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Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy

37 Leyland St, Garbutt QLD 4814

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About Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy

Aspire to Achieve is a small and personal Paediatric and Disability Occupational Therapy provider based in Townsville. They deliver therapy supports to Townsville and outreach to Burdekin and Mount Isa, with therapists experienced in working with infants, children, adolescents and young adults with disabilities including cerebral palsy, down syndrome, spina bifida, brain injury and other various complex physical diagnoses.

What's offered

  • Home or school visits

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy lists

Early Childhood Intervention
Family centred therapy approach for early childhood.
Upper Limb and Fine Motor Skills Assessment and Intervention
Assessment and intervention of upper limb and fine motor skills.
Play Inclusion and Skill Development
Assessment and intervention of play inclusion and skill development.
Postural Assessments and Positioning Programs
Postural assessments and 24-hour-positioning programs.
Prep Readiness Assessment and Intervention
Prep readiness assessment and intervention services.
Self-Care Skills Assessment and Intervention
Assessment and intervention strategies for self-care including bathing/showering, eating, dressing, toileting, sleep and grooming.

Fees

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant Level 1

    Per hour

    $56.15

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant Level 2

    Per hour

    $86.79

  • Occupational Therapist consultation

    Per hour

    $193.99

  • Report writing

    Per hour

    $193.99

  • Rural home visits (Mount Isa)

    Per hour

    $250

From Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.

Get to know Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy

From Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy's website.

  • Our approach

    Aspire to Achieve takes a family-centred therapy approach, focusing on understanding each child's individual needs and supporting them in meaningful ways. Sessions incorporate assessment and intervention across areas like upper limb and fine motor skills, play skills, posture, self-care activities, and prep readiness. The therapists use specialised training in evidence-based practices including PRPP (Perceive, Recall, Plan, Perform), sensory integration, play-based therapy, and where relevant, feeding therapy and postural care. The team works collaboratively with families to develop practical strategies that can be used at home and in everyday routines.

  • Working with families

    Family involvement is central to the service through the early childhood intervention using a family-centred therapy approach. Therapists work collaboratively with parents and carers to develop practical strategies and support that can be used in everyday routines at home. The team emphasises understanding each family's circumstances and goals, and providing meaningful help to families and caregivers alongside direct therapy with the child. Communication and partnership with families guides the direction and focus of therapy.

  • Meet the team

    The team includes four qualified occupational therapists, each with their own areas of expertise. Shannon Goodwin is the Director and graduated in 2012, with particular interests in upper limb therapy, equipment, 24-hour positioning, and regional service delivery. Emma De Waal (graduated 2019) focuses on neurodevelopmental delays, sensory integration, and cognitive development. Emma Healy (graduated 2017) has autism experience and interests in school support and play. Samantha Smith (graduated 2022) specialises in early years, play, emotional regulation, and paediatric equipment. The team also includes Jess Barclay, a Therapy Assistant with Certificate IV training who supports with equipment and car safety, and Khiala Emerson, a Therapy Assistant studying occupational therapy with lived experience supporting children with disabilities.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).

What services does Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy provide?

Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy provides Occupational Therapy and Early Intervention.

Which areas does Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy cover?

Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy is based in Garbutt, QLD.

How do I connect with Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy?

You can email them and visit their website.

What ages does Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy work with?

The service supports infants, children, adolescents and young adults with disabilities.Based on Aspire To Achieve Occupational Therapy's website

What does a paediatric OT actually help with?

Common areas include handwriting and fine-motor skills, sensory sensitivities, daily routines (dressing, eating, sleep), coordination, and self-regulation.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see an OT privately. A GP referral and care plan are required only to access Medicare rebates or certain funded pathways.

Can OT be funded by the NDIS?

Yes, typically under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living when it aligns with your child's plan goals.

How is OT different from physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy focuses on gross-motor movement and physical function; OT focuses on participation in everyday tasks, including fine-motor, sensory, and self-care skills.

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