Grow Play Create Occupational Therapy

19/12/2023

That’s a wrap for 2023! The office is now closed for the holidays. Looking forward to resting and recharging over the Christmas break, ready for 2024. The office will reopen on the 22nd January 2024.

12/12/2023

They say it takes a village to raise a child...but it also takes a village to complete a PhD. Last Friday was the culmination of over 10 years of completing my Doctor of Philosophy through the University of Queensland, and it was so special to celebrate it with my family and supervisors.

When I first started my research project back in 2011, it was just myself and my husband. Since then our family has grown to include our three wonderful children. Determined to keep going, the PhD continued on in the background - sometimes being pushed to the side as I focused on family life. There were times when it became front and centre again, which meant I was pulled away from home life. Many times I thought it was too much, how could I continue the juggle...but with the unwavering support and encouragement of my husband, family, friends and supervisors I kept going. Knowing I was not in this alone provided me with the belief that it could be done.

Sometimes the only way to achieve a goal is to take one small step at a time. No matter how long it takes, if we just keep going, eventually we will make it to the end. I encourage everyone to take that step towards whatever you may have been wanting to do...all it takes is the first step and you will be on your way!

Moving forward, I know that all I have learnt and the skills I have developed throughout this journey will only help me to better support the amazing clients I have the privilege of working alongside each day.

Love, appreciation and gratitude to those within my village!

01/11/2023

Yay! Just finished the professional development course “Transporting Children with Disabilities and Medical Conditions” through the MACA Hub. Lots of great resources and new information to guide clinical practice when supporting families in finding safe ways for their child to travel in the car.

09/10/2023

The Grow Play Create Library! Books can be such a helpful way to explore concepts and teach new skills to children. Over the holidays I set this little library up in the waiting room so that the GPC families can share in my love of books! Any suggestions for books I can add?

05/05/2023

Working with babies and infants, along with their parents, is an area I love as an OT. Touching up on my skills with some professional development today through .

05/05/2023

Loving the new addition from .com.au to the clinic space! Lots of opportunities for creating and building skills through vertical play

06/04/2023

I’m heading off camping with my family for the rest of the school holidays so the Grow Play Create OT office will be closed until the 16th April. Enjoy the Easter holiday and I hope the Easter Bunny finds everyone 🐣🐰

06/04/2023

I’m heading off camping with my family for the rest of the school holidays, so the Grow Play Create OT office will be closed until the 16th April. Enjoy the Easter long weekend - hope the Easter Bunny finds everyone 🐣🐰

28/03/2023

Looking forward to talking all about Emotional Regulation with the wonderful parents from Siena Catholic Primary School.

SAVE THE DATE: Parent Workshop – The Brain, The Zones and your Child
On Wednesday 3 May, Tegan Pinese, Occupational Therapist of Grow Play Create – Occupational Therapy, will be joining us for a Parent Workshop. Tegan has a wealth of knowledge and experience in working with young people and their families to support the development of a number of necessary childhood skills and abilities – including Emotion Regulation. The Workshop will be held in the School Library, Wednesday 3 May from 5.00pm to 6.00pm

11/11/2022

If you are needing some assistance with toileting for the little people in your life, this free parenting information workshop might be just the thing you need.

2023 dates are out now for the Wondering Wees and Pondering Poos workshop run through Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.

26/06/2022

Taking some time out this week to recharge the batteries. Will be back in the office next Monday. Don’t forget to find some micro moments within the day over the school holidays to recharge your own batteries.

17/06/2022

For anyone in the Bundaberg area who might be seeking OT services.

At Bright Therapy we encompass a holistic, strength-based and family-centred approach to therapy, wo