Welcome to Katja’s Place

Helping children shine in their own way

Katja’s Place is a children’s therapy service providing occupational therapy, allied health assistant support, group programs, and educational seminars for children and families throughout Ipswich and Brisbane.

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What we offer

Occupational Therapy

Individual therapy that helps children develop the skills they need to participate confidently in everyday life — at home, at school, and in the community. Play-based, evidence-based, and tailored to your child's strengths, needs, and goals.

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Who we support

We support children from birth through to adolescence with developmental differences, disabilities, and additional support needs. Our focus is on helping children and those around them better understand their strengths, needs, and unique way of experiencing the world. We are proud to be a neuro-affirming practice.

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • ADHD & Attention Difficulties
  • Developmental Delay
  • Emotional Regulation Challenges
  • Social Skills
  • Anxiety
  • Sensory Processing Differences
  • Fine & Gross Motor Skills
  • Developmental Coordination Disorder
  • Hypermobility
  • Self-care Skills
  • Learning & School Participation
  • General Developmental & Behavioural Concerns

What we value

Evidence-informed therapy

Our therapy is guided by current research and best practice, ensuring the support we provide is effective, meaningful, and tailored to your child's unique strengths and needs.

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About Katja’s Place

A service built with purpose

Katja’s Place was established in 2021 by Cameron Griffiths in memory of his close friend and colleague, Katja Attwood, who passed away in 2019.

Cameron and Katja met in 2014 and worked closely together. They regularly discussed client care and service delivery — including how therapy clinics could better meet the needs of the people they support. They had planned to one day open a clinic together, and Katja’s Place was created in that shared vision.

Where we work

Occupational therapy across Ipswich & Brisbane

We provide services throughout Ipswich and Brisbane, offering support at home, school, in the community, and via telehealth for families across Queensland & Australia.

  • Ipswich & surrounds

    Servicing all parts of Ipswich and surrounds — including Ripley, Springfield, Camira, Goodna, Redbank, Karalee, Karana Downs, Brassall, Leichhardt, Yamanto, and Amberley.

  • Brisbane

    Servicing southern and western parts of Brisbane — including Inala, Oxley, Moorooka, Woolloongabba, Yeronga, Chelmer, Indooroopilly, Chapel Hill, Kenmore, and Moggill.

Funding Options

We work with a range of funding options

  • Medicareprograms
  • Private healthinsurance
  • Self-funded
  • NDISself & plan-managed

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🎵 Weekly Resource Share

Sometimes a song can help us see things from a different perspective. 💙 This short, light-hearted song explores some of the ways children with ADHD and autism (ASD) may experience the world differently — from differences in attention and sensory experiences to the way they communicate, learn and interact. We love resources like this when they give families and children an opportunity to talk about differences in a positive and approachable way. Every child experiences the world differently, and understanding those differences can help us create environments where children feel accepted and supported to be themselves. 🎶 Have a listen and see what conversations it might spark! https://www.facebook.com/reel/1305900781420859 #ChildrensOT #OccupationalTherapy #ADHD #Autism #Neurodiversity #NeuroAffirming #ParentSupport

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💙 Weekly Resource Share

When a child is struggling to get to school, it can be easy to think, “How do we get them back to school?” This helpful article from CliniKids encourages us to pause and ask a different question: “What is making school difficult for this child?” For some children, particularly autistic and neurodivergent children, school can feel overwhelming because of anxiety, sensory demands, learning difficulties, social interactions, transitions or uncertainty. What looks like “I don’t want to go” may actually be “School feels too hard for me right now.” Understanding the reason behind the distress is an important first step towards finding meaningful supports and helping children feel safe, connected and able to participate. A great read for parents, educators and anyone supporting a child experiencing difficulties with school attendance. 💙 📖 Read the article: Understanding school refusal and ‘school can’t’ – CliniKids #ChildrensOT #OccupationalTherapy #SchoolRefusal #SchoolCant #NeuroAffirming #Autism #SchoolParticipation #ParentSupport

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