Cairns Occupational Therapy

02/04/2026

We are closed for the Easter public holidays. Our team will be back in the office on Tuesday. Wishing you hope and renewed energy.

18/03/2026

16/03/2026

Happy St Patrick’s Day🍀

04/03/2026

CairnsOT are pleased to share that we have been reappointed to the WorkCover Queensland Rehabilitation Services Provider Panel.

We look forward to delivering high quality rehabilitation outcomes, supporting safe, timely and sustainable return to work pathways for workers and collaborating with employers, providers, and stakeholders across the Queensland workers’ compensation scheme.

Thank you to WorkCover for the ongoing opportunity to support rehabilitation services in the year ahead.

01/03/2026

A good reminder - lend a hand where able.

With the possibility of a cyclone now is the time to be ensuring everyone has refilled anything in their kits they may have raided over the last month like spare milk etc, cleaning up their yards and checking on friends and family if they need any assistance. With that said 👇

An important reminder during the monsoon season in regards to the disability and elderly community members

Severe weather hits everyone differently and for people living with disability, chronic illness, mobility challenges, or for many elderly folks, it can add an extra layer of stress that others don’t always see.

Preparation often takes more time, more energy, and sometimes comes with real physical limits. Things like making sure meds are nearby, having food that’s easy to prepare, or planning for power outages can be a lot when your body already has its own challenges.

And something that I really want to highlight having my own lived experience with disability 👇

please don’t assume someone “has a carer” during events like this.

Support workers may need to stay home with their own families, shifts aren’t always scheduled in the lead-up to weather events, and some people only receive support once a week not daily. Many people are navigating these moments completely on their own.

If you’re able-bodied or have a bit of spare capacity, this is where community care shows up. A check-in message, helping secure loose items, or offering a hand with clean-ups after the weather passes can mean more than you realise.

Needing help doesn’t mean someone didn’t prepare and in a lot of cases they may have had a plan that has fallen through. Many disabilities, chronic illnesses and physical challenges are not physically visible to others and not everyone has mobility aids.

If you can help, please do. Not everyone is comfortable asking for help - c

23/02/2026

Good lymphatic healthcare is not defined by a single technique. It is defined by ongoing standards.

This includes comprehensive assessment, evidence-informed management, and ongoing, patient-centred care.

These are not optional extras. They are the foundation of safe and effective practice.

When practitioners uphold professional responsibility, patients experience better outcomes, greater confidence in their care, and stronger long-term support.

The ALA exists to champion these standards and support the professionals who deliver them.

Because good care protects patients

22/02/2026

Approved workplace rehabilitation providers play a key role in helping workers recover and return to work safely.

These organisations are made up of qualified allied health professionals, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists who bring specialised expertise to support both workers and employers.

Their independence from other stakeholders, offers objective guidance and tailored strategies to navigate complex recovery needs.

15/01/2026

This is a great podcast episode covering pain and OA.

Podcast Episode · Joint Action · 04/01/2026 · 37m

31/12/2025

We wish you all a very Happy New Year. Find some ways to nurture yourself in 2026.