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The CARE4MH Team

Rhonda Robinson

Nurse Practitioner and Credentialed Mental Health Nurse

Director, Clinical Coordinator, Senior Clinician and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

I am a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in many areas of mental health and drug and alcohol treatment throughout life’s stages. I have a strong therapeutic focus when working with people to meet their recovery goals while considering the person’s physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs, within the context of the individual’s lived experience. I will assess your mental and physical health needs and create an individualised recovery plan that’s right for you. I understand the importance of educating you on the most effective ways to take care of your mind and body. I am passionate about the provision of high quality, person focused health care and building a team of like minded clinicians.

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

​​Master of Nurse Practitioner QUT
Master of Mental Health Nursing USC
Bachelor of Nursing Science JCU
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Member of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners
Member of The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)

Tegan Brand

Occupational Therapist

Senior Clinician, Hoarding and Acquiring Behaviours Specialist, and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

I am an experienced Occupational Therapist who has a strong passion for working alongside people to meet their goals while sharing in their recovery journey. I have a broad range of experience working in the community mental health setting with adults across the life stages for life skill development. I have a particular interest in how cognition and different environments play a role in a person’s function and daily life. My therapeutic focus is on sensory modulation approaches to help prepare, enhance and/or maintain the ability to engage in meaningful life roles and activities. I am passionate about helping others create a safe and functional environment for everyday living which will empower you with the tools and strategies for managing your own spaces. ​

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy JCU
Member of Occupational Therapy Australia

Clare Holmes

Nurse Practitioner Candidate and Credentialed Mental Health Nurse

Senior Clinician and Learning Disability Specialist

​I am an experienced Credentialed Mental Health Nurse with a speciality in Learning Disability Nursing. Having commenced my nursing career in England, I moved from England to Mackay in 2010 and have had a variety of nursing roles which have allowed me to further develop my nursing care and therapeutic expertise in the speciality area of both mental health and physical wellbeing. I have a strong interest in older person’s mental health, educating and providing psychological therapy to people who have been prescribed Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and rehabilitative nursing care. My care is grounded in advocacy and a strong client centred focus to optimise a person’s quality of life through person centred planning, education and adapted psychological therapies suited to each individual.

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Master of Nurse Practitioner – Current – QUT
Postgraduate Diploma Mental Health Nursing UWS
Bachelor of Science: Learning Disability Nursing TU (England)
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Member of The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)​

Ria Strickland

Program Support Officer

I have three years of dedicated experience in the disability sector and I bring a strong community focus to our team. While working towards a degree in nursing I am committed to helping clients access mental health care with the CARE4MH Team.

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Bachelor of Nursing Student

Peter Robinson

Teacher

Practice Coordinator, Quality Assurance Leader and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

I have over 30 years experience in education and leadership. I have a strong community focus and understand the importance of engagement and effective communication. My experience allows me to coordinate the operational running of the practice as well as contributing to the ongoing quality assurance programs and policies, and consumer feedback to maintain the company standards.

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Diploma of Teaching
Bachelor of Education

Registered NDIS Provider

  • NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments
  • ​NDIS Specialised Support Coordination
  • NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Plans
  • NDIS Therapeutic Supports
  • ​NDIS Community Nursing
  • NDIS Hoarding and Acquiring Behaviours Interventions

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Important - Please Read

We are unable to provide an emergency service or response.
To access the 24-hour mental health crisis assistance and support line call 1300 MH CALL.
If you require an urgent response, please call 000 or present to your nearest hospital.

We acknowledge all First Nation Peoples and thank the Traditional Custodians of the land that we live and work on, the Yuwibara people. We would like to pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
​The CARE4MH Team recognises that each LGBTQIA+ person has a unique experience and that there is not one homogenous LGBTQIA+ community. We recognise that different members may require different solutions because they have different challenges and experiences. We wholly support the LGBTQIA+ community.

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CARE4MH Therapy Room

  • Room 14, 22 Wellington St, Mackay QLD 4740
  • 1300 246 448
  • admin@care4mh.com

BUSINESS HouRS

  • Monday -Thursday 8am-4:30pm
  • Friday 8am-1pm
  • (More flexible appointment times may also be available)

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Occupational Therapy Fee Schedule

Initial assessment
Comprehensive initial assessment, formulation and management plan
$290.99
Hourly rate
Existing client session
$193.99

NDIS Access Application Process

OT Assessment for NDIS Access Application
NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)
What’s involved
OT Assessment OT Recommendations (Brief)

Full FCA Assessment (as per NDIS guidelines)
OT Recommendations (Comprehensive)

What you’ll receive
Letter of support
Full FCA report (guide only, prices may vary depending on complexity)
Cost
$1357.93
$1939.90
Payment

Pay in three instalments:
1st instalment = $452.65
**prepayment of 1st instalment due prior to initial appointment**
2nd instalment = $452.64
3rd instalment = $452.64

Pay in three instalments:
1st instalment = $646.64
**prepayment of 1st instalment due prior to initial appointment**
2nd instalment = $646.63
3rd instalment = $646.63

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