We are passionate in guiding individuals to reach their fullest potential.
Sproutlings Occupational Therapy
Do you have some questions about, or would love some guidance in harnessing your little ones potential with their fine or gross motor, sensory processing, daily living skills (dressing, toileting, bathing, mealtimes), self regulation, learning, social and plays skills? At Sproutlings Occupational Therapy we use individualised, neurodiverse affirming, evidence based strategies, to encourage children and assist parents/care givers to support their little people in their developmental journey.
At Sproutlings Occupational Therapy, we strongly believe in the importance of play and how it impacts all areas of development. We firmly believe in the impact physical exercise/activity has in the development of a healthy mind, body and spirit. Every child is unique, with their own passions and interests and we aim to use these passions, interests and hobbies to help achieve the best outcomes. We are passionate in guiding individuals to reach their fullest potential.
Alicia Were
Director and Senior Occupational Therapist
I’m an enthusiastic and passionate paediatric Occupational Therapist, who strongly believes in a family and client centred approach. I thoroughly enjoy working with children and their families to help them to reach their goals. My motto is: Prove them wrong. I love seeing children reach their potential and proving to those who didn’t believe, wrong.
I obtained my Bachelor of Occupational Therapy on the Sunshine Coast over 12 years ago and since then, have worked from central Queensland to rural Queensland and back to the Sunshine Coast again. Working across a number of professional sectors, including; Not-for-profit and Queensland Health (Community, Hospital and Disability).
I have extensive experience working with children with a range of conditions and needs, including:
- ASD
- ADHD
- Sensory Processing
- Cerebral Palsy and other neuromuscular conditions
- Developmental delay
- Vision Impairment
- Rare genetic disorders and syndromes
- Upper limb and cognitive retraining
- Equipment prescription
When I’m not busy playing with clients, you will find me down the beach spending time with my little family, participating in any sport I can get into and enjoying a good laugh with friends.
Some of Alicia's favourite quotes
100% mobile, Sunshine Coast based service
Sproutlings Occupational Therapy is a 100% mobile, Sunshine Coast based service. With therapists who love supporting children and their families, in providing a comprehensive, inclusive and fun environment with a focus on enabling children to reach their goals and understand how amazing they are.
Funding Options
NDIS
Eligible participants of the NDIS are able to access individualised occupational therapy supports through Sproutlings Occupational TherapyCurrently we are only accepting NDIS plans that are self-managed or plan-managed.
For more information on the NDIS: www.ndis.gov.au
Chronic Disease Management Program (CDMP)
A chronic disease management (formerly known as an Enhanced Primary Care Plan) plan is a referral given by your general practitioner (GP) and enables the eligible person to access up to five (5) allied health sessions per calendar year.
The type of allied health professional and number of sessions is at the discretion of your GP.
Private Health Funding
If you are paying for assessment or therapy services privately you may be eligible for a rebate from your Private Health fund, depending on your type of cover. Sproutlings Occupational Therapy recommends that you check with your health fund for further information to see if you are eligible for a rebate and how to make a claim.
