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ND Collective is a paediatric allied health service located in Cairns, Far North Queensland.
We offer face-to-face therapies, telehealth parenting supports, Therapy@Home packs, professional supervision and mentoring, and neuro-affirming streetwear. Our goal is to empower neurodiverse children, 0-12years, and their families by providing individualised and holistic therapeutic interventions.
We’re all about ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential.
We offer:
🟧 Paediatric Occupational Therapy
🟧 Paediatric Physiotherapy
🟧 Child Development Therapy
🟧 Allied Health Assistants
🟧 Social Workers
🟧 Therapy@Home programs
As parents of neurodivergent children, and identifying as neurodivergent themselves, our Directors Cath and Elise have a solid understanding of the demands required to navigate a “neuro-typical” world. From both a personal and professional perspective, they are passionate about child advocacy and the systems reforms required for equitable service delivery for ND kids. With their team of neuro-affirming superstars, they specialise in fun, play-based therapies that are tailored to meet your child’s unique needs.
We know that comfort matters, so we come to you — whether that’s at home, daycare, the playground or at school. Based in Cairns, we also service Mossman and Daintree, the Tablelands and Yarrabah.
We provide services to plan managed and self-managed participants.
ELISE BRADY | Managing Director BSW, MSOL
admin@ndcollectivehub.com.au
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Primarily counselling under Social Work Improved Daily Living item line, also access assessments for new participants (not children/early intervention, just teens and older), NDIA reports (ie., plan review preparation), assistance with coordination of supports, advocacy, and assistance with crisis intervention.
Participants/area: Plan managed and self managed only, currently not NDIA managed.
How to contact: see linkbelow
- Please email to info@louisemeadowssocialwork.com, and a short phone appointment will be organised to explore needs and schedule initial telehealth session thereafter.
- Complete contact form on website:
- Referrals from other service providers: Please email a referral to info@louisemeadowssocialwork.com, including client’s NDIS plan number, full name, contact phone number, email address, address and date of birth, and reason for referral.
If the client is under the age of 16, consent from a parent, guardian or nominated representative must be obtained prior to the referral, and if the client is over 16 please ensure they are aware of the referral and reason for referral.
Anne Mayne is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience counselling adults, adolescents and children.
Anne provides therapy that is evidence-based and effective. Anne’s specialisation is the impact of current or past interpersonal trauma and attachment difficulties.
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Delton Health Care is a registered NDIS allied health provider focused on real, lasting outcomes. We started because we saw a gap. People were getting care, but not always the right care. Plans were being written, but not always followed through. We wanted to do things differently.
Our team works across physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, exercise physiology, podiatry, psychology, dietetics, and social work. Each person brings genuine expertise and a commitment to making your goals their goals. And because we know the NDIS system well, we will help you make the most of your funding without the confusion or the runaround.
Our Services:
🟢 Occupational Therapy
🟢 Physiotherapy
🟢 Speech Pathology
🟢 Exercise Physiology
🟢 Podiatry
🟢 Psychology
🟢 Dietician
🟢 Social Work
Servicing: Mareeba, Cairns, Innisfail, Mossman - We are mobile and also offer telehealth to our clients.
Info@deltonhealth.com.au
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I'm Casira, Owner of Ochre Care, Proud Bunuba/Yamatji woman
I offer quality social work services to individuals & families in need, including NDIS Support Coordination and dedicated to providing quality support coordination in Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands.
Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living is also being offered in the Cairns & Tablelands areas:
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I have extensive experience working in various roles within the NDIS Industry such as: Child Safety, Incarcerated individuals/Queensland Corrective Services; and Youth Justice
As a social worker with a person centred approach, I have strong interests in improving the lives of people that live with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Also, having lived and worked in remote areas of Australia, I understand the challenges associated with limited services in these areas.
