilet.
🧻 Consider how much capacity you currently have as a caregiver to take on toilet training. If you feel like your capacity is low, it may not be the time as toilet training can be challenging.

These facts assisted in my toilet training journey with my son and hopefully it can be helpful for you as well! For more info, check out the Verve OT Webinar "How to support toilet training goals in children" or get in touch with your therapist.