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Monday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 12pm

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A Helping Hand Therapy

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A Helping Hand Therapy

We are a family focussed business providing assessment, intervention and support for children and their families.

We offer services such as developmental assessment, ADOS screening, groups including social skills, anxiety, Auslan sign language etc

Our clinic is based in Thornlands but we also carryout school and childcare visits plus our outreach services to more rural and remote areas.

07/03/2026

On International Women’s Day, I feel really lucky to work alongside two truly incredible women at Helping Hand Therapy.

Kathryn Shutt is an amazing physiotherapist, devoted mum and grandmother, and one of the kindest people you could meet. Her wisdom, warmth and huge heart make such a difference to everyone around her.

Bethan Shutt is our wonderful senior social worker and an absolute force of strength. As a mum to five children with additional needs, she brings such deep compassion, resilience and real-life understanding to the families she supports every day.

And I’m proud to stand beside them too. I’m Ceri Greer, senior social worker and mum to four wonderful boys. I’m incredibly passionate about advocating for children and young people, making sure their voices are heard, supported and given every chance to thrive.

I feel incredibly grateful to stand alongside these women. They are mothers, professionals, advocates, carers, and leaders in their own ways. They show every day what strength, empathy, and dedication truly look like.

Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing women out there. 💜

05/03/2026

🌟Support Workers Available Now 🌟

We currently have two mature male support workers available, each bringing both lived experience and professional experience supporting children with ASD and ADHD.

They are patient, understanding, and genuinely passionate about helping young people:�✨ Build confidence�✨ Develop independence�✨ Create positive daily routines
If you’re looking for the right support for a young person in your life, we’d love to help.

📩 Feel free to PM us and we’d be happy to share more information about them.

03/03/2026

March is National Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Month, dedicated to supporting the 17 million people worldwide living with the condition. The campaign focuses on education, advocacy, and promoting inclusion for those with this common motor disability

Key Facts About Cerebral Palsy

💚It is not a disease: It is a neurological condition that affects movement, posture, and coordination.

💚It is diverse: No two experiences are the same.

💚It is common: It is the most common motor disability in childhood

28/02/2026

HAPPY ST DAVIDS DAY……..🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

St David’s Day, or Dydd Gwyl Dewi, is celebrated annually on March 1.

Just like the Irish celebrate their patron saint on St Patrick’s Day, St David’s Day remembers the patron saint of Wales.

27/02/2026

💜 Rare Disease Day 28th February 2026💜

Behind every rare diagnosis is a family finding strength, connection and hope in the face of uncertainty.

Today is Rare Disease Day, we are here to raise awareness, provide community support and shine a light on PURA syndrome.

Alone we are rare, together we are strong. 💜

26/01/2026

Wishing all our kids and families a fantastic first day of school!

You’ve got this!! Take a deep breath, stay calm, stay positive, and remember you are capable of amazing things.

Have the best day!!!!

22/01/2026

And just like that, our December and January holiday program has come to an end! 🎉

We’ve had an absolute blast with all the kids who joined us. It’s been wonderful to see new friendships forming and old ones growing even stronger. 💛

We’re now enjoying a lovely long weekend before school goes back, and we’re already looking forward to seeing you all again in Term 1.

If you have any questions about the support we offer, please don’t hesitate to reach out we’re always happy to help!

Thanks to the wonderful Helping Hand team for all your efforts these school holidays!

14/01/2026

Amazing day down at the Aqua Park. No photos as we were all having so much fun!

13/01/2026

Social Worker vs Occupational Therapist.

When supporting children, families often ask whether a Social Worker or an Occupational Therapist (OT) is the right fit. Both play important roles they just focus on different areas of development.

Social Workers support the emotional, social, and relational needs of children. This can include:�• Emotional regulation and understanding big feelings�• Managing change, transitions, and routines�• Anxiety support and coping strategies�• Social understanding, friendships, and conflict resolution�• Supporting parents, carers, and schools with consistent strategies
Social workers take a whole-child and family-centred approach, supporting children across home, school, and community settings.

Occupational Therapists (OTs) support the functional and sensory needs of children, including:�• Sensory processing �• Fine motor skill development�• Daily living skills (eating, dressing, toileting)�• School readiness and classroom participation�• Building independence through practical skills

Under the NDIS, both Social Work and OT supports can be claimed under Capacity Building, and many participants benefit from having both as part of their support team.

Not sure which support is right for your child? We’re always happy to chat and help guide you in the right direction

04/01/2026

We’re back after a lovely break, spending some much-needed time with family

We’ll be working through calls, messages and emails over the course of this week, so thank you for your patience.

We’re so looking forward to an amazing 2026 and supporting you all again

31/12/2025

🎉✨ HAPPY NEW YEAR! ✨🎉
We would like to wish each and every one of our amazing families a very Happy New Year 🥳
Thank you and can’t wait to welcome you all back in 2026!

From our family to yours, have a safe, fun and joyful start to the year 🎆

22/12/2025

That’s a wrap for 2025 what a year it’s been.
Thank you to all of our wonderful families who joined us for therapy, social groups and our funcation groups

We’ll be taking a short break to spend some much-needed time with family after a very challenging few weeks for us

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a beautiful New Year, and we can’t wait to see you again in 2026 when we reopen on Monday 5th January.

Address

7-11 Bunker Road
Thornlands, QLD
4164

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

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We are a family focussed business providing assessment, intervention and support for children and their families. We offer services such as developmental assessment, ADOS screening, groups including social skills, anxiety, Auslan sign language etc Our clinic is based in Thornalnds but we also carryout school and childcare visits plus our outreach services to more rural and remote areas.