Home News News 1 August 2022 Therapy Focus Board Welcomes New 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... 13 July 2022 Introducing our 2022 People’s Choice Award nominees The 2022 People's Choice Award nominees have been... 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... 24 February 2022 Our response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) During these unprecedented times, the health and safety of our community is our priority Learn about the... 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 Angelena Fixter steps down as CEO Friday 25 February 2022 will be CEO Angelena Fixter last day at Therapy... 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... 24 November 2021 Meet Counsellor Audrey McGibbon As part of growing and developing the Therapy Focus team and providing more services to our customers, we... 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... 29 April 2021 Our 2021 People’s Choice Award nominees The 2021 People's Choice Award finalists have been announced!... 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... 22 March 2021 2021 People’s Choice Award Nominate a Therapy Focus employee who has gone ‘above and beyond’ in the 2021 People’s Choice... 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... 4 February 2021 Wooroloo bushfire links and resources An update on the Wooroloo Bushfires affecting Therapy Focus staff and customers Includes useful links for... 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... 14 December 2020 Supporting the transition to adulthood The transition project, or more specifically, the transition program, supports people living with Autism... 11 December 2020 Little Explorer, Olivia Recently, Olivia’s Physiotherapist at Therapy Focus, Laura Cruz, arranged for Olivia to trial the Explorer... 24 November 2020 International Day of People with Disability: What’s On Each year we celebrate International Day of People with Disability on 3 December Find out what's happening in... 28 June 2020 Neurodiversity a Competitive Advantage at ExteND Testing A program run by Curtin University is giving companies access to exceptional software testing and data... 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 Ready and Regulated for Eating: Henry’s Story 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... 13 November 2019 Mural celebrates Walliston community partnership In early November our therapy team based in the Perth Hills joined forces with the staff and students at... 25 October 2019 Bladder and Bowel Health Australia joins Therapy Focus Bladder and Bowel Health Australia Inc has been acquired by Therapy Focus Ltd This bringing together of the... 25 October 2019 Zamahn jumps for joy thanks to GIVE A trampoline funded by Therapy Focus’ GIVE Program is providing a number of benefits for 12 year-old Zamahn... 27 September 2019 Service Agreements Come to Life in New Videos A series of animated videos have been created to help explain our Service Agreements in English and five... 27 September 2019 Top Marks for Communication at Therapy Focus Therapy Focus is the first organisation in Western Australia to be accredited as communication accessible by... 26 September 2019 Harrison hits the beach thanks to Telethon Beach-lover Harrison Dunn is able to enjoy the sun, sand and sea this summer, thanks to a new beach... 26 July 2019 Ashlee has business sewn up 18 year-old Ashlee Gregori has turned a shared hobby between mother and daughter into a micro-enterprise... 17 July 2019 Staff Celebrated at 21st Anniversary On Wednesday 3 July, Therapy Focus staff, Board Directors and special guests celebrated the organisation’s... 28 June 2019 Karina takes her expertise to Zimbabwe Physiotherapist Karina Caldwell travelled to Zimbabwe with Cosmos HealthCare to volunteer as part of a... 28 June 2019 Jordan Meets His Heroes Therapy Focus Occupational Therapist, Joshua Panelo, recently organised for his client, Jordan Jasmins, to... 30 May 2019 ‘Gurrumul’ screening celebrates National Reconciliation Week On Wednesday 29 May, Therapy Focus staff, customers and the wider community attended a special sold-out... 28 May 2019 There’s No Stopping Candice! Five and a half year-old Candice Evans is not letting her disability get in the way of living life to the... 22 May 2019 GIVE helps Sharon get back on her feet An exercise bike funded by Therapy Focus’ GIVE Program is helping Sharon Barber learn to walk again after... 21 May 2019 Therapy Focus Goes to California A partnership between Therapy Focus and AchieveKids in California has seen staff from both organisations... 13 May 2019 2019 WA Disability Support Awards This year Therapy Focus was proud to sponsor the WA Disability Support Awards and recognise those who... 1 May 2019 Just your average bloke Tony Vardaro is a self-declared average bloke The proud father worked as a social worker at TAFE for 17 years... 20 April 2019 Sunflower Sunday makes for family fun day On Sunday 2 December 2018, around 800 people descended on Garvey Park in Ascot to enjoy a great range of free... 18 April 2019 GIVE provides the power of play 10 year-old Rhianna is discovering the benefits of play, such as improved strength, coordination and... 4 April 2019 Introducing Our New CEO Angelena Fixter Following an extensive national recruitment process, Angelena Fixter has been appointed the new Chief... 