Coree Services - Home of Thrive in Nature™
A doctoral-led, nature-based occupational therapy service for autistic adults, adults with intellectual disability, and adults with or Without disability aged 15 years and over in Canberra, Queanbeyan and beyond.
Nature‑based Occupational Therapy, Allied Health Assistants and Support Workers
We use the Thrive in Nature™ framework, allied health assistants, and support workers to build real-world independence, emotional regulation, and community participation.
Who We Work With
We are a friendly team who believe in the power of nature, movement, and connection to help people live well. We work alongside people with and without disability – including physical, cognitive, psychosocial and sensory disability, autistic people and people with intellectual disability – as well as people managing chronic stress or burnout.
Our services are for adults and older teens (15 years and over) who want support that fits their real life, not a one‑size‑fits‑all clinic model. You do not need a particular diagnosis to work with us; if disability, long‑term health impairments or mental health make everyday life harder, we can explore how nature‑based occupational therapy, allied health assistants and support workers might help.
“Working with nature has so much potential for our own wellbeing.”
Bronwyn Paynter | Occupational Therapist
Our Programs for Adults
All of our services are built on the Thrive in Nature™ framework and are designed for autistic adults, adults with intellectual disability, and adults without disability who want support in real-world settings.
Daily Living Independence Program
Supports functional independence at home and in daily routines, targeting skills such as cooking, hygiene, routines, executive functioning, and home independence.
Nature for life Program
Our flagship nature-based group program to build social participation, emotional regulation, and community engagement in accessible outdoor and community settings.
Supports transport training, community navigation, and confidence in public environments to increase safe, independent community participation.
Community Access & Participation Program
Structured occupational therapy programs for autistic, ADHD, and cognitively diverse adults focusing on social communication, emotional regulation, and life skills development.
Neurodivergent Adult Skills Program
Our Team
Dr Shannon Kara – Occupational Therapist
Dr Shannon Kara is an occupational therapist and founder of Coree Services, based in Canberra. She holds a Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Boston University and specialises in nature‑based, neuroaffirming practice with neurodivergent adults and adults with intellectual disability. Her doctoral work focused on developing and evaluating nature‑based interventions, including the Nature for Life pilot program and the Thrive in Nature™ framework, which now underpin Coree’s clinical and professional development offerings.
Ryan – Allied Health Assistant
Ryan is an allied health assistant and personal trainer who supports you to build strength, fitness and functional capacity in outdoor and community settings. He works under Shannon’s supervision to help you carry out therapy plans in real‑world environments like local parks, paths and outdoor gyms.
Jack – Allied Health Assistant
Jack is an allied health assistant with a focus on nutrition and daily routines. He works alongside Shannon to provide one‑to‑one and small‑group nutrition coaching, helping you link food choices and everyday habits to energy, mood and participation.
Why Coree services is Different?
Doctor of Occupational Therapy–led practice specialising in neurodivergent adults and adults with intellectual disability in Canberra and beyond.
Proprietary, evidence‑informed Thrive in Nature™ framework developed through doctoral research and pilot studies.
Integrated model: OT assessment and design with allied health assistants and support workers implementing supports in real‑world environments.
Nature‑based, neuro-affirming approach aligned with current NDIS and health priorities for participation and community inclusion.
READY TO JOIN US IN NATURE?
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