News
New NDIS therapy pricing limits outcomes
April 16th, 2018Therapy Focus has condemned a recommendation made for the pricing of therapy services in an Independent Pricing Review Report endorsed by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), saying it will lead to poorer outcomes for people living with disability.
Sweet experience for girls with autism
April 11th, 2018On Friday 5 April, the same day the United Nations met to discuss the importance of empowering women and girls with autism, the Margaret River Chocolate Company opened its doors to a group of young girls with autism, offering them a lesson in chocolate making.
‘Coding club’ harnesses unique talents of youth with autism
April 3rd, 2018Therapy Focus Occupational Therapist Kahlia Wingfield is working with Curtin University’s Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance (AASQA) to help young people on the Autism spectrum find employment in the area of software testing.
School holiday group gets out and about
March 29th, 2018Over the January school holidays a group of 10 children and young people with disability got out and about in the community with support from their therapists.
Help and hard work improves Troy’s literacy
March 26th, 2018While his peers enjoyed their six week break over summer, 13 year-old Troy, who has autism, was working hard on his reading and spelling skills.
Communication wins for Team Travis
March 22nd, 2018A collaboration between Therapy Focus and partner organisation Interchange has helped Travis become a happier, more confident member of his local recreation centre.
Shona’s standing tall
February 28th, 201813 year-old Shona Heard is seeing the world anew thanks to her new sit-to-stand frame.
Doors open to South West community
February 26th, 2018On Friday 23 February around 50 guests came together to celebrate the opening of Therapy Focus’ first regional office in the heart of Margaret River.
Mentoring at the Men’s Shed
February 23rd, 2018A group of 18 young men living with intellectual disability have gained vital job skills through a Men’s Shed mentoring program.
From wheelchair to walking
February 22nd, 201812 months ago 9 year-old Jaydan was completely dependent on his wheelchair and only just learning to stand independently. Today, he’s walking around the classroom and dancing through his physiotherapy sessions.