More Than Able regional & rural services
Who says the best therapy only happens in the big city? Not us!
The More Than Able Therapy team is on a mission to bring top-notch support to Queensland’s Regional and Rural communities. Why? Because we’ve been there, done that, and fallen in love with the charm of country living.
Our Outreach Locations We’re regulars in Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, and Kilcoy. If you’re in these areas or nearby (hello, Warmuran, Toogoolawah, Woodford, Childers, and Gympie!), we’re practically neighbours!
We are unique quirky passionate about paediatrics passionate about disability
What We Offer
Our outreach services are as flexible as a yoga instructor on a good day. We provide:
- Monthly in-person visits
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Telehealth sessions (because sometimes parent coaching sessions are easier from the couch)
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Intensive therapy blocks
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Assessment clinics including our Holistic Autism Clinic
Why Choose More Than Able Therapy?
- We’re Sunshine Coast based, but our hearts belong to regional Queensland.
- Our therapists are experienced, evidence-based, and specialise in complex disabilities.
- We believe in play-based, functional therapy (with a side of laughter).
- We’re passionate about ensuring regional families don’t miss out on excellent support.
Our Approach
We mix it up with a combination of in-person services, telehealth, intensives, and assessment clinics. Wherever possible, we bring in a multidisciplinary team faster than you can say “holistic approach.” And yes, we collaborate with local services because teamwork makes the dream work!
Remember, living regionally doesn’t mean missing out on exceptional support for your child. With More Than Able Therapy, your little one can thrive right where you are. Because we believe every child deserves to live more than able, no matter their postcode.
Who We Help and How
At More Than Able Therapy, we’re here for kids of all ages – from tiny newborns to teenagers. Our team specialises in supporting children with a variety of needs, including:
- Developmental delays
- Cerebral palsy
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Autism
- ADHD
- Rare genetic conditions
- Spina bifida
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Down syndrome
No matter what challenges your child faces, we’re here to help them thrive. Our expertise covers a wide range of conditions, and we’re always ready to tailor our approach to your child’s unique needs.
Our team is experienced and committed to evidence-based practice. We offer comprehensive support, including:
- Specialised therapy intervention tailored to your child’s unique needs
- Equipment prescription to enhance daily living and independence
- Guidance through all aspects of your child’s therapy journey
If you’re unsure whether we are the right team to support your child, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re here to do the journey with your family every step of the way.
Ready to bring some More Than Able magic to your neck of the woods? Get in touch today!
FAQs
Do I need a referral?
No, you do not need a referral to see our Physio, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Therapist.
What funding is available for my child?
Please see our funding page at the link below.
What does an initial assessment include?
The first appointment is used to get to know you and your child, asses their
current abilities, and develop an understanding of their strengths and
difficulties. We can then together as a team develop goals and make a plan to
achieve those goals.
How do I book an appointment with you?
The first step is to contact More Than Able Therapy via email, phone, or
website. You will be asked to fill in an intake form. Once the intake form is
received and has been reviewed by our team, our clinical director will
contact you.
Why we should consider doing Physio, OT and SLP together?
We believe that collaboration across allied health services is the gold standard of therapy. Each of your therapists focus on different aspects of each activity, and we recognise that isolating one of these is often pointless.
Learning how to move your legs should be tied to exploring your world, which requires cognitive development and communication. This approach is most suitable for our early developers, and kids with complex needs. Additionally, having one therapy session per week instead of multiple visits is a real-time saver for families!
Do your team collaborate with other therapy providers?
The short answer is, YES! We love working with other disciplines and are as flexible as we can be in organising joint sessions with clinicians from other clinics including speech therapists, psychologists, dieticians, exercise physiologists etc.
Do we work with other OT, Physio and SLP?
This will depend entirely on your child's needs. We don’t usually believe that more therapy is better. Often having more than one provider in each discipline overloads kids with therapy, confuses the goals and focus for the family, and leads to burnout across the board for parents and kids alike.
If however, you are not from this region and your family is engaging with local therapists, you may choose to visit us for a specific therapy style like Therasuit or an intensive program. In this case, we communicate with your local therapy team and work with your family as much as possible to ensure a thorough handover and update on achievements is given.
Can my child be seen by your therapists if they do not have a diagnosed disability or delay?
Yes. We often work with families in the early stages of observation and assessment of infants and young children in order to clarify their developmental level and understand the presence of any differences or potential delays.
Our clinicians often assess and put together reports for paediatricians or neonatologists as they work with families to explore their child’s development.