Thrive Therapy Co.

10/12/2025

✏️ Building Strong Handwriting Skills This Summer

Our holiday handwriting groups with Olivia (Occupational Therapy Assistant) have been popular, and it’s great to see families supporting their children’s handwriting confidence ahead of the new school year.

A quick note as you plan: handwriting is a motor skill, and like all motor skills, meaningful progress comes from repetition and consistent practice. While a single session is a helpful introduction, most children benefit from attending a small series of 3–4 sessions to build, practise and consolidate their skills.

⭐ A short series allows children to:
• Strengthen fine-motor foundations
• Practise movements with guided feedback
• Build speed, fluency and confidence
• Carry skills back into the classroom

Our groups are capped at just three children to ensure each child receives focused support across the series.

You can book sessions here:
👉 https://thrive-therapy-co.splose.com/booking

Groups available for:
• 5/6 year olds
• 7/8 year olds
• 9/10 year olds
($35 per 60-minute session. A caregiver attends to help bring strategies home.)

Please note:
Handwriting groups are open to all families in the community.
However, individual OT sessions with Jacquie are only available to current clients. Any individual appointments booked by new clients will be cancelled.

If you’d like help choosing dates or planning a block of sessions, feel free to get in touch.

08/12/2025

Our Holiday Handwriting Groups are now open to the community for booking ✏️

Created for children who need a little extra support with handwriting foundations, confidence and writing stamina.

Sessions are run by Olivia, our Occupational Therapy Assistant, in small groups of just 3 children.

Ages: 5–6, 7–8, 9–10
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: $35
Caregiver attendance required

👉 Book your spot here: https://thrive-therapy-co.splose.com/booking

Groups are open to everyone in the community.
Individual sessions with Jacquie remain strictly for existing clients only.

27/09/2025

Looking for fun ways to keep the kids active these school holidays? 🌟

Our friends at Active8 Fitness have an amazing line-up – from Fitcamp and Zumba Kids to Boogie Bounce and Aerial Tricks 🎉 Perfect for building strength, coordination and confidence while having loads of fun!

Check out their timetable & book here 👉 https://active8fitness.gymmasteronline.com/portal/account/book/class/schedule?companyid=2&week=2025-9-29

26/09/2025

✨ School Holiday Reminder from Thrive Therapy Co ✨

These holidays I’m taking a little time to pause, spend time with my family, and even catch up on some gardening 🌱. I hope you can also find a moment to slow down and enjoy meaningful connection with your little people 💛.

Play doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive, often the simplest ideas bring the biggest smiles and support fine motor skills. Here are a few favourites to try at home:
💦 Paint the house with water – bucket + brush = endless creativity.
🎨 Driveway chalk art – hopscotch, tracing, or colourful family portraits.
🧁 Mud pies – all you need is a bucket, spoon & muffin tray for messy garden fun.

Wishing all our Thrive families a safe, playful and connected holiday break 🌿.

— Jacquie @ Thrive Therapy Co.

25/09/2025

At Thrive Therapy Co., we know that play is children’s work – it’s how they explore, learn new skills, and build connection with those around them. 🌟

That’s why we love supporting the Mount Gambier Toy Library 💙 They make it easy for families to access a huge range of quality, developmentally appropriate toys designed to support learning, imagination, and connection at home.

✨ School Holiday Hours ✨
📅 Open this Saturday and Monday 29th September (10–11:30am)
🚪 Closed the middle weekend (long weekend)
🎪 Second weekend we’ll be at the Mil Lel Show – come say hi!

💡 Membership = Huge Value
👉 Starting with the bronze membership: borrow up to 3 toys for 4 weeks
👉 Only $50 per year (just 96c per week!)
👉 Volunteer & concession discounts available

Instead of filling your cupboards with toys from the shops that break or lose their sparkle after 30 minutes, you can borrow toys that truly support your child’s development and make playtime meaningful.

Learn more about membership options here: www.mountgambiertoylibrary.org.au

💛 Because when children have opportunities for play and connection, they don’t just have fun – they thrive.

🌟 School Holidays at the Toy Library! 🌟

Looking for fun activities to keep the kids busy these holidays? Come and stock up on toys at the Mount Gambier Toy Library!

We’ll be open:
📅 Saturday 27th September
📅 Monday 29th September
⏰ 10:00 – 11:30am

Please note:
⚠️ We’ll be closed the middle weekend (long weekend).

✨ Don’t miss your chance to grab holiday toys and activities – we can’t wait to see you!

22/07/2025

🏀 Looking for a fun and active Friday night activity for your kids?
Basketball Mount Gambier is running Friday Night Junior Hoops at The Icehouse - and it’s the perfect way for kids to build confidence, coordination, and social skills through sport!

