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Occupational Therapy across Brisbane for adults and older adults with Neurological & Complex Therapy Needs. Aiming to provide you with the best community based OT services in Brisbane. You can receive therapy to help you with your
NeuroRehabilitation- Equipment and Assistive Technology Solutions- Falls Prevention- Palliative Care- Workplace & Healthy Ageing Solutions- Home Modifications needs.

Recovery can look complete on paper — while everyday life still feels different.You may have been medically cleared afte...
03/09/2026

Recovery can look complete on paper — while everyday life still feels different.

You may have been medically cleared after a concussion, yet still find that ordinary demands take more effort than they used to.

A full workday leaves you exhausted. Screens become harder to tolerate. Concentration fades more quickly. Activities that once felt routine now require more planning, pacing or recovery time.

These changes may not be obvious to other people, but they can still affect work, study, home life and confidence in everyday routines.

Our BrainCare Concussion Assessment is designed for adults experiencing persistent, medically stable symptoms following concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.

The assessment explores how symptoms are affecting areas such as:

• attention and cognitive load
• fatigue and activity tolerance
• screen use and visual demands
• work, study and daily routines
• pacing and return-to-activity planning

Following the assessment, you receive practical recommendations that may help guide fatigue management, pacing, return-to-work or study planning, and everyday functioning.

This is not an emergency or acute concussion service. If symptoms are sudden, worsening or concerning after a head injury, seek urgent medical care or call 000.

To enquire about a BrainCare Concussion Assessment, contact our team or visit the link: https://occupationaltherapybrisbane.com.au/contact-us/

31/08/2026

"Is this just getting older... or is something changing?"

It's one of the most common questions we hear.

Maybe you've started forgetting appointments. Losing your train of thought. Walking into a room and wondering why you're there. Finding work feels more mentally exhausting than it used to.

Sometimes these changes are part of normal life.

Sometimes they're related to stress, fatigue or health.

And sometimes they deserve a closer look.

A Cognitive Assessment can help build a clearer understanding of how your thinking skills are functioning today.

At Occupational Therapy Brisbane / The Brain Health Clinic, we assess areas such as:

• Memory
• Attention and concentration
• Processing speed
• Planning and problem-solving
• Everyday cognitive function

Importantly, we don't just look at test scores.

We explore how cognition is affecting the things that matter most—managing daily routines, work, home life, driving, hobbies and maintaining independence.

Following the assessment, you'll receive a detailed report with practical recommendations that may help guide rehabilitation, everyday strategies or discussions with your GP or specialist where appropriate.

A Cognitive Assessment does not diagnose a neurological condition, but it can provide valuable information about what may be changing and what the next steps might be.

Because understanding what's happening is often the first step towards knowing what to do next.

To learn more about our Cognitive Assessment service or make an enquiry, visit the link: https://occupationaltherapybrisbane.com.au/our-services/cognitive-assessment-brisbane/

What does a Functional Capacity Assessment actually tell you?For many people living with a neurological condition, the b...
27/08/2026

What does a Functional Capacity Assessment actually tell you?

For many people living with a neurological condition, the biggest challenge isn't explaining the diagnosis—it's explaining how that diagnosis affects everyday life.

Can they prepare meals safely? Manage appointments? Leave the house independently? Return to work? Complete daily routines without support?

A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) helps build that picture.

At Occupational Therapy Brisbane / The Brain Health Clinic, we complete NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments for adults living with neurological conditions, including stroke, acquired brain injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia and other conditions affecting cognitive or physical function.

Our assessments explore how a person's condition is impacting everyday activities, participation and independence—not just what their diagnosis is.

The assessment may consider areas such as:

• Personal care and daily routines
• Mobility and community access
• Memory, thinking and cognitive function
• Home environment and safety
• Assistive technology and equipment needs
• Informal supports and carer considerations

The outcome is a detailed occupational therapy report that may assist with NDIS plan reviews, support coordination and identifying supports that align with the participant's functional needs, goals and everyday life.

Every recommendation is based on the person's individual circumstances, with a focus on supporting meaningful participation in everyday life.

