Why Wait OT

01/09/2025

We are so honoured to have received the Service Support Award at the Toowoomba Early Childhood Association’s TEaCH Awards 2025! ✨

A huge thank you to TEaCH for this recognition and for the opportunity to collaborate with incredible early childhood staff. Together, we are making a difference and working towards better outcomes for children, families, and our community.

03/07/2025

🌟EXCITING UPDATE – Supporting Your Allied Health Journey!

Due to the fantastic response from our community, we’re experiencing high demand for Early Intervention and Occupational Therapy appointments.

✨ The Good News:
Our wonderful Dietitian services are readily available, with appointments open right now—no waiting required!

🌱 Early Intervention and Occupational Therapy:
While spots are limited at the moment, we’re actively growing our team to welcome more clients soon. If you are flexible with your schedule, we’d love to chat and see what appointment times may still be available.
To ensure fair access for everyone, we are opening a Waiting List.

✅ Available Without Delay:
• Dietitian Services

💡 Limited Availability – Contact Us to Explore Your Options:
• Education-based Supports
• Occupational Therapy

We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you’d like to secure your place on our Waiting List or find out about current openings, please reach out today.
📞 Call: 0413 100 381
📧 Email: enquiries@whywaitot.com
🌐 Complete our Intake Form: https://forms.gle/jQYAPWwGgd8Kmj8B7

Thank you for choosing Why Wait. Together, we’re making a difference—one milestone at a time!

Participant Details.

10/06/2025

📣 Now Taking Appointments – Dietitian Matisse is Ready to Support You! 📣

Matisse, our Accredited Practising Dietitian, is now accepting new clients — offering compassionate, evidence-informed nutrition care for all ages, from puréed peas to protein goals.

👩‍⚕️ Areas of Interest & Expertise Include:

- Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, hypercholesterolaemia, kidney & liver disease)

- NDIS nutrition – including enteral feeding & paediatric selective eating

- Weight management (adults & children)

- Gut health (IBS, diverticular disease, reflux, pancreatitis & more)

- Malnutrition & unintended weight loss

- Food allergies/intolerances (e.g. coeliac, lactose intolerance)

- Disordered eating (binge eating, bulimia nervosa)

- Gestational diabetes & healthy eating advice

Matisse currently welcomes:
✔️ NDIS Participants – NDIA Registered Provider, Plan-Managed & Self-Managed
✔️ GP Care Plan (Medicare) Referrals (gap fees apply)
✔️ Private Clients – no referral needed
→ Claiming facilities available for private health insurance (subject to individual cover)

📍 In-person & telehealth options available
📊 For clients aged 0–64

📅 Appointments are limited — secure yours today.
🌐 www.whywaitot.com/contact
📞 0413 100 381
📧 enquiries@whywaitot.com

🥦 From Puréed Peas to Protein Goals — Nutrition for All Ages!
Better health begins now. Why Wait? 💚

05/06/2025

🎉 We’re Now NDIS Registered! 🎉

We’re so excited to share that Why Wait is now officially registered with the NDIS Commission — which means we can now support NDIA-managed participants!

We’ve always loved working with Plan-managed and Self-managed families, and now we’re able to welcome even more participants into our care.

Our small, passionate team — including our Occupational Therapists, Early Intervention Therapist, and Dietitian — is here to support your child’s journey with personalised, family-centred care.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of our story so far. We’re looking forward to this next chapter and to supporting even more amazing kids and families.

💬 Reach out any time — we’re here and ready to help!

02/06/2025

📣 Exciting News from Why Wait!

We’re thrilled to welcome Matisse, our new Accredited Practising Dietitian, to the Why Wait team! 🥦

Matisse brings a compassionate, evidence-informed approach to nutrition, with a strong interest in:

🔹 Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypercholesterolaemia, kidney and liver disease)
🔹 NDIS nutrition services – including enteral feeding and paediatric selective eating
🔹 Paediatric underweight and overweight support
🔹 General weight management (non-surgical)
🔹 Gut health concerns – including IBS, diverticular disease, reflux, pancreatitis, and more
🔹 Malnutrition and unintended weight loss
🔹 Food allergies and intolerances (e.g. coeliac disease, lactose intolerance)
🔹 Disordered eating – binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa
🔹 Gestational diabetes and general healthy eating guidance

👩‍⚕️ Matisse is currently accepting:
✔️ NDIS Self-Managed and Plan-Managed Participants (NDIA Registration Approval Pending)
✔️ GP Care Plan (Medicare) Referrals – an out-of-pocket fee applies
✔️ Private Clients – No referral required
→ Receipts can be issued for private health insurance claiming (subject to individual cover)

If you, your child, or someone you support could benefit from expert nutritional advice tailored to individual needs, reach out today to make a booking or learn more.