🟩 Disability Support Worker providing quality on the ground support to participants, including daily living, community access and personal care
🟨 Support Coordinator with a Not for Profit Organisation helping participants to understand their plan and connecting them to NDIS providers, community, mainstream and other government supports to build capacity and gain independence
🟦 Case Manager with Disability Services, Queensland Government helping individuals and families with accessing the NDIS, including individuals incarcerated and living in very remote Aboriginal communities.
I am currently accepting plan managed clients
Townsville (Head Office): 139 Boundary St, Railway Estate Qld 4810
Townsville (Pimlico): 51 Fulham Rd, Pimlico Qld 4812
Mackay: Shop 10, 14 Heaths Rd, Mt Pleasant Qld 4740
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From health and wellbeing to disability and support, we provide a range of services to help you achieve your goals and attain quality of life, including:
Occupational Therapy
Speech Pathology
Dietetics & Nutrition
Diabetes Education
Exercise Physiology
Physiotherapy
Psychology
Social Work
We are a Registered NDIS Provider and have a dedicated coordination team available to provide support and assist with identifying goals and services. We also offer allied health services through Private, DVA, Medicare, and other insurers as required.
Telehealth
Telehealth enables health professionals to communicate more easily and improve continuity of care. We can increase the intensity of services to remote participants and achieve cost efficiencies for you by negating travel fees and waiting times.
https://alliancerehab.com.au/current-programs/telehealth/
For travel by arrangement, please contact our coordination team for more information.
Referrals
We have 3 easy ways you can refer for telehealth:
Visit https://alliancerehab.com.au/refer-a-client/
Email reception@alliancerehab.com.au
Call our team on 07 4772 1219
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At Treehouse Theraplay we are Social Worker’s and counsellors, we work from a neuroaffirming framework and value neurodiversity. We specialise in working with children, teens and families and are a family focused clinic. We are all experienced practitioners with extensive training in Creative Therapies that include Certified training in Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Focused Psychological services i.e. CBT, DBT, Solution focused therapies, Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work, Dance and Movement therapy.
We all have strong knowledge, training and experience in working with young people with experiences of Trauma and Trauma processing, Grief and loss, Neurodivergence, Anxiety/Stress/Depression, Social Navigation, Emotional release and Child Development.
Social Work is a university qualified Allied Health Profession, we are trained in human behaviour & development, life cycle stages, family & social networks and disability & health, including mental health. In the NDIS, Social Work Therapeutic Support sits under CB Daily Living. We have strong knowledge and lived experience of the NDIA.
Assessments available include: ADOS 2/ADIR, ADHD assessments, Functional Capacity Assessments for participants diagnosed with Autism, FASD, Intellectual Disability and certain Psycho-Social Disabilities. For NDIS participants with other disabilities, we can work closely together with their OT or Physio to create a joint, holistic report or provide a socio-environmental report to accompany an existing FCA, Assessments for Depression, Anxiety and Stress.
If you are unsure, please contact us, we work creatively to help young people work towards their goals, play and fun are natural mediums for children and allow them to learn new skills in playful, creative and engaging ways.
If you’re looking to do more, let’s do it together. LiveBig, part of the Arriba Group of companies, is a registered provider of specialist therapy supports for people with disability and on an NDIS plan. We can deliver support either at home or in the community, but always in a way that suits you. Our approach is one of working together with you, your family and your other service providers to achieve your goals.
Currently provide Speech Therapy in Cairns however we can deliver most other services via telehealth such as:
Allied health Assistance – Telehealth
Psychology Face-to-Face services
Behaviour Support – Face-to-face services
Early Intervention Services – Telehealth
Counselling – Telehealth
Mental Health & Counselling – Telehealth
Occupational Therapy – Telehealth
Psychology – Telehealth
Social Workers – Telehealth
Speech Language Pathologists – Face to face & Telehealth
Referral@livebig.com.au
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🌸 NOTE🌸: Feb 2026 - WE ARE AT CAPACITY AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
About Swift SC - Swift Support Coordination Au is a female owned business providing Support Coordination and Specialist Support Coordination services.
