Busy Bees Occupational Therapy Newcastle

23/12/2020

From my family to yours - Merry Christmas! Thanks to all of the amazing families I've worked with this year. It has been a year like no other and I am truly grateful for your support, persistence with telehealth and resilience throughout all of the changes we've faced in 2020. We've still had lots of fun and learned so many new skills! I'm taking a little break for the holiday period but am very much looking forward to seeing all of you again in the new year! Michelle

31/03/2020

OT care packages making their way to some gorgeous little clients this week to make the transition to Telehealth a bit easier! Lots of fun ahead! 😀

16/03/2020

Dear Families,

I’d like to touch base regarding current recommendations from NSW Health and the Australian Government in response to COVID-19.

Please be assured that Busy Bees OT continues to adhere to rigorous hand hygiene and cleaning procedures, as well as the use of individualised equipment during OT sessions wherever indicated. Frequency of cleaning in our common areas and bathrooms has increased and we request that all of our wonderful clients and their families make use of the hand sanitiser provided at reception when they arrive for appointments and prior to leaving our space. Soap is available in the bathroom if you would prefer to wash hands instead.

In line with current recommendations, please advise if your family has travelled internationally in the past 14 days and please ensure to comply with any government or health authority requirements to self-isolate.

Appointments will be staggered wherever possible to ensure minimal client crossover in waiting areas.

If your child is unwell, please contact via phone or email prior to your appointment to reschedule. No late cancellation fees will apply at this time.

If your child requires a home visit, please contact prior to your appointment to reschedule if any member of your household is unwell or undertaking self-isolation for any reason.

For clients with school visits booked, I will liaise with your school prior to each visit to ensure that all school visits are able to comply with current social distancing recommendations. If school closures occur or school visiting is suspended, I will contact to discuss alternative options.

I am currently expanding telehealth options to cater to more of my clients and am always available for telephone support and consultation with families.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your family’s ongoing access to OT services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

I will of course continue to monitor this situation and update on service amendments as required.

Take care,

Michelle Hughes
Occupational Therapist

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx

20/12/2019

Thank you to all of the amazing families I’ve worked with this year! You continue to inspire me on a daily basis! That’s it for this year, I’m off to spend time with my beautiful kiddos, but I am very much looking forward to coming back to clinic on 13th Jan, refreshed and excited to see what 2020 brings for you all! For any families wanting to connect with an OT in the new year, great news - my books will be open in January, feel free to contact me to discuss your child’s needs. Stay safe over the holiday break! See you in 2020!

17/11/2018

Just finishing up two days of amazing, inspiring learning at the National Paediatric OT Symposium! Some great ideas from the latest research! Can’t wait to put them into practice!

06/06/2018

Great news! Busy Bees OT is taking new referrals - for a limited time only! Our beautiful clinic is warm and cozy on even the coldest of Winter days, so make a time to come in for a session. Contact Michelle to discuss your child's needs on phone: 40412822 or email: michelle@busybeesot.com.au. For more information head to the website www.busybeesot.com.au.

23/12/2017

A great big thank you to all of the beautiful families I work with. I am very lucky to share your OT journey and learn new things from my gorgeous clients every day! I will be taking a break to spend some time with my family over the holidays, but I'll be back on board from January 15th! Looking forward to exciting new avenues and some big changes next year! Merry Christmas, and wishing you every good thing in 2018!

23/10/2017

Happy OT Week to all the amazing OT's I know and love! If you think an OT could help your child, please get in touch - send through an email to book in a free 15 minute phone consult: michelle@busybeesot.com.au

04/10/2017

Some great tips to use at home to support your little one in the playground.

Great, informative post. I wish it could be provided to every teacher and administrator to encourage more recess, playground time during the school day. Many of the skills you mention are crucial and are not being fostered because of a strong focus on academic instructional time during the early yea...