HEEA Therapy Services

HEEA Therapy Services HEEA Therapy Services can work with NDIS participants of all ages and all funding types (i.e. self managed, plan managed, or NDIA managed).

HEEA Therapy Services provides Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology & Physiotherapy services for NDIS participants in Hervey Bay and Southport, Gold Coast, and Telehealth Australia Wide We are based in Hervey Bay and Southport, Queensland. We also offer a range of telehealth supports Australia-wide. Appointments are available for NDIS funded therapy/intervention, assessments, reports, and assist

ive technology/equipment. We do not operate a waiting list; everyone gets an appointment. Our flexible, honest, and personable service is what makes HEEA unique.

You’ve probably heard us talk about our Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) - but what exactly do they do? 🤔AHAs work alongs...
03/09/2026

You’ve probably heard us talk about our Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) - but what exactly do they do? 🤔

AHAs work alongside our Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Physiotherapists to help participants practise and reinforce therapy strategies recommended by their treating therapist.

Under therapist direction, an AHA session might involve:

🌿 practising everyday routines and independence skills
💬 working on communication activities
✋ building fine motor skills
🏃 practising movement and mobility exercises
🧠 reinforcing regulation strategies
🎯 repeating activities to build confidence and consistency

The therapist remains responsible for assessing, setting goals and developing the therapy plan, while the AHA helps bring that plan into action through structured, practical sessions.

For some participants, having an AHA as part of their therapy team can provide valuable opportunities for regular practice between therapist sessions - helping skills become more familiar and easier to use in everyday life.

It’s collaborative care with everyone working towards the same goal: meaningful progress for the participant. ✨

Sometimes therapy looks like searching for LEGO pieces hidden in putty. Sometimes it looks like bubbles, water and play....
31/08/2026

Sometimes therapy looks like searching for LEGO pieces hidden in putty. Sometimes it looks like bubbles, water and play. But behind every activity, there’s a therapeutic purpose 🌿

✋ TheraPutty Play - searching for hidden LEGO pieces in TheraPutty can help develop:
• hand and finger strength
• fine motor skills
• visual-motor integration
• concentration and problem-solving

These skills can support everyday activities such as handwriting, craft, using a keyboard, tying shoelaces, doing up buttons and other self-care tasks.

💧 Sensory Water Play - blowing bubbles through a straw and using water droppers creates a fun sensory experience while supporting:
• sensory awareness and regulation
• controlled breathing
• oral motor skills
• fine motor control
• hand and finger strength

Activities like these keep therapy engaging while giving participants opportunities to practise skills that can carry over into everyday life 💜

Because therapy doesn’t always have to look like therapy to be working towards meaningful goals.

30/08/2026

It might look like we’re just playing… but there’s often a whole lot of therapy happening behind the scenes! 🎲✨

Play and games give therapists opportunities to work towards important everyday skills in a way that feels natural, motivating and engaging.

In this activity, we’re working on:

👄 Bringing attention to the mouth and how sounds and words are formed
🗣️ CVC words - simple three-letter words that follow a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, like cat, dog or sit
💬 Initiating interaction and conversation
🤝 Social skills including interacting with others and taking turns
🧠 Cognitive flexibility and adapting when things don’t go as expected
🌿 Sensory processing
💜 Emotional regulation
👥 Conversation skills including listening and taking turns speaking

The best part? These skills are being practised while the participant is engaged, interacting and having fun.

Because at HEEA, play has a purpose. 💜

Speech Pathology Week – Possibility to Thrive 💜✨Communication, connection and wellbeing are all closely linked - and hav...
28/08/2026

Speech Pathology Week – Possibility to Thrive 💜✨

Communication, connection and wellbeing are all closely linked - and having the right support can make a meaningful difference to quality of life.

💜 Speech pathologists support wellbeing by strengthening communication and swallowing outcomes that contribute to quality of life.

As we celebrate Speech Pathology Week, we also want to give a special shout-out to our wonderful HEEA Speech Pathologists.

Thank you for the knowledge, compassion and dedication you bring to your work, and for the difference you make in the lives of our participants and their families every day.