Based out of Cairns, Qld, our staff have the ability to support NDIS participants across the whole north of Australia from North Queensland, the Northern Territory and northern Western Australia. We’re your northern Australia specialists!
We can come to you in rural and remote areas periodically for face-to-face support, and the majority of our work can be done remotely via phone, video conference and email.
Our role is to ensure that your needs are adequately met with service providers local to you, who you know and trust.
What your Support Coordinator will do for you:
🟢 Help you to understand your NDIS Plan
🟢 Break down your funding package to get you the most value
🟢 Connect you to new providers
🟢 Liaise with your existing providers
🟢 Co-ordinate stakeholder meetings
🟢 Advocate for you when your needs change
🟢 Complete NDIA Reporting
🟢 Attend planning and review meetings with the NDIA/LAC
🟢 Answer your questions about the NDIS
Our staff are qualified mental health clinicians who can also provide Psychosocial Recovery Coaching.
We work with Self Managed and Plan Managed NDIS participants.
About Hannah - Hannah is a Social Worker with 20 years’ experience working in the mental health and disability sectors. Having worked as a Program Manager for the local NDIS LAC Partner for over 2 years, she is highly skilled at understanding NDIS plans and has strong networks in the local disability sector. Hannah is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
We provide service in person in Cairns and surrounding areas and remotely to anywhere in Qld, NT or WA.
info@swiftsc.com.au
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Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (Cairns, FNQ & Online). Value Wellness holistic approach ensures that you receive the care and support you need to thrive in your personal and professional life.
Approaches: Person-centred, Trauma-informed, Recovery-orientated, Strengths-based, Empowerment, Anti-discrimination and Wellness approaches. Attachment & mindful self-compassion principles.
Our Values: Respect, Social Justice, Integrity, Growth, Transparency, Compassion and Wellness.
Key Expertise
Social Work: We play a critical role in delivering effective mental health support while addressing broader social needs like helping vulnerable people in crisis, navigating complicated systems (Centrelink, housing etc), referring to appropriate services and advocating for client's legal rights.
Alongside Focused Psychological Assessments and Therapies, Accredited Mental Health Social Workers can help you:
🔹 Understand your mental health symptoms, neurodiversity, disabilities and social stressors which impact your life.
🔹 Acknowledging and addressing broader social needs like helping you when you are vulnerable or in crisis.
🔹 Navigate many complicated systems and services like Centrelink, NDIS, Child/Family Services, Housing/Rent Support, Drug and Alcohol Services, Youth Services, My Aged Care, Pain Management Programs, Financial Counselling Service and Victims Assist.
🔹 Link and provide you with warm referrals & handovers to appropriate services.
🔹 Support letters & advocate for your legal rights, with thorough knowledge of legislation.
🔹 Offer tangible support and take-home strategies.
Psychological Therapies: Skilled in delivering evidence-based psychological therapies, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychoeducation. We help individuals in a trauma-informed way to manage and overcome mental health issues, emotional & relationship difficulties, and challenging behaviours. We are trained therapists helping you explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a structured way, providing tools and strategies to improve mental well-being, functioning, recovery and resilience.
Clinical Supervision: External clinical supervision, coaching and mentorship to social workers and NDIS staff fostering professional growth, ethical practice, and high-quality service delivery. This is a professional support process designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and well-being of practitioners, particularly in fields like social work, psychology, and healthcare. The supervisee can critically reflect on their practice, explore ethical dilemmas, discuss challenges, and receive professional guidance and feedback.
Support is available through face-to-face and telehealth appointments.
Services: Private, Medicare (519019HH), EAP, NDIS, and Workcover.
Email admin@valuewellness.com.au
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Birdwing Therapies are qualified Social Workers Practitioners.
Professional assessments and therapeutic counselling. Birdwing Therapies is a social work practice that offers a comprehensive range of professional services to support children, families and adults. Our dedicated team are Clinical Social Workers who have a wealth of experience and knowledge in helping children and adults to meet achievable goals.
Children’s Group Work Programs
We offer group work programs especially designed for young and school age children.
