Home News News 1 April 2021 Servicing the Deaf and HoH community Therapy Focus and AccessPlus 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... 31 January 2021 Our response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Offices will re-open and face-to-face therapy will resume on Monday 8... 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 Minecraft Therapy a hit with gamers A team of therapists are using the popular computer game Minecraft to help children and teenagers with... 27 May 2020 Hayley Helps Out in the Kimberley Earlier this year, Occupational Therapist, Hayley Smith travelled to the Kimberley region of Western... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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 Communication wins for Team Travis A collaboration between Therapy Focus and partner organisation Interchange has helped Travis become a... 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 clients 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... 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... 3 September 2018 Communication clinic improves device access Staffed by experienced speech pathologists knowledgeable in the area of alternative and augmentative... 28 August 2018 Students help illustrate storybook about kindness and inclusion 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 14 February 2018 David’s breathing easy with speech pathology As a 7 year-old, David Barker, who has intellectual disability, was non-verbal and showing no progress... 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... 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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