If you'd like to learn more about our NDIS Occupational Therapy services, visit our website or contact our team: https://occupationaltherapybrisbane.com.au/our-services/ndis-occupational-therapy/

David Norris founded Occupational Therapy Brisbane in 2012 with a vision of helping adults living with neurological cond...
24/08/2026

David Norris founded Occupational Therapy Brisbane in 2012 with a vision of helping adults living with neurological conditions maintain independence, confidence and participation in everyday life.

Today, David's clinical focus centres on Cognitive Fitness to Drive Assessments, supporting adults where cognitive or neurological changes may be affecting driving safety.

With more than 20 years' experience as an occupational therapist, David has worked across hospitals, rehabilitation, community health, aged care and private practice. He is particularly recognised for his work in brain health, cognitive rehabilitation and helping people navigate complex functional decisions.

David is also a regular presenter, author and educator, contributing to professional education, conferences and publications focused on neurological rehabilitation and brain health.

Whether he's supporting someone through a Cognitive Fitness to Drive Risk Assessment or developing new resources to improve understanding of brain health, David's approach is centred on practical recommendations that help people make informed decisions about everyday life.

We're proud to have David leading our clinical team and continuing to shape the future of neurological occupational therapy.

You can learn more about David here: https://occupationaltherapybrisbane.com.au/your-team/david-norris/

"I walked into the room... and forgot why."Many women in midlife describe moments like this.You might lose your train of...
20/08/2026

"I walked into the room... and forgot why."

Many women in midlife describe moments like this.

You might lose your train of thought halfway through a conversation, struggle to find the right word, feel mentally drained by the end of the day, or find that juggling work, family and everyday life suddenly feels much harder than it used to.

While these experiences can occur for many reasons, changes during perimenopause and menopause are one factor that may influence memory, attention, concentration and mental stamina.

At Occupational Therapy Brisbane / The Brain Health Clinic, we understand that these changes can affect much more than cognition—they can impact confidence, routines, work, relationships and the ability to keep up with everyday demands.

Our Brain Health Baseline Assessment is designed to build a clearer picture of how you're functioning right now. We explore your strengths, current challenges and lifestyle factors to help identify practical strategies that may support your day-to-day life.

Depending on your individual needs, recommendations may include:
• Memory and organisational strategies
• Fatigue and energy management
• Routine and environmental adjustments
• Cognitive pacing
• Goal setting and practical next steps

Because sometimes the first step isn't finding all the answers.

It's understanding what's changed—and what may help next.

To learn more about our Brain Health Baseline Assessment, contact Occupational Therapy Brisbane / The Brain Health Clinic or enquire online: https://occupationaltherapybrisbane.com.au/contact-us/

Monique Smets has been part of the Occupational Therapy Brisbane / The Brain Health Clinic team since 2024.Monique gradu...
17/08/2026

Monique Smets has been part of the Occupational Therapy Brisbane / The Brain Health Clinic team since 2024.

Monique graduated from La Trobe University in 2012 and brings more than a decade of occupational therapy experience.

She is passionate about taking the time to understand each person's story, recognising that meaningful rehabilitation begins with understanding what matters most to the individual—not just their diagnosis.

Monique works alongside clients to develop practical, person-centred strategies that support independence, confidence and participation in everyday life. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative and grounded in helping people achieve goals that are meaningful to them.

She also has a strong interest in integrating emerging rehabilitation approaches, where clinically appropriate, as part of a broader occupational therapy plan.

We're incredibly grateful to have Monique on our team and value the warmth, clinical reasoning and thoughtful care she brings to every client, family and referrer.

You can learn more about Monique here: https://occupationaltherapybrisbane.com.au/your-team/monique-smets/

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.Changes in memory, attention, judgement, processing speed or neu...
13/08/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

Changes in memory, attention, judgement, processing speed or neurological function can affect the skills needed for driving — sometimes before the changes are obvious in everyday conversation.

Our Cognitive Fitness to Drive Risk Assessment is a clinic-based occupational therapy assessment for adults where cognitive or neurological changes have raised concerns about driving safety.