📞 0413 100 381
📧enquiries@whywaitot.com
🌐www.whywaitot.com

Better health begins now. Why Wait? 💚

23/05/2025

📣 Expression of Interest – Baby Massage Group 🍼

We are seeking expressions of interest for a Baby Massage Group to be facilitated by our qualified Occupational Therapist, Carolin.

This group is designed to foster positive parent-infant interaction, support sensory regulation, and promote relaxation through structured baby massage techniques.

🗓 Proposed Days: Tuesday or Thursday mornings
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
💲 Fee: $193.99 per hour, per session – cost to be shared equally among attending families

This is a great opportunity for caregivers to connect, learn supportive strategies, and build nurturing routines in a welcoming environment. The final group size will determine the per-family session fee.

👉 If you are interested in attending or would like to know more, please comment below or message us directly. Your feedback will help us finalise scheduling and group formation.

We look forward to welcoming you and your little ones!

16/05/2025

🚀 We're Growing—Come Grow With Us!

Are you a Speech Pathologist or Psychologist ready to take the next step in your career?

At Why Wait, we’re expanding our team as we prepare to move into our new premises this December. It’s an exciting time to join a progressive allied health provider that champions innovation, supports your professional growth, and is committed to achieving meaningful client outcomes.

💡 Why Join Why Wait?

- Be part of an expanding, multidisciplinary team culture

- Access strong supervision, mentoring, and development pathways

- Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a collaborative clinical environment

Whether you're looking for a fresh start or your next growth opportunity, there's never been a better time to make your move.

📩 Let’s start the conversation. Your next chapter begins now.

🙋 Not a Speechie or Psychologist, but an allied health professional keen to collaborate?
We’d love to hear from you. Reach out and connect with us today.

13/05/2025

📣 Exciting News from Why Wait! 🏠

We’re on the move! 🚛
We are delighted to announce that Why Wait will be relocating to brand new premises in December 2025.

Our new location has been carefully chosen to position us even closer to the schools we work closely with on a weekly basis, strengthening our partnerships and making our support more accessible than ever.

This marks a significant milestone in our growth, and we look forward to welcoming you to our new space soon. Stay tuned for further updates!

02/04/2025

🎉 That’s a wrap on Term 1 at Why Wait! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to all our amazing families for a fantastic term! We’ve loved working with you and your little legends 💛

📅 School Holiday Program is happening on Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th April – two fun-filled days before we take a short break.
Please note: No regular client sessions will run during the rest of the holidays.

We’ll be back in action from 8:30am, Tuesday 22nd April – ready to kick off Term 2 with energy and excitement! 🚀

🙌 Big cheers to our Term 1 placement students, Rachael and Laura – we’ve loved having you as part of the Why Wait crew!
👋 And a warm welcome to Meagan and Jessica, our Term 2 placement students. They’ll be working alongside Cherene, Carolin and Robyn, and may even take the lead in some sessions (always under direct supervision).

💡 If you’d prefer your child’s sessions not include a student, please flick us an email at 📧 accounts@whywaitot.com – we’re happy to accommodate!

Wishing all our families a joyful, relaxing and well-deserved holiday break! 🌈☀️🧸
– The Why Wait Team

27/03/2025

🚀 Ready for a Change? We’re Looking for Passionate Professionals!

Are you a Speech Pathologist or Psychologist looking to explore new opportunities? Join a team that values your expertise, champions innovation, and is committed to creating meaningful outcomes.

Bring your ideas, passion, and talent—we’ll bring the support, collaboration, and career growth you’ve been looking for.

📩 Let’s start the conversation. Your next chapter starts here.

Join Why Wait’s expert team—delivering innovative, best-practice support to children and families across diverse settings.

26/02/2025

🚀 Exciting School Holiday Program 🚀
**For Our 6-8 Year Old Clients!**

We’ve designed a fun, hands-on adventure for our current clients! 🌟 Think team challenges, treasure hunts, building projects, and problem-solving fun—all with the support of our OT & Ed team! 🎨🏗️🔍

📅 April 8-9 | 9AM-3PM
📍 Why Wait Clinic, Toowoomba.
💡 Spots are limited! If there's enough interest, we may open a second group on April 10-11.

📩 Message us now to express interest & secure your child’s place!

12/02/2025

📢 Update: Allied Health Support Program 📢

Wow! We have been absolutely blown away by the overwhelming response to our program! 💙 Due to the high level of interest, we have put new intakes on hold until Term 2, 2025.

However, you are still welcome to express your interest! 😊 If you submit an enquiry, we will confirm that we’ve received it and will be in touch at the end of Term 1 or early Term 2.

Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to connect with more families soon! 💫

📩 To express your interest, get in touch with us by sending us an email: accounts@whywaitot.com. 💙