Occupational Therapy for Paediatric Pain in Brisbane
Children and young people living with persistent or complex pain often experience challenges that affect far more than just their physical health.
Pain can impact school attendance, sleep, movement, confidence, emotional wellbeing, friendships, and participation in everyday activities.
At One3Care, we provide occupational therapy support tailored to the individual needs of children, young people, and their families, helping build confidence, improve daily function, and support gradual re-engagement in meaningful life activities.
What challenges you may be experiencing
Children and young people experiencing persistent pain may face a range of physical, emotional, cognitive, and functional challenges.
You or your child may be experiencing:
Difficulty attending school consistently
Reduced confidence in movement or physical activity
Difficulty sleeping or managing daily routines
Increased stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm
Frustration navigating medical systems or ongoing appointments
Persistent pain can affect the whole family, and many young people begin avoiding activities they once enjoyed due to fear of flare-ups, exhaustion, or uncertainty about their symptoms.
At One3Care, we work to understand the full picture and help children and families find practical and sustainable ways forward.
How occupational therapy helps
Occupational therapy can help children and young people living with persistent pain gradually rebuild confidence, participation, and independence in everyday life.
Support may include:
Fatigue and energy management strategies
Gradual return to school, hobbies, and social activities
Nervous system regulation support
Building sustainable routines and pacing strategies
Sensory and emotional regulation support
Support with sleep, daily activities, and participation
Parent and family education and support
Our focus is not simply on symptoms alone, but on helping young people reconnect with meaningful activities, build confidence, and improve quality of life over time.
Our Approach
At One3Care, we understand that persistent pain is complex and can affect every part of a young person’s life.
We take a gentle, trauma-informed, and family-centred approach — recognising that progress often happens gradually and that each child’s experience is unique.
Rather than pushing through symptoms, we focus on helping children and families better understand pain, reduce fear and overwhelm, and build sustainable participation in daily life.
We work collaboratively with children, parents, schools, and other healthcare providers to support meaningful progress in ways that feel safe, realistic, and achievable.
Outcomes
Occupational therapy can help children and young people experiencing persistent pain to:
Improve participation in school and daily activities
Build confidence in movement and physical activity
Better manage fatigue and daily routines
Re-engage with hobbies, friendships, and community life
Develop sustainable pacing and self-management strategies
Reduce the impact of pain on everyday life and family functioning
Get Support
Persistent pain can be overwhelming for both young people and their families, but support is available.
At One3Care, we help children, adolescents, and families find practical ways forward, with support tailored to their individual needs and goals.
Get support or make a referral to begin your personalised rehabilitation journey.