Our children’s group work programs help build self esteem, resilience, empathy, communication and problem solving skills and create a positive sense of Self.
Children learn self regulation skills and relaxation techniques to promote their mental health and well being.
Parents and carers are involved in understanding the potential value of these strategies and we support them to be incorporated within the home setting. Calmer children, calmer parents! Ahh!
We consider this helps the child/ren to generalise the skills and support proactive self care at home. Many parents and carers really enjoy the relaxation techniques too!
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Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Social Workers and Counsellors
Psychological Services for Children, Adolescents and Families
Depression in children & adolescents
Anxiety disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorders (ADD & ADHD)
Behavioural problems
Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Specific learning difficulties.
Social skills training (Secret Agent Society)
Psychological Services for Adults
Depression & mood disorders, Anxiety disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Relationship issues
Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Grief & bereavement
Stress and Anger management
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Superior Home Care, Servicing all of North Qld
Our personalised care helps people in their place of living with safety, dignity and independence. We supply accredited team members to provide care for you in your own home, wherever home is. From the family home to senior communities, rehab facilities and beyond, we will bring care that loved ones need.
Our multi-disciplinary team includes: Support Workers, Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Nurse Practitioners, Indigenous Health Workers, Credentialled Diabetes Educators, Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers and Doctors.
We are recognised as a passionate and skilled provider offering care determined by individual needs, by caring staff, to achieve real outcomes. We are there to care.
No package, No problem. You do not need to be receiving any funded package to engage our services.
- AHPRA and NDIS accredited team members
- NDIA registered
- Specialising in 24-hour care
- We do what we say we’re going to do – each and every time
- We solve care problems using compassionate, person-centred solutions
- We engage in thoughtful relationships with the families we serve
- We give back to our community
Providing the following supports and services:
Accommodation/tenancy assistance
Assistance to access and maintain employment or higher education
Assistive products for personal care and safety
Personal mobility equipment
Assistance in coordinating or managing life stages, transitions and supports
Psychosocial Recovery Coach
Assistance with daily personal activities
Assistance with travel/transport arrangements
Vehicle modifications
Specialist positive behaviour support
Home modifications
Assistive equipment for recreation
Vision equipment
Community nursing care
Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement
Innovative community participation
Development of daily care and life skills
Early intervention supports for early childhood
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Lara Baker (Social Worker & Psychotherapist) invites you to a safe, quiet outdoor sanctuary in Speewah.
Away from the pressure of the everyday world, we provide a calm environment where you can finally take a big breath out.
How we support you:
🟡 No Pressure to "Perform": In the paddock, there are no rigid plans. We let things settle naturally, giving you the space to reveal your true self at your own pace.
🟡 A Grounded Environment: Horses don’t judge or wear masks. Their honest presence creates a safe container for you to explore your feelings and find your footing.
🟡 Learning Awareness: By watching the herd, you learn to notice your own subtle signs of stress. You practice "shaking off" tension and setting boundaries without the weight of guilt.
🟡 Consent & Respect: Interaction is never forced. Our horses—Ready Boss, Huey, Ice, and Ra Ra—choose how they engage, modeling a relationship where everyone’s needs are respected.
🟡 Real-Life Change: The paddock is a gentle testing ground. The awareness you find here helps you make new choices in your real-life relationships and daily world.
🟡 In-Person (Speewah): Experience therapy in a safe, serene outdoor sanctuary.
🟡 Telehealth: I offer flexible Video or Phone sessions for those who prefer to connect from the comfort of their own home.
🟡 Approach: My work is grounded in reflective practice, somatic awareness, and helping you find congruence—where your internal feelings match your external life.
🟡 Training for Organisations
🟡 I draw on over 20 years of experience in the community sector to provide specialized training for teams and organisations. Available upon request, these sessions focus on:
🟡 Effective Team Dynamics: Building trust and authentic communication.
🟡 Self-Care & Resilience: Practical tools for the modern workplace.
