Why Wait OT

02/04/2026

🐰 Easter School Holiday Closure

Our clinic will be closed from 3rd April to 19th April for the Easter school holidays.

Appointments will resume from 20th April.

**We will also have limited availability in the second week of holidays for Sensory Profiles and Functional Capacity Assessments—please reach out if you require one for your child.

Wishing all our families a safe and happy Easter 💛

23/03/2026

📢 Clinic Closure Update

Just a quick heads up that the clinic will be closed on:

🔹 Tuesday, 24 March – Staff professional development
🔹 Friday, 27 March – Public holiday (Toowoomba Show)

We’ll be back as usual outside of these dates. If you need anything, feel free to get in touch ahead of time.

Thanks for your understanding!

23/03/2026

Today we say goodbye to Matisse.

We appreciate the commitment, energy, and positive approach you brought to your role. You will be missed, both professionally and personally.

Wishing you every success in your next chapter — we have no doubt you’ll continue to achieve great things.

17/03/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring – Occupational Therapists & Speech Pathologists (Toowoomba) 🌟

Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference in children’s lives while working in a flexible, supportive team?

At Why Wait, we’re growing our paediatric therapy team and are looking for passionate OTs and Speech Pathologists to join us.

✨ Flexible working arrangements
✨ Clinic and community-based therapy
✨ Supportive team with mentoring and paid supervision
✨ New graduates encouraged to apply

Join a collaborative, values-driven team supporting children and families to build skills, confidence, and independence.

Send a cover letter with your CV to enquiries@whywaitot.com

Paediatric Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist supporting children and families across clinic and community in a flexible, supportive team.

05/01/2026

✔️Are you a current client of Why Wait?
✔️Is your Child commencing Prep or Year 1 this year?

If so, we want you!

📝We are looking to run 2 holiday programs late-January. (Week commencing 19th January 2026)

⛳️GROUP 1 will focus on those transitioning to school this year and will be run over 2 days (20th & 21st January), between 9am and 3pm.

⛳️GROUP 2 will feature an Underwater-theme and is ideal for those going into Year 1 and will be run over 2 days (22nd & 23rd January), between 9am and 3pm.

‼️Spots are limited, so REGISTER YOUR CHILD NOW - send us a message or email accounts@whywaitot.com ‼️

⚠️Registrations close Friday 9th January at 5pm. ⚠️

24/12/2025

Wishing everyone an amazing Christmas full of love and laughter. Looking forward to seeing you all in 2026 at our new location 30b Warwick street. All the best from the Why Wait Team

13/11/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Cheer is Coming to Why Wait! ✨🎄

We’re thrilled to invite our Why Wait community to our Christmas Party — a joyful morning filled with laughter, connection, and festive fun! 🎅🎁

📅 Sunday, 7th December
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Our brand-new building: 30B Warwick Street, Harristown

Bring your smiles and your Christmas spirit!

👉 RSVP by Monday, 1st December to let us know you’re coming.
(Scan the QR code on your invite or message us directly!)

Let’s celebrate the season together — we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️🎶

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? 💚