Nurturing growth through collaborative care
Supporting Every Learner – National Learning Disability Week 2025 Learning is not ‘one-size-fits-all’ – and that’s something worth celebrating. For this reason, National Learning Disability Week 2025 is a powerful reminder that everyone’s learning journey is unique. At QPAH, we are committed to championing inclusive education, individualised support and the empowerment of individuals and families […]
Unlocking Potential: How Speech Therapy Supports Children with Learning Disabilities Learning disabilities can affect how children process and understand information, which can subsequently impact their ability to read, write, express ideas and engage in conversations. Speech therapy is one of the most powerful tools to help children overcome any challenges associated with learning disabilities. While […]
Important Update: New NDIS Funding Periods – What You Need to Know From Monday, 19 May 2025, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) introduced funding periods – a new way of releasing funds in staged instalments for participants with new or reassessed plans. Instead of receiving the full amount upfront, funds are now allocated in […]
Group Therapy: Growing Together Through Communication At QPAH, we believe that therapy is most powerful when it’s accompanied by functional practice. Therefore, we’re proud to offer group therapy sessions. They are a dynamic and supportive way for people to grow, connect and thrive together through shared experiences. What Is Group Therapy? Group therapy at QPAH […]
Important Update: New NDIS Funding Periods – What You Need to Know From Monday, 19 May 2025, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) introduced new NDIS funding periods – a new method of releasing funding for participants with new or reassessed plans. Instead of receiving the full amount of funding upfront, participants will now receive their […]
Creating Accessible and Inclusive Content and Resources: A Vital Step in Allied Health This Global Accessibility Awareness Day – and every day – QPAH is committed to making our content and resources more accessible and inclusive. In an allied health setting, how we communicate is just important as what we communicate. Our clients come from […]
Article by Montana Nuvoli (Certified Practising Speech Pathologist B.Ed, MSpPath) Interdental vs. Lateral Lisp: What’s the Difference? Lisps are a common speech error, but not all lisps are the same. Two types of lisps we see most commonly at QPAH are interdental lisps and lateral lisps – both are considered atypical articulation patterns, and each […]
Speech therapy offers life-changing benefits for people on the Gold Coast with autism. Let’s explore some of the ways speech therapy can make a positive impact on people with autism. Communication Skills One of the primary goals of speech therapy is to improve communication skills. Many individuals with autism face challenges with verbal and/or non-verbal […]
At Queensland Paediatric Allied Health (QPAH), we understand the importance of effective communication in a child’s development. Our specialised speech therapy for kids on the Gold Coast is designed to address a wide range of communication challenges, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to express themselves clearly and confidently. Why Speech Therapy for Kids […]
At QPAH, occupational therapy plays a crucial role in helping children overcome obstacles that impede their daily lives, fostering independence, and enhancing their overall quality of life. This form of therapy is particularly beneficial for kids facing developmental delays, physical disabilities, sensory processing issues, or social and emotional challenges. For families residing on the Gold […]