🟡Avoiding Burnout: Recognising subtle signs of stress and implementing sustainable boundaries.
Email: lara@mindfultherapycairns.com.au
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At Cairns Trauma and Clinical Psychology, our team of psychologists and social workers caters to clients of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. They possess many skills in handling a wide range of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, psychosis, eating disorders, grief and loss, childhood and life traumas, workplace/school stress, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and coping with challenging life transitions.
Dr Rachel Gleave,
BPsych(Hons), PhD(Clinical psychology)
Clinical Psychologist
Clinic Director
Rachel uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy, mindfulness and compassion-based therapies, eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), and internal family systems (IFS) approaches. She provides therapy to both adult and adolescent clients, with a particular interest in treating trauma-related disorders. Recently, Rachel has started incorporating Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) into her practice, training her therapy dogs
Services offered:
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT)
ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (DBT - INDIVIDUAL)
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITISATION & REPROCESSING (EMDR)
SCHEMA THERAPY
INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS THERAPY (IFS)
HYPNOTHERAPY
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY (AAT)
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We are fully accredited with NDIS in the following areas
Assist life stage transition
Behaviour support (practitioners)
Development of life skills
Therapeutic supports
Team Training
We are already running outreach clinics across these areas and have been active for some time in this space.
Our clinic rooms are based in Cairns
We also cover Ipswich, Cardwell, Mackay, Townsville, Palm Island and Aurukun areas.
Our registration group ages is 7-65
We cover a range of interest areas including:
-Trauma and recovery needs
-Needs for first line responders
-Trans and gender diverse counselling support (individual and families)
-Support for families and individuals going through change
-Recovery after industrial or organisational trauma
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Resilience enterprises focuses on training which places people first. People before power point. Training packages are designed to be flexible, human oriented and recognise that for many professionals, that training is best suited to build on existing knowledge and skill sets. We design our packages built on your needs identified through your organisation. Speciality areas in design and assessment include but are not limited to
-LGBTI work and intersectionality
-Stages of change and organisational review
-Traumatised workplaces
-Diverse lifestyle choices
-Themes in emergent generalised allied health practice.
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PLEASE NOTE: Books are temporarily closed due to high demand.
Welcome to Being Me Therapies, a holistic and client centred service offering specialist OT and Social Work Services to the Cairns region. Being Me provides support to clients throughout adolescence and adulthood across a wide variety of areas. We have a specific and unique interest in supporting individuals with ADHD, and psychosocial health conditions, delivering expert care, innovative solutions and navigating the complexities of NDIS as well as other government support systems such as DSP, family tax, and Centrelink entitlements.
Our Occupational Therapist has been practicing for over 10 years and is highly competent in implementing client centred interventions that improve daily living skills, enhance independence, and promote overall well-being. Complementing these services, our Social Worker has been practicing for over 20 years in the Cairns region, and specialises in assisting adolescents as they transition into adulthood, particularly around the critical ages of 16 to 18. This support extends to guiding families through the complexities of the NDIS and Centrelink, ensuring our clients navigate these systems with ease and confidence.
We recognise that everyone is unique, with their own experiences and aspirations. This understanding is at the heart of our approach, guiding us to collaborate closely with you to develop personalised strategies that align with your individual needs and goals. We have a fundamental belief that each person should be actively engaged in their supports, and always strive to build capacity and independence of our clients.
We look forward to working with our clients to become active participants in their NDIS journey.
Services we can provide:
🔵 Assessments including: Functional Capacity, Home & Living (SIL, SDA & ILO), Assistive Technology, NDIS Access OT reports, and Minor Home Modifications).
🔵 Ongoing Therapy for development of goals/skill building
🔵 Support worker, and Carer Training
🔵 Counselling
🔵 Professional Supervision
🔵 Manual Handling / Ergonomics
🔵 Support with Housing Applications
🔵 Navigating NDIS and non-NDIS services in the local community
Current wait times: OT wait times is approximately 4 weeks although accepting urgent referrals
reception@beingme.com.au
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At Nurturing Life Connections, we support children and families on their journey toward growth, connection, and well-being. Our team of experienced allied health professionals and a paediatric specialist teacher specialises in early intervention, child development, and disability support.
