Emerge Allied Health

16/03/2026

We have been busy at Emerge and have had the honor of welcoming a number of incredible clinicians to our team in 2026!! They have hit the ground running and been working tirelessly with us to support existing waitlists and create new programs and workshops for families to increase support and accessibility. Now this is well underway we thought time for a little public introduction!! So, this week is all about meeting the newest members of Emerge!!

WELCOME KATRINA!!!

Many of us have had the pleasure of working alongside Katrina for years and so we are so thrilled to have her join the Emerge family. Katrina is an Occupational Therapist with extensive pediatric experience across settings in both Tasmania and NSW. She is passionate about helping young children and their families build skills, find the strategies or make accommodations that result in positive changes to their everyday routines at home, school and in their community. Katrina has a focus on using relationships-based approaches, such as DIR, that support regulation and facilitate interaction, communication and connection. She also has skills with using Social Stories, TEACCH, visual supports, task analysis and AAC to support participation and learning as well as Assistive Tech solutions.

If you see Katrina feel free to say hi and follow our socials to keep up to date on innovative programs, parent workshops and more coming in 2026!

08/03/2026

International Women’s Day feels pretty special at Emerge.

Our team is made up of passionate, thoughtful, deidcated women who show up every day for children, families and each other.

Women who collaborate.
Women who lift each other up.
Women who believe every Tasmanian deserves to thrive.

We’re proud of the team we’ve built and grateful for the women who shape our community, whether they be the dedicated mummas, carers or colleagues.

Happy International Women’s Day 💜

06/03/2026

🎪 Circus Quirkus is coming to town!! 🎪

Circus Quirkus is an animal‑free, one‑hour circus experience featuring amazing international performers—designed to be relaxed, inclusive, sensory‑friendly and wheelchair accessible.

📍 Hobart | Grand Chancellor – Monday 20 April 2026
📍 Launceston | Door of Hope – Tuesday 21 April 2026

⏰ 10:00am & 12:00pm

Tickets are free for children, siblings, parents and carers.

👉 Express your interest via the online form - https://buff.ly/7lztEJ3

05/03/2026

When expectations exceed a child’s current skills, we see challenging behaviour.
That does not mean the child will not.
It means they cannot — yet.
Collaborative & Proactive Solutions provides a structured way to understand that gap.

Rather than asking:
“How do we stop this behaviour?”
CPS asks:
“What is getting in the way?”

It focuses on identifying unsolved problems and strengthening skills such as:
• Frustration tolerance
• Emotional regulation
• Flexibility
• Problem solving

The goal is not compliance.
The goal is skill development and collaborative problem solving.

This model is available through Emerge Allied Health.

Kids do well if they can.

03/03/2026

If you’ve tried everything you know, and it’s still not getting easier, it may be time for a different approach.
Emerge Allied Health is proud to now offer Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) as a specialist service.
Collaborative & Proactive Solutions, developed by Dr Ross Greene, is an evidence based coaching model grounded in one simple belief:
Kids do well if they can.

When behaviour continues to be concerning, it is often because something is getting in the way.
CPS helps identify unsolved problems and support the development of skills in:
• Frustration tolerance
• Emotional regulation
• Flexibility
• Problem solving

This is a structured coaching model that supports parents, educators and professionals to lead collaborative and proactive problem solving conversations.

Bel Flint is currently the only Certified CPS Provider in Tasmania.
If you are seeking a respectful, structured and evidence based approach, we'd love to hear from you.
Kids do well if they can.

02/03/2026

If you haven’t already please head on over and like, follow and see all Treehouse Training Collective has to offer! Tag a teacher that you think would love these at their school

01/03/2026

NEW MEDICARE REBATES TO SEE A SPEECH PATHOLOGIST!

As of today new medicare rebates are available for people under 25 with a speech sound disorder, stuttering or cleft lip/palate with a doctor’s referral. This is welcomed news as we continue to advocate for greater access to necessary supports.

From 1 March 2026, Medicare M10 will expand to include stuttering, speech sound disorders and cleft lip/palate, giving under‑25s access to rebated assessment and therapy. SPA outlines eligibility, referral requirements and differences from CCMP.

22/02/2026

Thanks for the share friend! I feel like many need this watch on a Monday morning! 🦄🌈 (warning a couple of f+ # bombs)

22/02/2026

16/02/2026

A significant barrier for families removed - particularly for those that have needed to seek care from interstate Psychiatrists and Paediatricians.

Tasmanians can now fill prescriptions from interstate doctors at local pharmacies under new laws that took effect today.

The changes allow pharmacists to dispense most medicines prescribed in other states, including ADHD, opioid and anxiety treatments.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the reform removes barriers for residents who access medical care outside Tasmania.

Health Minister Bridget Archer said the laws will also benefit visitors, with the Pharmacy Guild welcoming the easier access to prescribed medications.

05/02/2026

Bel thanks for sharing this and a great reminder as we all leap back into a new term and a big transition phase!