Montrose Therapy and Respite Services

Service name

Montrose Therapy and Respite Services

Contact Name

Nikki Clark

Email

enquiries@montrose.org.au

Phone

3280 3800 or 1800 193 362

Address

10 Station Ave Darra

Website

https://www.montrose.org.au

Service program

Montrose has over 85 years of experience working with people with a disability. We provide physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy along with Short Stay Accommodation and a Lifestyle & Leisure service. Montrose supports children and young adults with physical disabilities, neuro-muscular conditions, development delay and autism. We are a values based not-for-profit organisation with any surpluses invested back into providing services for children and families. Montrose is a registered NDIS provider and we have been working with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) since it began rolling out in Queensland.

Geographic coverage area

Lowood, Fernvale

Model of service delivery

Outreach to Lowood/Fernvale area

Eligibility criteria (including age)

0-25 years

Referral pathways

No referral needed, families can contact our Intake team on 1800 193 362. Our friendly intake team will help get your client registered with Montrose as quickly as possible and can advise on appointment availability and therapy staff skills.

Cost

NDIS registered provider. Specialist Disability Support in Schools (SDSS) – You can also access therapy in schools through the SDSS Program. Both private and public schools are eligible but the Principal’s permission is required. Medicare (Chronic Disease Management) – A chronic medical condition is one that has been present for six months or longer. You can access rebates for a limited number of sessions with Therapists. Your General Practitioner can help access this funding. Private health insurance with gap-only payments via HiCAPS. Montrose continue to work with families with Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) and Better Start for Children with Disability although most families will now access support through the NDIS. Self funded.

Funded through contract

Various

Intake capacity and limitations

For therapy services please contact our Intake team to determine current capacity

Hours of operation

Office hours – 8:30am – 4:30pm, face to face therapy session can be conducted on weekdays. Please contact the team to determine what day we service your local area.

Duration service can be provided

On-Going therapy support