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Thrive with Us! Lead the life you want to live.

Strive to Thrive Therapy is your choice in Occupational Therapy services in Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and Redland Bay, Queensland

07/05/2026

Most of the work in powered mobility happens before the chair.

Katie spent the day at Astris PME for their Unlock the Potential of Powered Mobility session with Permobil Australia and Ben Gommers.

Getting hands on with the Permobil range was useful, but the real value was stepping back into the clinical thinking behind it. 💭

Assessment. Setup. Environment. Funding.

The standing power wheelchairs were a standout. Not something we prescribe often, but a good reminder of how much the right setup can change function day to day.

We make space for this kind of learning in our team.
Not just attending PD, but bringing it back, talking it through, and applying it so it actually improves how we practice.

That’s where better practice actually comes from.

01/05/2026

OT Café Diaries 📍 Crema Espresso Capalaba

Sometimes you just need something quick, easy and reliable… this one ticks the boxes.

🍽 Food: 4/5
Chicken wrap from the cabinet, quick and easy, but still yummy and filling. Does the job when you don’t have time to sit down for a full meal.

☕ Coffee: 5/5
Coffee was great. Katie even grabbed a second one for the trip home, which says enough.

🌿 Environment: 5/5
Came at lunch and it wasn’t too busy. Plenty of seating, not too noisy, easy to actually sit and reset for a minute.

✨ Bonus points:
Toilet nearby (always a win)
Inside the shopping centre, right by the front door, super easy to get to from the carpark and not hard to find

⭐️ Overall: 4.5/5

A solid, no-fuss stop when you want something easy that still hits the mark.

28/04/2026

“This is taking too long.”

It’s not wrong. Parts of the system are slow, and our clients are the ones that feel it most.

What I come back to is simple:

➡️Start by acknowledging what’s real (validate)
➡️Then be clear about what rushing actually does (name the boundary)
➡️And give them a clear next step they can hold onto (offer a quick win)

You’re not trying to defend the system. You’re helping them understand what’s happening, what to expect, and where you’re taking it next.

A realistic timeline and regular updates give them something to hold onto, instead of feeling like they’re in the dark with no direction.

These ones used to feel harder than they needed to. Having a way to respond that’s honest and still moves things forward makes a big difference.

24/04/2026

OT Café Diaries 📍 Okey Dokey Cafe & Bistro in Eight Mile Plains

Yummy rice bowls and a solid reset!

🍽 Food: 4/5
Rice bowls done well. We tried the bulgogi beef, chicken katsu and sweet chilli chicken, all delish. The chicken was crispy, which matters.

☕ Coffee: 4/5
Solid latte, exactly the pick me up Katie and I needed mid-day.

🌿 Environment: 3.5/5
Indoor and outdoor seating, nice to get some fresh air on a sunny day. Quiet area, toilets nearby which always helps.
Parking is the trade-off here, it’s a private complex so you’ll need to keep an eye out for street or public parks.

✨ Bonus points:
Quick service and great cabinet options if you just need something fast and easy.

⭐️ Overall: 4/5

A simple, reliable stop when you don’t want to overthink lunch between visits.

21/04/2026

Katie is officially here ✨

We’re so excited to have Katie starting with us this week as part of the Strive team.

She brings over 20 years of experience, a calm, practical approach, and a real focus on helping people get through their day-to-day with more ease. The kind of OT who takes the time to understand what actually matters, and works alongside you to get there.

Swipe through to get to know Katie a little more and see where she shines.

Her start also means we’re now supporting clients across Northside Brisbane and the Moreton Bay region, with immediate capacity available.

It’s a really special one for us, welcome Katie 💛

Have someone in mind? Reach out to us:
✉️ admin@sttherapy.com.au
📞 07 3544 6526
🌐 www.strivetothrivetherapy.com.au/refer-to-us/

15/04/2026

We’re so excited to be welcoming OT Katie to the team next week! 🎉

With over 20 years of experience, she brings a calm, practical approach and a real focus on helping people live their day-to-day life with more ease.

This also means we’re expanding our service area, now supporting Northside Brisbane and the Moreton Bay region.

Contact us with your referrals today!

✉️admin@sttherapy.com.au
📞07 3544 6526
🌐www.strivetothrivetherapy.com.au/refer-to-us/

13/04/2026

“I just need this sorted now.” 💭

But rushing the wrong option usually creates more work later. For you and for them.

What I come back to is simple:

Start by meeting them where they’re at (validate)
Then be clear about what you can and can’t do right now (name the boundary)
And give them something small they can leave with today (offer a quick win)

It keeps things moving in the right direction, without losing sight of the bigger picture. 🖼️

These conversations used to catch me off guard more than I’d like to admit. Having a few go-to ways to respond made a big difference in how I handled them.

10/04/2026

OT Café Diaries 📍Sabor

Went back for round two… and it still delivers every time.

🍽 Food: 5/5
Pork tocino belly & egg + crispy pork belly (adobo sauce). Juicy, crunchy, flavourful. Hard to fault.

🥤 Drink: 5/5
Iced latte. Simple, but done perfectly!

🌿 Environment: 5/5
Super friendly staff, really accommodating, and even at a busier time it still felt easy to be there.

✨ Bonus points:
Plenty of parking, even during peak times.

⭐️ Overall: 5/5
Came back to try more and it absolutely holds up. One of those reliable stops you can count on between visits.

Save this one if you’re around Yeerongpilly and need a spot that exceeds your expectations.

09/04/2026

📣Now accepting referrals for Northside Brisbane and Moreton Bay!📣

We're opening up new OT Capacity with the addition of a Senior OT to our team this April!

With over 20 years of experience supporting people from all walks of life, our OT brings a warm, neuro-affirming approach to her work with clients, families and their teams.

Have someone in mind? Contact us today 👉 admin@sttherapy.com.au

07/04/2026

OTs, say it with me…
👏you don’t need to explain the whole NDIS system to your clients.👏

I know these questions can be unavoidable, and sometimes a simple breakdown is needed, but I’m talking about the moments where it's outside of your scope, or starts pulling things away from why you’re there in the first place.

Having a few go-to ways to respond in these situations makes a big difference.

It helps keep things moving back to what they need and what you're there to do.

Save this for next time a scenario like this pops up!

01/04/2026

OT Café Diaries 📍 Coffee Guru Brookwater

A solid in-between visits stop!

🍽 Food: 4/5
All day breaky is always a win. The burger was juicy and the chips were crisp, which is exactly what you want when you’ve got a full day ahead.

☕ Coffee: 3/5
My takeaway coffee was too hot for my liking… but if you’re someone who likes your coffee extra hot, this might actually be a plus.

🌿 Environment: 3/5
Indoor and outdoor seating available, not too noisy when I visited, and toilets available which always makes things easier during a busy workday.

✨ Bonus points:
Cabinet food for a quick grab-and-go, plenty of parking, Woolworths nearby for those quick errands, and you might even spot a dog while you’re there.

⭐ Overall: 3.5/5

Good option when you need something quick without overthinking it.

30/03/2026

This is what I love about capacity building. It doesn’t need to be complicated to be meaningful.

Recently, we worked on cooking using a simplified recipe that matched how the client processes, sequences, and moves through the kitchen.

The focus was on reducing cognitive load and supporting participation in the task.

If you’re an OT, I’ve shared the recipe so you can try it with your own clients.

Everyone processes things differently, so use it as a starting point and adapt as needed.

DM me “recipe” and I’ll send it through. 🍽️

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5am
Friday	8am - 5pm

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