29 March 2019 Andrew Joins the Celebration Josephine Chong could not be prouder of her son Andrew, who recently stepped outside his comfort zone to... 22 March 2019 KONGA megaclass highlights importance of ‘me-time’ Fitness instructor and mother of four, Tyare Pugh, is inviting the Perth community to take part in a free... 19 March 2019 Quality Evaluation: Provide your feedback In April, the State Government Department for Communities’ Disability Services will conduct an independent... 21 February 2019 SOS makes feeding fun A group of Therapy Focus customers with feeding difficulties are finding the fun in mealtimes thanks to an... 7 February 2019 Behaviour Support Leads to Positive Changes Ask any parent how they feel when their child throws a tantrum or has a public meltdown and most will tell... 10 December 2018 GIVE provides wheelie great benefits 15 year-old Orion is getting his daily exercise whilst enjoying opportunities to interact with neighbours and... 30 November 2018 CEO Matt Burrows Steps Down After seven years at the helm of Therapy Focus, Matt Burrows will step down as CEO to return to Broome –... 23 November 2018 Thumbs up for Key Word Sign workshop Earlier this month a group of parents, carers and educators learned the basics of Key Word Sign at a workshop... 9 November 2018 NS Projects Give the Gift of the Great Outdoors On Saturday 27 October, a team of volunteers from project management company NS Projects conducted a... 24 October 2018 Customer Survey: We Hear You! Every two years Therapy Focus invites people accessing our services to provide feedback by completing a... 25 September 2018 Les finds purpose at Jackson’s Busselton resident Les Slayford has a new-found sense of purpose since securing work experience at... 19 September 2018 Sofia Speaks Up About Autism 11 year-old Sofia Schiaffini has won an award for her speech about autism in this year’s Speak Up... 7 September 2018 GIVE provides the gift of guitar lessons 16 year-old Joseph has always dreamed of playing guitar in a band And thanks to a GIVE Program grant for... 3 September 2018 Communication consultancy improves device access Staffed by experienced speech pathologists knowledgeable in the area of alternative and augmentative... 28 August 2018 Students shares message of kindness A children’s storybook featuring illustrations created by WA primary school students has been unveiled at a... 10 August 2018 Resource Library Helps Zechariah Achieve his Therapy Goals A specialist resource service for people with disability and their families has opened in East Victoria Park... 2 August 2018 Therapy Focus Celebrates 20 Years On Friday 20 July, 500 guests including Therapy Focus staff, alumni and special guests celebrated the... 26 July 2018 The story of my wheelchair Harrison shares his story about waiting for his new wheelchair... 20 July 2018 Layla gets on track to healthy eating Layla has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and began... 13 July 2018 NDIS Helps Hau Achieve More Independence Hau Le is a young man with goals and aspirations to live a more independent life Prior to accessing supports... 10 July 2018 GIVE helps Zaki stroll with his baby bro Two-year-old Zakariya Hashi is now able to go for walks in comfort with his new baby brother thanks to a... 7 July 2018 Troy’s literacy success Troy has autism and his literacy progress had plateaued over several years So in early 2017 – Troy’s... 2 July 2018 Harry learns how to enjoy mealtimes 2-year-old Harry Padmanabhan has Global Developmental Delay and is learning how mealtimes can be fun with the... 2 July 2018 NAIDOC Week celebrates special women This year’s theme, 'Because of her, we can', celebrates Aboriginal women and the essential role these... 20 June 2018 A journey of learning in the Golden State In March, Therapy Focus clinicians Sulin Ng and Christine Bosch travelled to California as part of a 2-week... 16 April 2018 New NDIS Therapy Pricing Limits Outcomes Therapy Focus has condemned a recommendation made for the pricing of therapy services in an Independent... 11 April 2018 Sweet experience for girls with autism On Friday 5 April, the same day the United Nations met to discuss the importance of empowering women and... 3 April 2018 ‘Coding club’ harnesses unique talents of youth with autism Extraordinary attention to detail, a very literal mind and the ability to look at things differently are just... 29 March 2018 School holiday group gets out and about Over the January school holidays, a group of 10 children and young people with disability got out and about... 28 February 2018 Shona’s standing tall 13 year-old Shona Heard is seeing the world anew thanks to her new sit-to-stand... 27 February 2018 Art workshops celebrate Disability Awareness Week Last December, in celebration of Disability Awareness Week, Therapy Focus' Margaret River Team hosted a free... 26 February 2018 Doors open to South West community On Friday 23 February around 50 guests came together to celebrate the opening of Therapy Focus’ first... 23 February 2018 Mentoring at the Men’s Shed A group of 18 young men living with intellectual disability have gained vital job skills through a Men’s... 22 February 2018 From wheelchair to walking 12 months ago 9 year-old Jaydan was completely dependent on his wheelchair and only just learning to stand... 