HandinHand Mental Health & Disability

HandinHand Mental Health & Disability Offering Allied Health Services nation-wide. Reach out today and take the first step towards a better you 🌿

Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, counselling, Social Work, individual and group programs, plus more!

Changes in routine increase sensory load. OT supports regulation, daily functioning, and participation, and provides rep...
02/01/2026

Changes in routine increase sensory load. OT supports regulation, daily functioning, and participation, and provides reports to guide funding and care decisions. If you need a report to support funding, reach out we can assist.

The most supportive way to begin the year is gently, with care, rest, and emotional steadiness. Psychology support helps...
01/01/2026

The most supportive way to begin the year is gently, with care, rest, and emotional steadiness. Psychology support helps process emotions, rebuild coping strategies, and restore emotional steadiness after change. Reach out if you need the extra support and care during these holiday period.

Wishing individuals, families, carers, a gentle, and supported New Year 2026.
31/12/2025

Wishing individuals, families, carers, a gentle, and supported New Year 2026.

This Christmas season, we acknowledge that the holidays can bring both joy and complexity.From all of us at HandinHand, ...
24/12/2025

This Christmas season, we acknowledge that the holidays can bring both joy and complexity.

From all of us at HandinHand, we wish you moments of calm, connection, and care — and reassurance that support is always within reach.

Wishing you a safe and meaningful Christmas.

School holidays don’t start with chaos but they often start with subtle changes.Less routine. More sensory input. Higher...
22/12/2025

School holidays don’t start with chaos but they often start with subtle changes.

Less routine.
More sensory input.
Higher regulation demands.

From a PBS perspective, early behaviour changes are often signals not escalation.

One simple strategy that helps:
Create a low-stimulation space at home: soft lighting, reduced noise, and access to headphones, where participants can decompress and regulate when sensory input becomes overwhelming.

💬 What strategies have you seen work well for participants during holiday transitions?

If you’re supporting participants who may benefit from proactive Behaviour Support during this transition, our team is here to collaborate.

📞 Book a free 15-minute consultation 🌐 https://www.handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/book-free-15min-consultation/
📧 referral@handinhandmentalhealth.com.au

The holidays often bring joy but they also bring disrupted routines, reduced structure, and unexpected changes that can ...
17/12/2025

The holidays often bring joy but they also bring disrupted routines, reduced structure, and unexpected changes that can be challenging for many participants.

When routines shift, we often see:
• Regression in daily living skills
• Increased emotional dysregulation
• Reduced independence and confidence

This is where Occupational Therapy plays a critical preventive role.

OT supports participants to:
✔ Maintain functional capacity during routine changes
✔ Adapt daily tasks to new holiday schedules
✔ Strengthen emotional regulation and coping strategies
✔ Reduce the risk of post-holiday regression

Early support helps participants stay grounded, capable, and confident even when life feels less predictable.

✨ Telehealth Occupational Therapy available nationally
✨ No long wait times
✨ NDIS-aligned, functional, and participant-centred care

📞 Book a free 15-minute consultation
🌐 https://www.handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/book-free-15min-consultation/

📧 referral@handinhandmentalhealth.com.au

Support before regression begins makes all the difference.

During the holiday season, environments become louder, brighter, busier, and less predictable. For many participants, th...
16/12/2025

During the holiday season, environments become louder, brighter, busier, and less predictable. For many participants, this sensory overload directly impacts behaviour.

What may look like “challenging behaviour” is often a response to:

-Increased noise, crowds, and visual stimulation
-Disrupted routines and sleep patterns
-Heightened emotional and sensory demands
-Reduced opportunities for regulation and recovery

From a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) perspective, behaviour is communication.

Our PBS practitioners work with participants and families to:

-Identify sensory triggers in real time
-Adjust environments before escalation occurs
-Introduce proactive regulation strategies
-Build practical behaviour plans that work in everyday settings

PBS is not about reacting to behaviour after it happens.
It’s about understanding why it’s happening and supporting participants before overload takes over.

If behaviour tends to escalate during the holidays, early support can make all the difference.

👉 Book your FREE 15-minute consultation to discuss proactive PBS strategies.
🔗 https://www.handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/book-free.../

📞 Call 1300 853 293
📧 Email referral@handinhandmentalhealth.com.au

December can amplify everything.For some participants, the holiday season brings more than celebrations—it brings height...
15/12/2025

December can amplify everything.

For some participants, the holiday season brings more than celebrations—it brings heightened emotions, disrupted routines, and added family pressures. What feels busy for many can feel overwhelming for others.

When participants reach their emotional limit, Social Work becomes more than a service.
It becomes the stabiliser—helping everyone stay grounded, heard, and supported.

One of the most common challenges we see this season is emotional strain.

Participants may experience:
• Increased anxiety or low mood
• Emotional sensitivity or overwhelm
• Withdrawal or shutdown
• Stress caused by sudden changes in routine

Our Social Workers support participants by creating emotional anchors—clear, practical strategies that help regulate emotions, restore a sense of safety, and guide individuals and families through this demanding season with steadiness and care.

👉 Book your FREE 15-minute consultation today and take the first step towards calmer days.
🔗 https://www.handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/book-free.../

📞 Call us on 1300 853 293
📧 Email referral@handinhandmentalhealth.com.au

Support. Stability. Care—when it matters most.

When behaviours start to escalate, it can feel overwhelming. But you don’t need to wait until a full-blown crisis to get...
15/12/2025

When behaviours start to escalate, it can feel overwhelming. But you don’t need to wait until a full-blown crisis to get help. 💙

Our Positive Behaviour Support team works with families to put evidence-based strategies in place early—so you feel supported, not stuck.

👉 Book your FREE 15-minute consultation today and take the first step towards calmer days.
https://www.handinhandmentalhealth.com.au/book-free.../

Give us a call 1300 853 293 or email referral@handinhandmentalhealth.com.au

11/12/2025

Mental health support should meet you where you are — not the other way around.
At HandinHand, our Psychologists offer flexible Telehealth, shorter wait times, and personalised care for NDIS, Medicare, and private clients.
Whether you’re working on emotional wellbeing, independence, or everyday functioning, we’re here to support meaningful, lasting change.

Book a Telehealth session here:
https://www.halaxy.com/book/appointment/ms-christine-steentjes/psychologist/1742443/1334627

Address

1 7-9 Plaza Links, Plaza Parade, Maroochydore
Sunshine Coast, QLD
4558

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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+611300853293

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