Botanik Hair and Makeup

Farewell to this lovely building.

We have loved using this space.

For In-person appointments please contact us.

Good Luck to Tania at Botanik Hair and Makeup

& Maizy at Canopy Massage.

Pathological Demand Avoidance – from a young person’s perspective

“One part of you says you can and the other says you can’t”.

Such a complex issue for many children with autism.

Thank you to the courageous young person for sharing.

For more advice follow Ross Greene here:

Some helpful tools for children and adults with autism about school/work closures

A fabulous toolkit for parents/carers/ support workers to use with people with autism to help them manage school closure.

Booking online for Saturdays now available

We hope that you continue to keep safe and well through these extraordinary times.

To support our initiative that enables all clients to access our services via Telehealth we have also commenced an ONLINE BOOKING platform for clients.

We look forward to connecting with you all soon.

Debra and Rachel at Cared4 Katoomba

Free Home Based Craft Activities with an Easter theme

Make the most of this opportunity to access free high quality materials for creating Easter themed crafts here.

Completing craft activities together even via video grandparent to grandchild will support our wellbeing. Social Distancing does not have to mean Social Isolation.

Lots of High Quality Activities Currently Free on Twinkl

Update to Telehealth

Private Health Providers Supporting Telehealth

We can confirm that as of March 30 the following 24 health funds have approved telehealth appointments for psychology.

Telehealth Available Now

We can deliver support to you at this difficult time via online services.

New telehealth rebates have arrived, just as COVID-19 cases in Australia climb. Things are expected to get worse quickly, and Australian’s need to be prepared to work from home. 

With telehealth and new MBS items, our Cared4 Katoomba practice can:

  • Help you avoid unnecessary contact with infected or at-risk patients
  • Provide online video or telephone consultations/sessions

So, which clients are eligible?

Clients in self-isolation due to having the virus, or meeting other quarantine criteria can access health services from home. At-risk groups such as the elderly or people who are immunocompromised are also eligible for telehealth services under these new items. 

Bushfire affected clients can also access these telehealth services.

Any fee paying client who prefers to use telehealth services.

We are using the COVIU Telehealth platform at the moment. Follow this link to learn what technology you will need to have access to in order to make the best use of telehealth opportunities.

You will receive an invitation to your Coviu room and you can easily meet our therapists there on any device with the simple click of a link or button. https://cared4.coviu.com/room/@debramainwaring

Our Online Values

We care a lot about the way technology is introduced into our practice.
Our values help us to select quality products and services that improve the lives of practitioners and clients.

* Privacy: we will respect the privacy of client data and hold it strictly confidential at all times.

* Security: we will only ever hold the minimum data necessary, and we will hold and exchange it to the most up-to-date encryption and security standards.

Call us on 1300367664 or text us on 0478250186 to find out more about Telehealth Services or book a Telehealth Session Today.

Support for Families – Coronavirus – COVID19

Some expert videos on Coronavirus 

A comic explaining the virus to children

A great poster explaining the virus

Advice from the Australian Psychological Society on coronavirus -tips for coping

Coronavirus Health Information Line

Call this line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Please do not attend our clinic if you are unwell or have recently travelled overseas. Debra can offer you alternative telehealth options depending on your circumstances. This can include sessions delivered by video link or via telephone.

How to support those affected by bushfires

Helping Children Who Have Been Affected by Bushfires

How to support those affected by bushfires