Ability OT

04/09/2025

Malo's goal was to return to playing in his Church band. With the help of Ability OT and hand therapy, Malo now has an adaptive setup to allow him to be able to drum again.

19/08/2025

Brain Injury Awareness Week 2025
18 – 24 August 2025

This years theme is:
Invisible disabilities deserve visible change

Aiming to raise awareness about brain injury’s intersection with domestic violence, justice systems, homelessness and beyond.

12/08/2025

Ability OT is commencing a Fatigue Management group! This is a 6 week program for anybody experiencing fatigue as a result of a neurological condition. Participants will be provided with the information they need to learn practical fatigue management skills. Suitable for clients with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron Disease, Stroke, FND, TBI or other neurological conditions. Telehealth and in-clinic sessions available.

Ready to get started?
Contact us today on admin@abilityot.com.au to find out more or to book your place in an upcoming Fatigue Management group.

08/08/2025

Ability OT is searching for our next amazing team member. An exciting opportunity exists to join our highly experienced team in our Morningside clinic. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated OT to join the team. Early career therapists through to senior clinicians are encouraged to apply.

Highly skilled and dynamic occupational therapy practice providing specialist services to clients with neurological conditions.

06/08/2025

𝘈𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘖𝘛 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯-𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘴! ⁣

If you’ve experienced changes in memory after a neurological event—such as an acquired brain injury (ABI), stroke, or other brain-related condition—𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛 is here to help.⁣

𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛 is a specialised, evidence-informed online program designed to support adults who are finding memory more difficult due to changes in brain function. Whether you're adjusting after an injury or navigating a longer-term condition, our program offers practical tools to support your everyday life.⁣

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:⁣
• 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 specialising in neurorehabilitation⁣
• 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: join one-on-one or in a small group with others who share similar experiences⁣
• 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 taught and practiced across sessions⁣
• 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, and what affects them⁣
• 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 in applying strategies to your real-life routines, challenges, and goals⁣

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛 𝐟𝐨𝐫?⁣
• Adults with 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲 (𝐀𝐁𝐈), stroke, or other neurological conditions⁣
• People who notice 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 affecting day-to-day life⁣
• Anyone wanting to improve confidence, independence, and cognitive well-being⁣
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𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝?⁣
𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯@𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺𝘰𝘵.𝘤𝘰𝘮.𝘢𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘱𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮.⁣

04/08/2025

It's National Stroke Week!

Join us and raise awareness of the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke. Know the signs and you could save a life:

When a stroke strikes, it attacks up to 1.9 million brain cells per minute so acting quickly is crucial and it starts with knowing the F.A.S.T. signs. If you suspect someone is having a stroke, think F.A.S.T. and ask these questions:

Face: Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?
Arms: Can they lift both arms?
Speech: Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?
Time: Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away.

Learn the signs of stroke – It could save a life: https://strokefoundation.org.au/what-we-do/prevention-programs/national-stroke-week

19/06/2025

16/06/2025

🌟 Meet Jayden – Our New Allied Health Assistant! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Jayden to the team at Ability OT!

Jayden is currently in his fourth year of a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at the University of Queensland. He brings valuable clinical experience working with children in community and school-based settings, as well as adults in an inpatient brain injury rehabilitation unit.

Jayden is passionate about partnering with clients and their families to build independence and work towards meaningful, personalised goals. We’re thrilled to have him on board and can’t wait for you to meet him!

03/06/2025

Big day for one of our clients today — trialing the Quantum Outback power wheelchair!

His goal is to get back to 4WDing and going on family outings around his local area. With its all-terrain capabilities, this chair opens up new possibilities for independence, connection, and exploring the great outdoors. Great to see him getting out there and testing what’s possible!

02/06/2025

A fantatsic program enjoyed by some of our amazing clients. Well done to all involved!

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The NeuroRhythm program combines dance with Djembe drumming to offer participants a space to express themselves and connect with others.

23/05/2025

Our clients and clinicians alike are enjoying our new clinic space. Today Matt made his version of ‘Posh Fish n Chips’ in the Ability OT clinic kitchen. He was able to try out various assistive technologies to support his independence for cooking. The result looked, smelled and tasted amazing!!

09/05/2025

Recently we have welcomed our wellbeing dog Lizzie into the clinic.

The are a multitude of benefits to having a dog in the workplace including reduced stress, improved morale and better mental health.

Lizzie was hard at work today offering pats and cuddles to staff and clients alike.