About us
Welcome to Collaborative Partnerships
We provide high-quality, family-centred Occupational Therapy for children and young people with special needs, or children who just need a little help. Our approach supports not only each child, but their entire family.
Our therapists offer clinic, school and home-based services across the Sunshine Coast.
At Collaborative, we aim to connect new clients with a therapist as quickly as possible so the support for your family can begin right away.
To make sure you get the right clinican for your needs, each new family receives a free, no-obligation phone consultation with a Senior Therapist to discuss their child’s needs.
Our Services
Support for Every Child
We support children from infancy through their teen years with a wide range of developmental needs—whether they have a formal diagnosis, are NDIS participants, or simply need support in specific areas of their development.
We commonly assess and assist children with:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Behavioural challenges
Attention or concentration difficulties
Seizure disorders
Developmental delays
Sensory processing differences
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy is an allied health profession centred on an individuals engagement in 'occupations'.
An occupation is any activity that occupies time in a person's life. At various times in life, people may need support to be able to manage the occupations of their life.
Paediatric Occupational Therapy supports children in developing the skills they need for meaningful daily routines at home, at school, and in the community. This includes play, self-care, learning, and other essential life skills.
Join Our Team
At Collaborative Partnerships Paediatric Allied Health, we’re dedicated to transforming the lives of children and their families through compassionate, effective therapy. Our growing OT team delivers holistic, innovative care tailored to each child’s needs. Join us to make a meaningful impact while developing your career and maintaining a healthy work–life balance.
Sam Gourley
Founder and Clinical Director
Sam Gourley holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from the University of the Sunshine Coast and has called the region home since 2008. A passionate paediatric OT, Sam is AHPRA-registered and has extensive experience supporting children with ASD, epilepsy, and complex behavioural needs. He has trained hundreds of Queensland educators and is regularly engaged by schools for consultation and professional development.
Sam also owns Kindred Kids Early Intervention and Meadow Lane Early Learning, both dedicated to high-quality early support for children with developmental needs.
Sam and his wife, Kelli-Anne, have five children—Olive, Hazel, Bennett, Patterson and Marigold. He is also an active video creator, sharing child development insights on Facebook (Sam Gourley Occupational Therapist) and Instagram (@samgourleyot).
