Occupational Therapy
Contact
Reception: (07) 4781 4495
Fax: (07) 4779 2739
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
JCU Occupational Therapy (OT) Clinic
The James Cook University Occupational Therapy Clinic is a student-led service providing paediatric occupational therapy for children and young people aged 2–17 years. Our clinic is staffed by 3rd and 4th year occupational therapy students who deliver assessment and intervention services under the close supervision of experienced and qualified occupational therapist.
As the clinic operates during university student placement periods, our capacity to accept new referrals is dependent on placement schedules and student availability. Consequently, the current wait time for new referrals is approximately six to nine months. In some circumstances, assessments may be offered sooner depending on the urgency of the referral and the availability of staff and students.
Our Administration Officer will contact you as soon as an appointment becomes available. To ensure we can reach you promptly, please notify us of any changes to your contact details while you remain on our waiting list.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to partnering with you and your family to support your child's participation, development, and wellbeing.
What is Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is a family-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through participation in everyday activities.
Our occupational therapy service offers support and advice for children and families to enable them to participate in everyday activities, and to help children further develop their skills. Occupational Therapists (OT’s) work with children with any condition or impairment that affects their ability to perform everyday activities, including tasks related to self-care (such as brushing their teeth or dressing), play and school (such as handwriting).
About Us
JCU Health Occupational Therapy Clinic is a student-led service, providing support to children, adolescents and their families.
The service supports the further education of Occupational Therapy students and their professional skills under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist. We strive to provide a high quality occupational therapy service based upon the needs of the child and family. As we are part of James Cook University, we actively support research related to the development of evidence-based Occupational Therapy practice and you may have the opportunity to participate in various research projects.
Who Do We See?
Children and adolescents who present with difficulties in the following areas:
- Coordination and motor skills
- Handwriting, copying, drawing, forming letters or shapes
- Concentrating or paying attention
- Constant repetitive movements
- Organising themselves and their own space
- Everyday activities (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing)
- Making friends and socialising with peers
- Becoming upset over loud noises, bright lights, strong smells, feeling different textures, and swinging movements
Services May Include:
- Comprehensive assessment & report
- One on one intervention sessions
- Group sessions
- Consultation with schools and other service providers
- Combined Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Clinic
- Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services
How to Refer
We accept referrals from parents/guardians and health and educational professionals. The cost of our service is $50 for the initial assessment (including a feedback session & report) and $30 for subsequent appointments (fees subject to change). This is in order to cover some administration costs. If families have any concerns regarding their ability to pay this fee please contact the service to discuss further.
Referral forms are available by contacting JCUHealth on 4781 4495, or complete an online referral here.
Email or fax the completed form to JCUHealth
JCU Occupational Therapy Clinic Staff
Hannah Aisa
Clinic Lead
Hannah Aisa is an Occupational Therapist and lecturer/clinical lead educator at James Cook University (JCU). Following her graduation from James Cook University in 2018, Hannah has experience working in private practice providing family centred support for clients aged 0 to 18 years old. She has experience in collaborating with schools, kindergarten, and other health professionals to provide a holistic intervention approach. She has a special interest in supporting families in addressing challenging behaviours and increasing participation in school. Outside of her work, Hannah enjoys outdoor activities such as golf, fishing, and camping.
