Living Well OT- Occupational Therapy

26/04/2026

Ever wondered how Functional Capacity Assessments capture real-life challenges? The WHODAS 2.0 helps guide meaningful, person-centred supports. Get in touch to find out more.

14/04/2026

Play-based aquatic therapy helping kids grow, move, and thrive.
Donna’s enthusiasm is contagious!

02/04/2026

SDA availability below! Call or text Leanne to book on 0411072337.

30/03/2026

04/03/2026

A beautiful day last weekend at Palm Beach Aquatic 🌞 contact Leanne for OT swimming therapy across the Gold Coast

09/02/2026

🌊 OT Swimming Therapy + Water Safety 🌊

We’re so excited to announce that Living Well OT is opening in Tweed Heads South 🎉

Weekday aquatic Occupational Therapy sessions will soon be available at
📍 Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre

These 1:1 sessions will support children, teens, and adults with disability and neurodivergent experiences to build skills in a fun, supportive water environment.

Aquatic OT can support:
✔️ Fine + gross motor skills
✔️ Sensory regulation
✔️ Emotional wellbeing
✔️ Social confidence
✔️ Independence
✔️ Water safety

A strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach where everyone is supported to feel safe and capable in the water. NDIS funding can be claimed under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living.

📞 Call or text Leanne: 0411 072 337
📧 livingwellot@gmail.com

More details to come — we can’t wait to get started in Tweed!

04/01/2026

A quick update from Living Well OT – Occupational Therapy

Some new days have opened for telehealth appointments, with availability across January, February, and March for NDIS children, teens, and adults.

Current telehealth availability includes:
📅 January: 20th, 22nd, 26th, 27th, 29th
📅 February: 2nd, 16th, 17th, 24th
📅 March: 3rd, 16th, 17th, 23rd

Support is provided with a strong focus on collaboration, clarity, and comprehensive, timely reports. Telehealth services available include:

• Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)
• Short Term Accommodation (STA) – FCA + STA
• Supported Independent Living (SIL) Assessments
• Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Assessments
• Combined SDA + SIL Assessments
• NDIS Access Reports
• Letters of Support
• Ongoing occupational therapy for all ages

Telehealth can be a flexible and effective option, supporting participants in their everyday environments while reducing wait times and travel demands. Self and plan managed only.

If you would like to discuss suitability, referrals, or availability, feel free to reach out.

📞 Call or text Leanne: 0411 072 337
📧 livingwellot@gmail.com

Send a message to learn more

01/12/2025

We’re excited to welcome Sofia to the Living Well OT team. She will begin supporting families at Mudgeeraba Aquatic this Sunday, the 7th of December.

Sofia brings a vibrant mix of knowledge, warmth, and enthusiasm. She has a strong foundation in early intervention, paediatric occupational therapy, Montessori principles and primitive reflex integration. We’re thrilled for our community to meet her and experience the dedication and joy she brings to every session. Welcome to the team, Sofia!

19/11/2025

🌊💦 Get Ready to Make a Splash with OT-Led Aquatic Therapy! 💦🌊

Big news! Our OT-led aquatic therapy sessions kick off this Sunday, the 23rd of November, with the amazing Wanyé! 🏊‍♂️✨ Jump in for a fun-filled adventure in the water.

📍 Where: Gold Coast Aquatic- Marine Parade, Southport QLD

Bring along your:

-Swimsuit & towel 🩱🧴

-Best splashy attitude and readiness to move! 😄💧

Expect games, challenges, and water-powered fun. Spaces are limited, so dive in and claim your spot! Let’s make waves together! 🌊🎉

Send a message to learn more

10/11/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Donna, an Occupational Therapist, to the Living Well OT team!

Donna is passionate about the therapeutic benefits of water-based programs and loves supporting children through to adults in engaging, meaningful ways. She brings not only expertise but also a warm, kind, and approachable nature that instantly puts clients, families, and colleagues at ease. Her genuine care ensures every session is encouraging, positive, and tailored to each person’s needs.

You can find Donna bringing her energy, kindness, and enthusiasm to sessions at the Pimpama Sports Hub on Sundays, where she combines fun, creativity, and therapy to make every water-based session a memorable and uplifting experience.

We’re so excited to have Donna on board, helping clients of all ages thrive in and out of the water! 💦💙

10/11/2025

Leanne is an Occupational Therapist who brings energy, creativity, and a passion for helping people engage in meaningful activity to her work at Living Well OT. With years of experience providing aquatic therapy to people of all ages — from children to teens and adults — and across a wide range of abilities and disabilities, she designs sessions that are fun, dynamic, and purpose-driven. Leanne uses the properties of water to support motor skill development, sensory processing, coordination, and confidence, tailoring each session to individual goals and functional outcomes. She particularly enjoys working with children and teens, helping them feel safe, empowered, and motivated to explore new challenges. Through aquatic therapy, Leanne fosters independence, engagement, and a sense of achievement, ensuring every client can thrive in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

10/11/2025

We’re so excited to welcome the Wanyé to the Living Well OT team!

Wanyé is an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist with nearly five years of experience supporting individuals of all ages and abilities. He’s passionate about empowering children and families through neuro-affirming, strengths-based approaches, with a special love for sensory integration and supporting neurodivergent individuals.

Having represented South Africa in water polo during high school, it’s no surprise that Wanyé feels completely at home in the water! His lifelong love of swimming and aquatic activities has flowed naturally into his professional passion for aquatic therapy. He believes the water is the perfect space for fun, movement, and meaningful growth—helping children regulate, engage, build skills, and grow confidence in a playful way.

You can find Wanyé making a splash at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on Sundays, bringing his warmth, humour, and creativity to every session.

We’re thrilled to have Wanyé join the Living Well OT community—get ready for plenty of smiles, energy, and water fun ahead!