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ABOUT THE HIVE

WHO WE ARE

The Empowering Hive is a not-for-profit organisation providing specialised support services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We also provide services on a fee-for-service basis.

Our aim at “The Hive” is to provide a safe place in the community, a place of prosperity and strength with our participants always at its centre.

We work closely with The Sycamore School community, as well as the broader Brisbane and Redlands region of families and carers. We collaborate with educators and other health professionals to ensure maximisation of learning opportunities, potential and life outcomes for our participants.

WE NDIS

The Empowering Hive works in partnership with NDIS participants, their families, support workers and fund managers.

Regardless of whether you are a NDIS participant or a fee-for-schedule client, our fees are aligned to the NDIS schedule.

WE ARE A REGISTERED CHARITY

The Empowering Hive is a registered not-for-profit organisation that aims to serve the needs of the community in a responsible, ethical and sustainable way.

CORE VALUES AT THE EMPOWERING HIVE

Our core values are deeply ingrained in everything we do with our valued young people, their families and support networks.

HEART

We place our participants at the center of everything we do.

HEART

We place our participants at the center of everything we do.

INTEGRITY

We are respectful, transparent and honest when supporting our participants.​

INTEGRITY

We are respectful, transparent and honest when supporting our participants.​

THRIVE

We work with our participants so they can flourish and be the best they can be.​

THRIVE

We work with our participants so they can flourish and be the best they can be.​

EMPOWER

We support our participants to build confidence, independence and the capacity to self-advocate.​

EMPOWER

We support our participants to build confidence, independence and the capacity to self-advocate.​

OUR MISSION AND VISION

Our Mission is to provide specialised support services to grow the capacity and capability of our participants, so they can build independence and maximise their potential.

Our Vision is that our participants are valued members of society, contributing and flourishing.

OUR TEAM

ADMIN­ISTRATION

Meagan Lane

Practice Manager

Experienced in allied health practice management, Meagan is committed to empowering the lives of children with autism. She emphasises strong relationships between clients, families, therapists and schools.

Sasha Jade

Reception

Sasha has extensive experience running large community organisations and allied health clinics. She has an empathetic approach and looks forward to welcoming you to The Hive.

THERAPISTS

Jojo Christer

Play and Dramatherapist

Experienced Play & Dramatherapist, Jojo, fosters growth, creativity and positive change in young people with autism. She values relationships and uses expressive therapies to help participants achieve their functional goals.

Kylie Fraser

Speech Therapist

Kylie, a certified member of Speech Pathology Australia is a paediatric speech therapist. Her expertise in speech, language, social skills, literacy and autism helps build rapport with families to achieve functional goals for children to reach their potential.

Mikaela Hayman

Speech Therapist

Mikaela is a certified member of Speech Pathology Australia with strong experience working with children in schools. She is passionate about working with families to support children’s speech, language and literacy needs.

Sharilee Ojehonmon

Psychologist

Experienced Psychologist, Sharilee, works with young people with autism, offering expertise in brain functioning and behaviour.

COMING SOON!

Occupational Therapist

OUR VOLUN­TEERS

As a not-for-profit organisation, one of our most important resources are our wonderful volunteers.

We are always looking for people who want to work with us in administrative and client service roles and help us make a difference in the lives of our participants and their families. 

We would love you to join us! Please complete the following form and we will be in touch with you.

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