🎉 Here’s why we love it:
✔ Great for developing motor planning, teamwork and listening skills
✔ Builds fitness, strength and endurance in a fun and supportive way
✔ Encourages confidence, resilience and having a go - win or lose!
✔ Run by Coach Eva
✔ No pressure or prep needed - just show up and enjoy!

🕓 Session Times:
4.15pm–5.00pm → Ages 4–6
5.15pm–6.00pm → Ages 7–8

💲 Only $5 to register for the term and $5 per session
📍 Held at The Icehouse, Mount Gambier
📆 Starts this Friday and runs during the school term - no need to book, just turn up!

💬 Want a fun, inclusive activity that helps kids burn energy, boost confidence and make friends? This is it!

📲 Tag a friend whose kids might love this!

16/06/2025

🌱 We’re hiring – Speechies & OTs who love child development! 💬🧠

Are you passionate about helping kids and families grow, connect, and thrive?

At Thrive Therapy Co., we’re building something special—a warm, connected team of therapists who love what they do, believe in neurodiversity-affirming practice, and want to make a real difference in our community.

We’re on the lookout for:
💬 Speech Pathologists
🧠 Occupational Therapists
Whether you’re just starting out or ready for a meaningful new chapter, we’d love to meet you.

Here’s what we offer:
✨ A genuinely supportive team culture
🧰 Regular supervision, connection, and generous PD
💡 Admin systems that save your brainpower (Splose AI, Slack, Trello)
🏡 A beautiful space inside Wulanda Recreation Centre
💸 $71K–$102K + super + bonus structure
📅 Part-time or Full-time options available

We put our energy where it matters most—with the children and families we support. If you’re values-driven, love working collaboratively, and want to grow in a workplace where your voice is heard… this is your sign. 💛

📧 Send us a message or email jacquie@thrivetherapyco.com.au
🔗 Speech Pathology Position https://www.thrivetherapyco.com.au/speechpathologistposition
🔗 Occupational Therapy Position https://www.thrivetherapyco.com.au/occupationaltherapistposition

Join Our TeamAt Thrive Therapy Co., we’re not just offering jobs—we’re building a team of passionate, values-driven professionals who care deeply about the families we work with and the way we work together.We believe that clinicians do their best work when they feel supported, empowered, and ...

15/05/2025

Two years of Thrive Therapy Co.

Two years ago, we shared our vision: to be your training wheels — there when you need us, and cheering you on when you’re ready to ride solo. That message still holds true today.

Since opening our doors in May 2023, we’ve been privileged to walk alongside so many incredible children and families as they grow, overcome challenges, and build confidence in themselves.

In that time, we’ve also grown as a team — Jacquie welcomed a baby and returned to work, and we’ve had the joy of bringing on our amazing Allied Health Assistant, Olivia. We’ve welcomed new families into our community and continue to be blown away by the support we receive.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your child’s journey. Here's to many more milestones together!

🙋🏼‍♀️ Hello families!
May is upon us, which means that Thrive Therapy Co finally opens their doors. We have been absolutely blown away by the response in the local community, and we are currently fully booked!
Fortunately, the nature of our role as occupational therapists is to help our clients grow, thrive and be independent problem solvers, meaning that you may come and go from our service throughout your child’s lifespan as needed. Think of us as your training wheels, sometimes we might need to help you out when learning tricky new skills, but we leave you to it once you’re confident and ready!
To those that are currently on our waiting list, we will reach out when we next have availability.
To those who would like to join our waiting list, you can complete the form via our website.
Thank you for your patience 🤍🌱

22/03/2025

🌱 Exciting News from Thrive Therapy Co.! 🌱

Our waitlist is now open for children 10 & under! If you're looking for therapy support, now is the time to register.

We’re also offering online bookings for one-off assessments and reports for children under 6 - a great way to gain insights into your child’s development and access early intervention support.

📍 Located at Wulanda Recreation Centre, Mount Gambier

✅ Join our waitlist here: https://www.thrivetherapyco.com.au/join-our-waitlist
✅ Book a one-off assessment here: https://www.thrivetherapyco.com.au/one-off-occupational-therapy-assessments

13/02/2025

📢 Exciting Update! Our Phone Lines Are Back 📢

We’re happy to announce that our phone lines are now open again! 🎉 You can reach us at our new contact number: (08) 6118 3221.

Please note that this number will only be answered during our limited work hours. If we’re unavailable, feel free to leave a message, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can always contact us via email at jacquie@thrivetherapyco.com.au.

Thank you for your support! 💚