Occumax

03/12/2025

Today is the International Day of People with Disability and this year the theme is "Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress." With the holiday season almost upon us, this got us thinking of two wonderful programs that help foster inclusivity in our society and social participation:
🎫 Companion Card: Provides free admission for your carer so they can accompany you to places where you might need their assistance. For example, the movies, shows at the MECC, theme parks, public transport and even on services like the ferry to the Whitsunday islands!
🌻 Hidden Disabilities Sunflowers: This simple tool helps you to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.

To find out more information about both of these programs, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/disability/out-and-about/subsidies-concessions-passes/companion-card and https://hdsunflower.com/au/

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a globally-recognised symbol for non-visible disabilities, also known as hidden disabilities or invisible disabilities. Some people choose to wear the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to discreetly identify that they may need support, help, or just a little more tim...

03/12/2025

☎️The tech gremlins have got into our office phone number today so if you get a "this number has been disconnected message" please try our temporary number 07 2104 0508 while we try to sort out the issue. Please leave a voice message if we don't answer and one of our team members will get back to you as soon as they can. Alternatively you can reply to your appointment sms reminders and we will be able to receive your text You can also email us at admin@occumax.com.au . Thanks for your understanding.☎️

18/10/2025

Mackay Police are hosting their last two Learner Drive Nights for 2025 on Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October!

These sessions are designed for young drivers to feel more confident when interacting with emergency vehicles and personnel on our roads.

Learner drivers will learn:
🚨 How to let emergency vehicles pass
🚗 What to do when being pulled over by emergency personnel
🚔 Safe practices when dealing with emergency situations
👮‍♂️ RBT processes, with a full simulation
👉And much more!

Attendance is free, however there are only a limited number of spots in each session. To book your spot, visit:

Saturday 25 October 👉https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/learner-drive-night-tickets-1789815960719?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sunday 26 October 👉https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/learner-drive-night-tickets-1789873914059?aff=oddtdtcreator

ℹ️ You must hold a Learner or higher driver’s license to participate

03/10/2025

Farewell Dr Goodall and thank you so much for all that to did for occupational therapy, occupational science and our understanding of primates, tool use and occupational behaviour.

While you may only know Dr Jane Goodall for all the amazing conservation work she did, if your child has ever see an occupational therapist for fine motor problems, your life has been touched by her too. Her research was core reading for many first year occupational therapy students. While she wasn't technically and occupational therapist, she held the position of Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Anthropology and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California from 1990 to 2003. We will be forever grateful for her service to our profession and the world.

25/07/2025

Today we have be celebrating . Join us in supporting children in foster care by making a donation to the Pyjama Foundation. https://fundraise.thepyjamafoundation.com/fundraisers/occumax