Living Well OT- Occupational Therapy

04/01/2026

A quick update from Living Well OT – Occupational Therapy

Some new days have opened for telehealth appointments, with availability across January, February, and March for NDIS children, teens, and adults.

Current telehealth availability includes:
📅 January: 20th, 22nd, 26th, 27th, 29th
📅 February: 2nd, 16th, 17th, 24th
📅 March: 3rd, 16th, 17th, 23rd

Support is provided with a strong focus on collaboration, clarity, and comprehensive, timely reports. Telehealth services available include:

• Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)
• Short Term Accommodation (STA) – FCA + STA
• Supported Independent Living (SIL) Assessments
• Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Assessments
• Combined SDA + SIL Assessments
• NDIS Access Reports
• Letters of Support
• Ongoing occupational therapy for all ages

Telehealth can be a flexible and effective option, supporting participants in their everyday environments while reducing wait times and travel demands. Self and plan managed only.

If you would like to discuss suitability, referrals, or availability, feel free to reach out.

📞 Call or text Leanne: 0411 072 337
📧 livingwellot@gmail.com

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01/12/2025

We’re excited to welcome Sofia to the Living Well OT team. She will begin supporting families at Mudgeeraba Aquatic this Sunday, the 7th of December.

Sofia brings a vibrant mix of knowledge, warmth, and enthusiasm. She has a strong foundation in early intervention, paediatric occupational therapy, Montessori principles and primitive reflex integration. We’re thrilled for our community to meet her and experience the dedication and joy she brings to every session. Welcome to the team, Sofia!

19/11/2025

🌊💦 Get Ready to Make a Splash with OT-Led Aquatic Therapy! 💦🌊

Big news! Our OT-led aquatic therapy sessions kick off this Sunday, the 23rd of November, with the amazing Wanyé! 🏊‍♂️✨ Jump in for a fun-filled adventure in the water.

📍 Where: Gold Coast Aquatic- Marine Parade, Southport QLD

Bring along your:

-Swimsuit & towel 🩱🧴

-Best splashy attitude and readiness to move! 😄💧

Expect games, challenges, and water-powered fun. Spaces are limited, so dive in and claim your spot! Let’s make waves together! 🌊🎉

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10/11/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Donna, an Occupational Therapist, to the Living Well OT team!

Donna is passionate about the therapeutic benefits of water-based programs and loves supporting children through to adults in engaging, meaningful ways. She brings not only expertise but also a warm, kind, and approachable nature that instantly puts clients, families, and colleagues at ease. Her genuine care ensures every session is encouraging, positive, and tailored to each person’s needs.

You can find Donna bringing her energy, kindness, and enthusiasm to sessions at the Pimpama Sports Hub on Sundays, where she combines fun, creativity, and therapy to make every water-based session a memorable and uplifting experience.

We’re so excited to have Donna on board, helping clients of all ages thrive in and out of the water! 💦💙

10/11/2025

Leanne is an Occupational Therapist who brings energy, creativity, and a passion for helping people engage in meaningful activity to her work at Living Well OT. With years of experience providing aquatic therapy to people of all ages — from children to teens and adults — and across a wide range of abilities and disabilities, she designs sessions that are fun, dynamic, and purpose-driven. Leanne uses the properties of water to support motor skill development, sensory processing, coordination, and confidence, tailoring each session to individual goals and functional outcomes. She particularly enjoys working with children and teens, helping them feel safe, empowered, and motivated to explore new challenges. Through aquatic therapy, Leanne fosters independence, engagement, and a sense of achievement, ensuring every client can thrive in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

10/11/2025

We’re so excited to welcome the Wanyé to the Living Well OT team!

Wanyé is an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist with nearly five years of experience supporting individuals of all ages and abilities. He’s passionate about empowering children and families through neuro-affirming, strengths-based approaches, with a special love for sensory integration and supporting neurodivergent individuals.

Having represented South Africa in water polo during high school, it’s no surprise that Wanyé feels completely at home in the water! His lifelong love of swimming and aquatic activities has flowed naturally into his professional passion for aquatic therapy. He believes the water is the perfect space for fun, movement, and meaningful growth—helping children regulate, engage, build skills, and grow confidence in a playful way.

You can find Wanyé making a splash at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on Sundays, bringing his warmth, humour, and creativity to every session.

We’re thrilled to have Wanyé join the Living Well OT community—get ready for plenty of smiles, energy, and water fun ahead!

31/10/2025

🌟 Something new is making a splash at Living Well Occupational Therapy! 🌟

Starting early December, we’re bringing Aquatic Therapy to Woolloongabba, Loganholme, and Pimpama — available Sundays only!

Led by Donna, an experienced AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist, these sessions use the unique properties of water to help children and adults reach their therapy goals in a calm, supportive, and fun environment.

Here’s how Aquatic Therapy can make a difference:
💧 Develop strength, balance, and coordination
💧 Build motor skills through play and movement
💧 Boost social confidence and communication
💧 Support sensory needs and emotional wellbeing
💧 Encourage independence and participation in daily life

Our sessions are NDIS-friendly, designed to align with your individual goals under capacity building or functional improvement supports.

📞 To secure your spot or find out more, contact Leanne at 0411 072 337.

We’re so excited to welcome you to our brand-new aquatic locations — come join us and experience therapy that feels like play!

09/10/2025

Aquatic Occupational Therapy is making a splash again!

Sessions are now available at:
🏊‍♀️ Gold Coast Aquatic Centre – Sundays
🏖️ Palm Beach Aquatic Centre – Tuesdays
💧 Enquire for availability on other days!

Led by Leanne, Amy, and Shrada, all AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapists, providing NDIS-funded therapy for children through to adults.

Why Aquatic Occupational Therapy?
Water-based therapy offers a fun, motivating, and supportive environment that promotes:
✨ Fine and gross motor skill development
✨ Social connection and play-based learning
✨ Emotional regulation and confidence building
✨ Communication and sensory integration skills

Aquatic therapy combines the benefits of movement, play, and water immersion to help participants achieve meaningful goals in a calm and enjoyable setting.

📞 Contact Leanne on 0411 072 337
💬 Or comment on this post to learn more and secure your spot!

Let’s dive back into therapy that makes a difference! 🌊

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05/10/2025

05/10/2025

🌊 Occupational Therapy Aquatic Therapy at Gold Coast Aquatic!

We’re excited to announce OT-led Aquatic Therapy sessions at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, starting late October 2025, on Sundays.

Aquatic therapy provides a therapeutic environment designed to support:
✨ Sensory regulation – the water’s movement and buoyancy help the body feel calm and alert.
✨ Coordination & balance – improve motor planning and functional movement in a safe, supportive setting.
✨ Problem-solving & everyday skills – purposeful activities tailored to individual goals.
✨ Play skills – engaging water-based play encourages exploration, creativity, and learning.
✨ Water safety – develop confidence and skills to stay safe in and around water.

Our sessions are available for NDIS participants of all ages, from children to adults, and are individually tailored to each person’s needs.

📅 Spaces are limited! Book early to secure your session and experience the benefits of moving, learning, playing, and thriving in water.

Contact Leanne:
📞 0411 072 337
📧 livingwellot@gmail.com

19/08/2025

Hey everyone!

I’m running After School & After Work Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) sessions – perfect if you’re:

-Reviewing your plan

-Experiencing a change in circumstances

📅 Available Dates after 4pm:
-22nd August
-27th August
-1st September
-5th September

Contact Leanne on 0411072337