Upside Down Therapy

Upside Down Therapy Occupational Therapy services to support children with developmental delays and neurodivergence.

Upside Down Therapy is passionate about working with young children and their families, with a focus on sensory integration and neurodevelopment. We provide therapy in our clinic in Albany Creek, as well as offer mobile therapy services in your child's home, school or daycare facility.

Back by popular demand — January Group Programs are HERE! 🎉Our much-loved Upside Down Therapy group programs are returni...
17/12/2025

Back by popular demand — January Group Programs are HERE! 🎉

Our much-loved Upside Down Therapy group programs are returning this January, with multiple groups running to support a range of ages and needs.

Limited spots available!

👇 What’s on offer:

🍪 Bakers Club
Hands-on cookie & brownie decorating with a therapeutic twist! Supporting fine motor skills, social skills, executive functioning and independence.

👩‍🍳 Little Bakers (5–8 years)
👨‍🍳 Big Bakers (9–12 years)

🎒 Ready, Set, Prep! (4–6 years)
A school readiness group designed to build confidence and essential classroom skills — fine motor, gross motor, attention, routines and social participation.

🎲 Holiday Hangouts (6-12 years)
Therapist-led board game groups supporting social skills, emotional regulation, flexible thinking, attention and sportsmanship — all while having fun!

💛 All groups are:
✔️ Therapist-designed
✔️ Small, supportive group environments
✔️ Skill-building through play

📩 To chat or secure a place, contact us on:

📧 hello@upsidedowntherapy.com.au
📞 07 3523 2873

👉 Spaces are limited — bookings essential!

16/12/2025

✨Full of laughs, gifts and gratitude ✨

As we close out the year with a delicious lunch, games and secret Santa exchanges, we want to take a moment to say thank you to our incredible families for trusting us to be part of your journeys.

This year, together, we achieved:
• 3,702 appointments supporting children and families
• 239 families who walked alongside us
• 50% growth in our team, growing from 4 to 8 passionate staff members
• 118 clinical supervision sessions to ensure the highest quality care
• 377 reports advocating for meaningful supports

Behind every number is a child, a family, and a team deeply committed to doing this work with care, compassion, and purpose.

We’re so grateful for the trust you place in us and proud of what we’ve built together. Wishing you a safe, restful, and joyful festive season 🎄✨

— The Upside Down Therapy Team 💛

Niamh is one of our amazing Occupational Therapists here at Upside Down Therapy, and we’re so lucky to have her on our t...
15/12/2025

Niamh is one of our amazing Occupational Therapists here at Upside Down Therapy, and we’re so lucky to have her on our team 💛

Niamh has a particular passion for working with children with Autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, global developmental delay, and cerebral palsy. She loves supporting children with sensory processing needs, executive functioning, social skills, fine motor development, and independence in daily living.

👩‍⚕️ Fun fact: Before becoming an Occupational Therapist, Niamh qualified and worked as an Adult Nurse in the UK, bringing a strong medical background and holistic approach to her therapy work.
🌍 Another fun fact: Niamh recently took a career break to travel and relocate to Australia, after working across hospital and acute settings — including during COVID on a trauma orthopaedic ward.

Niamh brings so much care, experience, and heart to her sessions — and we’re so glad she’s part of the Upside Down Therapy team 🤍

14/12/2025

Taking a little break to play Tapple 🎲

Because building a strong team culture isn’t just about hard work — it’s about connecting, enjoying each others’ company and laughing together.

Love this team and the energy they bring to Upside Down Therapy 🤍✨

13/12/2025

Today we say a big congratulations to Alicia, our wonderful Master’s student from , who has just completed her 10-week placement with Upside Down Therapy.

Over the past ten weeks, Alicia has brought so much heart, curiosity, and dedication to every session. She embraced every challenge, showed beautiful care for the children she supported, and consistently demonstrated passion and professionalism as she grew in her practice.

Thank you for sharing your joy, passion, and love with our families! 💛

If you’re an OT or allied health student looking for an engaging and supportive placement experience, we’d love to hear from you — feel free to get in touch!

