Executive Function Course
Onward Health's Executive Function Course is a structured, 6-session program supporting adults to rebuild planning, initiation and problem-solving skills following neurological injury or illness.
Executive function changes - difficulty planning, starting tasks or working through the unexpected are common after brain injury or stroke, particularly with frontal-lobe presentations. These changes can affect work, household management and independence, even when physical recovery has progressed well. This course builds practical frameworks for planning and follow-through, applied directly to real, client-nominated tasks.
Who we support
We commonly work with adults following:
Stroke
Acquired Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Neurological conditions
Post-concussion presentations
Cognitive decline impacting daily function
This course is delivered one-on-one and tailored to the individual's presentation, goals and environment.
The Attention & Focus Course may help with:
Difficulty planning or organising multi-step tasks
Trouble starting tasks despite knowing what needs to be done
Difficulty adapting when something unexpected happens
Reduced follow-through on household, work, or personal tasks
Reduced confidence managing complex or open-ended activities
What This Course Addresses
Assessment & Intervention Approach
Course Structure
The course runs over six sessions (45–60 minutes), delivered in person or via telehealth.
Session 1 — Assessment and goal setting. We measure baseline executive function performance and set one to three goals tied to real tasks that matter to you.
Session 2 — Planning frameworks, including the goal-plan-do-check cycle and breaking tasks into manageable steps.
Session 3 — Initiation strategies such as cueing, task chunking and environmental triggers to help you get started.
Session 4 — Problem-solving, using a structured approach for working through unexpected obstacles.
Session 5 — Real-world application, practising strategies on a live, client-nominated multi-step task such as meal preparation, a work project or a community task.
Session 6 — Review and maintenance planning, with outcome re-assessment and a written strategy summary to keep.
The course aims to improve:
Independent management of appointments, medications, and routines
Confidence in a personal memory system
Reduced reliance on family or support workers
Consistency in daily habits and routines
Reduced stress associated with forgetting
Progress is measured at the start and end of the course using standardised and goal-based outcome measures, giving a clear picture of change.
Functional Outcomes
Cognitive rehabilitation services may be funded under:
NDIS
DVA
TAC / CTP schemes
Private referrals
We provide structured documentation aligned with funding requirements where required.
Eligibility & Referrals
Service Area
Onward Health provides mobile cognitive rehabilitation across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions. Therapy is delivered in-home to maximise functional relevance and real-world application.
Referral
If you are seeking cognitive rehabilitation on the Sunshine Coast, please contact Onward Health to discuss your goals and referral pathway.
