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Registered NDIS provider · QLD1300 367 014
BirchALLIED HEALTH
Occupational Therapy

Allied health that helps you reach your goals.

Neurodiversity-affirming allied health providers, right here in QLD. We’re your partners in occupational therapy — in our office, in your home, or by telehealth.

Not sure where to begin? Call 1300 367 014 — Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Registered & accredited withWe love NDISAHPRA and National BoardsOccupational Therapy Australia member 2024Queensland Alliance for Mental Health
Who we help
Individuals of all ages — with a current focus on complex psychosocial support and mental health.
What we offer
Occupational therapy. Speech therapy and counselling are planned for the future.
Where
Gold Coast, Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and Beaudesert — office, home visits or telehealth.
How to start
Send a referral form, or call us on 1300 367 014.
Start here

Three ways people find us. Follow the one that fits.

Every path leads to the same place — a conversation with a person who can help.

Our services

Occupational therapy, built around you.

Occupational therapy assessment

Occupational Therapy

Led by Emmy Baert, a Senior Mental Health Occupational Therapist. Focused, specialised care in complex psychosocial support and mental health — helping you live your life to the fullest, with independence and a sense of achievement.

  • Equipment prescriptions
  • Functional Capacity Assessments
  • Complex home modifications
  • Complex psychosocial & mental health support
Explore occupational therapy

In the future we hope to provide speech therapy and counselling services. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll be in touch when they’re available.

Getting started

Three steps, in plain English.

A referral or a phone call is enough to begin. We’ll confirm the details with you before anything is booked.

Get in touch
Complete our online referral form, use the contact form, or call 1300 367 014.
We confirm your details
We'll get in touch to confirm your information and check that we're the right fit for what you need.
Schedule your appointment
Together we'll create a tailored treatment plan, and choose whether we meet in our office, at your home, or by telehealth.
Eligibility

Who can use our services.

Funding in detail
NDIS participants
We're a registered NDIS provider, so participants are welcome for occupational therapy.
Home Care Packages
Clients with a home care package can access our allied health services.
Private funding
You don't need to be on a scheme to see us — privately funded clients are welcome.
Medicare
Occupational therapy is not currently claimable under Medicare with us.
Our team

A close-knit team with a big heart.

Meet the team
Emmy Baert, Senior Occupational Therapist
Emmy Baert
Senior Occupational Therapist

A background in psychology, then a shift to occupational therapy in 2015 to engage more directly with client needs. As someone who is neurodiverse, Emmy embraces neuro-affirming therapy approaches. Registered with AHPRA, OTA and QAMH.

We’re eager to grow

We welcome new professionals who share our passion for making a difference — alongside an administrative team and dedicated support staff.

Work with us
Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Please reach out if you can’t find an answer to your question — get in touch.

Who is eligible to use your allied health services?

Our services are available to individuals who are participants in the NDIS, those with private funding, and clients with home care packages. Occupational therapy is not currently claimable under Medicare with us.

What are the steps to initiate services?

Reach out by completing our contact form or our online referral form. Once you've submitted your details, we'll get in touch to confirm your information and schedule an appointment.

What are the credentials of your team?

Our senior occupational therapist is a certified healthcare practitioner holding advanced degrees in psychology and occupational therapy, with registrations with AHPRA, OTA and QAMH. All of our other clinicians are fully registered and accredited in their respective fields.

Ready to start? We’ll take it from here.

Complete our referral form and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. Or call us — Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

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