Andrés is a paediatric Occupational Therapist who has been supporting children since 2018 across clinical settings, scho...
11/12/2025

Andrés is a paediatric Occupational Therapist who has been supporting children since 2018 across clinical settings, schools, and hospitals. After three years of practice in his home country of Chile, he moved to Australia to explore new approaches and specialise in sensory integration. Since 2024, he has been working exclusively in paediatrics, focusing on helping children reach their full potential through sensory integration, emotional regulation, and school-based support.

Andrés is committed to ongoing professional growth, always eager to refine his skills and stay up to date with the latest evidence and best practices to better support the children and families he works with.

Qualifications & Training:
🎓 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Universidad Austral de Chile
🛠 In progress: CLASI training in Ayres Sensory Integration
📚 Additional training in sensory processing and modulation, Autism Spectrum Disorder, emotional regulation, and social skills
✅ Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA

Clinical interests:
🧩 School readiness
💛 Social skills development
🎯 Sensory integration
🤝 Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

Outside the clinic:
Andrés loves exploring new natural locations like national parks, playing board games and video games, practicing electric guitar, and enjoying casual volleyball on weekends.

We’re so excited to have Andrés’ expertise, curiosity, and warmth on our team! 🌟

We had the pleasure of welcoming James and Anna from , part of the incredible charity — an organisation supporting chil...
11/12/2025

We had the pleasure of welcoming James and Anna from , part of the incredible charity — an organisation supporting children and adults living with complex and rare conditions across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. 🦋

They spent time with our team to learn more about what we do, how we support children with complex needs, and how our services can complement one another.

It was truly wonderful to collaborate, share insights, and explore how our teams can work together to help children achieve meaningful therapy goals. 💛

We’re grateful for the connection and excited for the opportunities ahead!

We’re so excited to welcome another new face at Upside Down Therapy — Andrés! 💛Andrés is a highly experience Occupationa...
10/12/2025

We’re so excited to welcome another new face at Upside Down Therapy — Andrés! 💛

Andrés is a highly experience Occupational Therapist working across school, clinic, and community settings. Andrés brings a warm, thoughtful approach to his work, with a strong interest in building meaningful connections and supporting children to feel capable, curious, and confident in their daily lives.

We’re absolutely thrilled to have Andrés on our team — welcome to Upside Down Therapy! 🌟

Keep an eye out for more fun facts about Andrés soon! 👀✨

Patricia is a compassionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist originally from the Philippines. She is passionate about h...
09/12/2025

Patricia is a compassionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist originally from the Philippines. She is passionate about helping children build confidence, independence, and meaningful participation through sensory-informed and play-based therapy. 💛

With almost a decade of experience across school, clinic, and community settings, Patricia brings a warm, relational, and family-centred approach. She takes time to understand each child’s strengths, interests, and sensory needs, creating a safe and encouraging space where they feel motivated and understood.

Patricia has a strong interest in supporting children with:
🧩 Sensory processing differences
🧠 Motor planning and executive functioning challenges
💜 Emotional regulation difficulties
🏡 Participation barriers at home, school, and in the community

Her practice blends Ayres Sensory Integration, Neuro-Developmental Approaches, and child-led play to achieve meaningful, functional outcomes. She is especially passionate about early intervention, school readiness, and neuro-affirming therapy that builds children up. ✨

Qualifications & Training:
📘 Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Velez College, Philippines)
🎓 CLASI Certified in Ayres Sensory Integration
👶 Bobath Paediatric Introductory Course
🧠 Executive Function: A Clear Path to Early Intervention
🎨 Social Success: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens
🔍 Sensory Attachment Intervention
✍️ Handwriting 101
…and additional training in sensory practice and clinical reasoning.

Professional Interests:
🌱 Early Intervention
🌟 Sensory Integration
🎒 School Readiness
🤝 Social Group Therapy
🔄 Reflex Integration
🦸‍♀️ Fun fact: She’s our Sensory Superhero-in-Chief!

Outside of work, Patricia enjoys creating warm and organised spaces, exploring new cafés, and spending quality time with family and friends. She also loves baking and sharing sweet treats with the people around her. 🍰✨

We’re so lucky to have Patricia’s expertise, kindness, and creativity supporting our Upside Down Therapy families! 💛

Address

9 South Pine Road
Alderley, QLD
4051

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+61493024418

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