We provide NDIS-funded mobile therapy services, including:
⭐ Play-Based Therapy – Encouraging emotional expression, social development, play-based learning and the achievement of key developmental milestones
⭐ Nature Therapy – Harnessing the benefits of outdoor environments to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a deeper connection to the world around them
At the core of all our therapy services is Capacity-Building for Parents, Families, Teachers & Educators – Empowering families, schools, kindergartens, and daycare settings with strategies to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and build resilience, creating a nurturing and developmentally supportive environment for children.
Servicing Cairns, Mossman, Kuranda, and surrounding areas, we offer in-home, school-based, and community-based therapy. Our play-based approach fosters confidence, resilience, and essential life skills for children aged 0-12.
We believe in the power of family, friends, and community, equipping caregivers and educators with the tools and support needed to help children thrive.
Play is powerful. Let’s nurture it together!
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WWL is about bringing humans and animals together in a safe and meaningful way.
There's lots to be learnt from animals, we just have to slow down and appreciate the process.
As a Social Worker, I offer counselling, as well as opportunities and activities with animals, nature... and just a place to be heard, feel safe, and be yourself. Sometimes that's the most important of all.
Appointments are held on-site. Generally no outreach or tele-health, but not out of the question.
info@wildsidewl.com.au
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SKY THERAPY
Mental Health & Wellbeing Support for Children, Young People, Individuals and Families
Compassionate • Culturally Aware • Client‑Centred Care
At Sky Therapy, we offer compassionate, culturally inclusive and evidence‑based therapeutic services to individuals, children, adolescents, couples and families across Far North Queensland. Founded by Zane, an Accredited Clinical and Mental Health Practitioner with over 20 years of experience, our practice is grounded in respect, empowerment and person‑centred care.
Therapeutic Services We Provide
Delivered by our Clinical and Mental Health Practitioner, qualified counsellors and psychology graduate:
🔵 Individual counselling and therapeutic support
🔵 Relationship and family therapy to strengthen communication, connection and wellbeing
🔵 Youth and adolescent counselling, including physical‑based therapeutic programs
🔵 Behavioural challenges and intervention, supported by our clinical leadership team
🔵 Early childhood development support from our early childhood practitioner and therapy assistants
🔵 Trauma recovery and addiction support within a safe, person‑centred therapeutic framework
🔵 Grief and loss counselling for children, young people, and adults
🔵 Emotional regulation and overall wellbeing, including therapy‑informed support work
🔵 Culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and for all culturally and linguistically diverse communities
🌟 Meet Our Team – Compassion in Practice
Our diverse and passionate team brings a broad range of expertise to ensure holistic, accessible care for all:
🟡 Zane, the founder and director of Sky Therapy, is an Accredited Clinical and Mental Health Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in mental health, trauma, child protection, and complex family systems. His approach is grounded in trauma‑informed care, cultural safety and evidence‑based practice. Zane’s leadership ensures that all services delivered by Sky Therapy are guided by clinical excellence, ethical integrity and a genuine commitment to community wellbeing.
🟡 Brodi, a psychology graduate, qualified personal trainer and qualified sports coach, also works as a Support Worker and serves as our Clinical Support Manager. He provides therapy and specialises in engaging youth through tailored physical programs that foster emotional regulation, resilience and confidence.
🟡 Bevan, with a background in Exercise Science and teaching, supports clients using strengths‑based, active approaches that promote wellbeing, motivation, and social development.
🧠 Clinical Excellence at the Core
Every member of the Sky Therapy team works under the guidance of our Clinical Practitioner and Clinical Support Manager to ensure that all supports—whether support work, therapy assistance, counselling, or behavioural strategies—are delivered with the highest standard of clinical oversight and personalised care. This integrated approach strengthens therapeutic outcomes and ensures consistency, safety, and effectiveness across every session.
