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BUSHkids - Hervey Bay

6 Tavistock St, Torquay QLD 4655

  • Clinic
  • Online sessions

About BUSHkids - Hervey Bay

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation which has been supporting the health and wellbeing of children and families in Queensland's regional, rural and remote communities for 90 years. They provide free preventive and early intervention Allied Health care to children and families who are unable to access services locally, due to the unavailability or the affordability of those services, with all BUSHkids services provided free of charge.

What's offered

  • Telehealth sessions

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

BUSHkids - Hervey Bay lists

Children's Allied Health Services
Individual and group allied health assessment, intervention and advice for children up to 13 years of age. Services include occupational therapy, psychology, speech pathology, and family health support.
Children and Parenting Support Services
Early intervention for children and families to support child development and school readiness, including school readiness programs, supported playgroups, parenting support and home visits.
Early Childhood Approach (NDIS)
NDIS-funded intake, assessment, linking and transdisciplinary family-centred early intervention for children younger than 6 with developmental delays and children younger than 9 with disability.
Healthy Outback Kids
Allied health services for remote areas of Queensland, providing support for speech and language, and occupational therapy.
Western Queensland ADHD Workshops
Workshops for parents, carers and educators available via Zoom to learn about the ADHD brain and evidence-based strategies to support children.
eKindy
Comprehensive 'at home' kindergarten program for children unable to attend kindy regularly due to distance, medical condition or travelling lifestyle, delivered through weekly online sessions.

Get to know BUSHkids - Hervey Bay

From BUSHkids - Hervey Bay's website.

  • Our approach

    BUSHkids adopts a family-centred approach when supporting families, meeting with you to understand what support your child needs, the behaviours you want to change, and the skills you want to improve. Following assessment, the team develops a plan specifically tailored to help you and your family achieve your goals. The needs of each family are different, so support may involve a combination of individual sessions, group programs and community-based activities. Sessions focus on helping children with fine and gross motor difficulties, emotional regulation and sensory processing, communication difficulties, behavioural problems and anxiety, with expert advice and education provided to families alongside direct work with children.

  • Working with families

    BUSHkids works closely with families and provides ongoing support, parenting education and information to help your child's development. The team involves parents and carers as partners in the process, developing plans specifically tailored to your family's needs and goals. Family Health Support Workers provide evidence-based parenting programs such as Triple P, 1-2-3 Magic, and Circle of Security, which can help improve children's behaviour and increase parental and carer confidence. Communication is central to the family-centred approach, ensuring families are informed and supported throughout their engagement with the service.

  • Your first visit

    At your first appointment, a Child and Family Facilitator or allied health clinician will meet with you to find out what support your child needs, the behaviours you want to change, and the skills you want to improve. This assessment helps the team understand your family's specific situation and goals. Following this initial visit, the clinician will develop a plan to help you and your family achieve your goals, which may include individual support, group sessions, and community-based programs provided by the service.

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Frequently asked questions

Is BUSHkids - Hervey Bay a registered NDIS provider?

BUSHkids - Hervey Bay 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 BUSHkids - Hervey Bay provide?

BUSHkids - Hervey Bay provides Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Behavioural Support and Early Intervention.

Which areas does BUSHkids - Hervey Bay cover?

BUSHkids - Hervey Bay is based in Torquay, QLD and also offers online / telehealth sessions. Ask BUSHkids - Hervey Bay which areas they cover online.

How do I connect with BUSHkids - Hervey Bay?

You can call +61 7 4183 8920, email them and visit their website.

What ages does BUSHkids - Hervey Bay work with?

BUSHkids supports children from birth to age 13, with the Hervey Bay centre specifically supporting children younger than 6 with developmental delays or younger than 9 with disability through the early childhood approach.Based on BUSHkids - Hervey Bay's website

Do I need a referral to see a speech pathologist?

No referral is needed to see one privately. You only need a GP referral if you want to access Medicare rebates or are going through certain funded pathways.

Is speech therapy covered by the NDIS?

It can be, usually under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living, if it aligns with your child's plan goals. Check your plan or ask your support coordinator.

At what age should we see a speech pathologist?

There's no "too early." If you have concerns about your child's talking or understanding at any age, an assessment can clarify whether support would help.

How long are sessions and how many will we need?

Session length varies between clinics and services, so check it with the provider when you book. The number depends on your child's goals; the pathologist will recommend a plan after the initial assessment.

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