Home News News 2 April 2024 2024 People’s Choice Award nominations now open! Celebrate Therapy Focus staff who have gone above and beyond by nominating them for our 2024 People’s... 21 March 2024 Team work helps Jake be heard With the support of a multidisciplinary therapy team, Jake Vance has been trialling communication devices... 18 March 2024 Join our RAP Committee We're seeking new members to join our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Committee as part of our commitment to... 15 March 2024 CEO Update: Autumn 2024 The team at Therapy Focus hit the ground running in 2024, with CEO Alison Kelly reflecting on a busy start to... 22 February 2024 Celebrating our 2023 Graduates In February, the ten allied health clinicians who completed our 2023 Graduate Program were celebrated at the... 14 February 2024 Therapy Focus charts its course for 2024-28 Therapy Focus unveils its 2024-28 Strategic Plan focusing on customer experience, people and culture,... 9 February 2024 Festival of Learning offers diverse knowledge and expert insights On Monday 5 February, Therapy Focus staff came together at Joondalup Resort for a day of learning facilitated... 10 January 2024 COVID-19: What we’re doing to protect our community As COVID-19 outbreaks continue, Therapy Focus is taking steps to protect the health and safety of our... 14 December 2023 CEO Update: Summer 2024 As 2023 draws to a close, Therapy Focus CEO Alison Kelly reflects on an eventful year and provides an update... 6 December 2023 A day of fun, inclusivity, and celebration! On Sunday 3 December, Therapy Focus customers, staff, their families and friends came together at Beaton Park... 12 October 2023 Empowering your allied health career at every step At Therapy Focus, we believe in the power of education and continuous growth Whether you're considering a... 2 October 2023 Welcoming Chief Financial Officer, Karissa Goold Therapy Focus has welcomed its newest Executive, Mai Welsh, who brings 30 years’ experience in the Public,... 7 September 2023 Gala Dinner celebrates the people behind 25 years On Friday 27 July, staff and special guests came together at HBF Stadium for a Gala Dinner in celebration of... 25 May 2023 Intensive therapy centre offers the latest tech in WA first WA-based disability service provider, Therapy Focus, is set to open an intensive therapy centre offering... 5 May 2023 Welcoming Chief Operating Officer, Mai Welsh Therapy Focus has welcomed its newest Executive, Mai Welsh, who brings 30 years’ experience in the Public,... 26 April 2023 20 Years as a Telethon Beneficiary For the last 20 years, Therapy Focus has been fortunate to be named a Telethon Beneficiary In that time, the... 29 March 2023 Celebrating excellence at the Disability Support Awards On Friday 24 March, around 700 people attended Crown Perth to celebrate the 2023 Disability Support Awards,... 27 February 2023 Therapy Focus Board welcomes new Directors The Therapy Focus Board is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors Julianne Adams and... 8 December 2022 Therapy Focus Board welcomes Fiona Notley The Therapy Focus Board has welcomed its newest member, Fiona Notley, who was appointed in November 2022... 3 November 2022 2022 Staff Awards One of our favourite times of the year is when we get the opportunity to celebrate the incredible... 1 November 2022 Animal Crossing creates a supportive environment Therapy Focus’ Gaming Therapy program has continued to grow and evolve with the use of the popular online... 1 August 2022 Welcoming CEO Alison Kelly The Board of Therapy Focus is delighted to announce the appointment of our new CEO, Alison... 25 July 2022 Paul connects through the power of magnification 51-year-old Paul Scortaioli is a happy fellow who loves to read the newspapers, enjoys looking at photos and... 20 June 2022 Leroy goes for gold at the Special Olympics In October 2022, Leroy Sassine will be jet-setting across the nation to attend his second National Special... 31 May 2022 Paul’s private bathroom sanctuary Toileting with ease and privacy is something many of us take for granted For Paul, achieving independence in... 27 May 2022 Welcoming new CEO Alison Kelly The Board of Therapy Focus is delighted to announce the appointment of our new CEO, Alison... 28 April 2022 Sam’s extraordinary journey to independence With the support of innovative assistive technology, people who live with physical disabilities like Sam can... 2 March 2022 Mealtime magic for Ethan and his family Through Therapy Focus’ mealtime management support, Ethan and his family can now enjoy mealtime... 2 March 2022 Carl’s extraordinary journey made his best friend happy Through Therapy Focus’ Assistive Technology support, Carl can do more things in his day without... 23 February 2022 Cam kicks yet another goal! From smashing his ballet goals to tying his shoelaces, there is nothing stopping Cam on his extraordinary... 22 February 2022 Gaming Therapy makes student friendships a priority at Shenton College In partnership with Therapy Focus, WA’s leading therapy service provider, Shenton College adopted a new way... 27 January 2022 Ashleigh accesses Gaming Therapy from Christmas Island Whether you’re ‘near, far or wherever you are’ our Gaming Therapy can access you anywhere Just ask... 22 December 2021 Daredevil Ryan roams the beach once again After acquiring a brain injury in 2011, former Constable and Therapy Focus customer Ryan has finally been... 9 December 2021 Returning to the workforce as a young mum For many mothers, the right time to return to work after having a child differs from person to person It can... 5 December 2021 An Extraordinary Day at Perth Zoo On Saturday 4 December 2021, Therapy Focus customers were invited to celebrate another extraordinary year of... 9 November 2021 Deanne, united by our organisation’s values and shared passion Deanne Coleman, Advanced Occupational Therapist had an intrinsic drive to join an organisation where she... 5 November 2021 Seth the Sensational Chef 6-year-old Seth is a baker in the making after an amazing school holiday session with his Speech Pathologist... 