MONTROSE HILLS THERAPY
Growth. Nurture. Learn. Connect.
MONTROSE HILLS THERAPY
PHILOSOPHY
Progress, no matter how gradual, is significant. Even the smallest step contributes to growth.
Welcome to Montrose Hills Therapy | Developmental Education,
situated in the picturesque Whitsundays.
Our approach is centred on delivering meaningful therapy in a relaxed, non-clinical setting, using evidence-based therapies.
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Led by a Developmental Educator (DE), an allied health professional, we offer therapeutic supports to children, youth and adults.
A Developmental Educator empowers people with disability by using customised strategies to develop functional life skills and enhance their capacity for independence and participation in everyday activities.​
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Our collaborative and holistic approach empowers growth, learning, and connection in an inclusive and supportive environment dedicated to enhancing peoples' life.
We believe that an environment promoting comfort and enjoyment is key to growth and development.
Developmental Education Therapeutic support is offered in the following settings​​​
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Therapy Space on the Farm. Located in Conway, Whitsundays
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Naturalistic Environment. Provided within the home or community
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Customised Approach. Combining therapy sessions across various settings
HOW WE WORK
METHODOLOGY
Our Strengths
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Customised Programs: tailored to individual needs.
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Diverse Settings: from the comfort of your home, to the farm in Conway and extending to employment or education settings.
Our Approach
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Holistic Approach: supporting individual needs in a calm, supportive environment that encourages capacity building.
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Evidence-Based Therapy: implementing researched, best-practice therapeutic supports and approaches
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Person Centred
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Strengths Based
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Working from a human rights framework
'Nothing about us, without us'
Disability community's advocacy slogan
WHAT WE OFFER
THERAPY SUPPORTS
At Montrose Hills Therapy | Developmental Education, Nadia, our Developmental Educator and Equine and Animal-Assisted Developmental Educator, offers personalised therapy to empower participants in achieving their goals. Based in the serene Therapy Space on the Farm in Conway - Whitsundays, Nadia provides a range of supports to meet diverse needs.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION
EQUINE & ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY
For participants who prefer therapy without animals, Nadia delivers personalised Developmental Education in a nurturing, non-clinical environment. Through tailored therapy programs, assessments, and family support, she promotes skill development and capacity building. This approach supports goals; such as improved communication, independence, emotional wellbeing, customised to each clients unique needs.​
For participants seeking an engaging, animal-focused approach, Developmental Educator Supports can also include Equine and Animal-Assisted Therapy. This method integrates horses, farm animals, and the natural farm setting into structured, goal-directed interventions. As an Animal-Assisted Developmental Educator, Nadia uses animals as therapeutic tools to support goals, creating a supportive environment for growth, learning, and wellbeing.