Here’s to creating more opportunities to connect, learn, grow, belong, choose, participate and thrive ✨

Friday Focus 💜✨This week’s tip: Give the brain time to reset.Taking a break doesn’t mean learning has stopped. Short mov...
28/08/2026

Friday Focus 💜✨

This week’s tip: Give the brain time to reset.

Taking a break doesn’t mean learning has stopped. Short movement or rest breaks can help with attention, processing and returning to a task feeling ready to go again.

Try this: If concentration starts to fade, take a quick 2–3 minute reset. Stretch, grab a drink of water, or step outside for a short walk🚶💧

Then come back and try again.

Sometimes a little reset is exactly what the brain needs

Speech Pathology Week – Possibility to Participate 💜🌿Being able to communicate can open up more opportunities to get inv...
27/08/2026

Speech Pathology Week – Possibility to Participate 💜🌿

Being able to communicate can open up more opportunities to get involved in the moments and activities that make up everyday life.

💜 Speech pathologists support participation across health, education, work and community settings.

Whether it’s contributing in the classroom, communicating at work, attending appointments, joining community activities, or simply being part of the conversation - communication supports meaningful participation.

This Speech Pathology Week, we’re celebrating the possibility to participate - in ways that are meaningful to each person.

Myth vs Fact: Physiotherapy 💜❌ Myth: Physiotherapists only treat sports injuries.✅ Fact: Physiotherapy is about so much ...
27/08/2026

Myth vs Fact: Physiotherapy 💜

❌ Myth: Physiotherapists only treat sports injuries.

✅ Fact: Physiotherapy is about so much more!

Physiotherapists support people of all ages to move with greater confidence, improve function, and participate in everyday life.

They can support:
💪 strength and muscle development
⚖️ balance and coordination
🚶 mobility and walking
🧠 neurological conditions
🦴 pain management and rehabilitation
👶 gross motor development
🏡 independence in everyday environments

From taking first steps to keeping up with the grandchildren or simply moving more comfortably - physiotherapy is focused on the goals that matter to you ✨

Wondering if physiotherapy could support you or someone you care about? Get in touch with our friendly HEEA team to learn more.

Speech Pathology Week – Possibility to Choose 💜✨Having a voice means having the opportunity to make choices about the th...
26/08/2026

Speech Pathology Week – Possibility to Choose 💜✨

Having a voice means having the opportunity to make choices about the things that matter to you.

💜 Speech pathologists support choice by helping people express preferences, make decisions and communicate what matters to them.

From choosing what to eat or wear to expressing opinions, setting goals, and making decisions about everyday life - communication supports greater choice and independence.

This Speech Pathology Week, we’re celebrating the possibility to choose - because everyone deserves to have their voice heard ✨

Speech Pathology Week – Possibility to Belong 💜🤝Feeling like you belong starts with being able to connect, participate, ...
25/08/2026

Speech Pathology Week – Possibility to Belong 💜🤝

Feeling like you belong starts with being able to connect, participate, and be understood.

💜 Speech pathologists support inclusion by helping reduce communication barriers and improve access to everyday participation.

Whether it’s joining a conversation, participating at school or work, connecting with friends, or being involved in the community - communication can open the door to greater inclusion and connection.

This Speech Pathology Week, we’re celebrating the possibility to belong - because everyone deserves the opportunity to participate in ways that work for them.

Speech Pathology Week – Possibility to Grow 🌱💜Growth can look different for everyone - a new word, speaking up with conf...
24/08/2026

Speech Pathology Week – Possibility to Grow 🌱💜

Growth can look different for everyone - a new word, speaking up with confidence, trying a new communication strategy, or becoming more independent in everyday life.

🌱 Speech pathologists support growth by helping people develop communication skills that build confidence and independence over time.

Every new skill, every attempt, and every step forward is worth celebrating.

This Speech Pathology Week, we’re celebrating the possibility to grow and the Speech Pathologists who support that growth along the way 🗣️🌿

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Hervey Bay, QLD

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

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+61458895784

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