26 October 2021 Talented Tom’s TEDx Talk 20-year-old Tom Oliver has big dreams, and he knows he is going to achieve them Starting with smashing his... 14 October 2021 Celebrating the stars among us Therapy Focus esteemed guests, colleagues and friends gathered under the twinkling night sky to celebrate the... 23 September 2021 Supporting Emerging Leaders at the Disability Support Awards Therapy Focus is proud to sponsor the 2021 Disability Support Awards and is honoured to have presented the... 13 September 2021 Learning and connecting through Gaming Therapy The popular video game Minecraft is being used as a therapy tool to help children and young people with... 26 August 2021 Scheduling tool aims to improve the customer experience At Therapy Focus, we’re always looking for ways to improve the customer experience and the way we do things... 16 July 2021 Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan Therapy Focus is proud to present its inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan for... 12 July 2021 Heart-ly an ordinary kid Bella McHarg has lived an extraordinary, and at times life-threatening journey, and she is only 10 years old... 5 July 2021 Changes to NDIS service pricing and billing policies The team at Therapy Focus have reviewed the 2021-22 NDIS Pricing Arrangements and made changes to our pricing... 25 June 2021 Emma takes the crown for fundraising What does a dance competition and collecting recyclable containers have in common Well, community fundraiser... 15 June 2021 Navigating human interactions with help from a robot A small and rather cute robot is helping people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and attention... 25 May 2021 Alaister Delivers service with a smile Alaister Delivers provides prompt package delivery services, always with a smile... 28 April 2021 Therapy Focus recognised as Telethon Beneficiary A group of Therapy Focus staff attend the 2020 Telethon Beneficiary Breakfast... 27 April 2021 New office locations in Ellenbrook and Mandurah Offices in Mandurah and Ellenbrook have relocated to new spaces within their existing suburbs... 1 April 2021 Servicing the Deaf and HoH community Therapy Focus and Access Plus WA Deaf have joined forces to better service Deaf and HoH customers in the... 23 March 2021 Ollie, therapy dog in the making By chance, Ollie met his friend Sophie on a teletherapy call From there Ollie has helped Sophie with her... 18 March 2021 International Women’s Day #ChooseToChallenge Sundowner Staff and friends of Therapy Focus gathered together to celebrate International Women's Day for 2021 with a... 17 March 2021 We’re moving to Yangebup On Monday 29 March, Therapy Focus' Cockburn Team will move into a new office in... 24 February 2021 Training supports mealtime enjoyment 27-year-old Leana has struggled with mealtimes Training from her Therapy Focus Therapists to her support... 23 February 2021 Switching to success Tylar and Muji are switch superstars! They can now communicate easier, thanks to the help of their switches... 22 February 2021 Celebrating the next generation of therapists From Physiotherapy and Exercise Science Awards to Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology... 12 February 2021 How motherhood didn’t stop Emma in her tracks Team Leader and Occupational Therapist, Emma Marshman, describes why she chose to work at Therapy Focus and... 8 January 2021 Masquerade Ball celebrates spirit in a year of challenges Therapy Focus staff and guests came together at Optus Stadium to celebrate the unveiling of the new-look... 17 December 2020 Delivering services in remote WA In October, Therapy Focus Team Leader, Kelsie Davis, made the 1500km journey to the remote town of Warburton... 16 December 2020 Creative casting for jack Serial casting has helped Jack with his range of motion as well as helping to stretch and lengthen his leg... 15 December 2020 Turning hobbies into business What do clothing protectors, window art and all-natural dog treats have in common They are all products being... 11 December 2020 Little Explorer, Olivia Recently, Olivia’s Physiotherapist at Therapy Focus, Laura Cruz, arranged for Olivia to trial the Explorer... 19 June 2020 Anthony flushes his toileting fears 9-year-old Anthony has overcome his fear of toileting with support from his family and Therapy Focus’... 28 May 2020 Donated iPads Help People with Disability Access Teletherapy Therapy Focus has donated iPads and data packages to people with disability and their families to help them... 27 May 2020 Cooking with Christine gives Ryan food confidence 12 year-old Ryan is overcoming food challenges thanks to the creativity of his speech pathologist and a... 27 May 2020 Gaming Therapy a hit A team of therapists are using the popular computer game Minecraft to help children and teenagers with... 27 May 2020 Hayley volunteers in the Kimberley Earlier this year, Occupational Therapist, Hayley Smith travelled to the Kimberley region of Western... 24 April 2020 Lucas rides on thanks to GIVE An electric bike funded by Therapy Focus’ GIVE Program is giving Lucas newfound independence and the chance... 24 April 2020 Teletherapy Supports Routine for Families Families of children with disabilities are doing their best to keep life as normal as possible with support... 30 March 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) links and resources A list of organisations who have helpful information and resources relating to coronavirus... 11 March 2020 Cockburn Toy Library unveils new collection of therapeutic toys The Cockburn Toy Library unveiled their new collection of gross motor skills-focussed toys with support from... 26 February 2020 GIVE Program Rocks Neil’s World A set of lapidary tools funded by Therapy Focus’ GIVE Program is giving Nannup local, Neil Roper, back his... 26 February 2020 Henry’s regulated and ready for eating For 14 year-old Henry, mealtimes were once a source a stress and anxiety But with specialist mealtime advice... 28 January 2020 Home modifications mean more independence for Michelle For Michelle, who lives with a condition called Myelomalacia, altering the layout of her bedroom and bathroom... 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