Executive Function Course
Onward Health's Executive Function Course is a structured, 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.
Planning and organisation skills are built up step by step within cognitive retraining occupational therapy. Ready to start? Complete a referral form.
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:
Ability to plan and organise multi-step tasks
Confidence initiating tasks independently
Adaptability when plans change or problems arise
Follow-through on household, work or personal responsibilities
Confidence managing complex or open-ended activities
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:
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.
