Hi, I am a paediatric occupational therapist with experience working across the not for profit and primary health sectors, including positions at The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne and Amaze (Autism Victoria). I am a strong advocate for education and therapy in the early years as this is an integral time of child development and have previously served as a non-executive director for Early Childhood Intervention Australia (Victoria & Tasmania chapter). 

I started Able OT after working on large system changes and being frustrated by the lack of flexibility at a macro level. I hope to offer families and schools an approach that builds capability at a level that can have a direct impact on a child or young persons ability to participate in their environment. 

In addition to my OT qualification, I have a Master of Public Health and am currently completing post graduate studies of Neuroscience. I have led a number of projects to improve the access and quality of healthcare for people with disability as I am passionate about equity for people with disability in all parts of life. I have also held teaching and research roles in the tertiary education sector, service planning and translation to practice in the public health space as well as capability building projects in rural and remote allied health professionals.

I have a comprehensive understanding of NDIS funding and Disability Inclusion funding in the Victorian Education system. I implement a team around the child approach to intervention, which promotes participation in all environments. I work collaboratively with families, teachers, and other important people in a child’s life to build skills and ensure that therapy goals and intervention are holistic.