It may be relevant for people experiencing:

memory change, mild cognitive impairment or dementia
stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease or another neurological condition
slower processing, reduced attention or changes in judgement
concerns raised by the driver, their family or their GP
a medical or TMR review relating to fitness to drive

The assessment looks at cognitive and functional skills connected with driving, including attention, processing speed, judgement and visuospatial abilities. The findings are documented in a clinical report to help the person, their family and their GP consider what may be appropriate next.

This service is not a driving lesson, licence test or on-road assessment. It does not make the final licensing decision. Instead, it helps identify cognitive and functional risk factors and whether further medical review, specialist input or a formal on-road assessment may be required.

Because driving is closely connected with independence, identity and daily life, these conversations deserve to be handled carefully and with clear clinical information.

To find our more, visit our website: https://occupationaltherapybrisbane.com.au/our-services/ot-driving-assessment-screening/

Jessica Cooper has been part of the Occupational Therapy Brisbane / The Brain Health Clinic team since February 2023.Jes...
10/08/2026

Jessica Cooper has been part of the Occupational Therapy Brisbane / The Brain Health Clinic team since February 2023.

Jessica graduated from the University of Queensland in 2022 and brings a thoughtful, person-centred approach to her work with adults living with neurological conditions. She has experience in geriatric rehabilitation, including cognitive and physical assessments, and has a strong interest in supporting older adults to remain engaged in their homes and communities.

Jessica has a particular interest in working with people living with stroke, Parkinson’s disease and age-related functional changes.

Her OT approach focuses on practical rehabilitation, environmental modifications, assistive equipment, and supporting people to work towards meaningful daily living goals.

Warm, creative and client-focused, Jessica values understanding each person’s unique story and tailoring support around what matters most to them.

To learn more about Jessica, visit the website: https://occupationaltherapybrisbane.com.au/your-team/jessica-cooper/

When memory, thinking or problem-solving begin to change, finding the right support can be difficult.Many occupational t...
06/08/2026

When memory, thinking or problem-solving begin to change, finding the right support can be difficult.

Many occupational therapists provide excellent general rehabilitation—but cognitive conditions often require a different level of assessment and clinical experience.

At Occupational Therapy Brisbane / The Brain Health Clinic, supporting adults living with cognitive change is one of our core areas of practice.

Our clinicians regularly work with people experiencing:

🧠 Dementia (including younger-onset dementia)
🧠 Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
🧠 Cognitive changes following stroke
🧠 Persistent cognitive symptoms after concussion and other neurological conditions

Our Memory Health Clinic combines cognitive and functional assessment to better understand how changes are affecting everyday life—not just how someone performs on a cognitive test.

Following the assessment, we provide a plain-English report with practical recommendations that may include:

• Daily routines and cognitive strategies
• Home safety recommendations
• Assistive technology
• Carer education and support
• Driving screening where appropriate
• Recommendations for ongoing therapy or supports

If you're supporting someone whose cognitive needs would benefit from a neurological occupational therapy assessment, we'd be happy to help. You can contact us here: https://occupationaltherapybrisbane.com.au/contact-us/

This year, we were delighted to welcome Kylie White, Occupational Therapist, to Occupational Therapy Brisbane / The Brai...
03/08/2026

This year, we were delighted to welcome Kylie White, Occupational Therapist, to Occupational Therapy Brisbane / The Brain Health Clinic.

Kylie brings a strong interest in neurological rehabilitation and supports people to build practical strategies for daily life, participation, independence and meaningful goals.

With a background in neuroscience research, Kylie takes a warm, grounded and collaborative approach. She works with clients to understand what matters most to them, then translates this into functional, goal-directed therapy at a pace that feels right for the individual.

Kylie has a particular interest in supporting adults living with neurological conditions and brings creativity, flexibility and genuine connection to her clinical work.

Her approach reflects what we value as a clinic: person-centred care, practical problem-solving, and supporting people to participate more fully in everyday life.
We’re so pleased to have Kylie as part of our team.

You can read more about Kylie on our website: https://occupationaltherapybrisbane.com.au/your-team/kylie-white/

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