💬 What We Offer
🟠 Psychological Support & Counselling with an Accredited Clinical and Mental Health Social Worker
🟠 Behaviour Management, including support for anger, domestic violence and complex behaviours
🟠 Outdoor‑based Support Work with qualified male mentors
🟠 Therapy and counselling focused on disability, early childhood, grief and loss
🟠 Play Therapy, including LEGO®‑Based Therapy with qualified facilitators
🟠 Counselling & Early Childhood Support delivered by a qualified counsellor and early childhood practitioner
🟠 Clinical Oversight & Therapeutic Support led by our Clinical Support Manager, in collaboration with our Accredited Clinical and Mental Health Practitioner.
📍 Locations: Woree & Malanda
📞 Flexible Options: School visits, home sessions, video/phone appointments
🚗 We Travel: Malanda, Mossman, Mareeba, Tolga, Ravenshoe and surrounding communities
✨ At Sky Therapy, we believe in empowering individuals and families to overcome challenges, strengthen connections and thrive.
Contact us today: 0497 839 343
info@skytherapy.com.au | www.skytherapy.com.au
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Stride (formally Aftercare)
🔹 Take 2 - Working with families to provide intensive support for teenage mental health. Take 2 works alongside families with teens who have complex mental health needs – at our place or yours.
Located in Cairns South
Up to 12 months support
Goal setting, mentoring and practical support
Group and individual activities
Referrals to other specialists
Phone: 1300 00 1907 hello@stride.com.au
🔹 Step Up, Step Down - Helping young people transition back into their community
Whether they’ve had a mental health episode or are leaving hospital, young people will have 24/7 help at Step Up, Step Down.
Located in Cairns
Stays usually between 14 and 28 days
Independent living skills
Help with work and study for those with mental health concerns
Drug and alcohol counselling
Manoora QLD 4870
Phone: 1300 00 1907 hello@stride.com.au
🔹 Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service - Accommodation for young people with 24/7 professional support in New South Wales and Queensland
Young people won’t just have a safe place to live at a Stride Transitional Supported Living residence and Youth Residential Rehabilitation Units. They’ll have someone they can count on 24/7 to help them through what they’re feeling.
Located in Seven Hills and in Cairns and surrounds
Ages 14 – 24
High support through to independent living skills
Life, social, travel and money management skills
Exercise programs
Education, training and work opportunities
Phone: 1300 00 1907 hello@stride.com.au
🔹 Therapeutic Supports Clinician
Stride has capacity for new referrals for Therapeutic Supports for NDIS participants.
Tivanee is a social worker who holds registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). She is passionate about taking therapy outside a clinical setting and reducing barriers to services.
Tivanee listens to her client’s need and preferences and provides counselling in a safe, non-judgmental space. Trained in Sandplay Therapy and Outdoor Therapy, her approaches allow opportunity for clients to explore feelings and experiences often inaccessible or difficult to express in words. She can offer practical techniques to help people improve overall health and wellbeing, cope and manage their day-to-day, and support their journey of healing and growth.
Tivanee is available for face-to-face sessions in our Cairns office, in home or in a confidential community space utilising the beautiful environment around Cairns.
https://stride.com.au/ndis/therapeutic-support/
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Vanessa Kjestrup is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Qualified Counsellor and Teacher. She has over 20 years’ experience working for a range of services, including Department of Child Safety, Wuchopperen, QuIHN, Corrective Services, Good Health Wanganui and Queensland Health. She currently works part-time as a Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Social Worker in the Emergency department at Cairns base hospital and is the founder of this new and exciting Private practice.
Vanessa completed her Bachelor of Social Work in New Zealand as well as her Post Graduate teaching qualification before moving to Australia to live with her family. Upon moving to Cairns, she completed a Post graduate diploma in counselling, specialising in the field of Addiction, family therapy, grief and loss. She is a current member of the Australia Association of Social Workers.
kjestrupbusiness@gmail.com