5 February 2018 Lucas the Karate Kid 9-year-old Lucas Hillbeck is taking on school with newfound confidence after receiving a Therapy Focus GIVE... 19 January 2018 Why do kids walk on their toes? Toe walking is something many children do while learning to walk For some kids, it’s a completely normal... 1 January 2018 No more fright in the bite Anthony Koomen loved food as a young child, but when he turned 2 all of a sudden he started experiencing food... 19 December 2017 Small steps make a world of difference Parents always want the best for their kids, but how do you give them the best when life’s given them a... 18 December 2017 Empowered Through Dance A dance program being run across Perth is giving adults of all abilities the opportunity to express... 13 December 2017 Community art for Disability Awareness Week In celebration of Disability Awareness Week, Therapy Focus’ Margaret River Team hosted a free art workshop... 6 December 2017 Drumming up teen social skills Therapy Focus’ Drumbeat group is helping teenagers with disabilities connect with one another and develop... 24 November 2017 New Zealand Exchange Inspires Therapy Focus Staff In November three Therapy Focus employees travelled to New Zealand as part of an exchange program with the... 9 November 2017 Liam Dances Up a Storm 18 year-old Liam Byrne has taken on the best of the best in hip hop dancing at an international competition... 30 October 2017 Therapy helps crash survivor get back to normal life A man who was flown to Royal Perth Hospital from Margaret River after a large tree branch fell onto his... 3 October 2017 Team Work Makes the Dream Work for Phillip With support from both Intelife and Therapy Focus, 19 year-old Phillip Kalimeris has established his own... 1 September 2017 Nursery Rhyme Time Program Hits the Right Note Some of Therapy Focus’ youngest clients have been developing skills and stretching their imaginations with... 30 August 2017 Specialist Support Crosses the Sea Therapy Focus clinicians are crossing oceans to provide specialist support to children like 7 year-old... 30 August 2017 TOMS the perfect fit for Therapy Focus Launching on Monday 14 August, global giving company TOMS will host a pop-up shop at Westfield Whitford... 30 August 2017 Hristijan’s backyard blitz Perth based project management company NS Projects has built a custom backyard for 12-year-old Hristijan... 30 August 2017 Ben Tries to Fly launches from Perth Town Hall Thursday 24 August saw the annual Therapy Focus Art Competition culminate at Perth Town Hall with the... 19 July 2017 Becoming a Beekeeper: Mercedes’ Story 19-year-old Mercedes, who has spina bifida and autism, successfully applied to the Therapy Focus GIVE Program... 1 July 2017 Staff celebrated at 19th Anniversary Tuesday 11 July saw Therapy Focus employees come together at Ambrose Estate to celebrate the organisation’s... 21 June 2017 Sunflower Sunday draws bloomin’ big crowd On Sunday 9 April more than 1500 people descended on Point Walter Recreation Centre to enjoy a day of free... 19 June 2017 Locklyn’s playground helps him grow 4-year-old Locklyn Sutton’s motor skills have improved beyond expectations since receiving play equipment... 1 June 2017 Special seat brings family together 2-year-old Nate Shaffer has a new view of the world and is spending more quality time with his family thanks... 6 May 2017 Public transport training promotes community inclusion A first-of-its-kind collaboration between Transperth and Therapy Focus is helping make it safer and easier... 1 May 2017 Dietitians make healthy eating fun Support from qualified dietitians who assess nutritional needs, provide dietary advice and develop customised... 27 April 2017 Yoga group has om-mazing benefits for teens A relaxation and yoga group run by Therapy Focus’ Joondalup Team is helping teenagers with disabilities... 8 April 2017 Jenny’s on track to work 16-year-old Jenny Trac is better equipped to transition from high school to adulthood after completing a... 3 April 2017 Pilates reformer helps Liam in more ways than one A Pilates reformer funded through Therapy Focus’ GIVE Program has kept 17-year-old Liam Hidding on his feet... 28 March 2017 Family Fun Day celebrates People with Disability The weather couldn't have been better on Saturday 3 December when around 40 families accessing Therapy Focus... 20 March 2017 Playgroup gets kids kindy ready Therapy Focus’ Kindy Readiness Playgroup is helping prepare children aged 3-5 with disabilities for... 15 March 2017 Quiet Hour a success with shoppers The Hamlin Family had a wonderful experience at Good Guys store during Quiet Hour... 7 March 2017 Variety Scholarship helps business blossom Thanks to a Variety Scholarship, Breanna has set up her own print and design business... 2 March 2017 Early intervention a great support in the South West With recent expansion in delivering services to the South West of Western Australia customer Cody experiences... 28 February 2017 2017 New Zealand Exchange Program Therapy Focus clinicians Lauren Redman and Natalie Elias visit Autism New Zealand’s North Island offices to... 18 February 2017 New wheels a weight off family’s shoulders Noah now has better access to the community thanks to a newly modified wheelchair van, funded by the Therapy... 8 February 2017 Theo’s Telethon Trike Theo can now enjoy getting out and about in the community with his family, thanks to a customised bike from... 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