Grow Therapies Blue Mountains
37 Ross St, Glenbrook NSW 2773
- Clinic
- Comes to you
About Grow Therapies Blue Mountains
Grow Therapies is a team of health professionals offering paediatric occupational therapy services. They take a family-centred, strengths-based approach that highlights each child's unique strengths and interests, fostering confidence, independence, and joy in everyday activities at home, school, and in the community.
What's offered
Home or school visits
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Grow Therapies Blue Mountains lists
- Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assessment
- Comprehensive assessments designed to identify areas for growth and your child's strengths, exploring fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, social and emotional development, self-care, and school readiness.
- Individual Therapy Sessions
- One-on-one sessions using play-based activities to build essential skills including fine motor development, gross motor coordination, sensory processing, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.
- School Holiday Programs
- Play-based group activities designed to enhance motor, sensory, and social skills while having fun, available to existing clients.
- Term-Based Groups
- Weekly programs focused on specific areas such as handwriting, emotional regulation, school readiness, and social skills.
- RISE Family Therapy Program
- Holistic support combining occupational therapy and social work expertise to help families understand their child's unique needs and create personalised strategies.
- Parenting Support and Coaching
- Support from a social worker providing knowledge, counselling, emotional support, and help building parent and family capacity to support their child.
Get to know Grow Therapies Blue Mountains
From Grow Therapies Blue Mountains's website.
Our approach
The team uses a playful, developmental approach that integrates fun activities to enhance cognitive, social, communication, motor, and sensory skills. Sessions are tailored to meet each child's unique needs through family-centred, evidence-based practice. Occupational Therapists work with children to develop daily skills in meaningful everyday activities, while the Social Worker collaborates with parents to develop co-regulation strategies and establish supportive routines. Sessions take place in the clinic, at home, preschool, school, or in the community. The approach focuses on fostering an environment where children can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.
Working with families
The provider is committed to family-centred practice and collaboration with parents and carers. The Social Worker provides a safe, non-judgmental space for parents to discuss concerns and learn strategies to support their child, with a specific passion for helping parents thrive in their parenting role. The team works in collaboration with families, teachers, and other professionals to create a supportive environment for each child and ensure wellbeing and success in daily activities.
Meet the team
The team includes Julie Mackay, Senior Occupational Therapist and founder, who has worked in paediatrics, neurology, and brain injury rehabilitation since 1997, and is currently pursuing a graduate certificate in child and adolescent mental health. Jade and Lily are newly graduated Occupational Therapists with 18 months' experience as OT assistants and training in LEGO-based therapy and child development. Rachel is an Occupational Therapist (graduated 2020) with experience in paediatrics, neurodiversity-affirming approaches, and family-centred feeding and toileting support. Jenny is a Social Worker with 30 years' experience supporting families in the region and expertise in helping parents develop strategies. Allied Health Assistants also support the team in providing therapy across various settings.
Locations & areas served
Glenbrook
37 Ross St, Glenbrook NSW 2773
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Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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